Picked up a Singer 128 'La Vencedora'
08-19-2013, 09:11 AM
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Picked up a Singer 128 'La Vencedora'
This machine dates to 1922 and is about 25-30 years too late for my collection, but it is OK since it is for my DD who was using a VERY tired 128 "Sphinx".
The machine was in great shape but dirty and a bit scuffed, (not scratched) so I used a "risky" process on the entire exterior. (NO, I am not sharing in public the process, it is REALLY easy to screw up a machine using it)
However, in the right circumstances it can really make a machine "pop"
With about 30 minutes of cleaning the main underneath mechanisms and inside the face, she spins like new.
I really like this decal set. I want a 1901 or earlier version in this condition... (HAHAHA)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431107[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431108[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431109[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431110[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431111[/ATTACH]
The machine was in great shape but dirty and a bit scuffed, (not scratched) so I used a "risky" process on the entire exterior. (NO, I am not sharing in public the process, it is REALLY easy to screw up a machine using it)
However, in the right circumstances it can really make a machine "pop"
With about 30 minutes of cleaning the main underneath mechanisms and inside the face, she spins like new.
I really like this decal set. I want a 1901 or earlier version in this condition... (HAHAHA)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431107[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431108[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431109[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431110[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]431111[/ATTACH]
08-19-2013, 10:15 AM
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Beautiful machine!!! You really made that look practically new. Love the spool pin doily too. Bonnie Hunter recently posted a pattern for one of these on her blog given to her by one of her readers. Can I assume you made yours?
08-19-2013, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Cecilia S.
Do you have any 'before' photos?Very beautiful.
The drive from Sacramento to my place is usually about 2 hours, but Sunday the traffic was so bad it took almost 4.... Spent a major part of the drive going 20 mph... I was in need of some serious "old iron therapy" so I just dove into it when I got home.
08-19-2013, 02:25 PM
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Nice machine. Love those decals and the shine you put on it. Few of mine shine like that.
Ok, now a request. Will that case top fit over the machine and latch down with the hand crank installed? If so can you measure the case length x width x height? I might have to make one of my own since I've been unable to find a case that fits a 3/4 size machine with HC.
Joe
Ok, now a request. Will that case top fit over the machine and latch down with the hand crank installed? If so can you measure the case length x width x height? I might have to make one of my own since I've been unable to find a case that fits a 3/4 size machine with HC.
Joe
08-19-2013, 03:42 PM
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Joe, Yes it does. The hand crank must be "stowed" (i.e. folder in) but it fits fine.
There was a oil can and mounting clip inside the lid, but they were hitting the arm is not careful, so my DD and I opted to remove it. Kits smooth now.
I will take pics and measurements tonight when I get home.
P.S. I thought you would be all over the WW8 Ruffler posting...
There was a oil can and mounting clip inside the lid, but they were hitting the arm is not careful, so my DD and I opted to remove it. Kits smooth now.
I will take pics and measurements tonight when I get home.
P.S. I thought you would be all over the WW8 Ruffler posting...
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