Is it possibly walnut? And while we're on the subject, could you explain the difference in the grain of walnut and mahogany? I can't always make the distinction between different woods.

I have the blonde version of your cabinet, inside is a black 301.
Sharon W.

Thank you so much for the information on the back
clamping feet. I have not used my 66 yes so will have to
check out what kind of feet it has. My 27 and 28 are side
ones. Kathie

Rockler's has mahogony by sheet or roll. I wouldn't need a whole lot if I did this. I'll send a picture of it stripped, after I work with it a bit. I appreciate your expertise, Glenn... thanks!

Here's the info on the cabinet:

No. 40 Cabinet
15-90's, 15-91's, 66-16's, 201-2's, 201-3's and 301-1's


A handsome table in design, material and construction it is equal to the best of furniture and forms a pleasing addition to the equipment of any beautifully furnished room. When closed, it may be used as a writing desk, library table, serving table or for any other useful or ornamental purpose about the home. Made in Walnut, Mahogany or brown mission.

Yes, I suppose it could be, since Singer made these cabinets in walnut, mahogany or mission (whatever that is).

Mahogany
A tropical medium-to-hard wood indigenous to South America, Central America, and Africa, mahogany’s strength makes it an excellent carving wood. It has a uniform pore structure, a medium grain, and less defined annual rings. Mahogany ranges from tan to reddish-brown in color, and may display stripe, ribbon, rope, ripple, or blister figures. Its stability and resistance to decay makes the wood ideal for high-quality cabinetry and furniture.

Walnut
Prized in North America for high-end cabinetry and furniture, walnut provides strength, hardness, and durability without excessive weight. It has excellent woodworking qualities and takes finishes well. Walnut is light to dark chocolate-brown in color, with a straight grain in the trunk. It can be found in the United States and Canada.

Its like the #3 on the top left hand side. From what I have read about the machine so far the latest it can be is 1886 and the patent dates on the accessories and the aftermarket Johnston's Rufler and Tuckmarker is 1885. And I will have to call Annie and see if she has anything on the machine. It has been a while since I talked to her and it was her that got me into quilting. She and I use the same machine to do all of our FMQ with.

Billy

LOVE both cabinet and machine!!

Just like the side clamping feet, but they screw on from the back. Their thumb screw is on the back of the bar, instead of the side.

WOW.. I saw this about veneers and did a quick search for Rockler's. I will be needing veneer too. It's a great site so wanted to put the link in for others that might need it.

http://www.rockler.com/c/wood-veneer.cfm