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Congratulations! Have fun getting it ready for the picture show..:thumbup:
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Well here she is, all cleaned up and ready for her coming out.
Meet Gertrude: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...rcleaningb.jpg On the way to pick up the machine the name Gertrude popped into my wife's mind. So she named this machine; Gertrude. And one with most of her accessories. A lady always has to have her accessories ... right: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...rcleaninga.jpg Here is some stitching I did with her: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...rcleaningc.jpg The top and bobbin tension is heavier than I like but my wife pronounced it perfect so I'm not gonna change it. And here is a bit of a tip of those of you that use Evapo-Rust to clean off rusty parts. Many of Gertrude's parts and accessories are black side. Here is what happens if you leave a black side part in Evapo-Rust over night: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...rcleaningd.jpg The fabric guide in the middle was as black as the screwdriver and adjustable hemmer when it went into the E-R. It had some rust on it where it was screwed to the bed and some stinky rodent did a naughty on it. But now it's devoid of finish. Black side is as far as I can tell a heavy duty chemical bluing like they put on guns. Basically a controlled oxidation ... or in other words ... a controlled rust. If you dunk a black side part, don't leave it in for long. Joe |
looks really sharp
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nice machine.. gertrude cleaned up nice.. she is a beauty.. thank you for sharing..:thumbup:
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Joe, I like the godzilla finish on the 66 I have a 128 black side with this finish and really like it. My wife thinks its ugly but I just like the looks of the godzilla finish. I am partial to any 66 it is my go to machine(grandma's 66-1)
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Hi Joe, Gretude cleaned up nicely, what did you clean the body with? I have stayed away from the godzilla finish, after seeing how nicely your machine cleaned up i will have to rethink that.
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Originally Posted by grayhare
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Hi Joe, Gretude cleaned up nicely, what did you clean the body with? I have stayed away from the godzilla finish, after seeing how nicely your machine cleaned up i will have to rethink that.
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Wow! that is amazing Joe! Wish we were neighbors! I'd get our knowledge up close and personal on my 'new' find!
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Wow, Joe, Gertrude is a real beauty after you worked your magic on her.
Think I'll check out my local freecycle site later, might be a treasure like yours waiting there for me. May in Jersey |
Aw! She's beautiful! (big smile)
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