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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I have a two questions. I am soon to embark on restoring a 1923 Singer Model 66 Treadle Red Eye. The decals are in great shape and naturally I'd like to keep them that way.
I've reviewed Billy's tute on cleaning and disassembling the machine, and I've reviewed *some* of the 1584 pages of posts here on this thread and elsewhere on QB. In the tute, he basically soaks/scrubs the entire machine in kerosene - including the decals. BUT I seem to recall seeing at least one post, and my husband is also worried, that Kerosend will remove/damage the decals. So which is it? Will kerosene ruin the decals?? Second question is with regard to cleaning the workings of the machine. In Billy's tute he removed everything under the face place, the bobbin winder, the bobbin holder, the tension discs - etc. At no time did I see him remove any of the parts located in the pillar or upper arm (the gear works). So ... can these parts be removed? I'd really like to give them a good scrubbing. thanks all. This is my first vintage machine. It's a voyage of discovery for me. BTW - Hubby is in charge of restoring/revamping the cabinet which was in poor condition - but the irons all work well which is the important part. We decided that we're going to completely replace the wood top and instead of a drop in table he's going to make a coffin top and recess the machine. He already has the irons all apart and has sand blasted the wheel so far. Thanks all Sue - proud new owner of a not YET working vintage treadle |
Originally Posted by justtrish
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by justtrish
Ok Miriam.. I will now start hunting for a service manual.
Any excuse to buy another sewing machine related item... ;) I will go and check out that link. Thanks Miriam |
[quote=Mollie'sMom]
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
OMG! These things really do work well!
Nancy Nancy, You should double check to see if you were following directions for plaiting or gathering. |
Originally Posted by justtrish
Ok Miriam.. I will now start hunting for a service manual.
Any excuse to buy another sewing machine related item... ;) |
Just an asside to that, when I did mine I took LOTS of pictures. Every time I took a piece off I took a picture. I held the pcs up to where they went and took pictures, anything that would help when it came to putting it back together. Remember it might be days before you complete the job. Also, the pictures helped me remember what order I took them off, so it went a little smoother when reassembling. By the way, I did get stuck a couple of times and had it not been for the pictures I'd have been hurting. I did not have any manual or anything for the machine I took apart. Good Luck, you will have a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when done!!!!!
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I have a two questions. I am soon to embark on restoring a 1923 Singer Model 66 Treadle Red Eye. The decals are in great shape and naturally I'd like to keep them that way.
I've reviewed Billy's tute on cleaning and disassembling the machine, and I've reviewed *some* of the 1584 pages of posts here on this thread and elsewhere on QB. In the tute, he basically soaks/scrubs the entire machine in kerosene - including the decals. BUT I seem to recall seeing at least one post, and my husband is also worried, that Kerosend will remove/damage the decals. So which is it? Will kerosene ruin the decals?? Second question is with regard to cleaning the workings of the machine. In Billy's tute he removed everything under the face place, the bobbin winder, the bobbin holder, the tension discs - etc. At no time did I see him remove any of the parts located in the pillar or upper arm (the gear works). So ... can these parts be removed? I'd really like to give them a good scrubbing. thanks all. This is my first vintage machine. It's a voyage of discovery for me. BTW - Hubby is in charge of restoring/revamping the cabinet which was in poor condition - but the irons all work well which is the important part. We decided that we're going to completely replace the wood top and instead of a drop in table he's going to make a coffin top and recess the machine. He already has the irons all apart and has sand blasted the wheel so far. Thanks all Sue - proud new owner of a not YET working vintage treadle |
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by justtrish
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by justtrish
Ok Miriam.. I will now start hunting for a service manual.
Any excuse to buy another sewing machine related item... ;) I will go and check out that link. Thanks Miriam click on parent directory at top of page and look at instruction manuals ;) |
I love pictures but my camera seems to blur close up shots. I don't know if I have it set wrong or what. Drives me nuts. Great camera otherwise. I think you have a good idea though.
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my BIL says diesel fuel works as well as kerosene for cleaning a machine. I've not tried it.
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by justtrish
Ok Miriam.. I will now start hunting for a service manual.
Any excuse to buy another sewing machine related item... ;) The link someone posted about the sewing machine book by: Rosamond C Cook, at www.archive.org Has lots of free literature, etc |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by DonnaC
I totally agree, Charlee! I keep looking for a great deal on one of those two models.... !
Nancy |
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