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11-10-2011, 07:07 AM
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My "new" New Home treadle machine
(I hope these pictures show up. I tried resizing them but not sure how they came out.)
I have been watching this New Home treadle machine on my local Craigslist. When the price came down to $50, I decided to call about it. It was even advertised as free delivery
by the man selling it, and he delivered it yesterday. It's a beauty, although there is a little rust on some of the metal pieces, the decals are in wonderful shape for it's age. I'm not sure how to date a New Home but it's probably from the early 1900's.
The decal on the bed of the machine has a greyhound type dog on it with the words "light running". Not sure what that means, though, but it is interesting
I have been watching this New Home treadle machine on my local Craigslist. When the price came down to $50, I decided to call about it. It was even advertised as free delivery
by the man selling it, and he delivered it yesterday. It's a beauty, although there is a little rust on some of the metal pieces, the decals are in wonderful shape for it's age. I'm not sure how to date a New Home but it's probably from the early 1900's.The decal on the bed of the machine has a greyhound type dog on it with the words "light running". Not sure what that means, though, but it is interesting
11-10-2011, 12:47 PM
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cabbagepatchkid - that will be a beauty when its all cleaned up. Congrats.
11-11-2011, 06:20 PM
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Wowza!! 
What a difference! What did you use to get the rust off of the needle plates (not sure if that is the name for it). The machine that I posted just above your post has that same kind of rustiness to it but the Maas isn't getting the job done.
What a difference! What did you use to get the rust off of the needle plates (not sure if that is the name for it). The machine that I posted just above your post has that same kind of rustiness to it but the Maas isn't getting the job done.
11-11-2011, 08:51 PM
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I cleaned the rusty and gunky shiny metal parts with Bar Keepers Friend. It comes in a can like BonAmi or Comet, but it's meant just for metal, and will not scratch or damage it in any way. It has a mild acid that goes after the rust, and it cleans great!! Make a paste in a saucer with the powder and some water, and then dab a rag in and scrub your metal piece.
11-12-2011, 01:32 AM
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11-12-2011, 12:34 PM
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This machine is very interesting! When I was very small (a very long time ago) my mom had an International 2 spooler. In 1954 our business burned and her machine was in the building. I have never seen another 2 spooler. I would very much like to buy one of any make, age or modle. Hers was a portable with the wooden cover. If any one knows of one for sale please contact me.
01-18-2012, 07:00 AM
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I love this shop! I am glad we are keeping this shop to photos only and doing our yacking in the Vintage shop! Here is my newest addition - a 1960 Spartan I picked up for $10!
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