Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
02-05-2011, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Grandmother23
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/gms/2195346056.html
Was looking for sewing machines on craigslist and found this. There are two machines in the list. This is the way to have a garage sale. Thought ya'll might enjoy.
Was looking for sewing machines on craigslist and found this. There are two machines in the list. This is the way to have a garage sale. Thought ya'll might enjoy.
But your right the guy sounds like a hoot and a half!
Billy
02-05-2011, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Donna Mare
Cleaning the outside of sewing machine..
I read last week about things to clean with. I hope I remember the right kind.. Black Magic, Wet Shine... Spray Detailer
I have the memory of a pea.. they special ordered for me. ????????? anyone have a clue? I am clueless!
I read last week about things to clean with. I hope I remember the right kind.. Black Magic, Wet Shine... Spray Detailer
I have the memory of a pea.. they special ordered for me. ????????? anyone have a clue? I am clueless!
Nancy
02-05-2011, 11:38 AM
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http://modesto.craigslist.org/atq/2196572459.html
I'm just curious about this machine & the price tag.
Any comments?
I'm just curious about this machine & the price tag.
Any comments?
02-05-2011, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by Glenn
Billy us antiques restoration people have always had trouble with you car painters wanting to spray that high gloss finish on wood. That is okay I understand!!! :lol: You can rub the finish down with steel wool(oooo) and wax to take some of this shine off if you want. Most people do not realize that shellac was used on the machine cabinets and the machines themselves. It is wise to test the finish to see what it is. I am like you Billy we are family and I am here to help. Glenn
02-05-2011, 11:50 AM
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[quote=vintagemotif]
Okay guys... what about Tung oil. Isn't that a shallac of sorts? I'm thinking about using that over the cabinets (I've now got two) once stripped and stained. It penetrates, it seals, you can get it in high gloss and low gloss. Yes? No?
I used Formby's Tung Oil high gloss finish on my cabinets. I like the look. You can also use 100% Tung Oil that Lee Valley sells. I use that on my kitchen wooden counter top, works well.
I get a lot of my stains and shellac from Lee Valley, I do not like Formby's and I really do not tung oil. It must be reaplied every year or so to keep the furniture looking good. Shellac provides a much better moisture barrier than tung oil. I do nodt think tung oil is bad I just think shellac is a better finish. Glenn
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by Glenn
Okay guys... what about Tung oil. Isn't that a shallac of sorts? I'm thinking about using that over the cabinets (I've now got two) once stripped and stained. It penetrates, it seals, you can get it in high gloss and low gloss. Yes? No?
02-05-2011, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Glenn
Billy us antiques restoration people have always had trouble with you car painters wanting to spray that high gloss finish on wood. That is okay I understand!!! :lol: You can rub the finish down with steel wool(oooo) and wax to take some of this shine off if you want. Most people do not realize that shellac was used on the machine cabinets and the machines themselves. It is wise to test the finish to see what it is. I am like you Billy we are family and I am here to help. Glenn
Yeah us car guys are something else you should see my mail box!!
Billy
02-05-2011, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Funny thing is I am like you and Glenn to me there is no such thing as a parts machine, I want to get them back together and running again. The machine that I got the handwheel off of for Honchey's Red Eye was cobbled back together and is in use in my studio. It is my FrankenSinger!! :lol: I think I used parts from 3 or 4 different machines to get it running (I pilfered a handwheel from a 185J for it). But it is a 66-1 and I could not let it go to the wayside!
Billy
Nancy
02-05-2011, 12:00 PM
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I just found this forum. Count me in! I have an old new home treadle machine. I have to get the leather strap to stay and not pull apart. I don't know to keep it together. I was thinking of stapling it together.
02-05-2011, 12:45 PM
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After restraining myself from bidding on a 201-2 on eBay I found one on Craigslist, last night!! I went to pick it up this morning. It was $75 and it came in a #71 Singer cabinet!!
Not sure how much it weighs but man oh man----it's HEAVY!!
Not sure how much it weighs but man oh man----it's HEAVY!!
02-05-2011, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
After restraining myself from bidding on a 201-2 on eBay I found one on Craigslist, last night!! I went to pick it up this morning. It was $75 and it came in a #71 Singer cabinet!!
Not sure how much it weighs but man oh man----it's HEAVY!!
Not sure how much it weighs but man oh man----it's HEAVY!!
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