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Miz Johnny 04-05-2011 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay since I cant do anything but play on my laptop and Cell Phone I have been looking around for sewing machines and I am working a deal on a couple of them and this is one of them. I should have it tomorrow evening when my friend is able to go get it for me.

This one is a very early machine......like around the 1840's

Billy

Absolutely beautiful. Is it a Grover & Baker??

Miz Johnny 04-05-2011 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by olebat

They haven't seen the pristine Taiwanese clone yet. I'm sure it'll get their attention. I do want to put it in a table. I'd still like some feed back on applying decals to the unadorned. I wouldn't want to impersonate a special model, but perhaps some motorcycle flames or garden flowers. .

If a machine has no particular historic value (i.e., relatively modern and lots of them), decorate away!! I have a GF who uses decals on her Class 15 Japanese machines, and they look great. I always mean to do that, but never actually get around to it. Just one of the many things. . . . I also have a 99 that has tole painted roses on it. It caused quite a stir when it appeared on Ebay back ten years ago or so, with the purists being very upset. It's a common 99, so I wasn't upset. I bought it, and it is on display in my non-sewing room. She gets many compliments.

Lostn51 04-05-2011 07:30 PM


Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay since I cant do anything but play on my laptop and Cell Phone I have been looking around for sewing machines and I am working a deal on a couple of them and this is one of them. I should have it tomorrow evening when my friend is able to go get it for me.

This one is a very early machine......like around the 1840's

Billy

Absolutely beautiful. Is it a Grover & Baker??

I am thinking so but will not know until it is here this weekend. I have my friend picking it up tomorrow and she will be sending me more photos of it so I can get an idea as to who made it and the age.

I am telling you I really am falling in love with the early machines!!

Billy

Lostn51 04-05-2011 07:33 PM

Oh sewing machines are so addictive its not even funny.Heck I am in bed sick as a dog and I bought 2 of them tonite. :mrgreen: I picked up the real early one and another Domestic from the 1870's.

So what does that tell you about collecting them....... :-P

Billy

jljack 04-05-2011 07:33 PM

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Well, here is what happens to the bottom case of a 1917 Western Electric machine when it is not packed well enough for shipping. Luckily it's almost all just come apart at the seams, but there is some split wood too.

DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!

Here's my new girl - no name yet.
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This is how the base is supposed to look
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sammygirlqt 04-05-2011 08:10 PM

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Lostn51, the decals on my 1904 treadle are cracking and very delicate. Is there anything that will give them protection?

Lostn51 04-05-2011 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by sammygirlqt
Lostn51, the decals on my 1904 treadle are cracking and very delicate. Is there anything that will give them protection?

Liquid Gold in the pourable can will do the trick! It will protect them while hiding any crazing and will give it a shine like you never seen before!!

Billy

sewbizgirl 04-05-2011 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by jljack
Well, here is what happens to the bottom case of a 1917 Western Electric machine when it is not packed well enough for shipping. Luckily it's almost all just come apart at the seams, but there is some split wood too.

DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!

Oh my, the Western Electric is just awesome! What a cool looking machine!

sewbizgirl 04-05-2011 09:08 PM

I have not read all 900+ pages, but have read several hundred of them. I figure the first couple hundred will still be there for me to enjoy at a later date!

cabbagepatchkid 04-06-2011 03:57 AM


Originally Posted by Suzy
Billy,
If you are coughing alot rub vicks on the bottom of your feet put socks on go to bed ,you won't cough. My husband had this for almost 2 months and finally tried the vicks two nights in a row and has been getting a good nights sleep. He doesn't even cough anymore.

Good Luck

Suzy

I have done this for my daughter and it really does work!!

I have read all of the pages in this thread! Thanks [img]http://www.pic4ever.com/images/thankyou.gif[/img]
for starting it, Billy, and I hope you feel better soon.


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