Treadle sewing machine cleaning
05-08-2010, 06:18 PM
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The table looks like it was shellacked, try a bit of alcohol in an iconspicuous area. That may clean it up. Rottestone may clean up the top. It will clean, polish and oil at the same time.
Striping the orignal finish may take some of the value away from the cabinet
You can also try Fromby's (or another brand) refinisher. It will leave the original finish.
If the white isn't very deep try toothpaste with the Mr Clean Eraser.
I know to clean a painting I was told to use spit on a cotton swab, you may try that on the gold.
Anything you try, start where it can't be seen in case it does more damage.
It's a beautiful machine.
Striping the orignal finish may take some of the value away from the cabinet
You can also try Fromby's (or another brand) refinisher. It will leave the original finish.
If the white isn't very deep try toothpaste with the Mr Clean Eraser.
I know to clean a painting I was told to use spit on a cotton swab, you may try that on the gold.
Anything you try, start where it can't be seen in case it does more damage.
It's a beautiful machine.
05-08-2010, 09:05 PM
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I will try and post a tute on the cleaning of the machine as soon as possible.
I am trying to finish a pair of 1932 Fords for a guy and his wife before June and I am hauling you know what trying to get the final things done before the end of the month. But right now they are getting the interiors put in and I still have to go and pick up the Garnish moldings in Knoxville, some more plated parts in Nashville and then I am still working on the small details like painting the hoods and buffing them out. (he changed his mind on the type of hood he wanted)
But here is a quick synopsis of cleaning a machine.
After pulling all of the plates off of the machine including the tensioner, bobbin winder, belt guard if it comes off, and the Handwheel, you can give the mechanics a good Kerosene bath trying not to get too much on the finish. Afterwards the Go Jo cleaning with cotton balls and Q-Tips, thoroughly oil the machine (anywhere metal touches metal) then hit it with the Scotts Liquid Gold in the pour bottle and its a new machine!
And if you want to clean the plated parts use SemiChrome or Mothers Mag Wheel Polish.
Billy
I am trying to finish a pair of 1932 Fords for a guy and his wife before June and I am hauling you know what trying to get the final things done before the end of the month. But right now they are getting the interiors put in and I still have to go and pick up the Garnish moldings in Knoxville, some more plated parts in Nashville and then I am still working on the small details like painting the hoods and buffing them out. (he changed his mind on the type of hood he wanted)
But here is a quick synopsis of cleaning a machine.
After pulling all of the plates off of the machine including the tensioner, bobbin winder, belt guard if it comes off, and the Handwheel, you can give the mechanics a good Kerosene bath trying not to get too much on the finish. Afterwards the Go Jo cleaning with cotton balls and Q-Tips, thoroughly oil the machine (anywhere metal touches metal) then hit it with the Scotts Liquid Gold in the pour bottle and its a new machine!
And if you want to clean the plated parts use SemiChrome or Mothers Mag Wheel Polish.
Billy
05-08-2010, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Very fine steel wool.... "0000". Homer's furniture refinisher, in a dark walnut color.
Using the steel wool, apply the Homer's, rubbing with the grain of the wood. You may have to repeat it several times, wiping the wood dry each time.
When it's looking the way you want it to, finish up with Homer's Beeswax and Orange oil...following the directions.
Don't sand the veneer. veneer is so thin that it's easy to wear completely through it.
That's a beautiful machine!
Using the steel wool, apply the Homer's, rubbing with the grain of the wood. You may have to repeat it several times, wiping the wood dry each time.
When it's looking the way you want it to, finish up with Homer's Beeswax and Orange oil...following the directions.
Don't sand the veneer. veneer is so thin that it's easy to wear completely through it.
That's a beautiful machine!
05-09-2010, 03:22 AM
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Thanks all of you, I'm saving all this information for when we get to our new home and settle in. I'm sure it will be late summer before I can get to her but rest assured I will!! :D :D
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