gailpeters Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Got my featherweight but I am wondering if anyone has the book and CD by Dave McCallum. And if you do what did you think of it. My New machine runs but a little slow and before I start using it I would like to throughly clean and lube the machine. Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I don't know anything about the CD, but I have read his book. It's a good book, and tells you most of what you need to know about Featherweights. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiCi Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Gail, I have the book and CD for caring, cleaning etc written by Dave McCallum. I think they are very good, great pictures and diagrams. His instructions are very well written, very clear to understand. I use mine often, any time I have a question or when I want to clean, oil or do anything else to my feather weight machines. I have two, black one and white one. I use my black one to do all of my piece work. I think you could do without the CD, but the book is great. Hope this helps. CiCi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 The book and dvd are great. Your belt might need adjusting or it might be the wrong kind. Need to oil and lubricate machine correctly. I teach a maintenance clase on Featherweights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoisSietsma Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I took JoAnn's featherweight class and it was excellent. My featherweight just purrs now, and stitches so well. I'm no longer intimidated by all of the places to grease and oil this machine to keep it running properly. If you are in this area, please think about contacting her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktbone Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi JoAnn, I just sent you a u2u regarding my Featherweight. t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailpeters Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks, I just ordered the book. Wish I was a little closer to SD but Ely, MN is a ways from there. Can't wait to get the book and dig in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yep, JoAnn is probably right; even though the belt may not feel too tight; it probably is. Very simple to adjust both ways. You can always give it a try and then put it back if it didn't work. We've had two machines with this problem that were just serviced by great technicians but unless you really sew or sew next to another one going faster, you don't notice they are slow. Have fun with your new baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDY-MN Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 My DH gave me a featherweight for Christmas back several years ago. It ran just fine, but he wanted me to take it somewere to be checked. I took it to a couple in St. Cloud, MN. Not to long of a drive for you. They oiled, cleaned & checked it totally out. I was only missing some little screw. He specializes in Singer Featherweights, has parts & accessories. Let me know if you need a name & number. My DH and son went through Ely just this morning on their way to their entry point, into the Boundry Waters not far from you! A first for my DH & a second for our youngest son. Watching they get ready, was like watching little kids on Christmas morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailpeters Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 And it sounds like they will have good weather for their trip. I still have the St Cloud number and if I have trouble I will give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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