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I use Testor gloss gold. You can get it at any...
I use Testor gloss gold. You can get it at any hobby shop.
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Just wipe down the machine with a rag. The sewing...
Just wipe down the machine with a rag. The sewing machine oil does not have to be removed. Linseed oil is better than sewing machine oil. I use several layers for the pad but i just dip my rag in the...
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Yes lots of french polishing would even out the...
Yes lots of french polishing would even out the chips but will take time. I don't know what the machine is but it looks like and UK Jones. Not sure..
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Yes you are right. Linseed oil and denatured...
Yes you are right. Linseed oil and denatured alcohol and applied as directed will smooth out the finish and remove the brown color of aged shellac. Stay away from the decals for the alcohol will...
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It is a matter of experience as you said. I use...
It is a matter of experience as you said. I use only water and dish soap by making a stiff foam and wipe down the machine to remove dust and dust on the surface. Not enough water to hurt the decal...
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I got mine at Lee Valley and surprised they don't...
I got mine at Lee Valley and surprised they don't have it. You can try other wood workers catalog. No water soluble will not work.
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I could not clean old machines without it. Sorry...
I could not clean old machines without it. Sorry Maria....
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Yes it is PB Blaster, I just call it Plast Buster...
Yes it is PB Blaster, I just call it Plast Buster and yes the best penetratng oil ever. I could clean old machines without it.
I get mine at Wal Mart.
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No the french polish will not work on paint.
No the french polish will not work on paint.
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You can get it at Lowes in the tool section.
You can get it at Lowes in the tool section.
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Mongomery Wards sold the Damascus. You can find a...
Mongomery Wards sold the Damascus. You can find a manual here. www.clawges.com/sewing/damascus_manual/index.html (http://www.clawges.com/sewing/damascus_manual/index.html)
sorry this is for the...
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Your welcome. Looks very nice.
Your welcome. Looks very nice.
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09-22-2017, 11:09 AM
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If the ridges are still there then the missing...
If the ridges are still there then the missing shellac was not built up enough to be level with the old.
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Yes the tut is the same. No the french polish...
Yes the tut is the same. No the french polish will prevent other flaking but will not fix the area already chipped. You will have to clean and sand the area to get rid of rust and then fill in the...
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Sounds like a plan to me. There will no problem...
Sounds like a plan to me. There will no problem with the oil and shellac over the old. After you get the look you want,
you can then wax the machine to maintain the shine. I use a good quality car...
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It is most likely shellac. You can take Q-tip...
It is most likely shellac. You can take Q-tip with alcohol and dab it in a spot the will not be seen and if it is shellac the spot will get tacky and dull. If nothing happens it is lacquer. If it is...
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No just start the polishing program
No just start the polishing program
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You can french polish the bed to improve the...
You can french polish the bed to improve the appearance. Use the tech I mentioned in the tut. Although you will have to polish entire bed to make things look even all around. No dremel tool here,...
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You can use the french polish with the shellac on...
You can use the french polish with the shellac on any area of the sewing machine. This will brighten up the black finish. If you have any other question please ask and I will help you.
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Crinkle finish is caused by the machine being...
Crinkle finish is caused by the machine being subject to hot and cold like extreme heat in the summer in a barn or attic.It could be in the Japan finish or in the shellac. Test the clear coat with a...
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It is in tool section of LOWES
It is in tool section of LOWES
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Yes I have used gold leaf but it is not easy. The...
Yes I have used gold leaf but it is not easy. The glue that is used must be applied down exactly on the decal lines or you will end up with rough edges. I prefer to use a artist liner brush with gold...
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07-03-2016, 09:24 AM
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Only if the finish on the 221 is shellac. You can...
Only if the finish on the 221 is shellac. You can test to see if it is by using denatured alcohol dabbed on to the black in a spot that will not be seen. If the finish becomes tacky it is shellac and...
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06-22-2016, 01:42 PM
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Use sewing machine oil and a soft brush to clean...
Use sewing machine oil and a soft brush to clean the machine. First make sure you clean the machine with a soft brush and a little water to remove the dust in the paint. No evaporust on the black...
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05-30-2016, 01:16 PM
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I think if you right click you will be able to...
I think if you right click you will be able to save or print.
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