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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-16-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

She MOVES!!! This machine was frozen solid...

She MOVES!!!

This machine was frozen solid for all of the pretty shine on the top. The good news is that it was frozen due to being BONE dry not because of being rusty. I Tri-Flo'd it Saturday...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-15-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

Glenn - Nothing but cleaning and waxing, fear...

Glenn - Nothing but cleaning and waxing, fear not... My usual process is to de-neglect, not refinish. ESPECIALLY in the case like this.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-15-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

Glenn, Any suggestions about the top cover...

Glenn,

Any suggestions about the top cover stain and the sun fading around the deck?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-15-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

one hinge is now clean Here is the lower hinge...

one hinge is now clean
Here is the lower hinge (still dirty)
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upper hinge clean
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open to show the mount.
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-15-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

The Museum is open anytime with a weeks...

The Museum is open anytime with a weeks notice....

I am not a "wood dude" so I am not really sure. Here are a couple close ups.

So the story goes that the machine came to the seller from his...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

Last two... center design 513641 ...

Last two...

center design
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corner detail
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

here is how I protect the machine while polishing...

here is how I protect the machine while polishing the silver. The polish would THRASH the decals so...
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but the results... (you can see here the silver plated spring that 1/2 has...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

cleaning the slide plate Before 513631 ...

cleaning the slide plate

Before
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During
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After
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

so, we know that flash shows what is under dirt...

so, we know that flash shows what is under dirt and grime....
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I just finished cleaning the top half of the head. It is still frozen, but that is expected until I get the underneath cleaned
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

Chuckle.... Yeah. I figured that this rare...

Chuckle.... Yeah. I figured that this rare cabinet and irons deserved their moment in the sun prior to the head being shown off.

...and to see how long before someone asks. hehe

as found - no...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

Kinda the plan...hehe

Kinda the plan...hehe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

here is the interior... - I LOVE the arrow on the...

here is the interior... - I LOVE the arrow on the drive wheel for direction....
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here is a close up of the pedal and the remaining color
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

Here is the side and back 513570 a better...

Here is the side and back
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a better shot of the back(yes, the back) - this wood is amazing in person....
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the Back open
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,420
Posted By SteveH

1860's Grover and Baker MOP in Incredible Parlor cabinet

Allow me to introduce our new crown jewel.....

I have done NO cleaning what so ever.

Due to the kindness of a fellow collector, the previous owner of this machine was put into contact with me...
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