Kathie S.

I made a pillow case on my treadle. I did use the Janome for overcasting the top closed. This is my first item on the treadle. I discovered that the treadle does not do away with Jack. :| The over all experience was an educational one. I discovered I could not thread the shuttle. Thank goodness for hubby. I had the needle fall out and could not get it in straight. It was very interesting here last night. A lot of learning experiences. All and all I would say that I really like my treadle. I can hardly wait for my cabinet to come back so I can try my 66. Kathie

misseva

we call them friend girls

vintagemotif

Very NICE machine! Just read that it has potted motor. So, no treadling there.

melinda1962

I love the cool retro look and color!! My husband's uncle gave me a machine that he got when he had worked at a garment factory, and ordered his wife one from a salesman, that looked similar to yours, where the tension dial is, where that red dot is on the door that opens the face, but had no badge on it. He seems to recall it being a Newhome, but I cannot find the name on it anywhere. Either way, mine is from the mid70's with the "woodgrain" plate on the front, uses cams, that the aunt finally found, and does a lot of tricks. Heavy duty machine, and good to have on hand.

Melinda

P.S. I like the way we all rescue machines from the curb. The one he gave me was headed to the dump.

Kathie S.

I went to check on my cabinet to see how it is coming along. I talked to Carlos who is doing the work. He said to use Guardsman Wood Polish on the wood. I had taken a drawer which I had used Scott's liquid gold on, in to check the color. He put some polish on the drawer and what a difference. He told me I could get it at Ace Hardware and it was inexpensive. Kathie

Happy Treadler

Vintagemotif:
Just read that it has potted motor. So, no treadling there.

I was actually wrong - this machine IS treadle-able! I'd have my 'zz' treadle if I'd want to drop it into my Singer cabinet. That's the first thing my one good friend told me. I'll probably leave it an electric machine since I don't have many, but it's nice to know I have the option.

vintagemotif

I have been looking for a machine that would work that way for zig-zag and some decorative stitching in a treadle. Congrats on your excellent find. Enjoy!

kwendt

Guardsman is what we use to do the antique hardwood furnishings, railings, pews, and other curli cues in the old Lutheran church once a year. It's great stuff and a little goes a long way. I recommend the wipe on, not the spray - better for the environment and less waste of product.

Kathie S.

He used a plastic squirter bottle. Is that the one you are refering to? Kathie

kwendt

Probably. The spray cans are areosol. yuck. No mistaking them for what they are. The stuff I use is a rather pasty liquid... put some on a cloth, rub it on then use a clean cloth to buff it off. Guardsman has a couple different formulas. I know that we use the heavy duty stuff on that church (national historic place), and it cleans, preserves, and shines. Doesn't add to the build up of wax like say.. pledge would. That's cause it's cleaning the old stuff off, along with the years worth of grime. It also has a penetrant oil in it, so that the wood doesn't dry out.

But if a wood is really really thirsty, then I'd put a true oil polish on it first and let it soak it in. Teak oil for teak wood, linseed oil for other woods, lemon oil sometimes too. Depends. My method is 'trial by guessing'! I try a bit on each piece, to see what the wood likes. My cherry Baldwin piano from my grandmother, likes lemon oil - with a coat of Guardsman over the top. I suspect it has to do with finish on the piano.

There's a guy on here, Glenn, who is a professional refinisher. You can ask him your questions about wood, old cabinets, refinishing, polishing, etc. and he can give you better advice. Glenn?