My grandmother had a Singer almost like the one you showed, your Singer is more ornate. My grandmother started sewing when she was 5, not by machine but by hand. My earliest memory is the Singer and her cutting patterns out of newspaper. She stopped sewing when she became senile, her last dress was made for my daughter, I treasure it. My mom inherited it. After many pleas asking . I Got It! I am 66 years old and feel that it, is never going to be fixed. I loved your magic in restoration. Thank you for showing it. In its former life.
I think the "garage" part you refer to is called the cradle. I'm not putting money on that, but I'm sure I heard that somewhere. I've had two of those Singers, plus a portable Singer. I got rid of them because I didn't think I'd ever get them refinished. But watching the job you are doing, I wish I'd kept them and contacted you!! Like you said, they are a dime a dozen (not so much the portables, though) so maybe I'll start looking for one in better shape, dust it off and slap a quilted table topper on it. Great job and you should be very proud of yourself!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CLEAN TONGUE, GOOD HUMOR, SWEET DOGS AND JOYFUL RAIN. I JUST PURCHASED AT AUCTION, THE SAME TREADLE YOU ARE RESTORING FOR $75.00. IT'S IN INCREDIBLY BETTER SHAPE SO I DON'T NEED AS MUCH INFO AS YOU OFFER, HOWEVER, YOUR ENJOYABLE VIDEO IS HELPFUL. I AM HAVING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THESE OLD CABINET TREADLE COMBINATIONS INSTALLED AFTER I CLEAN UP THE TOP A BIT. I AM NOT A CARPENTER.
I've found that oiling with linseed oil, raw for fresh oak or willow, boiled for all others, not only feeds the old wood, but deepens the colour and gives it back an aged patina. Would have smoothed out the mottling of drawer fronts. Then I just wax on top, easy and quick to do, and very easy to maintain, with a gentle sheen that suits old furniture well. ps you can mix wood dyes to get exactly the right shade too. I have virtually never used a colour as it comes from the tin, but always mix to get the right shade.
Jessica Hothersall When you’re waxing what kind of wax do you use? Is that where you can mix a color into it to add to the patina? I have several old pieces including a very old sewing machine. they really need a good cleaning and waxing. I’d appreciate any help you could give. Thanks
Hi. Thanks for your question. When I use the term "dry" regarding wood, especially veneer, I'm more referring to the lack of natural oils, etc. in the wood, rather than just water. Wood absorbs and releases water from the air and expands and contracts with humidity throughout the year, and this movement can actually contribute to it splitting and even the breaking up of un-sealed veneer. I don't remember in which part of this video I used the term, but I hope this helps answer your question. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video series.
ROFL oh my goodness. Couldn't find part 2 of this project to save me. Kept looking around... finally I just typed in the title into the search... BINGO.. reason I couldn't find it, I was looking for a thumbnail of a wood working restoration project. My brain simply blocked, ignored the image of your dog. Brains are funny and annoying.
My grandmother had a Singer almost like the one you showed, your Singer is more ornate. My grandmother started sewing when she was 5, not by machine but by hand. My earliest memory is the Singer and her cutting patterns out of newspaper. She stopped sewing when she became senile, her last dress was made for my daughter, I treasure it. My mom inherited it. After many pleas asking . I Got It! I am 66 years old and feel that it, is never going to be fixed. I loved your magic in restoration. Thank you for showing it. In its former life.
I think the "garage" part you refer to is called the cradle. I'm not putting money on that, but I'm sure I heard that somewhere. I've had two of those Singers, plus a portable Singer. I got rid of them because I didn't think I'd ever get them refinished. But watching the job you are doing, I wish I'd kept them and contacted you!! Like you said, they are a dime a dozen (not so much the portables, though) so maybe I'll start looking for one in better shape, dust it off and slap a quilted table topper on it. Great job and you should be very proud of yourself!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CLEAN TONGUE, GOOD HUMOR, SWEET DOGS AND JOYFUL RAIN. I JUST PURCHASED AT AUCTION, THE SAME TREADLE YOU ARE RESTORING FOR $75.00. IT'S IN INCREDIBLY BETTER SHAPE SO I DON'T NEED AS MUCH INFO AS YOU OFFER, HOWEVER, YOUR ENJOYABLE VIDEO IS HELPFUL. I AM HAVING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THESE OLD CABINET TREADLE COMBINATIONS INSTALLED AFTER I CLEAN UP THE TOP A BIT. I AM NOT A CARPENTER.
Великолепная работа. Я тоже хочу реставрировать старинную швейную машину. Учусь по вашему видео. Спасибо, что делитесь! Успехов!👍
I've found that oiling with linseed oil, raw for fresh oak or willow, boiled for all others, not only feeds the old wood, but deepens the colour and gives it back an aged patina. Would have smoothed out the mottling of drawer fronts. Then I just wax on top, easy and quick to do, and very easy to maintain, with a gentle sheen that suits old furniture well. ps you can mix wood dyes to get exactly the right shade too. I have virtually never used a colour as it comes from the tin, but always mix to get the right shade.
Jessica Hothersall When you’re waxing what kind of wax do you use? Is that where you can mix a color into it to add to the patina? I have several old pieces including a very old sewing machine. they really need a good cleaning and waxing. I’d appreciate any help you could give. Thanks
I will follow your advice thanks, cleaning the RATina now happy holidays
Why not wash the wood down as part of it's treatment to negate the dryness?
Hi. Thanks for your question. When I use the term "dry" regarding wood, especially veneer, I'm more referring to the lack of natural oils, etc. in the wood, rather than just water. Wood absorbs and releases water from the air and expands and contracts with humidity throughout the year, and this movement can actually contribute to it splitting and even the breaking up of un-sealed veneer. I don't remember in which part of this video I used the term, but I hope this helps answer your question. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video series.
are you flipping that, or does it belong to a customer ????
It belongs to my daughter's mother-in-law. I'm restoring it for her.
cool take care
ROFL oh my goodness. Couldn't find part 2 of this project to save me. Kept looking around... finally I just typed in the title into the search... BINGO.. reason I couldn't find it, I was looking for a thumbnail of a wood working restoration project. My brain simply blocked, ignored the image of your dog. Brains are funny and annoying.
my computer is doing so weird stuff 8I