1953 Commodore has arrived.
10-23-2012, 06:58 AM
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I bought a "broken machine" for $10 because I wanted the cabinet. After a little sewing machine oil, it ran just fine and I didn't have the heart to yank it out of it's home. So it's just sewing along at a friend's house, still in the original cabinet I wanted.
10-23-2012, 07:52 AM
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I finished up the cleaning on the Commodore last night. Found the top tensions take up spring was twisted and mangled beyond repair so I borrowed the face plate and bobbin cover from the Edison until I can replace them. Put it in a box with a new motor and powered it up. Nice. I've got to rewire the light and wall plug and foot controller connections, then I'll see if they work.
It looks like I've got another good old cast iron straight stitch machine. The parts I need will run out about 20.00, but I think this one's worth it.
Will post some before and after pics later today.
Joe
It looks like I've got another good old cast iron straight stitch machine. The parts I need will run out about 20.00, but I think this one's worth it.
Will post some before and after pics later today.
Joe
10-23-2012, 04:40 PM
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Here are the before and after pics I promised.
In spite of the poor machines condition when I received it;
it has cleaned up fabulously.
Externally it was filthy. Some minor rust and a few broken parts, but internally she's in great shape. I've cleaned it all up, lubed it will and borrowed the faceplate and bobbin cover from the Edison. I'll switch them back when I get a new thread take up spring and slide plate for the Commodore. Replaced the bobbin winder tension wheel assembly and belt.
Since the original box is in such bad shape I have the Commodore in my test box and have been sewing pieces for a whacky bag on it.
Took a bit to get the tension adjusted, but she's purring right along.
Sometimes you just can't tell what the machine will turn out to be at first glance.
Joe
In spite of the poor machines condition when I received it;
it has cleaned up fabulously.
Externally it was filthy. Some minor rust and a few broken parts, but internally she's in great shape. I've cleaned it all up, lubed it will and borrowed the faceplate and bobbin cover from the Edison. I'll switch them back when I get a new thread take up spring and slide plate for the Commodore. Replaced the bobbin winder tension wheel assembly and belt.
Since the original box is in such bad shape I have the Commodore in my test box and have been sewing pieces for a whacky bag on it.
Took a bit to get the tension adjusted, but she's purring right along.
Sometimes you just can't tell what the machine will turn out to be at first glance.
Joe
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