costumegirl

What a lovely gift!! Very nice machine and pretty cabinet!

Mariposa

What a fun present! The nice handyman must like you lots. Merry Christmas!

madamekelly

Husquvarna-Viking just answered my letter about my machine! They tell me it is a White 39, made in 1937 in Cleveland, OH. Since it is from Cleveland, I think I will name her after my favorite Cleveland "resident" Mimi from the Drew Carey Show. Now, off to do more research!

madamekelly

Here is a picture of the attachments that came with it. It also had several rusty needles which I tossed.

Rodney

Great gift! And with a nice set of attachments to boot! I'm getting to be very fond of the old White made machines. I'm restoring a couple right now in between other projects and I am really impressed with how well built they are.
I'm one of the people who prefer a knee controller over a foot controller. I like the fact that it doesn't ever move from it's spot.
I'm not sure how I missed this thread until now. I think i might have had Dr appointments those days.
Rodney

KalamaQuilts

I love the sound my white rotary (blackside) makes. So different yet so happy. thumpathumpathumpa...

madamekelly

I just had to show a before and after photo of the cabinet. I used old English dark on it and I am thrilled with the results. The lower edge has moisture damage, but until I get it to color match the rest, I can't fix it. The old English dark will take a few more coats to even out the color, but it will. The finish is a little rough, but I will lightly sand and seal it when I am done with the damage repair. I have not worked on the machine itself yet. The front veneer panel has to be reglued at the bottom also. The machine sat on a back porch for a few years before being put in a barn where it dried out. Amazing what a little oil did, huh?

sews

Very nice! Did you sand the cabinet before applying the "old English"?

madamekelly

No, the wood had dried out, from being stored for many years in a barn and the finish is weak and flaky, so I am using many coats of oil to rub a new finish on it and preserve it, (after I get it repaired). The veneer is lifted in several spots including the entire right side of the front. I just gave it a quick coat for protection from the air. I will be sanding it but I was afraid of cracking, it was that dry. I could almost hear the wood sucking the oil up!

Cari-in-Oly

Very nice, that's a pretty cabinet. I've had similar great results recently with Howards products on the cabinet for my 301.

Cari