Singer 128

[Pdm25150]

Hello peeps, Saturday i picked up a old  Singer 128. Well from what I see it is a model year 1924 by serial number. Portable unit and the wood case is in great shape.

My question for all you gurus is what to clean it with? Something that won't hurt the finish on machine.  The mechanical underside is can use solved on. The black finish and all the gold is what I'm worried about. 

It is not bad just has years of built up material fuzz,oil and dirt. Lady said it was her grandmother's. Got a real good deal on it.

No plans for leather sewing, maybe some light weight soft leather.  Have always wanted one and been watching this one for awhile.  Had a not going to sell price for awhile. Finally they came down to reality. So figured I'd ask here for something to clean it with and not hurt the finish. Thanks for the help.

[AlZilla]

Well, I for one love it. I have about 3 dozen domestics.

The short answer is sewing machine oil and cotton swabs. The longer answer is at Quilting Board Forum, the 3rd post down.

Especially the decals. They're not silvered like so many are, so be delicate and keep it away from direct sunlight.

Also, don't carry it by that handle as it's not really meant for that.

EDIT: My attitude is conservation, not restoration.

[fredk]

I would use WD40 to cut through any grime, then a light wash with warm soapy water to wash off the WD40

[kgg]

12 hours ago, Pdm25150 said:

The mechanical underside is can use solved on. The black finish and all the gold is what I'm worried about. 

Nice old iron. Others have given good advice. My only comment is finding the boat type bobbins can at times be difficult so don't loose / damage the one you have in the machine.

What is the going price roughly these days???

kgg