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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-07-2014, 08:55 AM
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Posted By jmabby

It will be a while. I have one more coat to put...

It will be a while. I have one more coat to put on, then I will put her back together. I want to wait a couple of weeks thinking if I put the pieces together too soon they may stick onto the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-06-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 558,228
Posted By jmabby

I've been working on the shellac procedure, I had...

I've been working on the shellac procedure, I had a difficult start. I was working too fast (as Glen said) and putting on too much linseed oil producing bubbles. Thanks for all the help, the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-03-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 558,228
Posted By jmabby

Thanks all, At this point anything helps. I...

Thanks all,
At this point anything helps. I think I'll try cheesecloth since my tees seem to be too heavy and firm. Do you ever use pumice powder in cheesecloth (on a dry finish) to smooth out...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 558,228
Posted By jmabby

Thank you Glenn. I just put the first...

Thank you Glenn. I just put the first application on, I think I put it on too thick the first time. I'm picking up a Singer Red Eye Thursday and hope to high heaven it's in good condition. Again,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 558,228
Posted By jmabby

Thank you Miriam, I'll try your method. Any...

Thank you Miriam, I'll try your method. Any length of time needed between applying oil/alcohol and alcohol/shellac? It's snowing out and a good time to do this type of work.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 558,228
Posted By jmabby

Thanks, I'll try again. God forgot to give me...

Thanks, I'll try again. God forgot to give me patience, this process seems to take a lot of that. Now that I swiped everything down again with naptha how long do I wait to apply shellac? I did use...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 558,228
Posted By jmabby

Glen, I cleaned my machine as you said, then...

Glen,
I cleaned my machine as you said, then wiped it down with naptha. It still looked a little smeary. I wiped it with a dry cotton cloth and let it set overnite. When I appled shellac with a...
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