Ian1783 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 My latest acquisition, a Chandsew 406RB, requires Spindle Oil, which isn't something I've heard about or seen until googling it; light, low-viscosity oil. 3 in 1 Oil is spindle oil apparently. Hydraulic fluid was mentioned. I don't recall what I used for my Consew 206RB-3 (of which the Chansew is, essentially, a clone), but I'm sure I just used whatever sewing machine oil (domestic) I had lying around. Is there a substitute, or more readily found oil that will work for this machine? Will regular home sewing machine oil work? My Singer 153W103 is supposed to use type B or type D oils. Type B is a "stainless" oil, as spindle oil is supposed to be, so is it in fact spindle oil? Will hydraulic oil work for both of these? Or can I use 3 in 1 for both? Or, again, regular sewing machine oil? I've heard Zoom Oil, which can be purchased at Home Depot, can be used. But googling Zoom Oil shows oil in a bottle with an applicator spout, which seems to be the selling point, rather than the oil. No real mention of just what the oil is, other than fine, paraffin-based, all-purpose oil. Of course, I won't be using my machines in a commercial setting. More like slow, occasional, hobby-project uses. Bottom line, what should I use? Ian SF Bay Area http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted August 11, 2013 Your Chandler or Consew uses the same industrial Lilly Oil as most other industrial sewing machines. You can buy it in 4 oz bottles, quarts and gallons from most industrial sewing machine dealers, including Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian1783 Report post Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks, Wiz. I just heard of Lily Oil today. Much to learn. Ian SF Bay Area http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GerryR Report post Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Ian, Mobil Velocite No. 10 Spindle Oil (ISO Grade 22) is the same as the Lily oil. It can be bought here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#spindle-oil/=o13t0u I don't know the price difference, but it is another optional source. Gerry Edited August 12, 2013 by GerryR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cascabel Report post Posted August 12, 2013 It can be found on ebay fairly inexpensively. I bought a gallon several years back, and have plenty for a long time. Just enter "sewing machine oil" in the search window. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
