My new (old) toy and some advice please?

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12-28-2007, 02:39 PM

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Minda

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Olive, I see you just joined our forum today and want to welcome you. This is a great group of people. Glad you decided to join us.

03-11-2009, 04:12 PM

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QuiltQueen

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I am so glad I just read your message! I did not know that I should not leave my home email address on the board. I just did it for a couple of replies before I read yours. I never thought about it. I do hope that the admin. deletes it. Thanks

03-11-2009, 04:57 PM

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Quiltntime

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Your machine looks exactly like the one my mom gave me in the 70's. It made the best straight stitches ever. Wish I would have kept it.

As far as cleaning it. Try an air compresser on it first. Cleaner next, but never water. Have fun with it. :thumbup:

03-11-2009, 06:43 PM

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littlehud

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What a cool old machine. And it still works? Those old Singers are amazing. No help with the cleaning.

03-11-2009, 07:35 PM

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Marcia

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I did not take the time to read through this entire post but wanted to respond really quickly (I am pooped and ready for bed). I own a old Singer featherweight and I took a class on cleaning, repairing, maintenance, etc when I bought it. We cleaned our machines with Murphy's Oil Soap and a soft cloth. Then polish it gently with layers of Macquires Car Wax. I know it sounds crazy---but it works!!