Before & After 1954 Singer 185J

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11-10-2011, 04:21 PM

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Honchey

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I will...I am going to Home Depot to pick up some emery cloth to clean up some of the rough spots underneath the bobbin casing . I can see it from under the machine. I hope I don't break anything. Oh well. Off to the store. Anne

11-11-2011, 04:24 AM

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Scakes

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Great find! You did a nice job on cleaning it up. I just recently heard about using the machine oil for cleaning and tried it out on my treadle machine. It made quite a difference.

11-11-2011, 06:04 AM

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BuzzinBumble

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Glad you are working to save this old beauty! What a find, but it took a vintage sewing machine enthusiast to recognize it!

11-11-2011, 06:15 AM

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jaciqltznok

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awesome SAVE...I have one like this in a cabinet..sews so nicely! ENJOY!

11-11-2011, 07:38 AM

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lovelyl

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Great job! Can't wait to see what you make with your new baby!

11-11-2011, 07:43 AM

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Charlee

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That's awesome Honchy!! GOOD job!!

11-11-2011, 07:53 AM

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neece

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What a great find. Sorry to burst your bubble but was there a cord with the machine?????? I was at a thrift store and there was a machine for $0.99 bu8t there were no cords. I have since checked around and found that most places that repair machines have cords for sale. Now I am all set!!!