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09-12-2010, 06:24 PM

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Gerbie

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Looks like some elbow grease and some naval jelly and some sweat and tears. I think the metal base will be great as a new cutting table or ironing table.

I had not really thought about using the frame as a cutting table, but may have to end up doing so, if I can't get a new cabinet made for the frame. Thanks for the suggestion. I have always enjoyed restoring furniture, but I'm not sure about this piece of furniture lol.

09-12-2010, 06:46 PM

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I hope that you can restore this machine :D:D:D

09-12-2010, 07:18 PM

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have you seen the machine yet ? At least you have the metal part to start with :lol:

09-12-2010, 07:42 PM

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Wow lots of work to be done on this one.
Good luck and keep us posted with the progress.
Looking forward to seeing the end results.

09-12-2010, 09:25 PM

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Sharon, not really. I did open the lid just a little and saw a machine it is an Elgin, but I didn't dare raise it up for fear it would fall out completely. This is one of those cabinets that when you raise the lid the machine comes up with it, and locks in place evidently. I have no idea what it really looks like.

09-12-2010, 09:29 PM

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Oh can't wait to see it when you get to open it, but I understand the need to be careful :lol:

09-12-2010, 09:32 PM

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Maybe the cabinet "protected" the machine from the brunt of the weather and it's salvageable.
You may want to consult with Billy about restoration after you get her home and can open her up.

09-12-2010, 09:34 PM

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Oh can't wait to see it when you get to open it, but I understand the need to be careful :lol:

Me either. It will be about 2 weeks. I have to wait until my brother gets back from his visit in Houston with youngest daughter. He left the machine at the nieghbors or I would go just over and get it from his house, I have keys. I really don't want to go over to the nieghbors without him to get the machine, I really don't know them that well. I was really hyped up and such a big let down when I saw it. But at least I can use the frame if I can't restore the top in some way. Maybe I can get a cabinet maker to make me one. If not I will clean the frame up really well and use it for something else.

09-12-2010, 09:39 PM

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Maybe the cabinet "protected" the machine from the brunt of the weather and it's salvageable.
You may want to consult with Billy about restoration after you get her home and can open her up.

I thought I would. It is an Elgin and I am not at all familiar with that brand. I am hoping Billy is. You know I could understand perhaps if it had been a table or chair, but a sewing machine, to leave outdoors like that, and also since it was the man's grandmother's to boot. I just don't understand some people and they way they think. Even if I didn't sew, I could never do something like that to a piece of family history or something that might be of value.