jaciqltznok

wow...I am hoping to do this to a couple of mine this summer...

miriam

That foot can be fixed by a good blacksmith or someone used to working with metal - I would not hit that cold with a hammer on an anvil it could shatter - then they can tell you how to get it smooth enough to use - some old feet aren't chromed

all that chrome metal should polish up with Barkeepers Friend

Bennett

Cute, cute machine. I have to second the Barkeeper's friend, that and a small brush (like a stiff toothbrush) to get in all the nooks and crannies. You will be amazed at the difference a shiny bobbin winder and plates make.

miriam

ALL of the varnish does not HAVE to come off - that old dried up oil varnish is a protective coat - keeps it from rusting - just clean the MOVING nooks and crannies and get lint and dust out - There are some small brushes in the tooth brush section of the stores or an eye lash brush will really get in the cracks - taking the bobbin winder off is a good way to clean without damaging the machine's paint. Not everything needs to be dis-assembled or perfectly clean though - Triflow oil is really helpful to get things moving...

Yooper32

That is one of the prettiest faceplates I have ever seen, and never saw this particular one before. Great job you are doing. I don't think too many people would tackle one in that bad a shape. 'Course, Charlee would too.

harrishs

What a job to take on, but saying that, Good for you! I love our old machines and wish they could tell us their stories!

quilt addict

You are doing a great job. It is well worth the effort. Thanks for sharing the pictures along the journey.

KarenR

Sweet machine!

Caroline S

I am slowly working on Hannah Hand Crank. The bobbin assembly is soaking in kerosene with the faceplate and bobbin plates. I am going to have the bobbin plates replated. Every other day or so I will do a little more gentle cleaning on the decals with Goop and a wipe of kerosene. When I began some of the decals were invisible, now I am seeing gold.

jaciqltznok

wow..looking good! what are you wiping her down with?