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06-22-2011, 07:30 AM
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Miz Johnny--Another question please. I have a 1920 White Rotary that seems to have been spray painted and different decals attached. I have another one that I can read the outline of New Home under black paint and there are decals over part of the letters. How common was it to redo these old girls?? How do you go about getting the pretty again?
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06-22-2011, 07:37 AM
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Wheeler & Wilson W9 - - on local auction serial # 191012. Cabinet is in rough shape, machine turns over easy, didn't see much rust. Has one drawer with some attachments and did see 4 bobbins. Any idea of value, it's at $19 right now.
06-22-2011, 08:01 AM
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I have never refinished a machine head, but many others here have. As for the refurbishing of older machines, it was quite common. I have had several, but the oldest one is an 1869 Singer Model 12 that was redone with a Godzilla finish and a Singer badge across the arm. It was in very good condition by the time I got it, because the idiots who did the refinishing also put a clamp on it for a 15 x 1 needle--but did not retime it. I put a different needlebar on it and it ran fine.
I also have a VS II with the same finish, and have seen several 27s refinished with either the Godzilla or a green paint. A lot of the refurbishing was done during WW II when metals were scarce.
I also have a VS II with the same finish, and have seen several 27s refinished with either the Godzilla or a green paint. A lot of the refurbishing was done during WW II when metals were scarce.
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Miz Johnny--Another question please. I have a 1920 White Rotary that seems to have been spray painted and different decals attached. I have another one that I can read the outline of New Home under black paint and there are decals over part of the letters. How common was it to redo these old girls?? How do you go about getting the pretty again?
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06-22-2011, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by sew wishful
I checked out the machines today. I was mistaken...the old black one is a MW, 1940's crinkle finish. It runs great, except it needs new wiring. I took a chance and sewed with it in it's condition, but I would not recommend anyone else do that. The other two...one is a Singer that ran just barely...the wheel turned but the needle bar didn't move. I cleaned her up and oiled her and before long she was humming! Very quiet and sews a good stitch. The other is another MW "Signature" uses cams and sews like a dream. The lady bought it back in 1980 USED and had it serviced regularly. I'm gonna find a good home for these machines or take them to the consignment store. Except the one that needs wiring....I'll try my hand at this one before sending it on. Pics to come.
06-22-2011, 08:15 AM
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[quote=Miz Johnny]I have never refinished a machine head, but many others here have. As for the refurbishing of older machines, it was quite common. I have had several, but the oldest one is an 1869 Singer Model 12 that was redone with a Godzilla finish and a Singer badge across the arm. It was in very good condition by the time I got it, because the idiots who did the refinishing also put a clamp on it for a 15 x 1 needle--but did not retime it. I put a different needlebar on it and it ran fine.
I also have a VS II with the same finish, and have seen several 27s refinished with either the Godzilla or a green paint. A lot of the refurbishing was done during WW II when metals were scarce.
[Thanks so much. That makes a lot of sense. Maybe Billy will answer on the redoing.
Texas Jan
I also have a VS II with the same finish, and have seen several 27s refinished with either the Godzilla or a green paint. A lot of the refurbishing was done during WW II when metals were scarce.
[Thanks so much. That makes a lot of sense. Maybe Billy will answer on the redoing.
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06-22-2011, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by jljack
I am waiting on my 66-1...should be here by end of week. Can someone explain the difference in the Lotus decals? What makes them "brown", and what other colors are there?
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06-22-2011, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Wow... just picked up the latest machine I bought, a Singer 15-91. The decals are absolutely mint and just glow! It has a nice 4 drawer cabinet, too. And the big surprise, it's a centennial model! It was made in '51 and has the blue ring on the emblem. Woo hoo! Can't wait to service it and try sewing. It already moves smoothly so I know it's going to be a good sewer. It came with a buttonholer, original manual, and several feet and one extra bobbin.
They are starting to take over the house...
They are starting to take over the house...
06-22-2011, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by buslady
Here are some pictures of me new treasure. Found it in Roscommon. Was just perusing the thrift shops and was talking to the owner of one. She said she had a friend that wanted her to bring one up there for her, but she was afraid she'd get stuck with it. She called her, I followed her to home, and it ended up coming home with me. So much for the SM Diet I am on. LOL. Even DH encouraged this one!!
Buslady, that's a gorgeous machine. I think you need to change your tag line to "Sewing Machines are my obsession"!! LOL
06-22-2011, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by buslady
Here are some pictures of me new treasure. Found it in Roscommon.
So much for the SM Diet I am on. LOL. Even DH encouraged this one!!
So much for the SM Diet I am on. LOL. Even DH encouraged this one!!
06-22-2011, 11:46 AM
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Aurora,
In order to lower the machine into the cabinet you need to use the belt shifter to take the belt off the belt wheel or it don't go down. There is a lever on the front of the belt wheel to do that.
In the picture you can see it by my knee.
Sharon W.
In order to lower the machine into the cabinet you need to use the belt shifter to take the belt off the belt wheel or it don't go down. There is a lever on the front of the belt wheel to do that.
In the picture you can see it by my knee.
Sharon W.
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