Hi, i have just acquired a singer 201k mounted in a treadle table, however it has been converted to electric. It is in working order and was a great find! I intent to use it to make some items such as a hammock, but i have several questions first....
1. As i said it is in working order however id like to clean it up to make it run well, am i right in thinking a squirt of wd40 (or some other type of cleaning agent) would free up any dried oil and then i could lubricate after?
2. What lubricant is best?
3. Whats best, treadle or electric motor? the motor is installed but could i also use the treadle for items where it was preferable? or would that necessitate removal of the motor?
Im chomping at the bit to make something with my new toy!
Any help greatly appreciated!
1. As i said it is in working order however id like to clean it up to make it run well, am i right in thinking a squirt of wd40 (or some other type of cleaning agent) would free up any dried oil and then i could lubricate after?
2. What lubricant is best?
3. Whats best, treadle or electric motor? the motor is installed but could i also use the treadle for items where it was preferable? or would that necessitate removal of the motor?
Im chomping at the bit to make something with my new toy!
Any help greatly appreciated!