Weir is Here!
01-15-2016, 08:22 AM
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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ok, this aught to be fun... This machine seems like it was hardly ever used.
When I began the cleaning process last night i was struck by how quickly the grime just came off and the smoothness of the material underneath.
I have not worked up the courage (or I have not managed to override my sense of caution...) to remove the auxiliary bed plate to see what hidden artwork is there. I have been told that these were usually installed to secure a broken bed, so I do not want to risk opening any existing damage (yet)
Here is the H. Seeling of Paris base unit. This was an add on most likely purchased separately from the machine.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]540186[/ATTACH]
here is the log/design inside
[ATTACH=CONFIG]540187[/ATTACH]
And the underside
[ATTACH=CONFIG]540188[/ATTACH]
When I began the cleaning process last night i was struck by how quickly the grime just came off and the smoothness of the material underneath.
I have not worked up the courage (or I have not managed to override my sense of caution...) to remove the auxiliary bed plate to see what hidden artwork is there. I have been told that these were usually installed to secure a broken bed, so I do not want to risk opening any existing damage (yet)
Here is the H. Seeling of Paris base unit. This was an add on most likely purchased separately from the machine.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]540186[/ATTACH]
here is the log/design inside
[ATTACH=CONFIG]540187[/ATTACH]
And the underside
[ATTACH=CONFIG]540188[/ATTACH]
01-15-2016, 11:20 AM
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Location: Sparks, NV
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I am in awe of machines made during the Civil War period; my favorite time in history. It is amazing that the decals are in such good condition. Congratulations Steve! Forgive me if it has been state here and I missed it; this is a chain stitch machine, correct? Do you think you will be able to get it to sew? If not, oh well, it is still a beautiful machine.
01-15-2016, 03:06 PM
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Yep, it is a chainstitcher.
Once I have the Handle fixed, it will be a simple matter of finding the right needle to get her going.
ALL of the machines in my collection sew. It's a requirement
Once I have the Handle fixed, it will be a simple matter of finding the right needle to get her going.
ALL of the machines in my collection sew. It's a requirement
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