Sewing machine oil? - Survivalist Forum
Jun 30, 2013 · Back in thje early 70s I was a sewing machine repairman for Singer. Using 3 in 1 oil could void the warranty if the machine got all gummed up from it. If I was lubing that machine for myself, I …
Picked up a vintage Singer in new condition, can anyone...
Jun 18, 2024 · (Mods, if this isn't the right place, then move at your discretion, but I honestly couldn't think of a better one) I recently picked up this Singer Sewing machine in excellent condition. I have …
Anyone Use A People-powered Sewing Machine These Days?
Jan 11, 2017 · Anyone Use A People-powered Sewing Machine These Days? handcrank off-grid sewing treadle Jump to Latest 20K views 132 replies 31 participants last post by edprof Feb 8, 2018
BOB Sewing Kits - Survivalist Forum
Apr 6, 2025 · Take a sewing machine needle, heat the non pointy end with a Bic and push it in the end of the glue stick. Other end of stick used to tack material in place, needle end to sew, sort of like a …
A war breaks out tomorrow - who wins? An SB game to...
Dec 17, 2025 · OK, this is just one for fun and as a learning and contemplation exercise. The basic premise is which part of the country "wins?" Keeping in mind who has what assets, personnel, allies, …
Modify a treadle sewing machine treadle as generator?
Jun 20, 2011 · World class athletes can produce about 200 watts for short periods (think 1/4 horse power). The gearing leverage of the rocker mechanism on your treadle isn't nearly as refined and …
Oils to use for sharpening stone - Survivalist Forum
Jul 11, 2011 · 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 …
My upcoming cold weather sleeping gear test - Survivalist Forum
Dec 16, 2025 · My intention is to use the following: an oil cloth directly on the ground, then a standard old school army cell foam mattress and then my 0 degree rectangle flannel sleeping bag. Inside my …
How do I clean a Swiss Army? - Survivalist Forum
Jul 24, 2012 · Apply a little sewing machine oil to the moving parts and that's it. If you get something on the blade that doesn't come off by wiping, like glue or some such, I scrape it off with another knife. …
Chest Rig Build - Survivalist Forum
Jul 31, 2021 · I've had alot of sewing experience too, especially after I discovered how much the civil war reinactors pay! I just posted a thread on making a super minimalistic stealth chest rig on the cheap.