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Lew Schiller 11-12-2013 09:01 PM
Vindex?
 
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miriam 11-13-2013 11:26 AM
I have a 'Vindex Special' Those were made for Sears. I think I saw info on Ismacs.

Lew Schiller 11-13-2013 01:00 PM
Originally Posted by miriam (Post 6402969)
I have a 'Vindex Special' Those were made for Sears. I think I saw info on Ismacs.
Huh - who knew? The only Vindex I'm familiar with is the glass cleaner my grandmother used to ask for.

miriam 11-13-2013 01:12 PM
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When I took one camping it was one of the favorites for kids to use. All I have is a back side pic but you get the idea what it looks like:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]446699[/ATTACH]

SteveH 11-13-2013 01:26 PM
lol, I think that was Windex.... (unless you are german...)

Lew Schiller 11-13-2013 01:28 PM
Originally Posted by SteveH (Post 6403162)
lol, I think that was Windex.... (unless you are german...)
Not sure which but she was certainly Teutonic!

miriam 11-13-2013 01:28 PM
My sister uses Windex on bug bites...

Jennifer23 11-13-2013 03:44 PM
Originally Posted by miriam (Post 6403170)
My sister uses Windex on bug bites...
Science Fact! That would be effective, as long as she uses the Windex with ammonia. The ammonia-free versions would probably not make you itch less. The most common explanation I've heard for this is that bug bites often contain acids, so the basic ammonia neutralizes them, in the same way that baking soda in a bath or paste form does. I'm not sure the chemistry is right, but I have found that ammonia helps.

miriam 11-13-2013 03:47 PM
Originally Posted by Jennifer23 (Post 6403380)
Science Fact! That would be effective, as long as she uses the Windex with ammonia. The ammonia-free versions would probably not make you itch less. The most common explanation I've heard for this is that bug bites often contain acids, so the basic ammonia neutralizes them, in the same way that baking soda in a bath or paste form does. I'm not sure the chemistry is right, but I have found that ammonia helps.
I think using Windex on bug bites was on "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

tessagin 11-13-2013 03:52 PM
Vindex = sewing Windex = windows ammonia = bug bites ? ok I use alcohol for bug bites. Just wanted to clear a few things up. LOL!!!

irishrose 11-13-2013 04:17 PM
Another machine made by National. Very pretty, but where is the cabinet?

miriam 11-13-2013 04:27 PM
Originally Posted by irishrose (Post 6403420)
Another machine made by National. Very pretty, but where is the cabinet?
My Vindex Special's cabinet needs some major reconstruction. There are vultures out there that make off with the bases and leave the tops behind (minus the drawers - they sell those off - hack up the legs...) So you end up with a machine head setting on broken pieces of wood. The one I have lives on powered by a suicide knob so little kids can try their hands with an old sewing machine - I let them punch holes in paper bags.

Edie 11-14-2013 05:00 AM
Originally Posted by SteveH (Post 6403162)
lol, I think that was Windex.... (unless you are german...)
Swedes say Vindex too!!!!!! Edie

schuu6p 11-14-2013 06:29 AM
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I have a Vindex C also. [ATTACH=CONFIG]446783[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]446784[/ATTACH]

It was a mess when I got it but luckily the parts were all there. My DH fixed the cabinet.

SteveH 11-14-2013 09:34 AM
Originally Posted by Edie (Post 6403943)
Swedes say Vindex too!!!!!! Edie
yes, but BEING a Swede, means I blame the Germans!!!

SSK 11-14-2013 09:38 AM
Originally Posted by tessagin (Post 6403386)
Vindex = sewing Windex = windows ammonia = bug bites ? ok I use alcohol for bug bites. Just wanted to clear a few things up. LOL!!!
I use windex to get my rings off swollen fingers. Works like a charm. (Who knew?)

cabbagepatchkid 11-14-2013 02:25 PM
Originally Posted by schuu6p (Post 6404111)

. My DH fixed the cabinet.
He did a beautiful job!

Oh, BTW.....my mother used to spit on her finger and then put it on our bug bites......worked great.....lol

wilburness 11-15-2013 02:55 PM
schuu6p. nice machine.


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