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Old 05-17-2011, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by okiepastor
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Did anyone noticed that since I found this board, the vintage machine addiction I have has escalated????? They were just sitting there in the living room minding their own business peacefully, and now they are all getting re-dos!

Are y'all enablers, or what? :>)
You are too funny tonight - wish I had energy to get going on some re-dos!
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:43 PM
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My DH went shopping today and spent 300$ on things.. so I figure I still have 240$ to spend on vintage machines or fabric..
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:46 PM
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A link showing my new "lady" before and after... :)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-123819-1.htm#3272086
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
quilter711, another member had the problem with gray coated wiring recently. I think the consensus was you can just clean it off. I hope a FW person confirms this for you. purplemen is FW knowledgeable.The posts concerning this have been in the last 60 pages, I think, but I couldn't find it in a quick run through.
Thanks Irishrose! You are always so helpful and go out of your way to be there for us. I tried to find something in this thread but no luck.
Carmon from April 1930's said that it is a lead tube that encloses the wires to protect them from the gears. He recommended a wire brush to remove it. This is not something that needs to be all the time. It was because of not being done for a long time. I hope this info can help someone else :thumbup:

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Old 05-17-2011, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Billy,
When that little girl is old like me and that machine is still running, somebody is still going to be trying to figure that one out. 'oD
Can you imagine what people 100 years from now are going to think? Between the paint jobs, taking motors off and putting machines in treadles, modifying machines to fit in treadles, piecing treadles together of different brands, -- this is going to drive someone crazy some day!

Nancy

We will certainly give them something to think about!! LOL Nancy, I'll take some photos of the machine covers soon and post along with photos of the 'new' machines.

Missed out on the two my son found on Freecycle, he was in a meeting (at work) and by the time he got back to email they were gone. Oh well, at least someone else has the opportunity of saving them now!!

Bronwyn ;-)
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I got it.. I got it!! :) Look at my new baby.. just won on Ebay. :) Paid $60. :)
Jennifer that is fabulous....I just love that model and what a fantastic price?

Lucky you!!
Bronwyn ;-)
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
A link showing my new "lady" before and after... :)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-123819-1.htm#3272086
What a fantastic job you've done on the restoration. Just shows what a bit of elbow grease and TLC will do.

Bronwyn ;-)
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:59 PM
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Thanks Bronwyn! I'm so excited over her. Now all I really want is a hand crank machine and then I'll be super happy and probably done collecting for a little while. :)
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Old 05-17-2011, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
Thanks Bronwyn! I'm so excited over her. Now all I really want is a hand crank machine and then I'll be super happy and probably done collecting for a little while. :)
Ha ha ha!!! You think you'll stop at that!! Somehow I don't. LOL

Bronwyn :thumbup:
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Old 05-17-2011, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
A link showing my new "lady" before and after... :)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-123819-1.htm#3272086
Charlee, what a wonderful find and a great job of cleaning up the machine and cabinet :thumbup: Great job Glenn
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