lovetocreate Report post Posted January 10, 2019 I'm the new owner of a Singer 29-4 machine, this is my first experience with a machine of this type. I have a reprint of the manual which shows oiling points; I've circled the areas in red where I think it might be better to use a grease rather than and oil. When these machines were made, they didn't have the types of machine lubricants that exist now. Since there are "gears" on the machine , would it be better to grease these areas rather than oil them? If so, would something like Tri-Flow TF23004 Clear Synthetic Grease be a good grease to use? Any other areas where grease might be better? Which oil would be better to use on the areas the areas that need oiling Lily white or Triflow? On my embroidery machines, I was told by several techs at different shops to use triflow on them instead of regular machine oil. Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH Report post Posted January 10, 2019 I would say it is always good to look for better ways to do things . I looked up triflow and it appears to be a good product but with an added cost . When you consider the age of some of the machines still in service and still going strong . With some being in production setting with just oil . It seem to me just good sewing machine oil has proven to have served the sewing industry well . Consider routine oiling as the most important factor ! Lets never forget any oil is better than no oil .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovetocreate Report post Posted January 11, 2019 Thank you DFH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted January 11, 2019 DFH is right,oil is the best,clear mineral sewing machine oil.The grease can dry up & cause the roller to stop turning & make a flat spot on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovetocreate Report post Posted January 12, 2019 Thank you CowboyBob. I'll stick with clear oil, I want my machine to keep running for a long time. Would it be something it it lasted another 100 years?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrePro Report post Posted February 4, 2022 On 1/11/2019 at 9:49 AM, CowboyBob said: DFH is right,oil what is DFH? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, PrePro said: what is DFH? DFH is the handle of the member who posted the first reply to this topic, on January 10, 2019. Scroll UP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrePro Report post Posted February 7, 2022 well now I wish I could delete my post lol. Thanks @Wizcrafts - and not just for this answer but for all your incredibly helpful posts. So, use a good clear sewing machine oil, no grease, and there's no such thing as DFH oil. lol.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted February 8, 2022 You might try STP. that is what I use on the cam races. It is thicker than oil but thinner than grease. I find it work great as a lubricant in those areas. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
