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Originally Posted by Terryl
what's a chain stitcher?
I think charlee got a bit mixed up thinking you were looking at the W&G's and not the Necchi.
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~laffin~ Charlee's USUALLY mixed up...has nothing to do with drinking either, altho after a day like today, I may take it up!! ;)
Yes, I was thinking of the Wilcox and Gibbs...
Yes, I was thinking of the Wilcox and Gibbs...
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Okay kiddos this little orphaned machine showed up at my doorstep this afternoon. It is a Singer 128 with the "La Vencedora" decals and according to the serial it was allocated on March 17 1926 with 20,000 of them allotted for the run.
It is in wonderful condition for its age and this is going to be the machine that I will do the Tutorials on since its one that needs all of the work! :lol: :lol:
The machine is in a bentwood case that is in really nice shape and even though it has a few scratches and nicks it will look like a finely kept antique when I get through with it. And I am not refinishing it at all.
This machine will more than likely be a 3 part tute, the first being "how to clean and preserve a machine". The second one with be "Refurbishing a case or cabinet" the same principle applies to both. And the third will be "How to convert one to a hand crank".
And just think I still have a mint 500A coming this week also in a factory cabinet and all of the accessories, warranty and original bill of sale!!
Billy
It is in wonderful condition for its age and this is going to be the machine that I will do the Tutorials on since its one that needs all of the work! :lol: :lol:
The machine is in a bentwood case that is in really nice shape and even though it has a few scratches and nicks it will look like a finely kept antique when I get through with it. And I am not refinishing it at all.
This machine will more than likely be a 3 part tute, the first being "how to clean and preserve a machine". The second one with be "Refurbishing a case or cabinet" the same principle applies to both. And the third will be "How to convert one to a hand crank".
And just think I still have a mint 500A coming this week also in a factory cabinet and all of the accessories, warranty and original bill of sale!!
Billy
The only real bad spot but you will never know it was there when I am finished with it.
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I can't wait to see how you repair the bad paint on the bed. You must use your car repair painting talents on this. Want to see what black paint you use. I am looking forward to this tut. Glenn
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Pretty baby Billy!!
I got Jenny (the Singer 201-2) running today...still need to get some grease for the motor, but other than that she hums right along! :)
I got Jenny (the Singer 201-2) running today...still need to get some grease for the motor, but other than that she hums right along! :)
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My thoughts exactly... but hubby thought it would lose it's value but heck I don't want to just look at her I want to use her lol
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I can't wait to see how you repair the bad paint on the bed. You must use your car repair painting talents on this. Want to see what black paint you use. I am looking forward to this tut. Glenn
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
The machine is in a bentwood case that is in really nice shape and even though it has a few scratches and nicks it will look like a finely kept antique when I get through with it. And I am not refinishing it at all.
This machine will more than likely be a 3 part tute, the first being "how to clean and preserve a machine". The second one with be "Refurbishing a case or cabinet" the same principle applies to both. And the third will be "How to convert one to a hand crank". Billy
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Originally Posted by whisper2btrflys
My thoughts exactly... but hubby thought it would lose it's value but heck I don't want to just look at her I want to use her lol
I do have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to paint work!!!!
Even can duplicate a faded paint just by using a tad of flatner in the color and use a little more of certain toners.
Billy
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