|
Originally Posted by callen
(Post 5727001)
Lucky you !! A Red Eye is my dream machine. I have 2 chances of finding one here, slim & none but I can hope !!!
They can't be that scarce, I got three of 'em. :D Joe |
that is sew cool-show us again after you spruce it up.
|
Originally Posted by callen
(Post 5727001)
Lucky you !! A Red Eye is my dream machine. I have 2 chances of finding one here, slim & none but I can hope !!!
|
In Canada, Shell Buzzey has a cleaning product that just melts away the grime, and doesn't hurt the decals, or the paint,
then just use linseed oil to protect the paint once you have finished cleaning off the old grime. Don't scrub the decals, just soak for a while then wipe down with a soft cloth or wet paper towel. We used hot tap water, both machines came up like new. |
what is the specific name of that product, please?
i didn't have any luck trying to find it with a google. |
Don't use the denatured alcohol on that machine to clean it! The purpose of the alcohol is to "melt" the shellac, and it will silver/remove the decals that are exposed! Not only that, but to clean with those products would simply embed any dirt into the finish. Sewing machine oil...more sewing machine oil...and then clean with sewing machine oil! :)
That is shellac that's flaking off, and once you have it cleaned, then use Skip's linseed oil/denatured alcohol combination to French polish the machine. Muv's videos are really good for cleaning these old girls too! As for the age of the machine? :) If you and I are of a "like age"...that machine could very well have been a wedding or "first child" gift to your grandmother... I know my mother was born in 1925...just think, your mother's baby clothes were probably sewn on that machine! What a wonderful treasure! |
Originally Posted by Wintersewer
(Post 5724829)
Be careful with this, I'm sure it's to be used on wood, not a machine.
|
The plate that covers the bobbin case can be difficult to get opened. On my newly purchased treadle, my DH used a plastic wedge screwdriver (anti spark) and a hammer to get it opened. Took a lot of gentle whacks.
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
(Post 5723911)
I will probably just shine it up the best i can, but not worry about getting it running.
I have a spot picked out to put it on display. the case disintegrated, so i'll have to rig something to prop it up to sit straight. we shall see what we shall see. all the parts move except two. i can't budge the plate that covers the bobbin case. the lever that lifts the foot just "flops". i couldn't figure out how to get it working, but i didn't explore too deeply into the innards. |
The spring that is on the presser foot may be missing or loosened too much. If you try to unscrew that be careful sometimes that spring flies into the ceiling or if you eye is in the way...
|
I hope you find the time to get it working as well. They really aren't too complicated and usually oiling them will bring them back to life. The worse that could happen if all the parts are free it that it will need a re-timing. Give it a try...
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:17 AM. |