My new(to me) treadle!!!

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02-28-2009, 08:21 AM

Quilter101

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I bough a treadle on thurdays for 125$ from the leader of my quilting group. I have been sewing on it a lot, am currently quilting a baby quilt on it, and I LOVE IT!!!! Its sort of silly, but I call it Fred the tred! One question, there is some warping on the wood, didn't get a very good picture but how should I deal with that?
Thanks for bearing with my pictures and talk about it ;)
Emily

Some damange, warping, believe it is water damange?

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Bobbin drawer and beautiful carvings

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02-28-2009, 09:12 AM

Moonpi

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Very cool! That veneer problem is just a little wrinkle from age. It can be fixed or replaced, but really is not bad.

02-28-2009, 09:29 AM

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What a gorgeous machine!! I love the old singers... I'm not sure how to deal with the warping issue...but just figure it's showing it's age and it's an age spot. :lol:

02-28-2009, 10:08 AM

Shemjo

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How beautiful! Your cabinet is in great shape compared to many I have seen! :lol:

02-28-2009, 11:04 AM

Kyiav10

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Lucky you!! I want one so bad!!

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02-28-2009, 11:40 AM

Marcia

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That is a gorgeous machine and cabinet and I think you got a great deal for $125!!!

I would not worry about the warping and discoloration of the cabinet. It's so minor and I do not think it detracts in any way. If it REALLY bothers you and it is solid wood, then a light sanding and staining to match would solve the problem. If it is veneer or you do not want to tackle it yourself, then take it to someone who refinishes furniture and they should be able to repair it for you. In my opinion, I would leave it it--an antique machine does not need to be in a cabinet that looks brand new!!

02-28-2009, 01:04 PM

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That warping is the veneer. Get some furniture wax- don't use Pledge or anything like that. Clean it up with that to protect it from further warping.

I just had an antique table repaired and it's best to leave the veneers to the professionals. (And it's mighty pricey!)