You are a brave one, Miriam. I wouldn't have tackled that one...... but I know you'll have her up and running.... you are amazing.
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She is looking better but not turning yet. I gave it a good soak over night. I should try heat and then soak it again for a while. I have stuff to do today so maybe in a few days I'll get back to it.
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I have two of those lovely mint green 185js. Most of these come with the deteriorated plastic clips in the bottom case and broken pylons the machine is supposed to sit on. On the case I have replaced the really bad ones with leather and glue. My brother made the box. Long story short. The bolt that fastens the case: Is it a standard screw or is it one of Singer's B------d screws. Does anyone know? I need a longer one to construct a fastener from wood to go in the box. Otherwise I may whittle a hold down from oak. The only other one I can find is hard plastic.
So far I can't find a matching bolt. I accidently bid on two machines. Another story. |
Still working on the paint color. So far leaf green, butter yellow, and a few drops of black. Going to add a bit more yellow to the mix.
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I like that box the 185 is in. I think I would match the hand wheel instead. It isn't as close so you wouldn't notice if it is a shade off in color.
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Here's a short video of me sewing string blocks and watching the Baseball World Series . I'm using my 1914 Singer 115 treadle.
My hubby was the videographer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aWI4rqBJkw Sharon |
Originally Posted by miriam
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I have a special tool I use to scrape some stuff - it is the remains of a crochet hook minus the hook ground to a point. I love that stupid thing. ... I'm thinking maybe wrap some rags around the needle bar shaft and soak it in evap-o-rust? Anybody got some ideas?
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Grant, the needle bar is now clean! Hoppe's gun cleaner worked very well. The pressure foot and needle bar don't move - machine is in time out.
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I pulled out a Kenmore - real nice machine - I was going to put it on CL. I sewed a swatch to be proud of. I tested a cam that does reverse, then all of a sudden the machine got stuck in reverse. What to do?????
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Originally Posted by miriam
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I pulled out a Kenmore - real nice machine - I was going to put it on CL. I sewed a swatch to be proud of. I tested a cam that does reverse, then all of a sudden the machine got stuck in reverse. What to do?????
Good to know about the gun cleaner. I would stand it up right side up and put tri flow around both bars. Leave it in time out for a while. Then have a drink myself. :D:D:D ~G~ |
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