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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2017, 04:30 PM
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Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

Be careful!

I don't recommend using the dremel tool on your machine. This sewing machine head has some kind of clear coat on it and it's spent many, many summers in the TX heat in an enclosed shed. So, it's...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-04-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

I don't know. This is on top of the decals on...

I don't know. This is on top of the decals on back. The gunk I'm cleaning off the front is on top of the decals, too. But, oh, that foil oval looks so much better. On the front, I can use machine...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-04-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

I thought about trying the acetone when I read...

I thought about trying the acetone when I read about that. I've gotten sidetracked with the foil thing in the front, and the oil gunk under the stitch length knob covering the decal. I've been...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-02-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

I've read it over maybe 50 times. Did I miss...

I've read it over maybe 50 times. Did I miss something? I'm not seeing the part that says anything about not getting anything off on a rag, but maybe I missed it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-02-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

Thank you for the tips! I really think I'm...

Thank you for the tips! I really think I'm dealing with something other than the shellac. At first there was this stuff that could be scraped off dry. Now it's like it's bulletproof. Nothing...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-02-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

I hear what you're saying. I think someone put...

I hear what you're saying. I think someone put something on this machine later. I don't think this is all original. After I posted the message above I used the dremel and a plastic type brush on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-26-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

I tried the dremel tool with a plastic brush....

I tried the dremel tool with a plastic brush. It's very slow going, but I'm making progress! I think I'm going to use more oil and alcohol. I even was super careful and used it on top of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-25-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

I saw one of your machines pictures. The one...

I saw one of your machines pictures. The one that sews great. I'll be happy with that! I just want to do as good job as I can restoring it. I did the linseed oil / denatured alcohol on a t shirt...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2015, 03:50 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

Other pics

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I can't seem to get the other picture to load, but maybe you can see the cracking paint underneath the red eye near the take up lever for the presser foot. Thanks for any help you can...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2015, 03:42 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,482
Posted By morganfam7

I'm new here, and I'm so glad to have found this...

I'm new here, and I'm so glad to have found this tutorial! I'm trying to restore my husband's Grandmother's 1923 Singer 66 treadle head. I've soaked it with Mr. Wrench penetrating oil and wiped it...
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