Most Featherweights are pretty standard, but there are a few that have a slightly different size to the oiling hole that the Thread Stand fits down into. If it fits snug, a simple nail file or 100-grit sand paper twisted around the small base of the stand (to file it down) will allow it to fit perfectly in the oiling hole. Even less common, is a Featherweight that has a top oiling hole that is slightly larger than what most Featherweights have. If this is what your machine has, then it might be necessary to apply a small amount of heat-shrink rubber tubing to the small post on the base of the Thread Stand; this will give it give more stability. (Heat shrink tubing can be found at most hardware stores.) If you have any questions about this process, give us a call and we can explain these tips further - it's very simple, so don't feel intimidated at all!
Designed with sewing and care of the machine in mind, there is a secondary thread hole on the Thread Stand base to ensure proper alignment with the Featherweight machine’s normal thread flow. There is also a nylon washer at the base to prevent damage to the machine’s painted surfaces.
