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    Search: Posts Made By: psdumas
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    Forum: Main
    03-01-2018, 08:14 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    Hi FGlinda... Just write them an email, tell them...

    Hi FGlinda... Just write them an email, tell them what you want, and they will say what to do. The measurement boxes are really dumb, and don't make sense. I had to get in touch with them to get the...
    Forum: Main
    02-16-2018, 05:55 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    I know.. the ordering box is confusing. Just put...

    I know.. the ordering box is confusing. Just put close to what you want, then in the comments box tell them to cut it to 18x24. Or email them. They are nice.. but old school! :-) Although not as...
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2018, 09:38 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    Tranum... yes. On the bottom. It transfers heat...

    Tranum... yes. On the bottom. It transfers heat to both sides of the fabric. It, being wool. :-) I had an army blanket of my father's that I brought to college-- itchy itchy itchy!!;) Pat
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2018, 12:47 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    Oh Canada! great! It's a tad thinner than what...

    Oh Canada! great! It's a tad thinner than what is sold for $$$$, but works great. You can even get two and sew then together if you want. But, mine works like a charm. Still in great shape. No...
    Forum: Main
    12-21-2017, 11:50 AM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    So happy you are happy! Merry Xmas!

    So happy you are happy! Merry Xmas!
    Forum: Main
    12-17-2017, 06:27 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    Geri B... the ones that are 1/2" thick are Not...

    Geri B... the ones that are 1/2" thick are Not 100% wool. You need a pure wool mat to do the job correctly and not scorch from artificial fibers that may be in it.
    Forum: Main
    12-17-2017, 06:26 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    Geri B, supposedly, the 100% wool absorbs the...

    Geri B, supposedly, the 100% wool absorbs the heat so when you press on the top, you are also pressing the underneath of the block at the same time!
    Forum: Main
    12-17-2017, 06:24 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    Geoduck, glad you are so happy. I love mine. Just...

    Geoduck, glad you are so happy. I love mine. Just a tad thinner. But works!!
    Forum: Main
    12-16-2017, 06:58 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    Sorry..I meant the rug pads I mentioned above are...

    Sorry..I meant the rug pads I mentioned above are 3/8" thick.
    Forum: Main
    12-16-2017, 05:42 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 51,801
    Posted By psdumas

    I said to myself, "what the hay??" on those...

    I said to myself, "what the hay??" on those pressing mat prices! So... I found a great site (EcoRugPads.com)that cuts a 3/4" thick pure wool felted pieces any size you request, and ships for free,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-17-2017, 10:59 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 15,071
    Posted By psdumas

    That's why I like a wipe on top coat. Thinner.....

    That's why I like a wipe on top coat. Thinner.. dries slower so you can move it around, and makes a nice smooth surface. I'm a dedicated "wiper" now! ;) Pat
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-17-2017, 10:56 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 15,071
    Posted By psdumas

    Shellac wasn't working for me as per Skipper's...

    Shellac wasn't working for me as per Skipper's tutorial. But, I like putting on the clear coat with a rag with my wipe on Poly. I know-- not the "go to" finish, but works quite nicely for me. The...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-17-2017, 10:51 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 15,071
    Posted By psdumas

    Cari, I wouldn't of done it either--unless I...

    Cari, I wouldn't of done it either--unless I tried it on an experimental machine. :-) Works quite well. Breaking the rules isn't so bad sometimes for me. 5% of the time it works! :eek:
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-17-2017, 10:49 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 15,071
    Posted By psdumas

    Thanks Steve... glad to know you like the...

    Thanks Steve... glad to know you like the duplicolor. I have a machine I bought because it was a cosmetic wreck... so experimenting and knowing what works helps a lot! I just used the GM Lamp Black...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-17-2017, 08:23 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 15,071
    Posted By psdumas

    After going thru hell and back with...

    After going thru hell and back with shellac...enamel everything but the kitchen sink, I came upon wipe on Poly. Folks..dont holler..it works great. You get a nice smooth finish. Who knew? Fw looking...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-27-2017, 05:01 PM
    Replies: 718
    Views: 578,551
    Posted By psdumas

    thank you Glenn! Its not perfect ..was a big...

    thank you Glenn! Its not perfect ..was a big pain.. but, it's basically smooth. Not spanking new looking, but, edgy.. ya know? Like it's lived a good life. :-) Thanks! Pat
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-26-2017, 08:29 PM
    Replies: 718
    Views: 578,551
    Posted By psdumas

    Got the courage and did it. Took off the ruined...

    Got the courage and did it. Took off the ruined clear coat on my Featherweight as you suggested.. Used 0000 steel wool to smooth. But, instead of shellac, which I had a hard time with, I used...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-25-2017, 05:19 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 10,371
    Posted By psdumas

    I'm a little late to the party here, but I think...

    I'm a little late to the party here, but I think that color is stunning! Absolutely looks like a crown jewel. That's the only color I think fits those little pretties! Sparkling!
    Pat
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2017, 05:50 PM
    Replies: 718
    Views: 578,551
    Posted By psdumas

    thank you again, Glenn! Ah.. I saw some u...

    thank you again, Glenn!

    Ah.. I saw some u tubes about shellacing, and the ridges where the top coat was destroyed didn't seem to go away. I think I will pence on it more. I know I will make a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2017, 09:29 AM
    Replies: 718
    Views: 578,551
    Posted By psdumas

    Thank you for your time Glenn. I am going to get...

    Thank you for your time Glenn. I am going to get brave and try this. How does the shellac and lin oil dry when putting over original shellac? Any clouding under the new coating? I will clean machine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2017, 10:04 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,769
    Posted By psdumas

    Hopefully someone is still checking out this...

    Hopefully someone is still checking out this thread. When you GENTLY coax that metal knob off you have to reposition tje washer under it. Its most likely on incirrrctly. Featherweight.com has a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-09-2017, 08:22 PM
    Replies: 718
    Views: 578,551
    Posted By psdumas

    Hey thanks so much, Glenn! Just do the...

    Hey thanks so much, Glenn!

    Just do the french polishing with the rag/shellac/linseed oil on top of the marred part of the bed? Sorry for all the questions.. but, messing this up worries me!...
    Forum: QB Help Center
    09-08-2017, 04:34 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 413
    Posted By psdumas

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    Hey all from Cape Cod

    Is there a little secret to putting up a photo for your personal avatar? Keep on clicking the picture frame and nothing happens.

    Thanks for any and all help.

    Pat
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2017, 04:25 PM
    Replies: 718
    Views: 578,551
    Posted By psdumas

    thanks Glenn! So if I'm correct, I have to do...

    thanks Glenn!
    So if I'm correct, I have to do the whole bed, and not just spots? Remove with alcohol then do the polishing?
    pat
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2017, 04:08 PM
    Replies: 718
    Views: 578,551
    Posted By psdumas

    thanks Glenn! So if I'm correct, I have to do...

    thanks Glenn!
    So if I'm correct, I have to do the whole bed, and not just spots? Remove with alcohol then do the polishing?
    pat
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