Featherweight Rescue

Here is a tip to getting stubborn hook assemblies off the FW machine. When you remove the set screws from the hook, fill those same holes with sewing machine oil and let sit. Give it 15 minutes to work and then use a large screw driver to persuade the hook to move. The photos show where and how you can position the tip to pop it off. You are viewing from the bottom side of the machine.
Be sure to keep the tip up against the thread guard as close to the shaft as possible. Gently strike the driver with a hammer to jar it loose. You can rotate the hook around and give it a couple of blows in multiple spots around the diameter. If it still won't budge, I would allow the oil to work over night and try again the next day. You could apply some heat also if you're comfortable with doing that. Obviously you want to be careful not to bend or crack any part of the hook assembly so tread lightly with the hammering. Also note, the hook assembly has some mass to it and it can fly across the room once it pops loose. You may want to have some rags in place to prevent the piece from going too far. If the hook hits the floor it may cause enough damage to require replacement and they are not an inexpensive component. Don't be nervous about pulling that hook assembly off...Often these machines have many many years worth of debris and thread in and behind there. It can slow the machine down and cause stitch quality issues that can drive a person mad trying to figure out. Remember, a clean FW is a happy FW and you will be happy too!!

Congratulations, Grand Champion, Penny Olive who is truly a very talented Wyoming Quilter!! Such tremendous detail on another award winning quilt.