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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2014, 02:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

I stripped the covering off one case with a rag...

I stripped the covering off one case with a rag and warm water. The case had to be reglued anyway so it didn't matter if it got a bit wet. Once dried it was reglued and recovered.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-05-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

No I can't really. I just pic a fabric I like...

No I can't really. I just pic a fabric I like that is flexible enough to form around corners and fold, and use it. It does need to be a smooth type fabric though. My HOTHER case was done...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-05-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

tropit, I've repaired several cases and to...

tropit,

I've repaired several cases and to be honest they never look "right". Once they get damaged or start coming apart it's best to just strip them of the fabric or paper covering and do a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-30-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Without looking through each thread, here are the...

Without looking through each thread, here are the three threads I did on case repair.
{ http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/sewing-machine-case-repair-t199606.html ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-14-2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

oregongirl, I cannot answer that question,...

oregongirl,

I cannot answer that question, and I've been wondering the same thing myself. I think the person to talk to would be forum member Glenn. I understand he's really good at them.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-14-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Ken, grayhare, Thanks for the links. I've...

Ken, grayhare,

Thanks for the links. I've bookmarked them. I had the Keeler sales at one time but lost it when my other computer failed. I've been keeping updated back ups a bit better now.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-14-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Links ???? Joe

Links ????

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-13-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Well, if by the supports you mean the ones at the...

Well, if by the supports you mean the ones at the front of the case here's how I fixed the case to our Dressmaker 7000. I roughed up the plastic of the case and the plastic (delrin) rods then JB...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-13-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

I've got two more wood cases in queue. Should I...

I've got two more wood cases in queue. Should I start new threads for them or post 'em here as I finish them?

Also got a 99K bentwood case that I need to stain and finish. Can't decide what...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-13-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Miriam, I used JB Weld and delrin (sp)...

Miriam,

I used JB Weld and delrin (sp) (plastic) rods to fix the one I did. I'll get you some pics later today. Not sure how long the repairs will last but so far the JB Weld is holding.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Well, I do appreciate that. Even with fixing up...

Well, I do appreciate that. Even with fixing up the one from Caroline I still have three machines without a home.
And one of those is a 3/4 size. None of those cases around here either.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Caroline, That case is mostly masonite. The...

Caroline,

That case is mostly masonite. The bottom, ends and sides are any way, and I'll bet most of the top is.
On cases like that I take them completely apart, remove the staples and clean...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

For that it's kind of difficult but here's what I...

For that it's kind of difficult but here's what I do. If the covering is torn I carefully peal it back and then spread the broken cracks open as far as I can without making them too much worse. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Caroline, The clamps are from Sears,...

Caroline,

The clamps are from Sears, CRAFTSMAN and somewhere else, QUICK-GRIP. They open up to just about 4 1/2". If you get some don't buy the cheapies like Harbor Freight sells, they'll...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

EPILOG: All the work I’ve done to refurbish...

EPILOG:

All the work I’ve done to refurbish this sewing machine case may seem like a waste of time and effort to some. It takes so much time and materials to do the repairs, it’s not worth it,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

ACT III: The wiring on this cord block was...

ACT III:

The wiring on this cord block was somewhat different from most. The outlet cord was in good condition. A few scuffs and abraded places but flexible and sound with no bare spots.
The...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

ACT II: After letting all the glue dry it...

ACT II:

After letting all the glue dry it was time to prep the box for the new fabric cover.
The old fabric was glued on using some kind of asphalt adhesive. I needed to sand that down a bit so...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

ACT I: The case top is in good condition,...

ACT I:

The case top is in good condition, some torn material and scuffed places, and very dirty. But the bottom was in pretty bad shape. The sides and end are made from plywood. The center...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,471
Posted By J Miller

Sewing machine case repair

PROLOG:

Over the years we have acquired several sewing machines with broken and damaged cases. One was found on the curb just discarded, some came from GW auctions already broken and they...
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