Originally Posted by Silver Needle
(Post 5160651)
Can I save this thread somehow so I can find it when I need it?
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If it's a machine I'll use, as opposed to one sitting all purty in a collection, I use a high-grade furniture wax instead of shellac or poly. The wax gives it the beautiful finish you want, but it won't show the scratches from pins, etc like it will on shellac or poly. Here's a photo of a 15-91 I restored last month.
I only restored the top, I left the sides alone. I used denatured alcohol to dissolve the old shellac and once it was dissolved I spread it thinly and let dry. And then I used Briwax in the Mahogany tinted version, and voila! It's beautiful again. [ATTACH=CONFIG]329671[/ATTACH] |
Some of the veneer on my Singer treadle leaf is missing and loose. Can I use wood glue to stick down the loose pieces and do I fill the missing pieces or just leave them?
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Christine. I use Briwax all the time. It is a wonderful protuct. Nice job on the cabinet.
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Originally Posted by Silver Needle
(Post 5160623)
We have a 1925 Singer with wood case intact. But the wiring in bad shape. Can a person get into the motor to put in new wire or do we need a specialist. Also we have a treadle with blond table. The table looks like either someone tried to sand it a little at one time or finish is worn. We wondered about a light sanding with super fine sand paper, but what would you recommend we use for finish?
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 5161132)
Some of the veneer on my Singer treadle leaf is missing and loose. Can I use wood glue to stick down the loose pieces and do I fill the missing pieces or just leave them?
If the glue might squeeze up through cracks in the veneer you'll want to put something between the veneer and the ruler/board so they don't stick together. |
Originally Posted by Silver Needle
(Post 5160623)
We have a 1925 Singer with wood case intact. But the wiring in bad shape. Can a person get into the motor to put in new wire or do we need a specialist?
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Glenn, here is a candidate for a remake: Where will you start???
[ATTACH=CONFIG]329793[/ATTACH] It is a tiny little thing. Here is the big sister behind - she is taller and longer: [ATTACH=CONFIG]329794[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by Christine-
(Post 5161683)
Use a toothpick to spread the glue as far under the veneer as you can. Then place a ruler or a thin board on top of the veneer. Use clamps to hold down the ruler or board and let dry over night. Clamped this way, the veneer should dry flat and no one will know it was ever a problem.
If the glue might squeeze up through cracks in the veneer you'll want to put something between the veneer and the ruler/board so they don't stick together. |
Glenn, thanks so much for all the good information! Now I need to get busy and put it to use.
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