Buslady when you come Downunder to visit Elsie you can visit me too. How many other Aussies in this group?

Been meaning to say G'day to Elsie but still trying to catch up on other stuff in the group...there's so much happening!!

Elsie, that's a lovely looking machine you have...good on you, hope you enjoy using it.

HatNatNana,
I have a Singer 99k just like yours, it came to me with a 220 volt motor and no foot pedal. Not that I could've used it in Texas anyhow. Serial # Y8390219 commissioned in 1931.
Its now a hand crank and my step-granddaughters are learning to make strippy type quilt blocks using it.
Sharon W.

Purple you could send it to me as 240v is our standard voltage!! LOL I've considered getting a hand crank for mine too, thought it would be good for my grandaughters...then again I have the Minerva handcrank. Speaking of which I must spend some time with her as I was working full time when I bought her and never did get around to getting her fully operational...mind you, I don't think there's anything wrong with the machine, it's most likely the operator!!

Does anyone know where I could find more info on the Minerva? I've done searches but all draw blanks, mainly dating info would be great.

Thanks again

I have been without internet since I woke up on Monday morning :shock: . Verizon sent me a new router (sp?) Talk about withdrawal...LOL!

I used Billy's tutorial to help me take some of the different parts off. I was nervous about it but he made it look easy and it WAS!
The only thing I didn't take apart is the tension knob and I think I will give that a try, too.

I used sewing machine oil to clean the machine. I slathered it on, rubbed it around and then let it set for awhile before wiping it off. I did that twice. Then I used No. 7 Chrome & Metal Polish on the shiny parts. It was just like polishing the holiday silverware :-D. I also used it on the Singer emblem and it worked well for that, too.

After I was done cleaning it I gave it a Turtle Wax. Let it dry and then buffed it up. I can't believe how nice it came out!

I haven't actually threaded it yet (need to look up a manual for it) but the bobbin shuttle moves just fine and when I turn the crank handle the feed dogs move the fabric through.

I used a product called "No. 7 Chrome & Metal Polish". I either picked it up at the local hardware store or at Walmart (I can't remember which). It worked the same as when I use Silver polish on my good silverware. I don't know if you can over clean the chrome or not. I cleaned and rubbed it until it was super shiny but the cloth was still getting tarnish off but I figured it looked good enough.

Thanks everyone for help with the White Rotory. I bookmarked the site for future use. My DH went to a flea market today while in another small town and found a White Rotory in a #83 cabinet. Oh so filthy, but I think we'll try to get the old gal and clean her up if we can work out a fair price. As if I need another machine, but this cabinet looks unique and under the grime I think the decals are pretty good. It has a tail and don't know if it runs or not. We'll soon see.

Enabler Alert: Singer Lotus - http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Antique-...item3cb650c1d3

Oh boy, if I didn't already have one, I'd really jump on this!! It's only 20 minutes from home. Darn!

It looks somewhat similar to my 185j except mine is green.

Bojangles,
You must be getting all of the rain that we Texans need so badly! We've not had our Winter rains and none so far.
Sharon