Some machines put up a fight while others go willingly. In the case of this machine, it did not want to be disassembled… must have been comfortable as it was! If there is one thing I have learned from doing restorations, old oil varnish is a formidible foe. All of the parts and pieces will be removed, ultrasonically cleaned, heated in oil, and wire brushed to like new condition. The first step is to disassemble the machine. This is the machie before the restoration. I can see through all of these faults and I know before I get started what a beautiful outcome is possible. It is these attributes of the machine that make it a perfect candidate for a restoration. The nickel plated pieces have tarnished and turned brown. The machine has an abundance of oil varnish on the sewing mechanisms and dust and lint have accumulated in all of the usual places. There are surprisingly few paint chips on the machine and those present can be corrected with color matched paint. The paint has aged and lost it’s smooth surface and gloss. Starting out, the machine has decades of oil and dirt buildup that is hiding the depth and color of the Red Eye decals that adorn it. I know the mechanical restoration will be successful and I expect the appearance of the machine will be quite good as well. So, what makes it a perfect candidate for a restoration? Well, it is my expectation of the before and after condition. The machine is very stiff and has the hallmarks of a machine that has been unused for some time. It shows some wear on the decals, but not as much for a 113 year old machine as you would think. The machine is dull from old dirt and oil. There is no provision on the body casting to attach a motor, or more likely for the times, a hand wheel crank. Manufactured in 1910, it machine was made exclusively as a treadle machine.
This machine is a perfect example for a sewing machine restoration.
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