Can anyone help me with this new beauty? I found her and could not leave her by herself. I have named her Ms Faye. I would appreciate any advice or help. I plan to get her cleaned up and give her back her glory.
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Can anyone help me with this new beauty? I found her and could not leave her by herself. I have named her Ms Faye. I would appreciate any advice or help. I plan to get her cleaned up and give her back her glory.
Terisail
Nice! Damascus machines were made for Montgomery Wards by National in the 20's and 30's. Here's a manual for your machine if you need it.
http://www.clawges.com/sewing/damasvs_manual/index.html
And an interesting article about "Damacus Annie", who is probably the leading authority on the Damascus machines.
http://www.antiquequiltdating.com/no...ewmachine.html
One day, you'll only be a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.
http://charleeturner.blogspot.com
Thanks Charlee - I needed a manual too
NEVER LET A SEWING MACHINE KNOW YOU ARE IN A HURRY..
YOU ARE NOT A LOSER UNTIL YOU QUIT TRYING...
You're welcome Miriam!
One day, you'll only be a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.
http://charleeturner.blogspot.com
Thanks Charlee, I need to get busy!
Terisail
What procedures do you go thru to clean her up? I have a sphinx that needs lots of TLC. I have tried everything short of sandblasting & just can't seem to get the "glow" back. Any advice?
Dance like no one is watching
Interesting articles. I have one treadle...so far!Originally Posted by Charlee
Nice! Damascus machines were made for Montgomery Wards by National in the 20's and 30's. Here's a manual for your machine if you need it.
http://www.clawges.com/sewing/damasvs_manual/index.html
And an interesting article about "Damacus Annie", who is probably the leading authority on the Damascus machines.
http://www.antiquequiltdating.com/no...ewmachine.html
I'm thinkin' that sandblasting might not have the desired effect!!
Car wax. LOTS and LOTS of car wax. After you've cleaned the machine, and most of us recommend using sewing machine oil to clean with, start layering a resin based, non abrasive car wax. Apply, dry, buff, repeat. Sometimes it takes a lot, sometimes only takes once....but you can have a pretty, shiny, machine with it...one that has a durable finish.
One day, you'll only be a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.
http://charleeturner.blogspot.com
Even in her state of being now, she is a lovely machine. Congatulations on finding her. I couldn't have left her behind either.
Never underestimate the power anyone with a sewing machine can hold.
BarbaraSue
Pretty neat accessory, the wasps nest.
I've oiled and cleaned several of my machines to the point there's nothing left to clean off. However I've not tried the car wax yet because I keep asking myself, how do I make positive sure I've got all the oil off of the surface?
Plus the fact that once I get them cleaned I'm usually sewing with them by then.
My modis operondi (sp)goes like this:
Buy
Take home
Examine, diagnose
Take apart
Order parts
Clean
Fix what's needed
Clean
Adjust something
Clean
Oil
Clean
Oil
Clean
Test
Clean
Oil
Wipe down
Sew with it
Sew some more
Brag to my wife I got it fixed ......
Joe
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