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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-28-2015, 04:14 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 3,373
    Posted By Glenn

    I got it off ebay and it was shipped from AZ with...

    I got it off ebay and it was shipped from AZ with no problems.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2015, 02:42 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 3,373
    Posted By Glenn

    Yes she is a smooth as butter and wonderful...

    Yes she is a smooth as butter and wonderful stitches. Yes Sabine she is very much like my Harris Hand Crank. I am having trouble finding any good info too.
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2015, 08:01 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 3,373
    Posted By Glenn

    I agree Steve, sure looks like Jones had...

    I agree Steve, sure looks like Jones had something to do with this machine. It is also very close to my Anker hand crank. I am sure it is a badged machine.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2015, 05:12 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 3,373
    Posted By Glenn

    Here are some pics of my new Batavus Sewing...

    Here are some pics of my new Batavus Sewing machine.514838514840514841514842
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-25-2015, 04:55 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 3,373
    Posted By Glenn

    My new Batavus hand Crank from Holland??

    I have a new hand crank that I got tonight so will have pictures tomorrow in better light. All I know it was made around 1904 by the Batavus Co. They now make only mopeds and scooters. It is a cross...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-23-2015, 03:29 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 7,219
    Posted By Glenn

    My grandma used those white rings by crocheting...

    My grandma used those white rings by crocheting around them and using them as curtain rings for her crocheted cutains she always made for the bedrooms.Skip
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2015, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 7,219
    Posted By Glenn

    The black wood egg with the handle is a darning...

    The black wood egg with the handle is a darning egg for mending. Hair curling iron in your hand. Crachet hooks and double pointed knitting needles and lots of old button hooks for shoes. The pink...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2015, 04:48 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    I use artist oil paints mixed with a tiny pit of...

    I use artist oil paints mixed with a tiny pit of linseed oil to make them flow easy. Let the paint cure a week and coat with a light coat of thin shellac, then french polish to a nice finish.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2015, 11:44 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,834
    Posted By Glenn

    Both machines when cleaned will be wonderful...

    Both machines when cleaned will be wonderful machines. The New Home is a great sewer and so is the Climax. I would take them both home.
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2015, 04:16 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    Pamela I used a testor's gold paint pen but I...

    Pamela I used a testor's gold paint pen but I applied the lettering with a small artist brush. I was lucky and the shadow of the decal was my guide.
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-20-2015, 05:05 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,446
    Posted By Glenn

    I found another plate in the attachment box. I...

    I found another plate in the attachment box. I wonder if this will work for the looper?514271
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-20-2015, 04:52 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,446
    Posted By Glenn

    Unfortunately I have two regular needle plates....

    Unfortunately I have two regular needle plates. But it would be easy to modify one if I found a looper.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-20-2015, 01:04 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,446
    Posted By Glenn

    This is the machine I have and it sews...

    This is the machine I have and it sews beautifully. I hope you can see the carrier so you can tell me what I need to look for in a looper. thanks Cathy514251514252
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2015, 06:49 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,446
    Posted By Glenn

    Some day I hope to fine a looper for my domestic...

    Some day I hope to fine a looper for my domestic so I can chain stitch. How cool.
    Forum: Tutorials
    03-19-2015, 11:18 AM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 65,387
    Posted By Glenn

    Pamela, I have been keeping up with your Singer...

    Pamela, I have been keeping up with your Singer 12 stories. Glad all is well now. I love my two. I Would have told you what I did to get them to sew but other QB members were ginving you the correct...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-15-2015, 05:17 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,159
    Posted By Glenn

    Nice catch and great machine you found. Skip

    Nice catch and great machine you found.
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-15-2015, 02:04 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 9,633
    Posted By Glenn

    Steve you can get button shellac flakes that when...

    Steve you can get button shellac flakes that when mixed with the alcohol will make a dark shellac. You can franch polish the areas that are faded but will take many polishings. I still don't...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-15-2015, 01:56 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 9,633
    Posted By Glenn

    Unfortunately Steve there is no cure for sun...

    Unfortunately Steve there is no cure for sun fading. This is an antique and I would not do any thing to the cabinet but clean and wax it. You can reduce the fading effect but you will not like the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-15-2015, 01:33 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 9,633
    Posted By Glenn

    Looks like rose wood to me. Skip

    Looks like rose wood to me.
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-15-2015, 12:10 PM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 7,488
    Posted By Glenn

    I use 12X1 or Boye #23 I buy off ebay. I have...

    I use 12X1 or Boye #23 I buy off ebay. I have been told the DBx1 sold by organ is a thinner needle than the Beckert. I also find them in antique stores. I have one machine that will take the DBx1 by...
    Forum: Tutorials
    03-15-2015, 05:17 AM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 65,387
    Posted By Glenn

    Yes this would tone down the color. It should...

    Yes this would tone down the color. It should tell you how much nenatured alcohol to mix with the flakes. But I think you are looking at a little less than a qt. This is more than enough. Mix it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-12-2015, 01:02 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 7,022
    Posted By Glenn

    Steve is correct, please do not repaint the...

    Steve is correct, please do not repaint the decals on this machine. It is a collectable and it will reduce the value of the machine greatly. In my tutorial I repainted gold on a Franklin but it is...
    Forum: Tutorials
    03-11-2015, 03:21 PM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 65,387
    Posted By Glenn

    The dark wax may darken the finish some but not...

    The dark wax may darken the finish some but not by much. You may want to go over the cabinet with an aniline stain(water soluble) just don't mix as dark as the direction a little bit will do. But...
    Forum: Tutorials
    03-11-2015, 01:33 PM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 65,387
    Posted By Glenn

    Take a soft rag dip in shellac then put a dew...

    Take a soft rag dip in shellac then put a dew drops of linseed oil on top of the shellac and apply in a circular motion to blend. Yes french polish and don't worry about the high gloss that will...
    Forum: Tutorials
    03-11-2015, 12:49 PM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 65,387
    Posted By Glenn

    No Pamela you did not over do #1. You are feeling...

    No Pamela you did not over do #1. You are feeling the grain of the wood but this is no problem. Oak has a course grain. If you sand with fine paper you will remove shellac and it will have to be...
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