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    Search: Posts Made By: Glenn
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-16-2018, 04:30 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    You can get it at Lowes in the tool section.

    You can get it at Lowes in the tool section.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-18-2018, 10:32 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 9,758
    Posted By Glenn

    Vintage hand cranks for Singers are hard to come...

    Vintage hand cranks for Singers are hard to come by. If you see one they go between $50 to $80. They are in high demand. They go for more on Ebay and they sell fast. I have only seen one original in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-24-2017, 11:05 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 12,559
    Posted By Glenn

    Wonderful Card. Merry Christmas to you both and a...

    Wonderful Card. Merry Christmas to you both and a very Happy New Year.
    Skipper
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-17-2017, 03:00 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 7,472
    Posted By Glenn

    It looks like your machine was made by Davis...

    It looks like your machine was made by Davis Sewing Machine Co. and would take a Davis long needle or Boye # 10 Look up Davis and you will find a manual.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-05-2017, 12:01 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,437
    Posted By Glenn

    Your F and R is a treasure. I could never bring...

    Your F and R is a treasure. I could never bring myself to keep a machine like this stored. I would have to clean and oil and put it to use. I really enjoy using both my F and R 's. They are well...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-03-2017, 02:29 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,437
    Posted By Glenn

    You are right Mickey, the fiddle base is not much...

    You are right Mickey, the fiddle base is not much to look at but I take it to toga and camping and know it will do what I need it to do without worry with the finish on the the machine. It is well...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-03-2017, 11:13 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,437
    Posted By Glenn

    No need to apologize leonf. I have another one...

    No need to apologize leonf. I have another one that was in the same shape as yours but three or more week of cleaning and oiling it is a wonderful sewer with great stitches. Not much to look at but I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-03-2017, 06:45 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,437
    Posted By Glenn

    This is my Frister and Rossmann.584704

    This is my Frister and Rossmann.584704
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-02-2017, 06:55 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 18,437
    Posted By Glenn

    I have this F and R and it is my go to machine....

    I have this F and R and it is my go to machine. Hand crank is very smooth. The best stitches and wonderful engineering on this and puts Singer to shame.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-05-2017, 02:10 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,373
    Posted By Glenn

    If your Fand R is a transverse shuttle it will...

    If your Fand R is a transverse shuttle it will use a 12X1 or Boye #23 needle. You can find them on ebay.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-18-2017, 05:05 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,926
    Posted By Glenn

    No trick, just use a seam guide and guide with...

    No trick, just use a seam guide and guide with the left. Crank slow until you get the hang of it. If the presser foot is adjusted correctly the fabric will track straight. Not as hard as you might...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-17-2017, 01:22 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,707
    Posted By Glenn

    Some where in the files I have instructions for...

    Some where in the files I have instructions for this threader. I will have to dig it out and post it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-16-2017, 04:55 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,926
    Posted By Glenn

    This is a very nice machine and as a hand crank...

    This is a very nice machine and as a hand crank it is great for piecing. It is a smooth running machine. I was lucky to find one in great shape with original hand crank. I also have one that is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-14-2017, 04:38 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,386
    Posted By Glenn

    I would stop to now and sew with it. If you go...

    I would stop to now and sew with it. If you go any more you may damage the decals. The trick to learning to restore old machines is when to stop.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-09-2017, 05:45 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 5,874
    Posted By Glenn

    Could have been one of those tubular steel...

    Could have been one of those tubular steel frames. I have one and the irons are brown but the machine is a black 66. The cabinet is dark oak. It is from the 50's.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-01-2017, 03:41 PM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-27-2017, 04:48 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    Your welcome. Looks very nice.

    Your welcome. Looks very nice.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-24-2017, 01:30 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 8,029
    Posted By Glenn

    I think Miriam as one of these. She will know...

    I think Miriam as one of these. She will know about it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-22-2017, 02:33 PM
    Replies: 183
    Views: 178,372
    Posted By Glenn

    I have a Ruby and think they are about 1900 to...

    I have a Ruby and think they are about 1900 to 1920. Not real sure but this is as close as I come to dating. I have an original New Home Hand crank on one of mine.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-22-2017, 11:09 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-22-2017, 11:05 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2017, 11:04 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-20-2017, 03:59 PM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-12-2017, 08:38 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 7,159
    Posted By Glenn

    Pusan is a town in Korea. I have been there at...

    Pusan is a town in Korea. I have been there at the Army base there.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2017, 05:52 PM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    No just start the polishing program

    No just start the polishing program
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