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Yes, HUGE! Never use 3 in 1 on a sewing machine: it gums it up! I occasionally use 3 in 1 Professional High Performance lubricant with PTFE for freeing up stuck bits on rescued machines, but you then have to clean it all off and lubricate with sewing machine oil once you have it moving. The only other lubricant to use is sewing machine motor lubricant/grease, which you use in Fetherweight motors and for lubricating gears in some machines.

Only use oils and grease designed for sewing machines to lubricate them, and clean out any hardened wax-like fossilized gunk FIRST! :) Lubricate the points mentioned in the owner's manual, or in the service manual for that particular machine.

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Kate XXXXXX
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I dug my Singer 111W155 out yesterday, and am pressing it into service. When reading the manual, it has several lubricants listed, most of which would probably be hard to find. I haven't looked yet at the sewing machine or fabric stores.

Is there a big difference between oils, say like Singer, 3 in 1, Lucas gun oil, etc? I know there's a big difference in oil and grease.

Steve

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SteveB

3 in 1 gums up after a while. I'd suggest sewing machine oil or Triflo for a few applications -- it's a lot easier to use the right stuff than cleaning out gummy oil and hardened grease.

Kay

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Kay Lancaster

OOPS. I went through it today, and there was a remarkably small amount of "stuff" in there. It must have seen light use, or had been cleaned just before retiring. There was very very little fluff, thread, dust bunnies, or gook anywhere. I took my dental picks and gave it a good going over. But I did add some 3 in 1 oil here and there. I will go back and use good oil once I have some.

Is that something that a sewing machine shop would have? I know in Vegas there's a GOOOD sewing machine shop where you can take just about anything and the guy will go on and on about what needs to be done, how it works, and what he's going to do. All I'm usually interested in is when I can get it back. We've had sergers and several old good machines tuned up there. I'm sure they'd have the oil. Now, we're in St. George, Utah, and I'm not so sure there's an old time shop here.

Any suggestions about an Internet site where I can get needles, good stout thread for outdoor awning use that has UV protection, and some oil and lubricants?

Steve

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SteveB

Sooner rather than later, or you will have that work and more to do all over again.

Anywhere you can buy haberdashery/notions/sewing machines should have it. Otherwise there are lots of internet places. Look for an oiler like this: >

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'll give you much more accurate single drop oiling than the more usual plastic nozzle versions.>

Not a store, but lots of good advice about outdoors sewing stuff, including where to buy some of it: >

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Kate XXXXXX

Walmart carries sewing machine oil -- a couple ounces is a lifetime supply for most; if you need it by the gallon, South Star has it that way. Tri-flo is often available at bike shops, some chain hardware stores.

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Make sure the thread fits your machine... heavythreads like upholstery nylon are too big for most.

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Kay Lancaster

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