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Silver Needle
We have a 1925 Singer with wood case intact. But the wiring in bad shape. Can a person get into the motor to put in new wire or do we need a specialist. Also we have a treadle with blond table. The table looks like either someone tried to sand it a little at one time or finish is worn. We wondered about a light sanding with super fine sand paper, but what would you recommend we use for finish?
Sorry I don't do wiring but can tell you about the cabinet. Sand it the blonde cabinet with 220 grit sandpaper until smooth and vacuum all the dust off. Since it is a blonde finish this is one of the very few times I would recommend water base poly, you choice as to gloss or semi-gloss. This water based poly will not add any color to the blonde finish. If you use shellac or oil based poly it will give the blonde finish an amber glow which would not be typical for this type of finish. You could use clear lacquer but it is to difficult to use for the diy person. Hope this helps Skip