Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-05-2012, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by grayhare
Hi Monica, No, I haven't figured out how to get the wheel off. I will keep trying if not she will come up with me to the next TOGA. I have been doing some detail cleaning, all the metal, and the inside, making her shine. Was thinking of applying shelac using Glenn's tutorial. Here is a picture of her so far. The slide plates, and bobbin winder are all done, they just need to go back on. I will post a picture when she is all done. She is looking good.
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05-05-2012, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Cathy, I will remember this if I ever get an Elna in need of resurfacing! Thank you! What a blessing that we have you on this board now!
I'd bet taking an Elna to Ray's class would be good too?
Nancy
I'd bet taking an Elna to Ray's class would be good too?
Nancy
05-05-2012, 02:24 PM
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Miriam,
Ray and I have had the replacement VS resurfacing discussion several times. I still resurface as needed.
Cathy
Ray and I have had the replacement VS resurfacing discussion several times. I still resurface as needed.
Cathy
Originally Posted by miriam
YES it would be a fantastic idea!!!! Do take his class - he doesn't recommend resurfacing though.
05-05-2012, 02:26 PM
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Ok Guys and Gals...here's one for ya! This is a four foot "cowtag sewing machine" as seen on our much beloved Craig's List for Salt Lake City....a mere $499!! http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/atd/2966217034.html
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05-05-2012, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by melinda1962
Wow!! Those are beautiful. What talent. We have a local guy who hand turns wooden bowls, and sets up a booth at the local monthly music show to display/sell them, but is kind enough to donate one for a door prize also. Guess who the lucky winner was last month, and whose dear husband immediately put it on the shelf with his "hunting stuff" and filled it with his goodies. As much as he tolerates my sewing, I just told him how good it looked.
05-05-2012, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Those bowls are gorgeous! Beautiful work!!!
He does take time to build me new tables, cabinets, etc. or whatever I need for sewing.
Thanks jljack. You mentioned that your DH does woodworking. Do you have any of his work posted on this board?
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05-05-2012, 02:36 PM
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Guy's Pat and I went antiqueing today and found several sewing machines in good shape. Davis treadles with cabinets in very good shape with only cleaning and waxing needed the head needs a little cleaning but decals are good. A Free VS electric in nice cabinet. All machines had the attachments and original manual. Priced from 85 to 125. They also had a FW complete with case manual and attachments and all that went with it for $265 the machine decals are in great shape. Of course + tax. If any member is interested let me know. I did not buy a thing you see I have two Davis already and love them. I also have a FW.
05-05-2012, 02:41 PM
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grayhare, your machine is beautiful. Wow.
05-05-2012, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
OMG! Glenn those are exquisite! Geeze, you are a man of many talents - from the crocheted spool pin doillies to the miniature furniture - and you sew too! I also heard from a little bird that you work on clocks too!
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05-05-2012, 02:49 PM
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Anyone that needs to do this to a machine to remember how to thread it, needs a different hobby!!! The 301 is one of the most basic machines you can own and to give it the measles is soooo creepy. I mean, come on now!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINT...#ht_500wt_1221
I wonder if they have stickers on their door knobs saying door knob?
I wonder if they have stickers on their door knobs saying door knob?
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