Singer VS 2
#12
Yes, I saw the kits. So much to learn! When you polish the steel, do you put wax or shellac over it? I've shined up a few that had the nickel plating completely shot, and wondered if they need some kind of protection to keep them shiny.
#13
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Join Date: May 2012
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The fine finishing polish is a wax base. next would be wax, as for shellac I will not use that stuff on anything, That stuff is evil, thats just me.
as time goes on, it will tarnish some, but you will also be putting more oil on the machine so rub the excess oil on to the steel. I have machines that where polished 20 yrs ago, they still have a nice bright look, but not the mirror finish they did have. These face plates , handwheel never were bright like chorme
anyway this isn't any different than polishing silverware or pots and pans, jewelry
as time goes on, it will tarnish some, but you will also be putting more oil on the machine so rub the excess oil on to the steel. I have machines that where polished 20 yrs ago, they still have a nice bright look, but not the mirror finish they did have. These face plates , handwheel never were bright like chorme
anyway this isn't any different than polishing silverware or pots and pans, jewelry
#14
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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I second X's comments. (except the Shellac part, although I would never use it on shiny metal)
The act of polishing reduces the surface area and removes most of the micro crevasses where moisture stays and rust starts. Once polished they are actually much more rust resistant then unpolished metal
The act of polishing reduces the surface area and removes most of the micro crevasses where moisture stays and rust starts. Once polished they are actually much more rust resistant then unpolished metal
#15
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ml#post7041394
Here's the hand crank hook up. Does that explain it?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]505455[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]505456[/ATTACH]
(I'm afraid the handle is bent - but nevertheless, it shows how it is connected.)
#16
Thanks for posting. That definitely helps. I think I'm just going to set it up as a treadle again. I have the base and top - just no drawers or coffin top. I have enough parts so that it will go together okay though. (Just need to remember to order more leather belting.)
#17
I second X's comments. (except the Shellac part, although I would never use it on shiny metal)
The act of polishing reduces the surface area and removes most of the micro crevasses where moisture stays and rust starts. Once polished they are actually much more rust resistant then unpolished metal
The act of polishing reduces the surface area and removes most of the micro crevasses where moisture stays and rust starts. Once polished they are actually much more rust resistant then unpolished metal
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