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    Old 08-19-2013, 09:11 AM
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    Default Picked up a Singer 128 'La Vencedora'

    This machine dates to 1922 and is about 25-30 years too late for my collection, but it is OK since it is for my DD who was using a VERY tired 128 "Sphinx".

    The machine was in great shape but dirty and a bit scuffed, (not scratched) so I used a "risky" process on the entire exterior. (NO, I am not sharing in public the process, it is REALLY easy to screw up a machine using it)

    However, in the right circumstances it can really make a machine "pop"

    With about 30 minutes of cleaning the main underneath mechanisms and inside the face, she spins like new.

    I really like this decal set. I want a 1901 or earlier version in this condition... (HAHAHA)

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    Old 08-19-2013, 10:15 AM
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    Beautiful machine!!! You really made that look practically new. Love the spool pin doily too. Bonnie Hunter recently posted a pattern for one of these on her blog given to her by one of her readers. Can I assume you made yours?
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    Old 08-19-2013, 10:18 AM
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    Wow.

    So wow it almost looks fake!

    Do you have any 'before' photos?

    Very beautiful.
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    Old 08-19-2013, 11:01 AM
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    Originally Posted by KLO
    Can I assume you made yours?
    Nope, I would like to learn this process, but I swiped this from Cathy...hehe
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    Old 08-19-2013, 11:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by Cecilia S.
    Do you have any 'before' photos?Very beautiful.
    I wish I had take a couple, but no.

    The drive from Sacramento to my place is usually about 2 hours, but Sunday the traffic was so bad it took almost 4.... Spent a major part of the drive going 20 mph... I was in need of some serious "old iron therapy" so I just dove into it when I got home.
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    Old 08-19-2013, 12:54 PM
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    Very nice!! Your DD will be thrilled!! Great surprise for her!
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    Old 08-19-2013, 02:25 PM
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    Nice machine. Love those decals and the shine you put on it. Few of mine shine like that.

    Ok, now a request. Will that case top fit over the machine and latch down with the hand crank installed? If so can you measure the case length x width x height? I might have to make one of my own since I've been unable to find a case that fits a 3/4 size machine with HC.

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    Old 08-19-2013, 03:35 PM
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    Great looking machine; love the doily too!
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    Old 08-19-2013, 03:42 PM
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    Joe, Yes it does. The hand crank must be "stowed" (i.e. folder in) but it fits fine.

    There was a oil can and mounting clip inside the lid, but they were hitting the arm is not careful, so my DD and I opted to remove it. Kits smooth now.

    I will take pics and measurements tonight when I get home.

    P.S. I thought you would be all over the WW8 Ruffler posting...
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    Old 08-19-2013, 03:54 PM
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    Gorgeous! That's an awesome find.
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