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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-10-2019, 04:04 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 10,879
    Posted By Glenn

    When applying shellac with a rag such as french...

    When applying shellac with a rag such as french polish I put shellac on the rag then a few drops of linseed oil. This does keep the rag from sticking to the surface. The trick is to keep the rag...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2019, 04:04 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 10,879
    Posted By Glenn

    I use paste wax, either Briwax or Howards but any...

    I use paste wax, either Briwax or Howards but any good wax will do.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-20-2019, 05:54 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 10,879
    Posted By Glenn

    cabinet refinish

    Nice work. I don't use olive oil I use boiled linseed oil. I do the french polish method but for large cabinet I use 2" fine oil brush and brush the thin coats of shellac on the wood. I apply three...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-14-2019, 05:28 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 10,879
    Posted By Glenn

    You can apply the shellac to the cabinet with a...

    You can apply the shellac to the cabinet with a good brush. Apply in two thin coats. Let dry two or three hours between coats then rub down with 0000 steel wool and wax. This should give you the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-13-2019, 08:44 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 11,489
    Posted By Glenn

    shellac will be fine and recommended although I...

    shellac will be fine and recommended although I would only one coat of amber and two coats of the clear shellac. Some times the amber if more that one coat will have a slight orange look.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-13-2019, 08:40 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 10,879
    Posted By Glenn

    Use shellac

    Use shellac
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-27-2019, 01:18 PM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    I could not clean old machines without it. Sorry...

    I could not clean old machines without it. Sorry Maria....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-25-2019, 09:41 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-06-2019, 01:46 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,686
    Posted By Glenn

    Yes I have used the 15 bobbins in my Standard but...

    Yes I have used the 15 bobbins in my Standard but I use only the vintage class 15 bobbins. Never had a problem with them.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-05-2019, 02:06 PM
    Replies: 155
    Views: 55,245
    Posted By Glenn

    I don't understand this my 15 will use any thread...

    I don't understand this my 15 will use any thread I give it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-13-2019, 05:34 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 11,489
    Posted By Glenn

    It is white oak. It is finished with shellac. If...

    It is white oak. It is finished with shellac. If you use the first coat of orange shellac you may not need any stain. Then finish with two coats of clear shellac. Test in a small area first. If a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-09-2019, 12:11 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,883
    Posted By Glenn

    It may be an early New Home.

    It may be an early New Home.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-09-2018, 11:42 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,980
    Posted By Glenn

    Your Franklin was made by White and Katie Farmer...

    Your Franklin was made by White and Katie Farmer ([email protected]) can tell the age and info you need on this machine.
    Skipper
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-15-2018, 05:56 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,800
    Posted By Glenn

    That is ok I have been called many things LOL....

    That is ok I have been called many things LOL. Your leaf tension is in great shape. the decal are wonderful and by the way I have the same machine with the same decals, mine is a Hand crank. I would...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-14-2018, 03:06 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,800
    Posted By Glenn

    If it has three post on top it is a spring...

    If it has three post on top it is a spring tension and the two piece metal should not be missing. We could use a picture of the machine
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-02-2018, 02:10 PM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    No the french polish will not work on paint.

    No the french polish will not work on paint.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-05-2018, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,543
    Posted By Glenn

    Go to the sticky Repairing the old shellac at the...

    Go to the sticky Repairing the old shellac at the top and go to the first page and you will see my Franklin and what I did to bring it back to life.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-02-2018, 01:33 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,769
    Posted By Glenn

    Make sure you have the right needle, this machine...

    Make sure you have the right needle, this machine takes a 20X1 needle. You can cheat down a 15X1 about a 1/8" in the needle clamp and it will work fine.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-29-2018, 01:38 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 21,238
    Posted By Glenn

    My favorite machine is my Frister and Rossmann...

    My favorite machine is my Frister and Rossmann 1898 Hand crank.I use it for everything. I love to piece with it. Then my grandmas red head(66) treadle for sewing clothes. I have never had any trouble...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-27-2018, 01:36 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,832
    Posted By Glenn

    No not crinkle just crazing from extreme heat and...

    No not crinkle just crazing from extreme heat and cold just as Oly said.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-14-2018, 03:45 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 3,422
    Posted By Glenn

    I have a treadle I take to Toga that I removed...

    I have a treadle I take to Toga that I removed the drawers and their hangers. It makes it easier to transport and to move around the house.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-12-2018, 02:17 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 3,422
    Posted By Glenn

    No this will not harm the treadle or function but...

    No this will not harm the treadle or function but do save them if you ever decide to sell the machine
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-02-2018, 02:45 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,258
    Posted By Glenn

    I have this Ruby New Home and it is a great...

    I have this Ruby New Home and it is a great sewer. Mine is a hand crank. The leaf tension is no problem and works very well.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-11-2018, 12:53 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,357
    Posted By Glenn

    I will be glad to answer any questions you have...

    I will be glad to answer any questions you have about the instructions in my tutorial.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-11-2018, 04:15 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,357
    Posted By Glenn

    It looks like lacquer to me. Lacquer is hard to...

    It looks like lacquer to me. Lacquer is hard to repair for a novice and even harder to apply and match the surrounding area. It has turned white due to moisture damage. Yes bkay said test first to...
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