eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
If it's after store hours and you suddenly need machine oil for your sewing machine only to find out that there is none in the house, you don't need to worry. You can make a good machine oil substitute with other materials that you may already have. The quality of the machine oil will rival the best in the store. You may find that the substitute becomes your primary oil. more »
Necchi sewing machines are classic mechanical, rotary-hook machines. Troubleshooting and maintenance tend to be easy. Before you take the sewing machine into a repair shop, you may be able to solve the problem yourself. You just need a basic toolkit consisting of two small flat-head screwdrivers; sewing machine oil or three-in-one machine oil; tweezers; and cleaning rags. more »
In order to ensure that your sewing machine enjoys the long life it was built for, it's important to upkeep it regularly using proper maintenance techniques. One of the easiest things you can do to keep your sewing machine running smoothly is to lubricate it using sewing machine oil. more »
Hobart meat slicers should be wiped down thoroughly with a damp cloth after each use. In addition, the meat slicer should be cleaned once a week with a tasteless, odorless, food-grade machine oil. These oils can be purchased from restaurant-supply companies that sell meat slicers. This oil will not only clean the slicer, but will provide a protective barrier to make cleaning easier during future use. more »
Have some basic tools handy: a small flat-blade screwdriver, sewing-machine oil, a thin green fiber cleaning pad, and a test light. Confirm the problem is not just a burned out bulb. If you find that the problem is a defective wall socket, lamp socket or lamp cord, check the resource links for more information. more »
During garment production, there are many errors that cause rework in garments. These mistakes are found during inspection and sent back for production. Many factors cause rework in garments such as leaking sewing machine oil, dirty hands, loose seams, holes in fabric and sewing garments together without following instructions. Having a good sample for the sewers to follow is important to prevent rework in garments. Also having inspections throughout the production of garments will minimize rework in the end. more »
A smoker grill should be cured (also known as seasoned or heat treated) before using for the first time and at least once during the outdoor cooking season, perhaps twice, depending on usage. Curing the smoker helps prevent rust and corrosion, especially on heavy cast-iron parts. It also helps burn off machine oil and other materials used in the manufacturing process. Plan to devote about three hours to the task before using the grill. more »
Working with steel means always having the possibility of rust forming at one time or another. But typically when you work with steel, you end up with a part that's designed to be painted or covered with some kind of protective coating to stop rust from forming. The problem is that sometimes you want the look of bare steel, but just don't want to deal with scrubbing rust off of the part once a week. An affordable option will give you all of the look and style that comes with bare steel, without any of the rusting issues; it just involves a little bit of oil. more »
German immigrant Paul Lux created the Lux Clock Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Conn., in 1914. During the Depression, the Lux Company produced about 3,000 Pendulette clocks per day, in scores of different shapes and designs, many of them novelties. Now collectors' items, Pendulette clocks were known for their small size, low cost and high quality. Pendulette movements use a revolving drum. While the mainspring drives the escape wheel, energy transfers to the pendulum, which is secured to the drum shaft, also known as an arbor. The pendulum weight swings wider than most clocks due to its light weight. Lubricating the clock once every two years with a fine machine oil will keep the mechanism running smoothly. Clock oil is available at a jewelry store or watch repair shop. more »
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
