To Use Or Not To Use Air Compressor?

[Handstitched]

G'day from a very wet Western Australia.

Apart from making leather goods, I also do horse rug repairs, and as many will know ( and as someone on here put it) 'it's like throwing a handful of sand onto your machine.'

When I clean and service my Seiko STW 28B,( Consew 226 equivalent) I use a new or a clean paint brush to remove any debris, dirt, dust etc. from around the feed dogs and various moving parts.

Is it a good idea to use an air compressor to blow the dirt and debris away, or does this just blow or force all that dirt into places that it shouldn't go??

Thanks for any help

Handstitched:)

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

Personally I am not a fan of using compressed air on sewing machines.

[Phatdaddy]

If you do, make sure you have a water trap/separator.

[Handstitched]

G'Day again,

Thank you for your responses.

I almost used the air compressor, but I changed my mind. I'm glad I did.

I think I'll just stick to using a brush for my own peace of mind.

A good oiling and a simple brush over sounds the best.

All the best

HS