Massey850

I found this old sewing machine in the bush at my place. Anyone know what brand/ model it is?
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Mickey2

I did a quick picture search and came up with this. It looks like it was made by National and sold under various names. The body isn't spot on, but similar enough for me to suspect it's a National. Here is a list of various National models.

Steelsewing

I'm going to go with a tween Brunswick.
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*this is fun, we should do this when someone actually knows what it is! (no wagering)

OurWorkbench

I concur that it is/was a Brunswick. I knew it wasn't like any of the Nationals, as rust bucket did not have a front inspection plate, the way the arm connected to the nose plate was different and pillar shape different. I had seen some Minnesota machines that had some of the 'right' characteristics but wasn't quite right, either. So, thank you, Jim. I can sleep a little easier tonight, know what that machine should look like

That machine would be a good candidate for testing rust converters and rust removers. Lots of missing pieces on that one. Don't think this one could compare to Would you think this could be saved?


Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

Massey850

I believe you found it (the Brunswick). Thanks so much. I was planning on restoring it and using it.

Steelsewing

Take lotsa pics. We'd like to see this as it happens. =)

CupcakeTammy

How cool! I think I read somewhere that the orinigal orange goop may be helpful in the crud off. I have had some success with paint remover taking off the rust. I took my singer 201 down to the raw cast iron, sanded and sealed it with Rustoleum for rust and I’m currently working up the nerve to rewire it. I can’t wait to see how your machine turns out. It will be totally awesome if you can restore this beauty!

OurWorkbench

You have your work cut out for you.

Indeed, we would like to observe and cheer you on through your journey.
Now that it has been identified, it will help.
A couple of links that should help:
https://www.tias.com/173/PictPage/3923894955.html
ISO Parts - Brunswick VS Sewing Machine


Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

Mickey2

Don't bother restoring it. When it's this far gone it needs parts scavenged from other machines, which probably are in much better condition to begin with. If you really want a challenge I don't want to stop you, but there are other Brunswicks or nice machines in much better conditon that need to be saved from a terrible storage room in dager of ending up on the heap.

Massey850

But I will restore it (I like fixing things. I'm also a mechanic). I know lots about metal fabrication. If I can find a picture of the part, I will try and make it. There aren't too many missing parts. The biggest thing that is missing is the table which I don't really need. I'd rather make a small wood box for it to sit on and hook up an electric motor. For cleaning I'm going to try evaporust or metal rescue just to see if there is paint under the rust. I don't think there is much paint left unfortunately. I tried to do some research on the machine. The only dates I could find were 1913 and 1930 so I'm guessing it was built in that area.
Here's the story on this machine. It was my grandmothers. I don't know when she bought it but the dates are older than she was. She probably had it before she moved in with my grandfather. At the farm where they lived (I live there now), we got electricity in 1960 and the new house was built in 1963. Sometime in a year or a few that machine was probably thrown out and grandma bought an electric sewing machine. When I found the machine, it was in an old combine tire and one day she was out at farm and I took the sewing machine to her. She said the brand and I couldn't remember it (it was probably Brunswick). She also said that she hated it. Thats why it ended up in the bush.