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05-03-2013, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by titianmom
I also repair my own and re-wire when necessary. Just another side hobby for me. Kim
05-03-2013, 09:26 AM
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Found this picture of another richmond. This is exactly what ours looks like decals and all. The word Richmond is worn off on ours but if I squint I can see where it used to be.
05-03-2013, 09:47 AM
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What should I use to get rust off? It has a lot of rust. Also can you just ude regular sewing machine oil on these?
05-03-2013, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by grant15clone
I have seen the same machine Badged in several different names. A Badged machine is basically a machine that is sold to different businesses by a large manufacturer where they put their own name and or decals on them with very little, if any, other changes. You could see the same machine with the Macy's name on it for an example. It sounds like it was sold to, and then by, a department store that put a name on it to their liking. Not exactly the same but very similar to my Windsor B. sold by Montgomery Wards.
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05-03-2013, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bpeace4u
What should I use to get rust off? It has a lot of rust. Also can you just ude regular sewing machine oil on these?
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05-03-2013, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by grant15clone
Yes, regular sewing machine oil. Is the rust on the plated parts or painted parts?
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05-03-2013, 10:19 AM
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Here are some better pictures taken with a better camera.[ATTACH=CONFIG]411539[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]411540[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]411541[/ATTACH]
05-03-2013, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bpeace4u
It is on the silver parts, and on the silver part of the hand wheel. It may be on the painted too, but I think the painted parts are just dirty.
Post a picture when you are done. I would love to see it.
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05-03-2013, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by grant15clone
I would use Sewing Machine oil on the painted parts to begin with. Makeup pads are good to wipe with. The plated parts are more than likely Nickel plated. A metal polish that is safe for Nickel is what I would use to start with. I use a "Wadding Polish" made by Eagle One on my machines. I get it at an auto parts store for about $7.
Post a picture when you are done. I would love to see it.~G~
Post a picture when you are done. I would love to see it.~G~
05-03-2013, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bpeace4u
Thanks. I will be sure to. Don't know when it will be though. My mom will want to help do it and she works. I am at home all day at the moment, and could work on it as much as I want. Just have to wait and see. Can't wait to get it looking nice again. It was my Great Grandmothers machine, Possibly handed down to her from her mother. Lots of family history in it.
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