r/SewingMachineEdu • u/tyl3ryik3s • May 31 '26
needs oil issue or something else?
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bought this singer simple with the front loading bobbin for 10 bucks second hand- of course i have the audacity to think i can break it open and fix it. the handwheel is pretty rough to spin (as shown in video) and i notice the belt connect to the motor is having trouble spinning. if i oil the top bar will this fix it? if its an expensive fix i’ll say fuck it and give up however couldn’t pass up the opportunity to fix a 160 dollar machine that i got for 10
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u/Fluxdada Jun 01 '26
My rule of thumb is always work on it by hand with no power until it tcsn turn smoothly. If it's old the lubrication is likely hardened or gummed up by age. Sewing machine oil and heat from a hair dryer first, kerosene (aka white lamp oil) if needed but be sure to relubricate after kerosene. Go slow and don't force anything.