Members fibersport Posted June 23 Members Report Posted June 23 (edited) 12 hours ago, fredk said: SAE oil rated at a viscosity of 5 in Winter Modern cars usually use something like 10w/40 multigrade oil = 10 viscosity in winter and 40 in summer, ie its thinner in winter FredK - I see you're in Ireland so that might explain your comment about "modern cars" (not making any bad references to Ireland or your cars of course), here in the US 10W-40 went out with the 70's. Some of our newer cars run 0W-20! Edited June 23 by fibersport Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 23 Contributing Member Report Posted June 23 Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted June 23 Moderator Report Posted June 23 4 hours ago, bodily_carried_technology said: what is lily white sewing machine oil? is it a special type of sewing machine oil? or maybe i should be asking what is sewing machine oil? is it special or different then normal oil? are there different types of oils for different things? Lily white oil is a special clear, thin oil meant for sewing machines. Being clear, it doesn't discolor most fabrics if it drips out as you sew. You can buy it in 4 ounce containers that have a pull out thin brass tube, and in quart bottles to refill the 4 oz containers. It is very light weight oil. I recommend buying and using it in all your sewing machines. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members bodily_carried_technology Posted June 23 Author Members Report Posted June 23 ok so if i just type in "lily white oil" or "sewing machine oil" it's all the same stuff? for example, just buy this? https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Stainless-Flexible-Telescoping-Machinery/dp/B0BV4G9R1S?crid=38GL4Y3BVLSTY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FLuLdV6swcw7Tnk6oxhNvsT6sZt0Eu6RWcyT7r-R-tzQXvRTh2UWycG8odVVBuag4W9pLZiMxQjgEc6jlvte7FWAgSDvEQPvl2N_8qPdt932QIQsO5PTQRdhxUJf3TDZHuJFsKfYL61-jJ3BWNEuXuVBw-VOMBKyCwK7NEs6VlGm5VZXdawjH88hUMOwqaifX4_JYmM3iRUPidZJowOSO-QZtvb__pfhc1Gn4vyskhOxEs1tIaw064bOf_7uKDs2YoDAq6Ia_SoqQDJjwEmDeflmELXCK37Po8gaVhnRsXQ.tAeKAw1X4QzMdJCaDAUoD-3owjFyJ02iFYW8P30qfQY&dib_tag=se&keywords=lily+white+oil&qid=1750698432&sprefix=lily+white+oil%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-9 Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 23 Contributing Member Report Posted June 23 That should do and it should last you a while Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members bodily_carried_technology Posted June 23 Author Members Report Posted June 23 awesome thank you Quote
Members dikman Posted June 23 Members Report Posted June 23 I suspect you could also use medicinal/food grade mineral oil too as it won't have any of the additives you get in many industrial oils. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members shoepatcher Posted June 25 Members Report Posted June 25 I prefer While stainless sewing machine oil. Does not stain. glenn Quote
Members Cumberland Highpower Posted June 26 Members Report Posted June 26 (edited) 10w spindle oil is what I'd use on that machine. Many machine makers call for it. In truth you can use almost any oil including motor oil. In the past I often just used a 30w straight oil on many machines and worked great, especially older machines that I received with a bit of pre-wear. Thicker oil does tend to quiet down a worn machine a bit. Some machines actually call for a heavy oil, such as the famed Adler 205. It's Esso K68, that's essentially a first cousin to bar and chain oil. Lilly white is popular here. I find it a bit light, but many also use it for thread lube so could double up. Topic for endless debate here. Edited June 26 by Cumberland Highpower Quote
Members Cumberland Highpower Posted June 26 Members Report Posted June 26 (edited) On 6/23/2025 at 6:01 PM, dikman said: I suspect you could also use medicinal/food grade mineral oil too as it won't have any of the additives you get in many industrial oils. I'm a huge fan of Ballistol and use it almost everywhere, but more sparingly on sewing machines. On sewing machinery I find it a mixed bag and use it for select points. Edited June 26 by Cumberland Highpower Quote
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