suncat33770 Report post Posted January 23, 2022 Thanks to the help with bobbin/Shuttle oiling. Now to clean up more old lube. Here is the current lube on the bevel gear lube. The machine will get very light use. Is a lithium white grease, ok?? The machine appears to have had very little use. There is almost no wear on the painted surfaces. Thanks again, Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted January 23, 2022 3 hours ago, suncat33770 said: The machine will get very light use. Is a lithium white grease, ok?? Personally I hate most pastie type greases as most like lithium white grease are dirt magnets and you typically see the mess like what you have shown in your photo. Normally I choose to oil regularly with a synthetic oil concoction on my sewing machines but on those odd occasions that I have to use a grease I still prefer to use a light coating of synthetic gear grease. I find the synthetic's give a smoother operation to gears and bearings. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrmCa Report post Posted January 23, 2022 +1 for synth oil. They are specially designed for retention in a thin film. If your machine is used for leather, at low speed, and infrequently, it make little to know difference what you use for lubrication and how often. 1 drop of oil once a month is enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suncat33770 Report post Posted January 23, 2022 Thx guys!!! The cleanup contiunes!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
