How do you restore or refurbish a featherweight case?
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How do you restore or refurbish a featherweight case?
I have recently aquired a 1936 featherweight. The machine is in excellent condition, but the case is another story. I would really like to restore the case or even pay someone to restore it. However, I am having difficulty finding information on how to do it myself, or someone who who does restorations.
Does anyone have information that might be helpful?
Thanks!
Does anyone have information that might be helpful?
Thanks!
#2
Depends on what kind of shape yours is in. With mine, I reglued the loose fabric with Elmers wood glue, then polished it all with a shoe polish called "Kiwi Instant Wax Shine". Did a great job and it had been six years since I did it, still looks great. Now I need to do it again to the one I just got.
Kim
Kim
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I took a 1939 case and stripped the fabric off of it, re-glued w/wood glue and then sanded it down until it was smooth. The metal I cleaned w/metal cleaner, oiled the lock mechanic and cleaned the rust spots. Several spots on wood had to be filled w/wood filler and then sanded when dry. Then I found some decor fabric and covered the box, glue w/ white Elmer's, cut the fabric very careful around the locking area and handle. The handle had to be covered also. That was hand stitched. It took me around 3 weeks to fix it up. It was fun to do but I do like a challenge.
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Depends on what kind of shape yours is in. With mine, I reglued the loose fabric with Elmers wood glue, then polished it all with a shoe polish called "Kiwi Instant Wax Shine". Did a great job and it had been six years since I did it, still looks great. Now I need to do it again to the one I just got.
Kim
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