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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-23-2014, 05:45 AM
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Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Yoo, hoo...Grant? Where are you?

Yoo, hoo...Grant? Where are you?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-23-2014, 05:03 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

I have so many questions about finishes. Glenn,...

I have so many questions about finishes. Glenn, you've been very helpful. Thanks so much. I have a couple of other machines that I'm working on. One has a beige enameled finish and the other is a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-20-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Steve, you live kinda close to me. I saw that...

Steve, you live kinda close to me. I saw that stuff at ACE and the store manager said that this is what they carry now instead of Naptha. because, "it's safer." I read, "toluene," in the list of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-19-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Hi Glenn, I've gone all over town and no one...

Hi Glenn,

I've gone all over town and no one carries Naptha anymore around here. I think it might be banned for environmental reasons. Do you have another suggestion? Thanks, Cindy
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-15-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Here's another good resource about japanning. ...

Here's another good resource about japanning. This person collects woodworking hand tools and has two methods of japanning. The first is very similar to Glenn's method. It's a more a up to date...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-15-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

I found an interesting site about asphaltum...

I found an interesting site about asphaltum paints and japanning. While I'm not planning to do this to my FW because it would be too costly, (afterall, it's not like they only made a 100 of them,) I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-14-2014, 04:59 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Skip, A couple more questions...What type of...

Skip,

A couple more questions...What type of paint do you recommend? Enamel? Lacquer? I'm thinking auto paint. Do you really think that I can get a good, smooth surface with a can of paint? I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

OK...I'll try this method during the weekend. ...

OK...I'll try this method during the weekend. We're in the middle of a rain storm, so it's not a good time to paint right now. I'll check back with you when I get a little further along. Thanks so...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

I think that I just said the word, "original" 3...

I think that I just said the word, "original" 3 times. You get the drift...LOL.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

I'd like to repair this machine to as close to...

I'd like to repair this machine to as close to original as possible. I'm really not into faking it, if possible. I don't really plan to resale it, but I love old, original stuff. I know that may...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Here's a pic of the oil pan and one of the...

Here's a pic of the oil pan and one of the botched repair.
~ Cindy
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

The peeling goes all the way around the base of...

The peeling goes all the way around the base of the machine, but does not go over, onto the bed. The oil pan has some bubbling, but the inside gears look OK. IT looks like it was sitting in some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

OK, I'm back on the desktop and now have PS to...

OK, I'm back on the desktop and now have PS to work with. Here's the pix...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Thanks so much. OK, I've taken pix. Then,...

Thanks so much. OK, I've taken pix.
Then, the power went out. Fired up the Genny.
Then, my desktop decided to update a zillion Windows updates. Uploaded pix to laptop instead, which does not...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-12-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Thanks for getting right back to me Glenn. I...

Thanks for getting right back to me Glenn. I will definitely post pix tomorrow. I really appreciate your help. I'll be back in the morning with imagery.
~ Cindy
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-12-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Well...wouldn'tcha know it. right after I...

Well...wouldn'tcha know it. right after I discovered this thread, I bumped into a little FW that was just perfect except for one thing. It's finish is peeling away all around the lower part of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-04-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Thanks, I'll look JMiller up and see what has...

Thanks, I'll look JMiller up and see what has been posted.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-04-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,559
Posted By tropit

Amazing thread! Thank you so much for all this...

Amazing thread! Thank you so much for all this information! I have been sewing on my various Singers for many years and I now have lots of tips on how to spiff them up and make them glow.

I...
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