My 1902 Hand Crank
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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
all that chrome metal should polish up with Barkeepers Friend
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Update On The Cleaning Process
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.
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