Originally Posted by dunster
Billy, thank you so much for the instructions. I have two treadle machines that I bought last year from craigslist. I have worked some on the cabinets and need to start on the heads. If you have any hints on how to clean up and take care of the cabinets, we would love to hear them.
I do not like redoing the cabinets but when I have to work on one this is what I use......Fenmens Elixer.
Go to the NeedleBar.org and register for the site. This is the hands down best site in the entire world to learn about the preservation and history of these old machines.
The Smithsonian uses the Needlebar all of the time for their research so how is that for credibility!?!
If you go to the main site after joining there is a link to a how to fix cabinets with this Elixer. It is a homemade recipe and it works!!!!
Billy