I Skin't Godzilla
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I Skin't Godzilla
Skinned him plum down to his deepest subcutaneous layer and he's nekkid as a jaybird!
I was somewhat apprehensive about tackling the finish on a recent "parts" machine...a 1940 model 66 electric. That burly looking Godzilla finish looked tough as nails. But I sharpened my filet knife, tied it down and the battle was on. After a week, 1 can of paint remover, putty knives, wire brushes both handheld and drill-enhanced...it looks like I have conquered the beast.
I read somewhere about the casting marks one would definitely find beneath the beautiful finish on many old Singers should one desire to go plum to the bottom. I now see what they were talking about. But it is not a big deal and I'm looking forward to making this smooth as a summer cherry.
I was somewhat apprehensive about tackling the finish on a recent "parts" machine...a 1940 model 66 electric. That burly looking Godzilla finish looked tough as nails. But I sharpened my filet knife, tied it down and the battle was on. After a week, 1 can of paint remover, putty knives, wire brushes both handheld and drill-enhanced...it looks like I have conquered the beast.
I read somewhere about the casting marks one would definitely find beneath the beautiful finish on many old Singers should one desire to go plum to the bottom. I now see what they were talking about. But it is not a big deal and I'm looking forward to making this smooth as a summer cherry.
#2
"he's nekkid as a jaybird"... I almost spit out my hot coffee. Too funny.. if you'd said She's Nekkid, I would have called her a "hussy".. Looks very promising. Do show us the finished product.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 04-15-2018 at 12:32 AM. Reason: remove shouting/all caps
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I have to admire you. I had a 66 refurb that had that kind of finish (I bought it for the cabinet.). It was originally a red eye. I decided to strip it to see how hard it would be to refinish a machine. I didn't get that far before I figured out it wasn't a project meant for me. It still sitting there waiting for the metal recycler.
bkay
bkay
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I have a Pfaff 30 I need to do the same for. The finish just flaked off, but I haven't gotten back to taking it apart and finish removing the surface. I do not have a spray paint setup, but will try it with a small spray gun.
Can't wait to see yours. What setup do you have?
Can't wait to see yours. What setup do you have?
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http://dragonpoodle.blogspot.co.uk/s...max-results=23
This woman does wonderful paint make overs on her machines, and shows how to, as well.
This woman does wonderful paint make overs on her machines, and shows how to, as well.
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I personally know Cheryl. We have been at the North Carolina TOGAs together. Guess I have attended for about 5 years. No this year though. I have a conflict with the Upper South Carolina Basketweaving Convention the week before. It will be the first year for me.
She is amazing. Thanks.
She is amazing. Thanks.
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