Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
  • How do You Clean the Wood on Antique Machines >
  • How do You Clean the Wood on Antique Machines

  • How do You Clean the Wood on Antique Machines

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 08-06-2014, 07:36 AM
      #31  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 1,779
    Default

    Great! Thanks for the tips - I am excited to use this - I have used boiled linseed oil before when I used to refinish furniture but haven't tried it with vinegar.

    I picked up a cute little 'Precision' machine at an antique dealer's yard sale and got it for $1.00!!!! - needs cleaning, a new plug & have to revitalize the case - it is definitely a diamond in the rough and a deal! - will post pics later
    costumegirl is offline  
    Old 08-06-2014, 03:50 PM
      #32  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    JaniceP's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2012
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 483
    Default

    Originally Posted by costumegirl
    JaniceP & SteveH - did you use a 'special' vinegar like cider or plain white (5% vol)?
    I used white vinegar 5%. When I saw this method posted on Facebook it only said vinegar and olive oil. 1 to 1
    JaniceP is offline  
    Old 08-07-2014, 04:57 AM
      #33  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2013
    Location: Springfield Oregon
    Posts: 1,481
    Default

    It's a bit tricky keeping them mixed. Vinegar is a good cleaner, I may try vinegar by itself, and then follow after with oil. My other "go to" item at the moment, and after testing it against many similarly labeled products is this one. [ATTACH=CONFIG]486597[/ATTACH]
    I apply it and rub with a cotton ball and let it set for 5 min, then buff. I warns that there are petroleum distillates and don't use it on lacquer. (Available at the big "W" which I try to avoid)
    The white spot is a reflection, on a dull piece of wood.
    Attached Thumbnails 2014-08-07-05.24.37.jpg  
    oldsewnsew is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    EllieGirl
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    38
    12-06-2013 05:36 PM
    Lisanne
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    7
    10-28-2011 06:29 AM
    Pieces2
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    5
    09-08-2011 10:25 AM
    moosegirl
    Pictures
    23
    07-15-2011 09:13 AM
    quiltsandcraftslover
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    59
    03-27-2011 06:24 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is Off
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter