Oiling Vintage Sewing Machines Part 1
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2010
- This might be of interest to anyone who likes old sewing machines or has never taken the lid off the machine they own. It's not intensive how-to or anything, just watching me oil three different makes of machine.
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Thank you, I just bought a 1950's Brother machine set in a cabinet for $40.00 in was all dry inside so I oiled it and it runs like a dream now.
What serendipity! I look up videos explaining the oiling of older machines and up comes yours...demonstrating oiling MY Supernova! God does have a sense of humor. Thank you for showing me exactly what needs to be done.
I have to comment that this is one of the better explained videos on oiling sewing machines.
Thank you for the instructions! I found mine at a thrift store for $50, table and sewing machine together, both in good condition. I fell in love with the look of it and can not wait to clean, oil, and sew! I do believe I will never go back to the latest models.
I love watching my Neechi run smoother and smoother as I oil it and run it more. It’s incredibly quiet and vibrant-free. Those machines were engineered just beautifully. Thank you once again.
It is every time I get another machine that I had heard of but never used I think this thing is cool it's smooth all of them have their nuances
I just oiled mine. Can’t wait to make my first shirt with it. My newer brother electronic machine is nice however I’ve always wanted to try a mechanical and my neechi is the first.
It's been years since I've had to oil a vintage machine. Your video was a great reminder and gave me the confidence I needed to get going.
Thank you so much for this video. I am very new to sewing. I have a new sewing machine, but it's in the shop for repairs. I was given a Necchi 523 months ago and had no idea where to apply the oil. Your video was informative and detailed. You took the time to explain everything. I've oiled my machine and now I am using my Necchi :)
Your video helped me to bring back to life my Grandma's old sewing machine. Poor thing had not seen oil in like 20/30 years. Than you :-)
Great video! Of all the old machine videos while saying “oil your machine” no one actually shows doing it. Never thought to fun machines. I now have 8! 4 years ago I had only my one Elna I bought in early 80s. And all but 2 are different brands. They dont com up in my area at all. I’m going to teach sewing soon. I use small folding card tables. Wall mart has a mini size all plastic but sturdy. Too small though. So i use extra shelves from the closet in my sewing studio. I was lucky to gain an entire building in my retirement move. Reconfiguring how i use closet gave me 4 extra shelves so i also use on the built in counters to protect them and make a quick ironing station. The builder of the home was a artist crafter so built this building.
Many of these are clones of an old Singer model, and many will say De Luxe on one of the plates. A lot of them were made for different outlets by the same companies.
I recently bought a machine that was owned by a woman's son. It is about to get some serious love and care so I can put it back to work. I explained to the gentleman, "I'm not buying this machine to flip it, I'm buying it to put it to work. It was made for Alden's Catalog Sales, and is a big, heavy beast. I started cleaning the years of grime off, and it shined up like a penny. I'm gonna convert the pedals to electronic ones, since they're so much more precise for control than the old rheostat pedals, but they'll be passed down with the machine down the road. It came in a handsome small sewing table with a flip-out lid. I ran it a bit, and it was silky-smooth. Love a great old machine without the cheap plastics!
My dad brought home an awesome old kenmore machine that has the same coloring as yours (it sounds like I'm talking about a stray animal🤣) and you're right about how gratifying it is to see it work smoother! I'm so stoked about this machine, it seems like whoever used it took good care of it
I know how you feel, I just got a blue Jones from the 1960's (?). Kenmores are usually very high quality, high end machines. There's a lot here on UA-cam about restoring and learning how to use a vintage machine. Enjoy!
Older video but worthwhile. Looks like it has been awhile since you made any instructional videos. There are lot of people out there interested in vintage machines and sewing on them.
awesome video, helped me immensely in getting my old/found machine running better-and now I can start sewing :)
Thank you for the video oiling up a White 664,thanks again
They don't make sewing machines like this anymore. My mom had one of these Necchi Machines back in the day. They were so amazing. What I like about this vintage beauty is that the shuttle wasn't stationary unlike most of oscillating shuttles. The shuttle bay moved along with the needle shaft to create zig zag and decorative stitches. Plus this machine was heavy duty. It can sew denim like it was cotton candy. Its really sad they don't make them like these anymore. Great video. Thanks for posting this. Very informative.
You can still find "built like a tank" sewing machines, but they're usually the professional heavy duty industrial ones and very expensive. Hard to find a good light duty home machine these days.
Watching your videos again, I fling this one so helpful. Thank you very much.
Thank you!! Your video help me too much!! I just got my Necchi Supernova and been struggleling a little be about everything. Could you believe im coming from a comercial Juki ? but because I love all vintage stuff, Im in love!! This machine feels so strong! Thank you one more time.
I just thrifted a Necchi Nora and it is seized. The motor tries, but nothing moves. I'm gonna try first to free it up. If I cant, then I guess I'll take it to a sewing center. Wish me luck. Also thrifted a Calanda that I cleaned and oiled yesterday, and it works fine. You're right it is so gratifying that I did it with my own hands. They are excellent machines and I can't wait to use both for garments.
This was very helpful. I needed oiling instructions for an old Brother Opus 831 and could not find much help on the Brother Company website. This video was specific with instructions, clearly showed the procedures, and was well-explained. Thank you!
Just watch every moving part and you will understand where it needs a few drops of oil or one depending
That sort of reminds me of my phaff 230
I do like the way that connecting rod runs to the bottom on that machine is compared to the belt on mine but I have a new belt on it
Thanks Brian. Hope you are well. I have a 1928 Singer, 1968 "Universal" JA16 / Model MAB, and 1988 Kenmore.
Love that Necchi with the rotating needle plate!
Vintage sewing machines are Great I have an old Rockford two tone light blue and cream color looks like a streamline.
i was given a sears kenmore 158.13033 serie it has been in the basement for over 3 yrs...i was not given a manual with it. but i finished oiling it properly and its working and it has kinks but i can manage. later i will replace the belt later. thank you for the video
i found 4 vintage segner and edson sewing machines in the dumpster and were froze solid after some gun cleaning solvent and a lot of penetrating oil and a little rapping on the needle cam they all broke free now i just got to get them retimed and a few missing parts and they are all ready to go i just love the old treadle machines i found
That's a good machine that's got the active bobbin carriage like my pH a f f and I have a Kenmore that has that active bobbin carriage that is nice I like that machine
Just bought a Necchi SuperNova Julia #534. Not sure of year or age. Just dusty, and it works. Thank you for an enlightened video. It runs smooth.
Do you have any advice for machines that need to be serviced? I've got a fashion mate 368 and id love to do this myself to learn this vintage machine
Yea mine was yellow and not turning. Now it runs great thank you.
Thank you for sharing.
Could you show us how you fixed that slight zigzag that was occurring when your Neechi was set to straight stitch? I have no idea how I would fix that zigzag problem, so I’d love to learn how you fix that. Otherwise, your video was really helpful for oiling. I like how you actually run the machine while oiling it, to see all the moving points. Having it move while set to zigzag is even more brilliant. Thank you very much for your lesson...
Thanks! It would be cool if you showed how to do the needle adjustment you spoke of.
Nicely done. And, too, find oiling to be quite therapeutic. :)
question: I have a Necchi Supernova like this one and my mom's old Kenmore model 1290. Which do you think is the best sewing machine? Which do you prefer?
How did you pop out that semi-circular bobbin hook mechanism or holder?
If you have any pics of the cams I would be interested in seeing them.There are some on ebay and I have no clue what they look like. They show a pic of the machine but in the pics they look big.and the supernova part they go in looks small
Yeah, I've switched to synthetic oil for my machines however the marvel is still pretty decent when you've got a lot of varnish buildup. The marvel doesn't build up... In the end they're just machines that are not under any heavy pressure or heat, not like a auto engine anyway. The only problem with marvel to me is that it evaporates pretty quickly.
Your last minute describes me and my 'new' oldie, a make no longer in existence, and cannot for the life of me find even a picture of online. A Morgan's. From the retail store Morgan's in Canada, which got bought out by The Hudson Bay co. It's kind of similar to yours, so looking forward to see, learn how this baby works!
I have one of the tiny singer black machines I believe 1923 I'm not sure 29 I have a question how often do you oil these machines and other than oil in them and dusting them off is that all to it thank you
Hi I have found your videos today and found them so informative. Do you still vlog? If so where would I find you? It is a shame if you have stopped. Kind regards 😉
Hello, thanks for the video! I am interested in starting to sew and would like some advice on buying a vintage machine. I would like a singer w./cams, but can't tell which one would be the best. I see lots of touch and sews, but keep hearing bad things about them. Also I have inherited some of my grandmother's old sewing accessories, a black singer buttonholer and a few different presser feet. I would love to find a machine I could use these with since her actual machine has been lost. Thanks!
Good video on oiling and maintenance I was a millwright mechanic and still am to an extent all of my life and I would get hate mail if I told what oil I use on all 20 of my machines from the phaff 230 to my monarch or other treadles or the singer 66 ,,,,riccar
Hi Brian, At 3:19 you open the door that covers the presser foot/needle assembly (can't recall the name). I have just acquired this model from a yard sale and cannot get this cover off. From your vid it almost seems as though there is a pressure release from the back somewhere..?? Help. I can't get this off. Any help you can provide would be appreciated
Marvel oil is actually a red color and smells like peppermint. It does not seem to leave any residue after it evaporates.
Hola necesito saber cómo cambiar los cables viejos de la máquina necchi Lucía II x unos nuevos de donde la abro para ver,te agradecería un vídeo x favor ,muchas gracias
Hey brian do you have a repair manual on the model?
Hello from the city of Mexico, I have a machine necchi supernova as you show in the video, my was given and did not know what had light, I could show where the light is please, thank you and hope your prompt response, your video me it has served to know how my sewing machine works.
i have the same machine, and the hook is moving side to side about 0-8 to 1mm, sometimes it hits the needle sometimes even dont hook the thread, how to fix it?
Hi I have the exact same machine and I looked in the top and I see a screw on the back side and one on the front side very difficult to turn their small or not real small but kind of short and you said one or two screws I can't find any other information so I'm hoping that the two screws come out I have loosened one but I hope I can put it back together. Well there's another screw and I think the one I listened is the wrong screw I don't know what it's for I hope I can do this this is kind of crazy for me
Hello, why my mom sewing machine 5050C is sewing very slow?
Hello I just found a white 764 for free! They said it was working long time ago before being stored as of right now is not working, if I turn the dial manually the needle does not move it feels very stiff, please guide me I already love this machine don’t want to put it in the curb
Hola brian, por favor sube un video de como cambiar la banda de una maquina necchi, yo la cambie y gira al reves, caray parece que algo hice mal
@Saffron49 I find my necchi machines on craigslist or local ebay. I really try not to pay to have machines shipped and risk the damage. I'd say not to pay over $100 for most vintage machines....
Hey Tess,
I'm not sure exactly. Is there a way you can send me a photo?
Brian, Terrific video! I was wondering if you would consider doing one on changing the motor belt? The original owner never changed it and it disintegrated! I have a new Necchi belt but am struggling to get the new one on I have a BU Supernova. Thank you for your videos!
What are u a tailor?
How do you make the adjustment that you mentioned on the bobbin part?
+Jasmine Moore I was wondering the exact same thing
Brian do you have a video about this?
hola te escribo de nicaragua podria subir un tutorial de reparacion electrica de este modelo necchi supernova
hi! i just inherited a machine equal to yours, unfortunately does not come with manual, so i don´t know how it works, i just know the basic, i would like to know the whole functions.
i´ll appreciate if you could do some videos of the functions or if you have the manual..... do you know where can i find it?
I’m this video I have this exact Necchi can you do a video on how to wind a Bobbin on it please!!!
buena limpieza
thanq
I have a Kenmore 158.48.. Motor is the 605. It says to not over oil motor.. however it is very old and not run in over 30 years.. same oil as machine? where ? and how to oil it?
did you figure it out? I'm looking as well.
Damn, a Supernova. I want that machine badly, but they seem so hard to come by where i live. I burst with envy.
May i ask a question, do you think ~400 $ for the machine plus the cabinet(which i don't need) is to high of an asking price?
Hello Mr Brian. I have a Nechi machine like the one you are. Oiling , the thing with my machine. I don know why stop swing foward. Du you have any advice greatly appreciated Thanckyou
Me gustaria saber de que ano es una maquina singer que acabo de adquirir es color verde tambien su estuche ya que no e encuentro en ningun lado modelo por fabor le agradeceria gracias
Brian Thanks for your videos. I have a Brother Project 631 I am trying to get back up and running. I am having a difficult time getting my stitch regulated. It keeps popping a stitch especially at high speeds and on zig zag. I would hope you would join our Facebook group Vintage Sewing Machines. Great group. Thank you.
There's nothing like a drop of, well placed, oil to revive a metal geared sewing machine.
bonito interesante
Go on to craiglist. I see them all the time. I look at Minneapolis, MN site.
@Saffron49 I've actually done quite a few instructional videos on youtube. I don't have any planned for the near future. They take a tremendous amount of work..... I love making them but sometimes the return is a little lackluster.
I don't have an oil machine, but mine for some reason it has oil all over the top machine. I have a Brother LS2300PRW Edition. :(((( i have no idea what to do with it.
did you read the manual?
support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hf_ls2300eus
mi maquina está trabada no baja ni sube la aguja y la rueda manual está que no rueda completo
Super helpful!
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Y mi subtítulo en español
"So I bought an Kenmore (all shiny-black and chrome) strictly for the table that it's attached to, all the cabling is dried and cracked so I will rewire it using the same plugs and things. It even has knee-control attached Cost $25-00 plus tax at the Thrift."
MARVEL'S ...Really dude? Back in the 80's... My buds and I used to work on old American cars from the 60's 1 or 2 hundred dollar junkers. We would make jokes about that stuff AND NEVER put it in our cars. It was caustic sh+t.. I have vintage machines and can do uphoulstry, but I treat my machine to real sewing oil.