Dear Husband fixed my cabinet to fit new machine

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11-05-2013, 11:01 PM

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Rodney

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Originally Posted by charsuewilson

That's great! I asked about using the same cabinet for my new machine, and I was told it couldn't be done, that I would need to buy a new cabinet made of particleboard, when my old cabinet is walnut. So, I kept the old machine in the old cabinet.

I remember my dad fitting a new machine in an older cabinet he refinished many years ago for my mother. A lot depends on hinge placement on the machines and whether or not the new machine is bigger than the cabinet's opening.
If either of those measurements are wrong, it would require extensive modifications to the top of the cabinet and can get ugly in a hurry.
Rodney

11-05-2013, 11:47 PM

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DOTTYMO

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He did a great job. What is the new machine please.?

11-06-2013, 02:25 AM

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QuiltnNan

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your DH did a great job... you are lucky to have a handy guy around

11-06-2013, 05:22 AM

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cowgirlquilter

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That is wonderful!!!!!!

11-06-2013, 05:30 AM

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cynicalbeauty

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I think I have that same cabinet. It would take my husband months of nagging to get that done. LOL

11-06-2013, 05:47 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Don't we just love the handy men in our life. Mine made a new top and my Bernina fits snug. It is so much better sewing with the sewing machine in a cabinet !!