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BuzzinBumble 03-21-2013 08:48 AM

You all are simply amazing! This is a great thread to read through.

SteveH 03-21-2013 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by tessagin (Post 5943500)
Sometimes worth more the way it is.

This thread is going on the general assumption that none of us is going to get rich because of the intrinsic values of these machines. It is more about showing that if the machine is one YOU think is worth having, then YOU can restore most anything.

Time + Money + Effort = Success.

Adjust the first three of the formula above as you have resources.

90% Money + 5%Time + 5%Effort (someone else doing the work)
10% Money + 30%Time + 60%Effort (doing it yourself with Skills)
10% Money + 60%Time + 30%Effort (doing it yourself for the first time)

SteveH 03-21-2013 10:25 AM


Originally Posted by Caroline S (Post 5943676)
Steve, the question is: Is it too far gone to attempt a restoration?

No such thing as too far gone yet....

jennb 03-21-2013 10:31 AM

I'm beginning to think Steve is a miracle worker when it comes to these machines. I'm sending him a "gift" of a frozen solid singer 24 chain stitcher. I figure if anyone can resurrect it, he can!

Caroline S 03-21-2013 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by SteveH (Post 5944105)
No such thing as too far gone yet....

Great, I am sure we will all be watching for the restoration of Sandy the sanded one

miriam 03-21-2013 11:47 AM

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This old Singer was sanded, too - It is a very nice machine.
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SteveH 03-21-2013 11:56 AM

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I just picked this New Home up for $40

you can't really see in this picture, but it is a hand crank machine. There is also the coffin top cover. More pics to follow

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J Miller 03-21-2013 12:02 PM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5944225)
This old Singer was sanded, too - It is a very nice machine.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]403285[/ATTACH]

Miriam,
How about painting it fluorescent red and putting Hello Kitty decals on it?

Joe

miriam 03-21-2013 12:06 PM


Originally Posted by J Miller (Post 5944246)
Miriam,
How about painting it fluorescent red and putting Hello Kitty decals on it?

Joe

Bright yellow with smiley faces

Danni20133 03-21-2013 12:15 PM

Wow! you did an amazing restoration!


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