Santa came early!
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Husquvarna-Viking just answered my letter about my machine! They tell me it is a White 39, made in 1937 in Cleveland, OH. Since it is from Cleveland, I think I will name her after my favorite Cleveland "resident" Mimi from the Drew Carey Show. Now, off to do more research!
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Great gift! And with a nice set of attachments to boot! I'm getting to be very fond of the old White made machines. I'm restoring a couple right now in between other projects and I am really impressed with how well built they are.
I'm one of the people who prefer a knee controller over a foot controller. I like the fact that it doesn't ever move from it's spot.
I'm not sure how I missed this thread until now. I think i might have had Dr appointments those days.
Rodney
I'm one of the people who prefer a knee controller over a foot controller. I like the fact that it doesn't ever move from it's spot.
I'm not sure how I missed this thread until now. I think i might have had Dr appointments those days.
Rodney
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I just had to show a before and after photo of the cabinet. I used old English dark on it and I am thrilled with the results. The lower edge has moisture damage, but until I get it to color match the rest, I can't fix it. The old English dark will take a few more coats to even out the color, but it will. The finish is a little rough, but I will lightly sand and seal it when I am done with the damage repair. I have not worked on the machine itself yet. The front veneer panel has to be reglued at the bottom also. The machine sat on a back porch for a few years before being put in a barn where it dried out. Amazing what a little oil did, huh?
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No, the wood had dried out, from being stored for many years in a barn and the finish is weak and flaky, so I am using many coats of oil to rub a new finish on it and preserve it, (after I get it repaired). The veneer is lifted in several spots including the entire right side of the front. I just gave it a quick coat for protection from the air. I will be sanding it but I was afraid of cracking, it was that dry. I could almost hear the wood sucking the oil up!
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