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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-04-2015, 05:51 PM
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Posted By asgardner

I want to thank everyone for their help. After...

I want to thank everyone for their help. After letting my machine sit for a few days and a (really) good coating of wax, my machine looks great!504756504757504758
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Maybe this is her way of telling me she's...

Maybe this is her way of telling me she's supposed to be lilac. ;)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Now I'm confused. I've read and read the thread. ...

Now I'm confused. I've read and read the thread. I even printed the instructions out before beginning - both Glen's and miriam's. I didn't set out to take ANY shellac off but apparently that's what...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 03:46 PM
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Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Glen, I did wonder if the really smooth spot was...

Glen, I did wonder if the really smooth spot was where all the old shellac finally came off. I am not comfortable doing any more at this point because I am afraid of harming the decals. :(
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Can anybody point me towards a restoration...

Can anybody point me towards a restoration person? 504145
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 10:40 AM
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Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

My husband just walked in and says it looks...

My husband just walked in and says it looks awful! I'm fairly certain it's ruined. IS there anyone I can send it to to finish the process? It was my grandmother's.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Bear with me, I have a couple more...

Bear with me, I have a couple more pics.504130504129The first one shows where an area of yellowed shellac has come off. The shellac actually pilled up into pellets on the machine. The second pic...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Thanks, ArchaicArcane!

Thanks, ArchaicArcane!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Do I use denatured alcohol and shellac or boiled...

Do I use denatured alcohol and shellac or boiled linseed oil and shellac?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Also, I never really had any old shellac on my...

Also, I never really had any old shellac on my rag. Should I have had a little?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

I went back and compared pictures this morning. ...

I went back and compared pictures this morning. I do think she is looking better! A couple of places are a little cloudy, and one place really shows marks where I worked on it. I went back but can't...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 09:32 PM
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Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

So, after three hours of cleaning with denatured...

So, after three hours of cleaning with denatured alcohol and linseed oil I'm not sure im making any progress. The machine feels the same but now I have streaks and scratches. Help,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

One more project I am considering. Any...

One more project I am considering. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm thinking mild, soapy water and a soft toothbrush, and maybe some metal polish for the decal. Any other ideas?...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

My game plan is this: 1. Clean machine with...

My game plan is this:
1. Clean machine with sewing machine oil. All the store had was Dritz.
2. Wipe off with naphtha.
3. Apply a little shellac over the decals to protect them.
4. Wax.
Am...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

I bought Meguiar's deep crystal carnauba wax. Is...

I bought Meguiar's deep crystal carnauba wax. Is that ok?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

I'll start with waxing. Thanks!

I'll start with waxing. Thanks!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

Does anyone know if there is anyone in the North...

Does anyone know if there is anyone in the North Texas/Southern Oklahoma area that can work on the finish of a machine? I'm worried I'll mess up my grandmother's machine. Thanks!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

The close up pics make it look much worse than it...

The close up pics make it look much worse than it is. I was told to use WD-40 and black paste shoe polish on the finish. He said the shoe polish would fill in the scratches. Does this sound right?...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-28-2014, 10:20 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,912
Posted By asgardner

I have been given my grandmother's Featherweight....

I have been given my grandmother's Featherweight. It was only ever lightly used and sews like a charm. I would like to clean it and make the finish look nice. I'm not sure it needs a lot of work. Any...
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