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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-02-2020, 04:17 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

You can get the alcohol at Lowes and Home Depot...

You can get the alcohol at Lowes and Home Depot in the paint department. It comes in qt or gal size. It is easy to find. Any paint store will have it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-15-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

zaxmum I sent you a pm. This is a...

zaxmum I sent you a pm. This is a vertical feed and a very good machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-05-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

You can help this machine with french polish. You...

You can help this machine with french polish. You will need denatured alcohol and linseed oil. Use the technique as described only start with alcohol and oil (stay away from the decals). Dip cloth on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Only cosmetic, just wipe it down with machine...

Only cosmetic, just wipe it down with machine oil. Yes by all means use the machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Natalie. You could try to french polish them out...

Natalie. You could try to french polish them out but I would leave them alone. I would practice on an old machine first if you are not familiar with this you could do more harm than good. Read and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-24-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Just make sure the area is clean not need to...

Just make sure the area is clean not need to sand. Apply decals and then let them dry for a day then clear coat with shellac. Let the shellac cure for a week and the polish and wax as desired. Ebay...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-03-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Thanks Cari, I will use the non acetone remover....

Thanks Cari, I will use the non acetone remover. I always used acetone but most people with out practice can mess things up with it. So now I know. Thank you for the info.
Skip
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-03-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Cari are you saying the non acetone nail polish...

Cari are you saying the non acetone nail polish remover will remove any nail polish? If this is so this would be great. Not knowing anything about nails I always just use my wife's polish remover. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

It might but the non acetone remover is for the...

It might but the non acetone remover is for the acrylic polish not the the old lacquer polish. So you will have to try it to see if it will remove the polish. If the polish is on an old balck machine...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Hi Miriam, I would use finger nail polish...

Hi Miriam, I would use finger nail polish remover. It has some oil in it so it will not be hard on the finish. Although it is acetone the oil in it will help. If you use pure acetone it will remove...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-29-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

You are most welcome. Skip

You are most welcome.
Skip
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-28-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Naptha will not hurt the decals. After the...

Naptha will not hurt the decals. After the alcohol and linseed treatment and if you are going to follow this with the shellac french polish no need to wipe it down with naptha again. The alcohol and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-30-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

I sent you an answer to your PM Skip

I sent you an answer to your PM
Skip
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-24-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Shellac is a green product and glad you spent...

Shellac is a green product and glad you spent some time learning about it. It has been used in the the furniture industry for centuries and is use in antique restoration. BTW did you know it is food...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-24-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

No you don't have to remove all the shellac. you...

No you don't have to remove all the shellac. you can add more and even out the finsih by using the istructions in the thread I started.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-22-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

I use waxed paper between the glued veneer and...

I use waxed paper between the glued veneer and flat 3/4 piece of plywood so it will not stick. If glue is visible after the repair you have to scrape is off if you want it to take a stain and match...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-22-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Sorry I don't do wiring but can tell you about...

Sorry I don't do wiring but can tell you about the cabinet. Sand it the blonde cabinet with 220 grit sandpaper until smooth and vacuum all the dust off. Since it is a blonde finish this is one of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-22-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Christine. I use Briwax all the time. It is a...

Christine. I use Briwax all the time. It is a wonderful protuct. Nice job on the cabinet.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-20-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Charlee you did a great job and the machine looks...

Charlee you did a great job and the machine looks much better. Keep practicing this tech and you will be amazed at what can be done with these old ladies. Pat yourself on the back. Skip
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-20-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

A rule of thumb is if the machine is black with...

A rule of thumb is if the machine is black with decals it is japan with a clear coat of shellac to protect the decal. The newer machine that are green, brown, tan, white. pink or multicolor are baked...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-20-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

You can use poly but all the shellac must be...

You can use poly but all the shellac must be stripped off first or the poly will not stick good and will flake off. I recommend you stick with shellac since that is the original fisnish. The Water...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

Phil you did a great job on these two machines...

Phil you did a great job on these two machines Pat your self on the back.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-18-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

This is a matter of personal choice, I would not...

This is a matter of personal choice, I would not if it was my choice. I would just clean it up and use it like it is.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-18-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

You may want to add naptha or lighter fluid to...

You may want to add naptha or lighter fluid to the supplies. The naptha is used to wipe the the head to get rid of any oil or cleaning agents used to get the dirt off. Just one wipe down with naptha...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-18-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 129,080
Posted By Glenn

This method will not restore the missing decals...

This method will not restore the missing decals but will protect the decals that are left. I recommend this on any vintage machine to improve the appearance.
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