I have a bit of a winter project on the go
I am stripping down and refurbishing a treadle sewing machine.
It is very grimy,
badly stained with nicotine
The belt is perished
All the parts need a good clean down
There isnt much in the way of workings to these machines
The table needs a to be restored as well
There metal plates have so much detail on them
So the plan is clean it all down and oil it, then the table will be cleaned up, I have found some great you tube videos on restoring vintage machines, it is still possible to get parts.
I have ordered a new belt and some needles.
Cleaning involves lots of elbow grease, sewing machine oil, WD40 and metal polish.
This one of the videos I am watching and following
I would be interested to know if anyone has tried this.
For years I had one, and regularly I would service mine, there is very little to go wrong. Good luck. Great project
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. I am keeping an eye out for a hand crank or treadle machine too. I think about what would happen if the power went out for good. At least I could knit on my knitting machines and sew if I had a manual sewing machine, during daylight hours anyway. Hope you keep posting pictures of the progress.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! It will be interesting to see it as you work through all that needs to be done. Well worthwhile I am sure.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see if finished. My dad made the stand for a table with the treddle part he acquired from somewhere. It was very soothing just sitting at the table pressing on the plate.
ReplyDeleteI love your vintage sewing machine. Good luck with the restoration. If you are on Facebook, there is a USA based Facebook group called Vintage Sewing Machines. There are many discussions about a variety of machines and tips for dating machines, restoration and a person who sells parts for many machines. I have a few machines, however my husband likes to work on them.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of vintage machines one being a singer that needs attention so this was very interesting. x
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn, I have cleaned up very grimy machines. I have one waiting in the wings to completely strip, repaint and add brand new decals. Project for this coming summer when I can work in the garage. Would love to see the finished machine if you are finished.
ReplyDeleteHugs for now from snowy New Hampshire (brrr)
Beth P
(new blog address: https://pinkopossumstudio.blogspot.com)
How are you progressing with it Dawn? I watched that ladies videos too, so very helpful. I am just starting out restoring mine. I am, going to try and document it on my blog.
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