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Grant,
I have Kit auto wax in the can and bottle, the non abrasive kind and have used that to polish up my Commodore clone. It sure did shine. But not quite like the one you did.
I also have some of the chrome cleaner wadding in the can. Have used that too and it does work but again not like the ones I've seen you do.
The one thing you mentioned I haven't tried is the Dremel with the polishing wheel and rouge. I have it, just never tried it.
I'll have to do that.
Thanks for the tips.
Joe
I have Kit auto wax in the can and bottle, the non abrasive kind and have used that to polish up my Commodore clone. It sure did shine. But not quite like the one you did.
I also have some of the chrome cleaner wadding in the can. Have used that too and it does work but again not like the ones I've seen you do.
The one thing you mentioned I haven't tried is the Dremel with the polishing wheel and rouge. I have it, just never tried it.
I'll have to do that.
Thanks for the tips.
Joe
I hope this helps and good luck.
~G~
I am so lucky to be the owner of the Singer 66 that grant15clone posted the restoration pics on. She is now back in her cabinet, and looks even better in person. And she sews like a dream. This is the machine that I learned to sew on, that my Mom made my first school dresses on, and much later, quilts for Grandbabys. When I saw the machine after Grant worked his magic, I was just blown away. I had wanted to get it in shape to sew on, and got back a machine that looks like new. Now I can understand why my Mom never wanted to trade it in. Thank you Grant!
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I am such a happy girl. In the past month I have brought home 3 new machines.
I got a Necchi BU Nova. It is in an ok cabinet, the veneer on the top needs to be replaced. It turns freely. The cords need replacing before I plug it in. The paint is awful. $20
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When I was looking at the BU, the seller pulled out a second machine to show me. I believe it is a 15 Clone. It already has a name, Hodor. It has the coolest pop-out light. It is in wonderful condition, for having been thrown out of an attic. The case is in pieces on my floor. Again, this one turns freely as well. But, it almost seems like there is a flat spot. Gonna have to take it apart. $20
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And then! Julia followed me home!! She's wonderful! We have already pieced a quilt top together! A friend of mine did the refurb and went to the process of gathering all the accessories that would have originally come with it. $150.
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You would think I would be satisfied!
I think I need the 12 step program...
I got a Necchi BU Nova. It is in an ok cabinet, the veneer on the top needs to be replaced. It turns freely. The cords need replacing before I plug it in. The paint is awful. $20
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When I was looking at the BU, the seller pulled out a second machine to show me. I believe it is a 15 Clone. It already has a name, Hodor. It has the coolest pop-out light. It is in wonderful condition, for having been thrown out of an attic. The case is in pieces on my floor. Again, this one turns freely as well. But, it almost seems like there is a flat spot. Gonna have to take it apart. $20
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]396157[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]396158[/ATTACH]
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And then! Julia followed me home!! She's wonderful! We have already pieced a quilt top together! A friend of mine did the refurb and went to the process of gathering all the accessories that would have originally come with it. $150.
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You would think I would be satisfied!
I think I need the 12 step program...
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Love the Julia...is it whisper quiet? They love to eat oil because the tolerances are so precise.
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Miriam, I got an adjustable dremel for the holidays. My DH hunted for some time to find one that is variable speed, and ended up getting it at wally world. However, I am disappointed because I can't find an adjustable chuck for it that will take 1/16 size attachments.
I have been going back to my prior, cheap dremel that I got a hand attachment/foot speed pedal for, since it adjusts to everything.
Cil
I have been going back to my prior, cheap dremel that I got a hand attachment/foot speed pedal for, since it adjusts to everything.
Cil
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Miriam, I got an adjustable dremel for the holidays. My DH hunted for some time to find one that is variable speed, and ended up getting it at wally world. However, I am disappointed because I can't find an adjustable chuck for it that will take 1/16 size attachments.
I have been going back to my prior, cheap dremel that I got a hand attachment/foot speed pedal for, since it adjusts to everything.
Cil
I have been going back to my prior, cheap dremel that I got a hand attachment/foot speed pedal for, since it adjusts to everything.
Cil
My aunt just purchased for me a machine that she thought was a FW. It isn't! It's a 99K serial # EL981277, can you tell me something/anything about this machine? I don't have it yet as she is in another state. She is having issues with threading as there was no manual with the purchase. She bought it for 75. at an estate auction with the case. She says they had it plugged in and it worked! Thanks for any help you can offer on the machine. .
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I love those little machines - you can search on QB - upper right and find tons of info - singerco has a free manual
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