Another example of how NOT to pack a sewing machine for shipping.
06-11-2014, 01:27 PM
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1. I do. I'd trade work for decals...
2. Download "Inkscape" it is an open source free to use vector graphics (photoshop like) application.
let me know if you still need help after looking at that app, I'd be more than happy to help.
06-12-2014, 05:08 AM
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Hears a link with information on their inkjet and laserjet decal paper and how to do it. I'm willing to give it a try. The paper is kind of expensive, but worth a try. I'm still amazed by the ability of the mfrs to produce these so long ago, and we have to resort to advance technology to recreate them.
http://mcgpaper.com/craftpapers.html
I took some photos just to give a better view, but they're small format, I forgot that my camera was set for that, so as to make posted photos more post-able.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]478820[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478821[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478822[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478823[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478824[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478825[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478826[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478827[/ATTACH] So obviously, I'd need to use diffused outdoor lighting, and larger files, and adjust for skew, and and and, but I'll work on it. Making a set for this particular machine would be good, because there are stil a lot of them out there.
http://mcgpaper.com/craftpapers.html
I took some photos just to give a better view, but they're small format, I forgot that my camera was set for that, so as to make posted photos more post-able.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]478820[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478821[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478822[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478823[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478824[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478825[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478826[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]478827[/ATTACH] So obviously, I'd need to use diffused outdoor lighting, and larger files, and adjust for skew, and and and, but I'll work on it. Making a set for this particular machine would be good, because there are stil a lot of them out there.
06-12-2014, 08:01 AM
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my DD is a wiz doing photo touch up and repair with photoshop. She has restored old family photos and done a great job.
if you can get me a good straight on image we can get the background removed and the damaged image portions repaired.
if you can get me a good straight on image we can get the background removed and the damaged image portions repaired.
09-11-2014, 07:15 PM
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I just got this box from an online auction seller....
with this packing job inside.....
NEVER EVER USE STYROFOAM!!! It DOES NOT work with cast iron unless molded to fit!
Resulting in THIS...
Nuf said....
with this packing job inside.....
NEVER EVER USE STYROFOAM!!! It DOES NOT work with cast iron unless molded to fit!
Resulting in THIS...
Nuf said....
09-11-2014, 08:37 PM
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Steve I know it's not the point but there are people who can weld cast iron so all isn't lost. If you get compensation for the damage you might use some of it to fix the base.
So unnecessary this damage: Do you point them to the "how to package..." thread?
So unnecessary this damage: Do you point them to the "how to package..." thread?
09-11-2014, 11:37 PM
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That really sucks. People never realize how fragile cast iron really is. Poor handling by the shipper doesn't help either.
That one makes me about half sick. It wasn't some old beat up Singer that got broken.
Rodney
That one makes me about half sick. It wasn't some old beat up Singer that got broken.
Rodney
09-12-2014, 07:22 AM
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Truth is I bought this as a parts machine. If need be I can fix it, I have fixed beds that were broken completely in half before.
All of the parts I need were actually in better condition than the photos let on and still quite usable. They were hardly worn at all, but with LOTS of layers of crud which made a fine protectant...
It is just frustrating when you TELL folks how to do it right and they ignore you.
His reply "I don't understand, I send stuff packed this way all the time and NEVER have this happen"
I replied "How often do you ship 20lb chunks of fragile cast iron?"
The seller is checking into his insurance now.
All of the parts I need were actually in better condition than the photos let on and still quite usable. They were hardly worn at all, but with LOTS of layers of crud which made a fine protectant...
It is just frustrating when you TELL folks how to do it right and they ignore you.
His reply "I don't understand, I send stuff packed this way all the time and NEVER have this happen"
I replied "How often do you ship 20lb chunks of fragile cast iron?"
The seller is checking into his insurance now.
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