Sewing machine oil? - Survivalist Forum
2013年6月30日 · WD40 and 3 in 1 oil, both have some additives that are murder on the plastic cams that have been in a lot of machines for the last 30ish years plus they get gummy over time. Gummy and a high lint environment (such as sewing equipment is subjected to) leads to a messy disaster. If you only need a small amount, then Dritz or Singer Sewing Machine ...
Anyone Use A People-powered Sewing Machine These Days?
2017年1月11日 · She began sewing and selling biker doo-rags when we got into motorcycles in 2001, then we got the sewing shop in 2006 and she started teaching me how to machine sew. I hand sewed a bit using a saddle stitch on my leather items back in the 80s & 90s, used a double-loop lace on most items, but now I’d rather use a machine if I’m sewing.
Oils to use for sharpening stone - Survivalist Forum
2011年7月11日 · Not familiar with Hall's system, I've always used aluminum oxide stones and Arkansas stones with water. Tried various oils; 3-n-1, WD-40, Singer sewing machine, motor oil, cooking oils, etc, at first like various stone providers recommended but the stones would get clogged with metal particles that prevented the sharp edges I wanted and, cleaning the stones to remove the metal and oil was next ...
Picked up a vintage Singer in new condition, can anyone...
2024年6月18日 · That machine was a good find. Congrats. Sewing has become too much of a lost art - I don't think they even have sewing or home-ec in schools any more. Even though the wife and I have trouble threading needles, we're not parting with any machinery or sewing things. Our daughter has taken it up, which is gratifying.
Sewing with fishing line... - Survivalist Forum
2010年6月27日 · I have used fishing line in the past, but no more. Fishing line is brittle and harsh on the material. For sewing heavy load stuff like pack straps, you can go to local tandy leather and get some waxed BRAIDED cord. Basically this is the stuff your shoe soles are sewn on with. 25 yards is about $5.
Modify a treadle sewing machine treadle as generator?
2011年6月20日 · If you have a treadle sewing machine, then you have something valuable for when the power is gone. Get a cheap bike and rig your generator to that. A cheap bike already comes with most of what you will need. I have been on a bike generator. At a 100 watt level you are doing real work which will eventually wear you down.
Harbor Freight Generators 2024 | Survivalist Forum
2024年12月18日 · Keep in mind, most small generators like Harbor Freight's, Generac, Honda, etc are splash lubed. Frequent oil changes are required as contaminants continuously recirculate in the engine oil. If you need a generator for intermittent emergency of a few hours to just a few days periodically, these are fine. And the Harbor freight generators hold ...
Treadle-powered Bench Grinder - Survivalist Forum
2017年5月19日 · It might be ok for a wire wheel to knock rust and dirt off of old sewing machine parts. I have an old step pulley that I had thought of mounting onto one of my electric sewing machine power stands (clutch motor) as a speed reducer, but haven’t ever gotten a bracket figured out for it. It’s an 11” and a 2” pulley built together.
Chest Rig Build - Survivalist Forum
2021年7月31日 · I had to do this by hand as it was too much for the sewing machine. I back stitched them with heavy duty upholstery thread and then put seam grip sealant over the areas to protect them from wear. I ran the FLC straps up through the shoulder strap webbing and looped them through the metal retainers on the front of the shoulder straps.
I give this Model an "A" - Survivalist Forum
2024年11月21日 · My brother owns a '30 Model A. My father (RIP) used to make seats and tops for the locals in Tucson - both Model A and the T., I still have his Singer sewing machine. The autos are dead simple to keep running but can take some time. My biggest heartache on the "A" are the mechanical brakes.