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    Search: Posts Made By: Glenn
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-08-2022, 08:41 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    I use Testor gloss gold. You can get it at any...

    I use Testor gloss gold. You can get it at any hobby shop.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-08-2021, 12:12 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,531
    Posted By Glenn

    It may say Singer but it is not a Singer machine....

    It may say Singer but it is not a Singer machine. Patent abuse was common..
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-08-2021, 11:49 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,531
    Posted By Glenn

    Your machine was made in Germany and modeled...

    Your machine was made in Germany and modeled after the Singers 12 and this was common. It could be a Frister and Rossmann or some other German Cpmpany. Many machines were badged with the sellers name...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2020, 01:11 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,446
    Posted By Glenn

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    Bkay I forgot to tell you I found an original extension board for your gifted machine. It even had the correct hardware to attach it to the machine. . It turned out to be a great little machine and I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2020, 10:14 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,446
    Posted By Glenn

    I already emailed him and got a pic of the...

    I already emailed him and got a pic of the machine and I am helping him with the machine.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-02-2020, 06:15 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2020, 06:12 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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..
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-02-2020, 05:24 AM
    Replies: 160
    Views: 97,140
    Posted By Glenn

    If the spot is not large you can use a small...

    If the spot is not large you can use a small amount of bleach. Use a damp cloth with the bleach and leave it sit on the spot and dab it it carefully to remove the detergent dark spot. If this does...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-21-2020, 06:08 AM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-04-2020, 02:59 PM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-02-2020, 04:17 AM
    Replies: 105
    Views: 152,482
    Posted By Glenn

    You can get the alcohol at Lowes and Home Depot...

    You can get the alcohol at Lowes and Home Depot in the paint department. It comes in qt or gal size. It is easy to find. Any paint store will have it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-28-2020, 05:03 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,055
    Posted By Glenn

    It is a plastic sewing awl. A spool of thread is...

    It is a plastic sewing awl. A spool of thread is placed in the well and the thread is thread out of the side hole in the lid. A sewing machine needle is inserted in the the top of the lid. The...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-26-2020, 12:27 PM
    Replies: 725
    Views: 671,956
    Posted By Glenn

    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.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2020, 05:01 AM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,631,314
    Posted By Glenn

    Lets try this for a photo of My Gloria ( Anker....

    Lets try this for a photo of My Gloria ( Anker. Hentensburg) Very much the same as a Singer 28, uses a 15X1 needle and same shuttle. Yes a German made machine so you were not far off on this one. It...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2020, 04:54 AM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,631,314
    Posted By Glenn

    I looked at may machines today and found I have...

    I looked at may machines today and found I have your Anker I think. Yes it sew smooth and quiet. I am having trouble adding a photo.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-24-2020, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,631,314
    Posted By Glenn

    This looks like a Jones Hand crank to me. It is...

    This looks like a Jones Hand crank to me. It is the same machine I have made by Jones in England
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-20-2020, 10:56 AM
    Replies: 0
    Views: 444
    Posted By Glenn

    Kasyer MDL "L' Treadle macine

    I am looking for a manual for this machine. Thank you for any help you may have.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-26-2019, 05:39 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,391
    Posted By Glenn

    I have this New Home and I bought new in 1969 I...

    I have this New Home and I bought new in 1969 I think. I still have it and have used it for cloths, curtains and for covering furniture and car seats. It is a tough machine and sews great.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-17-2019, 04:24 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 6,393
    Posted By Glenn

    The width of the finger is 5/8" to 3/4" on the...

    The width of the finger is 5/8" to 3/4" on the original singer HC depending on what it is wrapped in leather or the rubber thing. It is about the same size as the reproduction HC. I have some with...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-16-2019, 04:09 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 6,393
    Posted By Glenn

    No this is the original hand wheel to this...

    No this is the original hand wheel to this machine and is a nine spoke wheel. Most hand cranks use a 9 spoke and is about 1 and 1/8" between spokes. My ruler is not very good. The extra hand wheel...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-14-2019, 10:16 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 6,393
    Posted By Glenn

    The machine below was gifted to me by Bkay. My...

    The machine below was gifted to me by Bkay. My brother lives in Dallas and pick it from her at the begining of the year. I finally got to Dallas this Sep and picked it up from him. Had a great visit...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-15-2019, 08:54 AM
    Replies: 105
    Views: 152,482
    Posted By Glenn

    zaxmum I sent you a pm. This is a...

    zaxmum I sent you a pm. This is a vertical feed and a very good machine.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-11-2019, 02:28 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 12,623
    Posted By Glenn

    I use my two spool to piece with. Just fill the...

    I use my two spool to piece with. Just fill the bobbin thread spool full and you can piece quilt blocks for ever. Lots of thread on the bobbin spool. I was lucky mine was clean and just needed a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-07-2019, 11:10 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 7,271
    Posted By Glenn

    I have this MW made by National. I use mine in a...

    I have this MW made by National. I use mine in a treadle no way to add hand crank. It would take a major modification to add one. Sorry
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-19-2019, 12:38 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 10,879
    Posted By Glenn

    There is something on that spot causing this to...

    There is something on that spot causing this to happen. You need to sand the area and clean with denatured alcohol and try to remove it. Something is there that is not compatible with shellac.
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