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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By Babyoffive

Only pic

This is the only picture I have of it at the moment.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By Babyoffive

La Reina sewing machine

I was wondering if anyone could tell me about, or point me in the direction, of information on an antique sewing machine with the name La Reina painted on it?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2023, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By Babyoffive

Any ideas on replacement part?

I had an accident with my machine cleaning and my son knocked over some parts, now I cannot find the bearing for the needle bar. It is a Davis Minnesota model E, dated approx 1902. Any ideas on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By Babyoffive

Have a question about how to possibly restore this

I am restoring/ cleaning up an early 1900s Davis made Minnesota. It has been extremely neglected, looks like it was left in the elements for a long time. When I removed the backplate I didn't pay a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-14-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By Babyoffive

Finally got it unloaded

Whew, finally got it off the trailer and into a storage room for the moment anyway. Apparently what looked like a chain while it was in the trailer was some kind of old cable? I grabbed a few...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-14-2023, 03:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By Babyoffive

Something I have not come across before

Okay, I am hoping that someone here can help me figure this out. I don't have pictures yet because I have not been able to unload the machine yet..... But it is a Standard table, it is a treadle, it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-28-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By Babyoffive

Sure you can. Hide it under the bed in the spare...

Sure you can. Hide it under the bed in the spare room or somethin. I'd love to make a find like that one. I agree with all said to this point. My favorite source is now that I found it, ismacs.net...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-27-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By Babyoffive

It does not have a hand crank, if it did it was...

It does not have a hand crank, if it did it was not with the machine and I don't see a place where it attached. The treadle belt looks like it fits right in front of the hand wheel, behind/under the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-26-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By Babyoffive

Found another one, can someone help me with identity?

I found another old machine behind a desk. She has no letters before her serial number and the only numbers I can read at the moment are 3014191, I believe that's what it says. The badge on the front...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2023, 05:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By Babyoffive

Wonderful, thank you so much ☺️. I know that I...

Wonderful, thank you so much ☺️. I know that I have a lot of work to do on all these beautiful old machines, but I honestly am excited and looking forward to doing it. My husband has already told me...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-23-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By Babyoffive

Model help

I know that it's a sphinx by the decals, and that she was built in 1901 by her number but can anyone help me with the model? I had earlier located an old puzzle box in his belongings and have put...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-22-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By Babyoffive

Finally got to it, lol

I finally reached the treadle machine in the back corner of my father in law's basement. She's in need of a lot of help with cleaning up and her cabinet and base are in need of a lot of help as well....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By Babyoffive

Good idea

I hadn't thought of that either, it might be a lot easier since the pieces are so tiny, I would say 1/4" or shorter and unless I square it up and everything I was thinking it would be hard to get an...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By Babyoffive

Help with polish for cleaning up silver on machine

I have read through several posts and watched the videos on cleaning the vintage machines, but what kind of polish do you recommend or prefer for the faceplates, on the presser foot bar, etc..... I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 159,327
Posted By Babyoffive

Metal polish?

What kind of metal polish do you recommend? Especially for the pieces that are needing the cotton string used on them?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By Babyoffive

No need to take away her character

I don't mind if she shows her age, that's her character to me. I would just like her to look a little bit shinier and cleaner, maybe a little bit blacker on the irons? I don't need to sandblast and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By Babyoffive

I found this in one of the cabinet drawers, can...

I found this in one of the cabinet drawers, can anyone tell me what machine this was made for or would work better with? I can't find any information on it anywhere. It even has the original receipt...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By Babyoffive

Need advice on what to use on old treadle cabinet

I am working on an old 1913 Singer treadle cabinet. It's in decent shape just a few spots that need extra help and I would love some advice on what to use or how to repair the issues. The veneer is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By Babyoffive

That is very interesting

Well, that is extremely interesting. I know that he worked for a Western Electric plant for several years until they were bought out by AT&T....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-30-2023, 05:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By Babyoffive

Pedal

I found this late last night in a corner in a box wrapped up in plastic. I know that the cord is in terrible shape and it looks 100% original and it's cast iron and really heavy, lol. I don't see a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-29-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By Babyoffive

A couple new pictures

Here are a couple of the other machines that I have found so far: a Minnesota and an Elite. I have just removed them to a different location and haven't even wiped the dust off yet, lol
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-29-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By Babyoffive

I also have found some old puzzle boxes and have...

I also have found some old puzzle boxes and have almost completed one, I think I am missing the ruffler? I believe that's the only thing missing. I have a lot of old parts, singer and Greist....that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-29-2023, 03:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By Babyoffive

Thank you

I have not had time to go through everything yet that I found with the machine that was in the drawers. I found an original 1935 book and several attachments and old buttons and all kinds of things....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-28-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By Babyoffive

Can someone please help me with model id

I know that this has been asked a thousand times, lol, but... I found a lovely Singer Treadle sewing machine in the back of a garage. I know her serial # is G3023890, so that means she was made in...
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