BuzzinBumble

You all are simply amazing! This is a great thread to read through.

SteveH

This thread is going on the general assumption that none of us is going to get rich because of the intrinsic values of these machines. It is more about showing that if the machine is one YOU think is worth having, then YOU can restore most anything.

Time + Money + Effort = Success.

Adjust the first three of the formula above as you have resources.

90% Money + 5%Time + 5%Effort (someone else doing the work)
10% Money + 30%Time + 60%Effort (doing it yourself with Skills)
10% Money + 60%Time + 30%Effort (doing it yourself for the first time)

SteveH

No such thing as too far gone yet....

jennb

I'm beginning to think Steve is a miracle worker when it comes to these machines. I'm sending him a "gift" of a frozen solid singer 24 chain stitcher. I figure if anyone can resurrect it, he can!

Caroline S

Great, I am sure we will all be watching for the restoration of Sandy the sanded one

miriam

This old Singer was sanded, too - It is a very nice machine.
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SteveH

I just picked this New Home up for $40

you can't really see in this picture, but it is a hand crank machine. There is also the coffin top cover. More pics to follow

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J Miller

Miriam,
How about painting it fluorescent red and putting Hello Kitty decals on it?

Joe

miriam

Bright yellow with smiley faces

Danni20133

Wow! you did an amazing restoration!