wow...I am hoping to do this to a couple of mine this summer...

That foot can be fixed by a good blacksmith or someone used to working with metal - I would not hit that cold with a hammer on an anvil it could shatter - then they can tell you how to get it smooth enough to use - some old feet aren't chromed

all that chrome metal should polish up with Barkeepers Friend

Cute, cute machine. I have to second the Barkeeper's friend, that and a small brush (like a stiff toothbrush) to get in all the nooks and crannies. You will be amazed at the difference a shiny bobbin winder and plates make.

ALL of the varnish does not HAVE to come off - that old dried up oil varnish is a protective coat - keeps it from rusting - just clean the MOVING nooks and crannies and get lint and dust out - There are some small brushes in the tooth brush section of the stores or an eye lash brush will really get in the cracks - taking the bobbin winder off is a good way to clean without damaging the machine's paint. Not everything needs to be dis-assembled or perfectly clean though - Triflow oil is really helpful to get things moving...

That is one of the prettiest faceplates I have ever seen, and never saw this particular one before. Great job you are doing. I don't think too many people would tackle one in that bad a shape. 'Course, Charlee would too.

What a job to take on, but saying that, Good for you! I love our old machines and wish they could tell us their stories!

You are doing a great job. It is well worth the effort. Thanks for sharing the pictures along the journey.

Sweet machine!

Update On The Cleaning Process
 

wow..looking good! what are you wiping her down with?