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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 06:31 AM
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Posted By Rodney

Neat machine Miriam. Rodney

Neat machine Miriam.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-28-2015, 12:47 PM
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Posted By Rodney

Very nice! Rodney

Very nice!
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-14-2015, 10:56 AM
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Posted By Rodney

Welcome aboard Notsothoroeu! Beautiful machines...

Welcome aboard Notsothoroeu! Beautiful machines and Kitties. My 1908 model 27 is in a stand just like the one the cats are perched on.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-09-2015, 11:31 AM
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Posted By Rodney

Thanks, that was my first tool restoration. ...

Thanks, that was my first tool restoration. Early 1940s Walker-Turner 10" belt drive saw. Olivia and I spent quite a bit of time on that one. Most of my larger machines are from the 40s and 50s.
I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-09-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2,327
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Posted By Rodney

Grant you might be able to speed up the handwheel...

Grant you might be able to speed up the handwheel cleaning. For something like that I would use my lathe to spin it while I sand out the pits and polish it. A drill press can also be made to work...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-08-2015, 11:20 AM
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Posted By Rodney

Great to know that about Free machines. I want...

Great to know that about Free machines. I want the one with the Peacock decals. If I see one without the shuttle, well, I have spare 27 shuttles.
5 days for that level of transformation is pretty...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-07-2015, 03:23 AM
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Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

I need to look in this thread more often. Grant...

I need to look in this thread more often. Grant you do some incredible work. That Elgin looks great! You really know how to raise the bar on cleaning these old machines up. Interesting drive...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-22-2015, 11:48 AM
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Posted By Rodney

Great before and after pics Grant! That Sphinx...

Great before and after pics Grant! That Sphinx machine looks amazing.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-30-2015, 01:25 AM
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Posted By Rodney

That is one pretty White. The decals are nearly...

That is one pretty White. The decals are nearly perfect.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-27-2014, 04:53 AM
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Posted By Rodney

That's what I was thinking. Very neat project...

That's what I was thinking. Very neat project Steve! I know I want to see it.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-26-2014, 03:08 PM
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Posted By Rodney

My understanding is it was imbedded in the...

My understanding is it was imbedded in the japanning while it was still wet and baked in when they cured the japanning. Then the whole thing was sanded and polished, decals applied (or hand painted...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-26-2014, 07:07 AM
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Posted By Rodney

The MOP almost looks like an Egyptian key pattern...

The MOP almost looks like an Egyptian key pattern in places. I'm more in awe every time I look at it. It's closer to being jewelry than it is a tool.
Rodney

I forgot to ask: What did your wife...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-26-2014, 05:26 AM
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Posted By Rodney

I'm so happy you got that! I think you would be...

I'm so happy you got that! I think you would be looking long and hard to find another that nice!
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-22-2014, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2,327
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Posted By Rodney

Glenn has a tutorial on cleaning and restoring...

Glenn has a tutorial on cleaning and restoring the finish on cabinets in the tutorial section. You can see some repairs to veneer in my thread. It's titled something like "Singer model 27 Ella"...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2014, 06:36 PM
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Posted By Rodney

Cool! Singer made machines for everything. What...

Cool! Singer made machines for everything. What was this one used for?
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-14-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

So far I've only acquired one 1950s case. It's...

So far I've only acquired one 1950s case. It's branded New Home and looks to be covered with a combination of an embossed paper and (possibly painted) fabric for a two tone cream and green effect. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-14-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,327
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Posted By Rodney

I'm going with a shape more like the cloth and...

I'm going with a shape more like the cloth and paper covered cases of the 50s. Not as pretty as the bent wood cases but better than a plastic bubble. The idea is to protect the machines in an...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-14-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

I've started building my own cases for just that...

I've started building my own cases for just that reason. Cabinets take up too much room. If I had the room I'd collect those too though. There's been some very cool designs over the years and some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-12-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,327
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Posted By Rodney

The pics aren't here for me either. I have a...

The pics aren't here for me either. I have a little competition for old machines near me. The better ones don't stay long. I'm not too surprised the Pfaff didn't move quickly though. I think most...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-09-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

That's a great job on the artwork! There's going...

That's a great job on the artwork! There's going to be a very confused collector someday when they try to match the artwork on that one.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-07-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

Nice get! Looks like the cabinet absorbed all...

Nice get! Looks like the cabinet absorbed all the abuse. That machine is a pretty one, it looks new.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-31-2014, 07:05 AM
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Posted By Rodney

Great job cleaning that one up! Rodney

Great job cleaning that one up!
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-24-2014, 02:57 PM
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Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

That pink one is awesome! Rodney

That pink one is awesome!
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-14-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

Cool puzzle you found for yourself. Do you ever...

Cool puzzle you found for yourself. Do you ever go back home? I'm just wondering what's there now.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-09-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,470,561
Posted By Rodney

Congrats on the new granddaughter! Rodney

Congrats on the new granddaughter!
Rodney
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