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J Miller 10-27-2012 09:27 AM

Look it what I'm getting for free ...... update
 
Look it what I'm getting for free ...... update

Last July 18th I posted about the Singer treadle I was to get for free when we went to my MILs memorial service in FT Wayne. Check out the original pics.
My SIL said it had been used as an aquarium stand.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t194998.html

When I got the machine I took a picture of the cabinet before we put it in the Pathfinder. It was pathetic and I wasn’t really sure I could fix it.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...Asreceived.jpg

From then until two days ago I’ve been working on the cabinet. The Machine cleaning and repair didn’t take long at all.
The hardest thing was getting the Briwax Dark Brown paste wax that Skip recommended. No one in central IL carried it. We finally had to order it through an Amazon source.

I started by totally disassembling the cabinet. Then I glued and clamped many, many parts that had come apart due to the water damage. I was able to save the sides of the largest part of the top. Lots of gluing and lots of clamping later the ends were solid again. Then after that it took lots of sanding. That is why I took the entire top apart.

I also reglued the edges of the drip tray underneath where they were separating. And fixed quite a few small places where the veneer was beginning to separate.

The hinged lid was damaged the worst. The veneer was almost completely off and so I decided to replace it. I should have taken the extra time and glued it back on. As it was I decided to replace the veneer with a new piece which was a big mistake. First it wasn’t quarter sawn oak, and second it had been previously finished for a customer that didn’t need it. I got it at a big discount, but it was old and cracked easily and I just couldn’t get it glued on properly. Then sanding it to get the finish off so I could stain it was just more work than the savings was worth. In the long run it would have worked out better, and looked better had I glued the old pieces back on then sanded, stained, and refinished them as I did the other pieces.
But new piece is glued and nothing short of a power sander is gonna get it off.

After the wood was fixed I went to Skips tutorial on refinishing.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ts-t97670.html

The only thing I did different from his instructions is I used two coats of the amber shellac and one coat of the clear rather than the other way around. I wanted the repaired top to match the rest of this cabinet’s color as best I could and the cabinet was quite dark.
I also found that using a paper towel rather than a brush to apply the stain and shellac to be much easier and more consistent. The brush just put way too much on in too small of an area.
After the shellac had dried the cabinet sat for about three weeks until we got the Briwax and then till the weather cleared up enough I could set up my tables out side of the garage to work.

So two days ago I finally got the cabinet back together. And yesterday the Singer 9W-7 was put back in.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...etfinished.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...ished-open.jpg

Although I’m not happy about the lid, it does look pretty decent.
We sat outside for a while as I sewed with the machine. It makes a really nice stitch from long to short.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...Testsewing.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Stitching.jpg
The black thread was on top and the red in the bobbin. The little places that look like skipped stitches is the fabric covering up the thread.
And here is a tip; if you’re going to sit outside in the bright sun and sew on your treadle machine ….. don’t use white fabric. You get light blinded pretty quick. When I looked away after sewing I couldn’t see much of anything.

While we were out working our old lady cat Millie kept us company and soaked up some sun while she was at it.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...ngupthesun.jpg

We’ve decided that eventually we’ll make a quilt on this machine. Probably a jelly roll quilt. Oh my poor legs.

While we were admiring the treadle and its nice stitching my wife commented that the light just did not look right. I said that was an easy fix so I took it off.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...helightoff.jpg
There, that looks better.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...ooksbetter.jpg

And one last thing, the rear belt guide is broken.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...rbeltguide.jpg
Does anyone here have a spare one they’d be willing to sell me?

So, another project is done. Now, where do we put it?

Joe

happyquiltmom 10-27-2012 10:36 AM

Fabulous job!

Candace 10-27-2012 10:38 AM

Good job. I've refinished one cabinet and it is a ton of work. And I didn't have the veneer issues you did. It looks so much better.

GreatStarter 10-27-2012 10:56 AM

Wow, beautiful job. I have that exact same wooden cabinet. Dh brought it home from a garage sale probably 25 yrs ago. We use it for our coffee table. Someone had removed the legs and machine. I always wondered what machine model it was from. Yours came out beautiful, love the machine.

Kat

MimiBug123 10-27-2012 11:30 AM

That is gorgeous! It's identical to one I have, except mine is a 4 drawer instead of 6. Good job! You make me feel bad about the black lacquer/decoupage one I'm working on now. It was too shot to repair, though, without replacing the veneer, and I was not up to that on a freebie machine!

barny 10-27-2012 12:18 PM

I just love all the disigns on the cabinet. You must have the patience of Job! You did a beautiful job on all of it.

J Miller 10-27-2012 12:52 PM

The patience of Job??? Usually, but not always. I've got so many things going I just work on something for a while then move on to the next thing then the next in rotation. Or when I need something for one project I move on to the next till I get what I need for the first one ...... OK, now I'm dizzy.

Joe

Crqltr 10-27-2012 01:10 PM

Nice job! Lots of work, nice to see in a throw away world!

Leota 10-27-2012 01:19 PM

WOW that's beautiful! You did a super job...

Mizkaki 10-27-2012 01:24 PM

Joe,

You should be proud of the beautiful job you did.
I love my Wheeler Wilson 9, which is the same machine as the Singer W9.
Someday I would love to learn to do wood working and refinishing. But with a garage full of machine that need work, that someday will be in the future.

