Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
06-25-2010, 04:09 AM
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charlee,am taking advantage of your being on line..please forgive me but i need advice today ! i have an appt tomorrow to look at a 1920 singer in a cabinetfor $75.00.the only real info i have on it so far is the serial#d1134019 sounds too cheap if it real,& in decent shape.any info you can give me,whatto look for ,etci sure would appreciate it as i know NOTHING about vintage machines HELP thanx in advance,dar.[dlan627742]
06-25-2010, 05:02 AM
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I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
06-25-2010, 05:15 AM
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NEED INFO......I have noticed on some of the Feartherweights motor that some says catalog 3-110 & then some has the 3-120. What is the difference? IS it the age of machine that was used at the time? Just curious about it.
06-25-2010, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by chamby
I have searched on line for a free manuel to the above machine. I need the model number. How do I find this? The serial number is G4641377
Billy
06-25-2010, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay here are some of the advertisements that were out in the day. This should give you a look back into history and a chance to see what life was like for the quilter that used a machine to piece blocks together.
Billy
Billy
I am ALL ABOUT that sewing machine in the bottom right corner of the bottom ad.............LOVE that retro look............
06-25-2010, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dar627742
charlee,am taking advantage of your being on line..please forgive me but i need advice today ! i have an appt tomorrow to look at a 1920 singer in a cabinetfor $75.00.the only real info i have on it so far is the serial#d1134019 sounds too cheap if it real,& in decent shape.any info you can give me,whatto look for ,etci sure would appreciate it as i know NOTHING about vintage machines HELP thanx in advance,dar.[dlan627742]
According to the serial number you have here, that machine is a 66, and the number was allotted in 1909. As to "what to look for", I can only tell you what I look for, and I tend to be a bit picky, because it's not my goal to put a lot of work into machines, I'd rather be using them! ;)
I don't mind if decals are missing from the bed from where fabric has worn them off. It simply means that the machine was used and loved. :) I do look to see what the decals are tho, some are more rare than others.
I don't worry about a belt for the treadle. I've got one that I have a leather bootlace for a belt, it works fine!
I turn the handwheel to make sure that it's free moving. If it's a little stiff, it's not a problem, it usually just needs oiled.
I look to make sure all of the parts of the machine itself are there...Singers are usually easy to replace parts on tho. And I don't worry about attachments....you can find them on ebay easy enough. (Sometimes you have to wait a bit, but they show up sooner or later)
The cabinet is another story. They are easily refinished, "easy" being the term of the day...time consuming, but easy. Missing veneer can be replaced, etc.
All in all....if the machine isn't rusted out, the cabinet isn't falling apart, and you like and want it, then $75 is a good price....altho I'd offer him $50 to see if he'd take it!! ;)
06-25-2010, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
I wouldn't paint it! I would put a longer wire on so that the "table" lays flat, and I would wash the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap, let it dry, give it a going over with Homer's Furniture Refinisher and then a coat of Homer's Beeswax with Orange Oil...
06-25-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dar627742
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Hello All!!!!
Welcome to the Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.
This is where anyone who has a vintage machine or has interest in vintage sewing machines are welcome and feel free to pull up a stool and sit a spell!!!! :D :D :D
I want everyone to feel like they are family and do not be afraid to share knowledge with us. Remember this is OUR shop and I want it to be a wonderful place for us to step back into time and relive the "Golden Age" of sewing machines.
As you can tell by the decor it is almost like you just stepped back into history sometime in the 50's and boy would you look at the machines and the store front! No modern cars out there!! We have the Doo Wop and Big Band playing in the background and unlike some places we have all sorts of machines here from treadles to the latest and greatest Japanese machines (I wonder if they will ever catch on) and of course we even have several FW's!!
So now let the fun begin!!!
Billy
Welcome to the Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.
This is where anyone who has a vintage machine or has interest in vintage sewing machines are welcome and feel free to pull up a stool and sit a spell!!!! :D :D :D
I want everyone to feel like they are family and do not be afraid to share knowledge with us. Remember this is OUR shop and I want it to be a wonderful place for us to step back into time and relive the "Golden Age" of sewing machines.
As you can tell by the decor it is almost like you just stepped back into history sometime in the 50's and boy would you look at the machines and the store front! No modern cars out there!! We have the Doo Wop and Big Band playing in the background and unlike some places we have all sorts of machines here from treadles to the latest and greatest Japanese machines (I wonder if they will ever catch on) and of course we even have several FW's!!
So now let the fun begin!!!
Billy
Billy
06-25-2010, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BKinCO
Thanks for sharing Billy! You always come up with the most amazing stuff.
I am ALL ABOUT that sewing machine in the bottom right corner of the bottom ad.............LOVE that retro look............
I am ALL ABOUT that sewing machine in the bottom right corner of the bottom ad.............LOVE that retro look............
Billy
06-25-2010, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Icandothat
I recently "acquired" this sewing machine cabinet that I want to refinish. I need advice.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
1. Do you know anything about this cabinet? What machine was originally in it? etc.
2. How should I refinish the veneer? Should I consider painting the entire cabinet?
3. Note the way the cabinet "cover" section opens. It only opens to this 90 degree angle. At first I thought the "take up" wire slid back and forth in the groove, but after examining it, I think the wire is fixed at both ends. Do I need to replace this wire with a longer one that allows the "cover" section to lay flat?
I appreciate you taking the time to advise me.
I wouldn't paint it! I would put a longer wire on so that the "table" lays flat, and I would wash the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap, let it dry, give it a going over with Homer's Furniture Refinisher and then a coat of Homer's Beeswax with Orange Oil...
Do you know what machine originally came in this cabinet? Or the time frame when it was sold?
I love this thread and try to keep up on the new posts.
Thanks, again.
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