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    05-10-2013, 01:49 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    I am just going to use turtle wax since i already...

    I am just going to use turtle wax since i already have some.
    05-10-2013, 01:33 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    I wasn't going to put it on any painted parts or...

    I wasn't going to put it on any painted parts or decals. Just the nickel plated parts.
    05-10-2013, 01:01 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    OK I am in a bind. Fixing a machine and can't...

    OK I am in a bind. Fixing a machine and can't afford to get some briwax to prevent rusting on the plated parts. However, I did read that 2-3 coats of clear finger nail polish will prevent rust on...
    05-08-2013, 07:07 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Thanks. We received ours this past week. We knew...

    Thanks. We received ours this past week. We knew it belonged to my great grandmother, but after receiving we confirmed put suspicions that it belonged to her mother, my great great grandmother before...
    05-04-2013, 05:42 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Thanks to skip I threaded the machine and got the...

    Thanks to skip I threaded the machine and got the tension right. Did a little test sew BG turning the hand wheel and it is so much smoother than my modern machine. Can't wait for the belt to come...
    05-04-2013, 04:50 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Got the bobbin winder fixed. Didn't attach the...

    Got the bobbin winder fixed. Didn't attach the spring In the little hole.
    05-04-2013, 04:29 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    If it is badged does that mean it was...

    If it is badged does that mean it was manufactured for a store for them to put there name on?
    05-04-2013, 04:22 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    The only difference I can find in my machine is...

    The only difference I can find in my machine is that the bobbin winder is lower.
    05-04-2013, 04:18 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Sent you my email. Thanks.

    Sent you my email. Thanks.
    05-04-2013, 04:13 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Thanks for the replies. I was wondering when it...

    Thanks for the replies. I was wondering when it was made and what it was. Thank y'all so much. It must of been bought at th e Charles Williams, store because the little badge says Charles William...
    05-04-2013, 04:08 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    You wouldn't happen to know how to thread it...

    You wouldn't happen to know how to thread it would you? I do not have a manual.
    05-04-2013, 03:48 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    the one I have is badged Charles William store...

    the one I have is badged Charles William store new York city.
    05-04-2013, 03:32 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Thank you. I believe you are right. I looked up...

    Thank you. I believe you are right. I looked up that machine and it looks just like mine
    05-04-2013, 03:14 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    OK new issue. I took the bobbin threader off to...

    OK new issue. I took the bobbin threader off to clean it better as it was really dirty. I also took the little arm that moves the thread back and forth off. After putting it back on the arm will...
    05-04-2013, 05:50 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Does anyone know how I met thread the machine. I...

    Does anyone know how I met thread the machine. I have never used a Treadle. It is odd to me. Here is a picture of the machine if it helps.411677
    05-04-2013, 05:04 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Thanks. I oiled it really good last night and let...

    Thanks. I oiled it really good last night and let it set overnight. It seems the sticking is gone now.
    05-03-2013, 07:19 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    OK cleaned the machined some. Turned out what I...

    OK cleaned the machined some. Turned out what I thought was rust was just where the plating had worn off to expose the metal underneath. Took scrubbing one spot for 15 minutes with eagle one to...
    05-03-2013, 12:48 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Any Idea when your machines were made? I would...

    Any Idea when your machines were made? I would like to get a date. I am pretty sure it is pre 1942. It belonged to my Great Great Grandmother and that is when she died. I am thinking maybe 1890's or...
    05-03-2013, 12:25 PM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    After looking closer at the machine, I found a...

    After looking closer at the machine, I found a name. Maud Clark. I asked my Grandmother and she said that Maud was my Great Great Grandmother. So I know this machine was hers, as I suspected, And...
    05-03-2013, 11:47 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Thank you. I looked up eldredge machines and got...

    Thank you. I looked up eldredge machines and got somepictures that look just like my machine except the name on it, which I am guessing was put on by whatever store bought, Charles William in my case.
    05-03-2013, 10:26 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Thanks. I will be sure to. Don't know when it...

    Thanks. I will be sure to. Don't know when it will be though. My mom will want to help do it and she works. I am at home all day at the moment, and could work on it as much as I want. Just have to...
    05-03-2013, 10:19 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Here are some better pictures taken with a better...

    Here are some better pictures taken with a better camera.411539411540411541
    05-03-2013, 10:05 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    It is on the silver parts, and on the silver part...

    It is on the silver parts, and on the silver part of the hand wheel. It may be on the painted too, but I think the painted parts are just dirty.
    05-03-2013, 09:52 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    Yes I believe you are Right. It is badged Charles...

    Yes I believe you are Right. It is badged Charles William Store New York City. With a little research it would seem the Charles William Store was a mail order catalog from the 1890's to as late as...
    05-03-2013, 09:47 AM
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    Posted By bpeace4u

    What should I use to get rust off? It has a lot...

    What should I use to get rust off? It has a lot of rust. Also can you just ude regular sewing machine oil on these?
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