When did machines change from shellac to enamel? Are all black machines the japaned finish? I wouldn't think so.
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Originally Posted by Dianna77984
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Thanks for all the hints about the shellac, but I am wondering has anyone ever use polyurethan on the cabinets?
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Ok....so here's my Singer 201-2...before and after:
These are the "before" pics... [ATTACH=CONFIG]329356[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]329357[/ATTACH] And after....still not perfect, but MUCH better, and at least the decals are protected! [ATTACH=CONFIG]329359[/ATTACH] Thanks Skip!! :) |
Originally Posted by irishrose
(Post 5157334)
When did machines change from shellac to enamel? Are all black machines the japaned finish? I wouldn't think so.
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Originally Posted by Charlee
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Ok....so here's my Singer 201-2...before and after:
These are the "before" pics.. [ATTACH=CONFIG]329356[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]329357[/ATTACH] And after....still not perfect, but MUCH better, and at least the decals are protected! [ATTACH=CONFIG]329359[/ATTACH] Thanks Skip!! :) |
Originally Posted by Glenn
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A rule of thumb is if the machine is black with decals it is japan with a clear coat of shellac to protect the decal. The newer machine that are green, brown, tan, white. pink or multicolor are baked enamel and will have no shellac on them. So if you have a machine with decals the clear coat is shellac. I will have to do some research to find the cut off dates of japan vs enamel. This is a very good question.
Charlee, your machine looks wonderful! |
Thanks for the tip. I'm going to write it in my 'everything' notebook.
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We have a 1925 Singer with wood case intact. But the wiring in bad shape. Can a person get into the motor to put in new wire or do we need a specialist. Also we have a treadle with blond table. The table looks like either someone tried to sand it a little at one time or finish is worn. We wondered about a light sanding with super fine sand paper, but what would you recommend we use for finish?
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Can I save this thread somehow so I can find it when I need it?
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Originally Posted by Silver Needle
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We have a 1925 Singer with wood case intact. But the wiring in bad shape. Can a person get into the motor to put in new wire or do we need a specialist. Also we have a treadle with blond table. The table looks like either someone tried to sand it a little at one time or finish is worn. We wondered about a light sanding with super fine sand paper, but what would you recommend we use for finish?
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