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06-25-2010, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
I wouldn't paint it! I would put a longer wire on so that the "table" lays flat, and I would wash the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap, let it dry, give it a going over with Homer's Furniture Refinisher and then a coat of Homer's Beeswax with Orange Oil...
Do you know what machine originally came in this cabinet? Or the time frame when it was sold?
I love this thread and try to keep up on the new posts.
Thanks, again.
06-25-2010, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
Billy
06-25-2010, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
Billy
I am still not sure how to redo the wire so it folds back to fully open the top cover.
06-26-2010, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?Charlee is right on. Beaware that the finish on these cabinets are shellac and alcohol will desolve the finish. Use Mohawk Bril glow rubbing liquid and it will shine the finnish like new. Glenn
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?Charlee is right on. Beaware that the finish on these cabinets are shellac and alcohol will desolve the finish. Use Mohawk Bril glow rubbing liquid and it will shine the finnish like new. Glenn
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
I wouldn't paint it! I would put a longer wire on so that the "table" lays flat, and I would wash the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap, let it dry, give it a going over with Homer's Furniture Refinisher and then a coat of Homer's Beeswax with Orange Oil...
06-26-2010, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
Also, are you aware of any tricks to adding another wire?
06-26-2010, 05:25 PM
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I have been working on cleaning my 1907 Singer 27 and have a question .... or more : )
1.) How the heck do you take out the presser foot bar? I've tried several different things but for the life of me I can't figure it out.
2.) What is the purpose of the knob above the bobbin winder?
3.) How do you get the plates and knobs to look like polished chrome?
1.) How the heck do you take out the presser foot bar? I've tried several different things but for the life of me I can't figure it out.
2.) What is the purpose of the knob above the bobbin winder?
3.) How do you get the plates and knobs to look like polished chrome?
06-26-2010, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by Icandothat
Also, are you aware of any tricks to adding another wire?
06-26-2010, 05:57 PM
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[quote=Icandothat]
I don't think you should refinish it at all, I think you should send it to me instead!! ;) :lol:
I wouldn't paint it! I would put a longer wire on so that the "table" lays flat, and I would wash the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap, let it dry, give it a going over with Homer's Furniture Refinisher and then a coat of Homer's Beeswax with Orange Oil...
Thanks, Charlee..... I will try those products. The cabinet looks so washed out.... I would love to bring it back to life.
Do you know what machine originally came in this cabinet? Or the time frame when it was sold?
I love this thread and try to keep up on the new posts.
Thanks, again.[/quote
Also, are you aware of any tricks to adding another wire?
Charlee,
Is Homer the same as Formbys? Where do you buy the refinisher and the beeswax?
Originally Posted by Icandothat
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
I wouldn't paint it! I would put a longer wire on so that the "table" lays flat, and I would wash the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap, let it dry, give it a going over with Homer's Furniture Refinisher and then a coat of Homer's Beeswax with Orange Oil...
Do you know what machine originally came in this cabinet? Or the time frame when it was sold?
I love this thread and try to keep up on the new posts.
Thanks, again.[/quote
Also, are you aware of any tricks to adding another wire?
Is Homer the same as Formbys? Where do you buy the refinisher and the beeswax?
06-26-2010, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by Icandothat
Also, are you aware of any tricks to adding another wire?
06-26-2010, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by Icandothat
Also, are you aware of any tricks to adding another wire?
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