Singer 66 restoration, before and after

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07-15-2011, 09:01 AM

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boysmomoflabs

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Originally Posted by Lucky

I have cleaned up my old machines but never been able to get the shine you have on yours in the pictures. Which product did you use to get the shine? My Dad got me using WD40 to loosen up the guts and get things turning again. I have an old Universal that I have been soaking for a couple of months now and turning daily but it is still too tight for the motor to pull it. Any suggestions?

If you read a bit back through the thread, I use Liquid Wrench to free the gears. WD40 is NOT recommended. Work it with a soft toothbrush, wear gloves and keep at it.

07-15-2011, 09:03 AM

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boysmomoflabs

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Thanks again everyone for the compliments, you're inspiring me to start on the old scuzzy one =) (what's a few brain cells right?)

My house is small so what comes into it must have a purpose. It would eat at me having these beautiful machines just collecting more crud and me thinking..."one day". My "one day" needs to be now, otherwise it's just another name for "hoarder".....

07-15-2011, 09:54 AM

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Nanjun

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What a difference. She is beautiful.

07-15-2011, 10:27 AM

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KatFish

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You did a great job. :thumbup:

07-15-2011, 10:42 AM

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Doreen

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What a great job!

07-15-2011, 12:31 PM

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emmah

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What nice results, well worth the effort..and then how well these vintage machines sew when they've been cleaned and oiled, also.

07-15-2011, 01:18 PM

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JoyjoyMarie

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Amazing and it's Beautiful. Great work!

07-15-2011, 01:34 PM

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Sandra-P

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Beautiful! I have a New Home Treadle that needs cleaned up. You have given me the inspiration to start on it.

07-15-2011, 05:47 PM

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patimint

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wow! doesn't even look like the same machine.

07-15-2011, 05:59 PM

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boysmomoflabs

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Thanks again everyone!!!

(my fingers are sooooo sore from rubbing.) I stopped with the Liquid Wrench and went to the bug and tar, non-decal areas. She's got a coat of good wax on her right now, still have the bit's and bob's to clean, then grease / oil and take her for a test run. Hopefully this weekend!

I've seen several posts of people buying treadle/66's in the last two days.....*big grin to you!*