leonf

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So I happened to be in the neighborhood of a VSM graveyard. Found this fiddlebase vs outside.
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66 looked worse and wouldn't turn more than a few degrees

[ATTACH=CONFIG]580423[/ATTACH] 99 was tolerable, kept inside, had most of it's bentwood intact, and had bits with it.

99 is now spinning freely, VS is turning nicely and the shuttle is liberated (alas, no bobbin in it). 66 is turning but will never be a beauty. Rat rod candidate.

After pictures will come later.

leonf

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leonf

99 came with leather belt to the motor. I was surprised. One handwheel is now cleaned up enough to fit on a shaft. Oil and cloth scrubbing only in the hub. Steel wool on external shiny bits.

WIChix

Can't wait to see the after photos. Leon, do you use steel wool on the outer shiny edge of the handwheel, too? I have a handwheel (Singer27), that is a wee bit pitted and could be shinier. Metal polish doesn't do the job. Thanks.

bkay

How do you keep coming up with the sewing machine graveyards?

bkay

JanieH

I don't normally read this section as I am not into vintage machines. However, your title really caught my attention and I took a peek. I am so glad I did and now I can't wait to see these machines after you work your magic. Something tells me they will be beautiful!

llong0233

Ditto JanieH. Every so often I take a peek to see what wonders have been wrought upon these dull and degraded derelicts. Can't wait.

farmquilter

SLEDGE hammers on the table behind the machine, does not look like they were needed*Ü*
Interesting for so many machines to be abused in your area, good for you to give them some life.

leonf

Wichix, Yes, I used steel wool on the part of the handwheel that should be shiny. I suppose I should polish it now. Pics later of just the handwheel.

Bkay, same graveyard as before, but someone told me to look inside too. Owners didn't mention they had any inside. This time I had to track down some more.

I passed on this Western Electric with a W E motor that looked like a Hamilton Beach. Maybe next trip?
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Thanks Janie

I also drooled over some 40s bicycles.

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leonf

I've used a rubber hammer as a last resort. But only on one REALLY stubborn Necchi Superrnova. I thought I was going to have to make a puller for that handwheel. Sledge hammer has only been in my thoughts. Not on my worktable.