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05-10-2010, 01:40 PM
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Penni, I think it's a fairly simple thing to do, but don't do it unless you have no alternative! (that's what I was told!)
Try this lady: [email protected]
Her name is Cindy, and if I'm not mistaken, she's got some needles for sale...
Try this lady: [email protected]
Her name is Cindy, and if I'm not mistaken, she's got some needles for sale...
05-10-2010, 01:44 PM
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ok thanks
05-10-2010, 01:48 PM
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Okay Charlee,
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
05-10-2010, 02:54 PM
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Jim,
My DD bought me a Singer Treadle machine today for $50. She knows how much I have been wanting one. :mrgreen:
Anyway, the throat plate is missing and so is the belt. Will I be able to find these missing parts?
And what about restoring the finish? I don't ever plan on selling or using it. I just want it for the memories I have of my Mom sewing on one just like it.
It is very dirty but I tried cleaning it some. It really need a more thorough cleaning when I have the time.
Here are a couple pics
My DD bought me a Singer Treadle machine today for $50. She knows how much I have been wanting one. :mrgreen:
Anyway, the throat plate is missing and so is the belt. Will I be able to find these missing parts?
And what about restoring the finish? I don't ever plan on selling or using it. I just want it for the memories I have of my Mom sewing on one just like it.
It is very dirty but I tried cleaning it some. It really need a more thorough cleaning when I have the time.
Here are a couple pics
05-10-2010, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SherriB
Jim,
My DD bought me a Singer Treadle machine today for $50. She knows how much I have been wanting one. :mrgreen:
Anyway, the throat plate is missing and so is the belt. Will I be able to find these missing parts?
And what about restoring the finish? I don't ever plan on selling or using it. I just want it for the memories I have of my Mom sewing on one just like it.
It is very dirty but I tried cleaning it some. It really need a more thorough cleaning when I have the time.
Here are a couple pics
My DD bought me a Singer Treadle machine today for $50. She knows how much I have been wanting one. :mrgreen:
Anyway, the throat plate is missing and so is the belt. Will I be able to find these missing parts?
And what about restoring the finish? I don't ever plan on selling or using it. I just want it for the memories I have of my Mom sewing on one just like it.
It is very dirty but I tried cleaning it some. It really need a more thorough cleaning when I have the time.
Here are a couple pics
Use Go Jo NON PUMICE hand cleaner to clean the machines finish then follow up with Scotts Liquid Gold in the pour bottle. You can find all of this at you local hardware store.
Also you can find the plate your missing at you local sewing repair shop or the Singer Dealer.
Billy
05-10-2010, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chamby
Okay Charlee,
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
Also you can use Mothers Mag Wheel Polish or SemiChrome to polish the nickel plated parts.
Billy
05-10-2010, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by chamby
Okay Charlee,
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
Also you can use Mothers Mag Wheel Polish or SemiChrome to polish the nickel plated parts.
Billy
05-10-2010, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SherriB
Jim,
My DD bought me a Singer Treadle machine today for $50. She knows how much I have been wanting one. :mrgreen:
Anyway, the throat plate is missing and so is the belt. Will I be able to find these missing parts?
And what about restoring the finish? I don't ever plan on selling or using it. I just want it for the memories I have of my Mom sewing on one just like it.
It is very dirty but I tried cleaning it some. It really need a more thorough cleaning when I have the time.
Here are a couple pics
My DD bought me a Singer Treadle machine today for $50. She knows how much I have been wanting one. :mrgreen:
Anyway, the throat plate is missing and so is the belt. Will I be able to find these missing parts?
And what about restoring the finish? I don't ever plan on selling or using it. I just want it for the memories I have of my Mom sewing on one just like it.
It is very dirty but I tried cleaning it some. It really need a more thorough cleaning when I have the time.
Here are a couple pics
05-10-2010, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by chamby
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by chamby
Okay Charlee,
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get started. I was brave enough to pull the plates off and look inside. I know he mentioned kerosine. But I can not remember the other supplies.
Thanks for your assistance.
Charlene
Also you can use Mothers Mag Wheel Polish or SemiChrome to polish the nickel plated parts.
Billy
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05-10-2010, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Linda B
I'm new to this forum, and have surfed a few pages of this thread, but rather than read 40+ pages (!), would like to ask a couple of questions. Do most of you actually use these old machines? If you do, what do they offer that a newer machine doesn't? My husband inherited one of the Singer treadles from his mother but gave it to his sister who got rid of it. I'm wondering now if that was a big mistake!!
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