Ccorazone

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The machine is dirty. Bobbin/shuttle cover plates are rusted and will not slide. All moves but stiff.
From what I know about Franklin's all seems intact

jljack

A very good project machine. You will enjoy cleaning it, and when it starts to sew, you will be ELATED that you saved it!!! Good for you for taking it on.

sewready

It amazes me that some people will abuse sewing machines in such a manner. So glad you have taken on the project of restoring it to its rightful appearance. I know you will do a great job restoring it.

Caroline S

What is a little rust and accumulated dirt? Great project. Love her already.

Whigrose

I think you may well end up admiring her like crazy. Dirt is dirt and that is cleanable. And gratifying. Rust, I bet quite a bit if not most, will come off. And we all know parts move when given the ole 'incentive elixir'.

Good luck, have fun, and post after photos so we can pat you on the back in those spots you couldn't reach.

best,
d

Monroe

I bet it is beautiful under the grime. Good save!

Ccorazone

This machine has already found a new home. Good luck to the new owner in the restoration.

quilter68

Ccorazone, Someone on here suggested putting a lot of oil in the right places and setting it in the sun to warmup. Sounds like a good idea.

Grace MooreLinker

This one looks in as bad of shape as my 1929 Singer that my son found in the back yard of a house that he was helping clean up.