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New darling!
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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.
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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 |
Thanks Charlee - I needed a manual too
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You're welcome Miriam! :) Those Damascus machines are so pretty!!
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Thanks Charlee, I need to get busy!
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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?
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Originally Posted by Charlee
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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 |
Originally Posted by callen
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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?
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. :) |
Even in her state of being now, she is a lovely machine. Congatulations on finding her. I couldn't have left her behind either.
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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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