Cathy

Tothill 10-27-2012 01:33 PM

Joe you did a beautiful job refurbishing the machine.

I hope you are able to find the one last part you need.

FLQ 10-28-2012 04:21 AM

Always feels great when you do something yourself even if you have to study first. gorgeous job!

Glenda m 10-28-2012 05:03 AM

Great job(Job). LOL If you didn't know..the top is a great match for the rest of the machine. If you decide to make your top outside, be sure to use plenty of sun screen. LOL

J Miller 10-28-2012 05:45 AM


Originally Posted by Glenda m (Post 5618020)
Great job(Job). LOL If you didn't know..the top is a great match for the rest of the machine. If you decide to make your top outside, be sure to use plenty of sun screen. LOL

Sunscreen and sunglasses. :D

Joe

harrishs 10-28-2012 05:50 AM

What a wonderful thing you have done! She is truly a beauty!

janiesews 10-28-2012 05:56 AM

You have done an amazing job and saved another beauty. Love your pretty cat.

SunlitenSmiles 10-28-2012 06:25 AM

If you do a jelly roll quilt on this treadle will you please take pictures in progress and may we display the pictures and the quilt (or just quilt top/flimsy) at our quilt guild show(s) this is the kind of "history brought to present day" that inspires.

Caroline S 10-28-2012 06:51 AM

Again you have truly amazed me with your talent! Thanks for all of the pics.

abdconsultant 10-28-2012 06:56 AM

envy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

k9dancer 10-28-2012 07:34 AM

Joe, you did an amazing job.

sweetlummi 10-28-2012 07:38 AM

that is so cool all this time still running

thepolyparrot 10-28-2012 07:41 AM

Oh, that's GORGEOUS! And a 9W - lots of extra room for large quilts under there! Fabulous job! :D

J Miller 10-28-2012 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles (Post 5618201)
If you do a jelly roll quilt on this treadle will you please take pictures in progress and may we display the pictures and the quilt (or just quilt top/flimsy) at our quilt guild show(s) this is the kind of "history brought to present day" that inspires.

I'll be happy to post the pics when I get to it. Right now I'm working on two quilts for my last two aunts. I'm using my mom's old HOTHER to make them. That old machine hasn't had this much use in 20 years, but with the right motor on it now it runs sooooo sweet.

Joe

Surfergirl 10-28-2012 08:27 AM

You did a wonderful job...cabinet and machine both look great!

caspharm 10-28-2012 08:42 AM

Nice job! It looks great to me.

purplefiend 10-28-2012 08:45 AM

Joe,
You made the lovely Singer 9W a very happy girl. She looks so pretty in her restored cabinet. Wonderful restoration!
Sharon

Glenn 10-28-2012 10:37 AM

Joe you did a very good job on the cabinet. The top looks fine and is keeping with the look of a cabinet of that age. Pat youself on the back for a job well done.

Skip

momto5 10-28-2012 02:05 PM

You did a great job! I have the same cabinet with a Singer Sphinx in it and I'm still working on the machine...:)

aronel 10-28-2012 02:51 PM

Joe, you did a fantastic job! She is a beauty! I have a suggestion where you could store it, MY HOUSE!! LOL!

callen 10-28-2012 03:19 PM

Wow, nicely done Joe.

mulberryellie 10-28-2012 03:42 PM

Terrific job - well done.

I love Miss Millie - she's beautiful and looks like she'd be great at cuddling!

ging10ging 10-28-2012 03:51 PM

It really looks like a beautiful job. I think you did great. Those old Singers if I had known then what I know today I would have kept my Grandmother's they probably sew better. Can't help you with the wheel. Good luck ginding it. Sue

auntpiggylpn 10-28-2012 04:21 PM

Beautiful job on the table! Too bad you were in Ft Wayne under not so pleasant circumstances. I live in Ft Wayne and would have loved to meet another board member!

berrypatch 10-28-2012 05:35 PM

Unbelievable ~ great job. Sometimes the veneer can be repaired by inserting glue underneath & putting something heavy on top to press it together,

sharin'Sharon 10-28-2012 05:50 PM

Job very well done. Oh, my, I can't believe the work involved. Looks like it was worth every minute of work put into it. Thanks for sharing, and when you get to that jelly roll, I'll be watching for a pic, also.

oregongirl 10-28-2012 07:27 PM

fantastic job! i can't believe how beautiful the finish turned out! if you're ambitious, you could paint the "singer" gold on the treadle iron . . . Millie looks like a sweetie. it's good luck to have a cat inspecting the work, you know! :)

J Miller 10-28-2012 07:57 PM

oregongirl,

About the only time I don't want the kitties inspecting what I'm doing is when it's hazardous. Other wise I enjoy their company.

berrypatch,

That's how I repaired about 80% of the cabinet. I used either a hack saw blade or a plastic credit card to work the glue under the layers of wood, then clamped them down.

When I get the quilt under way I'll be sure to do some pics. But it will be a while as I'm already in the process of making two for my Aunts. I gotta it them done by or before Thanksgiving.

Joe

Celeste 10-28-2012 08:05 PM

When we got down to the second picture, there was a chorus of "WOW's". It sure looks beautiful!

BETTY62 10-28-2012 08:12 PM

Awesome job on the cabinet. It is beautiful.

Nagi 10-28-2012 08:39 PM

As always you did a great job~enjoy your pretty machine.


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