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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2015, 04:27 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Thank you. It makes nice stitches, but it is kind...

Thank you. It makes nice stitches, but it is kind of noisy. It had better sew well after all of the work I put into it.
Thank you too Helen Ann and Steve.
~Grant~
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Steve, It sews pretty well. Like an Elna...

Steve, It sews pretty well. Like an Elna Grasshopper. They are kind of like a "Clone" for them, from what I understand. I did shoot a shaky video of it sewing. I should post that on my page anyway...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I have been wanting to use gun bluing on them....

I have been wanting to use gun bluing on them. Has anyone tried that? I think it is what it is, and it would make sense to me that they would use it instead of plating it, Nickel, Chrome, and Copper...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I got this poor machine that was in at least one...

I got this poor machine that was in at least one flood. It was seized up and the hook area was an absolute mess. It had stickers all over it and it was starting to get Aluminum Rot (rust for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-15-2015, 04:20 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I use Tri Flow oil. It is the best that I have...

I use Tri Flow oil. It is the best that I have found to get a frozen machine back moving again, and moving machines to maintain them. And to clarify, I oiled the machine and let it sit (soak). I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-14-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

What do you have to lose? At worst, it doesn't...

What do you have to lose? At worst, it doesn't get fixed, but you will learn a lot anyway. And wouldn't you rather make a mistake on this machine than one in really good condition?
~G~
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-29-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I just wanted to share this. I have a Feldman...

I just wanted to share this. I have a Feldman Sewing machine that is very much like a W&G machine. The Feldman was missing a foot and I tried the W&G machine's foot on it and it was a match. I have a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2014, 04:03 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

It is a special purpose machine (I believe for...

It is a special purpose machine (I believe for sewing hats) that is missing the bed/table. Skip is helping me with what is missing, but the bed on mine is different than his machine and others I have...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-09-2014, 03:44 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Thank you Steve and Rodney. It is much easier...

Thank you Steve and Rodney. It is much easier when you have one that has good paint and plated parts to start with and has all of the pieces and parts to it too. The Singer did and the Feldman did...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-08-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I was gifted this machine from a friend. It was...

I was gifted this machine from a friend. It was locked up solid, rusted and missing pieces. I am going to have to make some of the parts for it, but I like a challenge. From the handwheel to the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-08-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I never posted the after pictures of the Singer...

I never posted the after pictures of the Singer 27. Better late than never. You can see that a dramatic change took place especially with the back before and after. I was able to clean off so much...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-28-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Thank you for all of the nice compliments. I have...

Thank you for all of the nice compliments. I have a Facebook page and have been documenting it all along the restoration process. If you would like to see more, there is a link here at the bottom...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

And Glen, Thank you. Your help and knowledge...

And Glen, Thank you. Your help and knowledge along the way has taught me a lot. I applied much of YOUR knowledge to be able to do this. I thank YOU! Many others here as well. My gratitude to you,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Thank you too Steve. You have done some stunning...

Thank you too Steve. You have done some stunning work yourself! I am not done with this machine yet, but along with these pix, the motor was resurrected (can't believe that I pulled that off and it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Thank you so much Joe. It has been going from...

Thank you so much Joe. It has been going from rusty to reflective. :D And coming from you, I take that as a very high compliment.
~G~
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I have had a machine that came out of an old...

I have had a machine that came out of an old dilapidated shed that was missing part of the roof, so it was basically in the elements. The cabinet turned to dust when it was moved but the machine was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-15-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Very nice work Steve. Sorry that you got the...

Very nice work Steve. Sorry that you got the wrong die the first time. That had to be frustrating to do all of that work and have it ruined by someone else.:mad:

I have been doing some restoration...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-25-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I wanted to share some pictures from my most...

I wanted to share some pictures from my most recent project. This Queen Sewing Machine was brought to me to be cleaned up and sewing again. I was able to do both. Steve H made the slideplates for it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-10-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Another avenue to explore is to get it as clean...

Another avenue to explore is to get it as clean as you can and varnish over the top of it. It would preserve the finish you have and give you a smooth surface to work on.
~G~
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-10-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Unfortunately, There is not much you can do. A...

Unfortunately, There is not much you can do. A combination of waxing and oiling the really bad areas is about it. At least that I know of.
~G~
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-10-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Hard question to answer with one word. I have a...

Hard question to answer with one word. I have a few things I use. Machines are like kids. What works on one, doesn't always work on another one. For most machines car wax works best. On others,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-04-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Thank you Steve. Most of this came off with the...

Thank you Steve.
Most of this came off with the buffing wheel. Wadding polish is available at auto parts stores. It works FANTASTIC on gunked up needlebar and presser foot bars too. A toothpick can...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-04-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

Nanna, Thank you for the kind words. You can...

Nanna, Thank you for the kind words.
You can get Jewelers Rouge at Walmart, or on line. It is a buffing compound.
I do take apart all upper and lower tensions and polish each piece. Nothing to be...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-04-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

I have been restoring a Free Westinghouse that...

I have been restoring a Free Westinghouse that has been neglected for a long time. I have been polishing some of the plated parts that looked like they should be replaced or tossed out to most...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 65,626
Posted By grant15clone

As always, nice work Steve. How are you getting...

As always, nice work Steve. How are you getting it down to bare metal?
~G~
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