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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-09-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

I'd love to see photos when you're done! :)

I'd love to see photos when you're done! :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-09-2016, 02:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Yep I'm going to try and put the hand wheel on...

Yep I'm going to try and put the hand wheel on backwards then bolt a crank to a bracket on the wooden base, I think :) thanks so much for your knowledge, as always!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-09-2016, 01:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

539716 That's a fantastic idea, but might be...

539716
That's a fantastic idea, but might be problematic on this machine - no clutch knob! (no bobbins to wind either lol)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-09-2016, 01:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Ohhhh maybe it is a screw on the featherweight. ...

Ohhhh maybe it is a screw on the featherweight.
I'm thinking if I put the hand wheel on backwards and put a bracket in the base to screw the hand crank to, it could work...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

It sews 5 rows of chain stitch, it will do...

It sews 5 rows of chain stitch, it will do shirring if you hold your tongue right, and that's what I'm hoping to do! It will also do pin tucks with a special foot but I don't have one.

I also...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Thanks Steve! I'm not sure about the exact...

Thanks Steve!

I'm not sure about the exact size, i'll have to measure the pins and the base. There was a bracket that was supposed to be part of the machine that helped it to bolt into a table...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

That helps a lot Macybaby, thank you :)

That helps a lot Macybaby, thank you :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Because I have no other choice! She's the size of...

Because I have no other choice! She's the size of a 15 and I don't have room for a treadle. I'm also missing the special bracket that helps mount them on a table top. They aren't that common round...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 03:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,366
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Hi Miriam, I'm hoping you are still subscribed to...

Hi Miriam, I'm hoping you are still subscribed to this thread! I am trying to hand crank a singer industrial machine which has no motor boss and this looks ideal but I can't find the part anywhere,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-06-2015, 04:08 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 560,027
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Thanks polyparrot, I'm hoping the spray will...

Thanks polyparrot,

I'm hoping the spray will be ok but I have found a source for flakes if it doesn't work out. Yes being winter here may retard the drying process, here's hoping!

I did finally...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 560,027
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Glenn could I use this to repair the black parts...

Glenn could I use this to repair the black parts on the machine? http://www.liberon.com.au/?act=products&cat=17&prod=78

looks like shellac with the black dye already in it.

And if I'm buying...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2015, 01:38 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 560,027
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

I can't get Everclear in Australia with any ease...

I can't get Everclear in Australia with any ease either ;) our other option, Polish rectified grain spirit, is $60 a bottle and I'd rather spend that on another machine! :p
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-02-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 560,027
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

Thanks Glenn :) So can the spray shellac still...

Thanks Glenn :)
So can the spray shellac still give me a nice coat? It's looking like the only reasonable option for me
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-02-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 560,027
Posted By tiny-umbrellas

I'm half way through reading all these posts and...

I'm half way through reading all these posts and just have a question - what are the pros and cons of using spray shellac from a can?

Good quality denatured alcohol is difficult to find in my area...
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