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01-15-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PunkQuilter

Yes, I've got a bad case of ahem...lotus envy.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-15-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Quilter2B

She is a beauty. I really love that cabinet, although it looks a little tall for a "sit down" machine.

30"??

01-15-2011, 09:32 AM

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I was amazed to find this video, in another area of this board, where the Treadle Lady demonstrates the cabinet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi8a_..._order&list=UL

I really enjoyed watching that video. I ordered her booklet and it is definitely worth the $8.00 she charges for it.

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The veneer on the cabinet is rather dry and tho it's all there, it is coming unglued in places and I'm not sure what to do to help that. Any suggestions on reconditioning the wood without chipping off the veneer?

I would like to know how to do that also, parts of the veneer on the lid of my cabinet are lifting. I've read something about using Hide Glue but I haven't look to see where you can buy it.

ETA: Here is some info on repairing the veneer with the Hide Glue:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5951004_repa...eer-table.html

01-15-2011, 09:23 PM

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It's a beauty!

01-15-2011, 09:51 PM

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Beautiful machine!! I Love the cabinet

01-16-2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MinnieKat

WOW, she's gorgeous ... awesome cabinet too!!

Exact words I thought when I saw it.

01-16-2011, 03:50 AM

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It's a beauty

01-16-2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

I was amazed to find this video, in another area of this board, where the Treadle Lady demonstrates the cabinet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi8a_..._order&list=UL

I really enjoyed watching that video. I ordered her booklet and it is definitely worth the $8.00 she charges for it.

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Great sites, thank you.

01-16-2011, 07:03 AM

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Thanks, Cathy, for the info on the hide glue. I think I can manage that, but my dilemma is: how to keep glue off the surface of the veneer so that I can refinish it one day. I know that glue on wood will keep it from absorbing stain, etc., and I don't want to mess up the finish. Glue tends to get everywhere.

I've ordered the TreadleLady's book and hope it's all spelled out there so I can get my treadle and cabinet all beautified... I think the machine head is fine but for some grime needing to be cleaned off the surface.

01-16-2011, 08:01 AM

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Thanks, Cathy, for the info on the hide glue. I think I can manage that, but my dilemma is: how to keep glue off the surface of the veneer so that I can refinish it one day.

I think that I remember reading that you can use a larger sized hypodermic needle to get the glue under there and then put something flat and heavy on top while it dries.

Haha....I just noticed that I have Treadle Lady's book right in front of me. When you get your copy check out page 29. She gives info on repairing the veneer using Titebond Liquid Hide Glue. She says that it doesn't require heat like traditional hide glue. She also mentions to see her website for pictures of veneer glueing :thumbup: