Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 7003888)
Yes it is Shellac. and 1874 is a REALLY nice early one. I am surprised that it would have that design set that early...
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Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 7004037)
Ellpea I would use only sewing machine oil on the cleaning of the head and as Steve said polish the metal with Brasso and Fine steel wool. You decals on the 12 are in good shape and sewing machine oil is all you will need.
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Ellpea,
That is so cool!!! I am very familiar with road trips for machines. My record so far is a 36 hour round trip form the SF bay area to Walla Walla for an 1862 Grover & Baker (they were willing to ship...shuddder) FYI - a dealer on the ebay is selling very nice reproductions of those round top decals. so, in the worst case scenario you could remove and replace. |
Pamela, Use my solution #! to clean the top, make any repairs if needed. Don't clean the decal or you may loose it. Carefully clean around it. You order a new decal if needed. Shine up the metal parts and then give the wood a coat of paste wax. Do the base the same. And Thank you so far so good on the eyes
Oh thanks Steve. I had the laser correction and have not worn glasses for years now. I will have to get some reading glasses this time. The Dr's can do lots of things but they can't fix old age LOL |
Road trips for machines
Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 7004257)
I am very familiar with road trips for machines. My record so far is a 36 hour round trip form the SF bay area to Walla Walla for an 1862 Grover & Baker
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Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 5339086)
Now at the stage I spray the internal and underneath parts with Plast Buster...
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Wal mart or auto zone has it. Easy to get. PB is on the sray can. It is in the auto department in WalMart.
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Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 5393023)
Use my tutorial on cleaning and reviving sewing machine cabinets first.
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Originally Posted by Ellpea
(Post 7004346)
Is this stuff really named "Plast Buster"? I can't find anything online that looks like that...
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Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 7004364)
If it is the stuff I use it is called "PB Blaster"
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