Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
She looks AMAZING!!!!!! Which products did you use for machine and also for the table. I'm getting ready to do a treadle table, too.
Check out this video, by Treadle Lady: http://www.youtube.com/user/TreadleL.../6/Fi8a_OHUv1M In the video she shows how to set up that same model sewing machine and she also explains how to get the bobbin slide plate back on. She says that a lot of model 66's come with a missing bobbin plate because people can't figure out the right way to get them back on. She also has a couple of video showing how to fill a long bobbin and how to insert the shuttle into a machine. The machine itself was already pretty clean. I used mineral oil (baby oil) to soak the rest of the grime off, but haven't done anything else. I need to get a black paint pen (a la Billy-lostn51) and touch up a couple of spots of bare metal, then wax it, although I haven't decided with what yet. I'm open to suggestions, if anyone has any. The table was easy to do, but a lot of hard work. I started with hot water, Murphy's Oil soap, super fine steel wool, and elbow grease. It took several scrubbings, both with and against the grain, to get all the wax off. I like the oil soap because as long as you keep it wet, it'll keep softening the wax layers. I tend to use it on everything I'm rehabbing. After that I let it dry, then rubbed it down a couple of times with Howard's Restore-A-Finish in walnut. Let that dry, then I waxed it with Howard's Feed-N-Wax. I had considered scrubbing it down with TSP, which would have completely eaten the varnish finish, and then oiling the wood, but frankly, it's too hot to spend that much time outside! And the finish on this wasn't in too bad shape-the drawers are a bit alligatored, but that's about it. In the end, the restore-a-finish worked just fine. |
I just got a 1913 Model 66 red eye in relatively good condition for $20. Am starting to clean her up. Will post before and afters once I get her ready for company. T
He cabinet is missing the side drawers and a piece of veneer but I think with help from my brother who does wood working I think I can patch it. |
what is the difference between rotary and vibrating shuttle machine?
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Originally Posted by AnnaF
Here are some pictures of my sweet green Kenmore model 158.650. Made in Japan between 1967 and 1969 I believe. This machine is as clean as a whistle..purrs like a kitten and sews wonderful. I was lucky to find a set of seven cams for it too.
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Originally Posted by haylillan
what is the difference between rotary and vibrating shuttle machine?
Here's a link that explains Transverse, Vibrating and Rotary shuttles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbin_driver |
thanks for the info. i should figured that out makes sense ,i've used both kinds i guess i had a duh moment
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Currently I have more than these, but here are a few. At some point I will have to sell some of these, just have a few too many, but they all came here in a short time, so am playing around with them.
127 serial no G8754633 [ATTACH=CONFIG]230805[/ATTACH] 128 serial number AA481034 (1925 [ATTACH=CONFIG]230806[/ATTACH] 99 serial no AC063134 (1928) [ATTACH=CONFIG]230807[/ATTACH] |
Im having to wipe the drool off my keyboard while admiring all these gorgeous machines!
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hi earthwalker im hoping you might be able to help me i have a pinnock sewmatic just like yours that i have just put back together after my neibour threw it out destined for the tip and after putting it back together it seems that the bobbin spits out too much thread is there a way to tighten this up and if there is could you help point me in the right direction thanking you
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hi earthwalker im hoping you might be able to help me i have a pinnock sewmatic just like yours that i have just put back together after my neibour threw it out destined for the tip and after putting it back together it seems that the bobbin spits out too much thread is there a way to tighten this up and if there is could you help point me in the right direction thanking you
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