Unexpectedly, we recently acquired a very old machine, the oldest we have. It's a Weed sewing machine, which Janey has been posting about on a separate thread. I wondered if I could get it into the workstand. Having doubts initially, I was finally able to make a baseboard for it.
(Weed Sewing Machine)
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The handwheel is centered slightly below the bed. In order for the wheel to clear the metal swing frame, the rear feet extended slightly over the back of the frame. The feet are 1-1/8" deep, requiring a baseboard at least that thick. So I added an extra frame of wood around the bottom, as can be seen in the picture below.
(Weed Baseboard Bottom)
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Janey has really done wonders with the machine so far. The needle movement lever now gleams, but initially it was black like the rest of the machine. The underside, now shiny, had been covered with an oily fuzzy stuff.
I'll let Janey explain more about the progress of this Weed sewing machine in her thread at:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t272132.html
Please check it out there.
John