My 1040 was gifted to me in the early 1970's. Been several years since I've really used it. Last weekend, I spent several hours cleaning, oiling, change needles and adjusting tension. My belts have not been changed since the 1980's and to my surprise they are in great shape. This Machine was built for life. I've had mine for 50 years.

Thank you for this! My mom let me borrow hers so I could learn something new. Your video was really helpful :)

I have one of these an cant get the handwheel clutch to disengage to wind the bobbin. Can you help?

I don’t understand how to thread the tension disk 😫😫😫😫

I scored a little Kenmore 1040 a few years ago! It's fun, but the (new) belt slips