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04-08-2013, 06:30 AM

#41081

grant15clone

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Location: Brookfield, IL

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Originally Posted by nurseknitsLaura

The water slide decals sold for china ( ceramic) work on machines. (auction site) You just have to clear coat or shellac over them and they come in hundreds of designs for cheep. I put poppies on a machine that I badged the Californian. Laura

Laura, I would also like to know where I can get some Water Slide Decals too. Can you post a link? I have a repaint job that I am going to start here soon and want to know my options. Also, can you post a picture of your finished Californian? I would be very interested in seeing it.
Thank you.
~Grant~

04-08-2013, 01:38 PM

#41082

frudemoo

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Hi Judy, your machine dates to 1901 and looks exactly like my model 27 machine from 1896 - I have a sphynx machine as well

it's easy to get a manual from the Singer website or you can PM me and I might be able to find the copy I have to email to you. I've only just got mine as well but have done a fair bit of research ... and cleaning!!

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Originally Posted by Granny Judy

just joined after doing research on my recent purchase of the Singer Treadle this week end. The Serial Number is pretty worn but I believe it says.. L10201159. Everything moves well, just needs a good cleaning and the belt put on as it sat in a shop for years and the belt was removed. Has a full set of accessories and Feet.

I was hoping you could tell me something about it... It has the Phoenix decal.. Thank you.

04-08-2013, 03:03 PM

#41083

nurseknitsLaura

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Location: San francisco Bay Area

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Originally Posted by grant15clone

I got mine from this seller:http://www.ebay.com/sch/dream77catch...p2047675.l2562

04-08-2013, 03:12 PM

#41084

nurseknitsLaura

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Here's the californian....laura

04-08-2013, 03:33 PM

#41085

Glenn

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Laura, the California is very nice and I like the decals. Nice work

04-08-2013, 04:01 PM

#41086

SteveH

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another ebay seller for decals is this one

mike_vtx2010

04-08-2013, 04:37 PM

#41087

nurseknitsLaura

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

Laura, the California is very nice and I like the decals. Nice work

Thanks! It looks better in the photo- in person you can see the edges of the decals. Next time I will be more persnickety cutting out the decals. I've practiced on a couple of painted tins from mints or whatever since i did the machine. I should have practiced before I did the machine.

But i let my enthusiasm take control. I used your technique for repairing shellac/clearcoat to cover the decals, and i put three layers. I think six coatswould be better. Live and learn. Laura

04-08-2013, 04:43 PM

#41088

miriam

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my shop was invaded by DGKs today
http://www.quiltingboard.com/persona...180946-11.html

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04-08-2013, 04:51 PM

#41089

Janis

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Location: Martinsville, Indiana

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Laura, your California machine makes me smile!!!

Does anyone know where I can get some class 12x1 needles? I have found out that they are what I need for my Gritzner Durlach hand crank. I'm dieing to try it out.

Last edited by Janis; 04-08-2013 at 04:54 PM.