How to restore Vintage Sewing Machine Decals.

[@Nowayjose-vd1wm]

😮..am I the only one that was on the edge their seat while he was "Tickling " the paint?!....THAT WAS INTENSE! Well done Sir.

[@aleksman1]

I also restore sewing machines, but earlier I was more interested in the technical part, and now I am studying the restoration of the appearance. Thank you. You have provided a lot of useful information.

[@gergemall]

I appreciate your expertise

[@brettster3331]

Hi Edward, I am sure you know that the cause of this condition is excess moisture in terms of humidity from being housed near the ocean or in a garage or basement, you can tell by the corosion on the brightwork. I admire you for working to bring the finish back to looking so good, well done.

[@judithgoulden972]

Interesting ...i have 4 cornelli embroidery machines, 2 french and 2 singer inherited from great grandmother. A lot of gears etc, they were working 25 years ago but been in storage so i need to clean oil and a bit of rust off. Going to be a challenge. I hope i can remember how to put some of the parts back together as they were taken off to stop damage. I probably have an old manual kicking around. My grandmother brought the machines to NZ in 1928. I have all the original wooden bobbins and lots of threads. Will have to find a good home for them as im too old to use them now.

[@kernelpanic1009]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@gergemall]

I thank you, sir. St Louis Missouri. USA 🇺🇸💪☮️

[@becmckinlay5073]

Hello Edward, thank you for your last 3 videos, very informative. Life get's busy but hoping you videoed how to shellac the machine and are too busy atm to upload. I've carefully cleaned around the decals of my 1947 99 but concerned about them lifting when I shellac. Any tips would be gratefully received. I enjoyed your conversational, holistic approach and hope you are keeping well. No pressure but waiting in hope for a look see and reassurance I can do this 😊. Kind regards, Bec

[@gergemall]

Amazing expert ❤. Brilliant

[@Noniinthebush]

Hey where did you get GOGO in Australia? Cheers

[@KayDee-kg8eo]

Hi. Where can i find Gojo in the UK? Or is there an alternative?

[@Inarode]

Came into ownership of a Windsor treadle machine in great condition today, and have been looking up all I can. Definitely learned a lot from this, but it looks like your video cut short. It ends mid-word.

[@gergemall]

I've caught the fever last year.

[@karenbeyerlein997]

Can you purchase new decals? I have a 1904 Singer treadle machine I bought from my sister-in-law. She bought it at a steam engine show in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. It is in good shape, I think< but the decals are worn off on the bed of the aching.

[@lurdo777]

If my decals are worn off, is there a place to buy the replacements. I have a Domestic Fiddlebase that is late 1800's.

[@tomobedlam297]

Bunnings has Goop handcleaner. It comes in the same tub as your Gojo. I wonder if it the same product.

[@Misterme333]

Have you tried it yet? If it works well I might give it a shot

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

I have my 3rd great grannies 1874 Domestic brand coffin top with a fiddle base. Where do you buy replacement decals? have no clue if it ever had any, no one alive remembers that it did, but the machine is in good shape otherwise. Thanks.

[@edwardtagg]

Domestic dont have replacement decals. Only singer to my knowledge. If decals are badly damaged, you can still carefully restore, and leave in that condition, and shellac and wax over top to protect whats remaining. Its good yo leave evidence of what was, no matter how decrepit.

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

@@edwardtagg There doesn't appear to have been any decals, no indication whatsoever. Trust me, how decrepit she is isn't that important to me. She runs perfectly and my great great uncle H refurbished her and the cabinet in the 1940s and her cabinet looks fantastic, better than newer ones (like from the 40's) I have seen. Nobody believes that she is an 1874 when they look at her. Both of my treadles have been owned by people who actually did care and didn't plop them in an attic or basement. My other treadle (1921 from another branch of the family) is also in great condition and runs great, but someone (probably my grannies aunt) had painted the case white before WW2 so my dad and I had to remove that and refinish that one. I inherited it from granny in 2004 but it was 2016 before we got around to removing all that monstrous paint. The only thing I have had to replace (1874) is the belt (80s), and that was actually already in the drawer as a backup from when it was restored in the 1940s. There is still another belt too. He evidently bought several and a couple ended up in the drawers. Before that the 1940s was the last time it was replaced. She (1874) is not shiny and new, and never will be. The only reason I was asking about decals is that I would like to know what they would have looked like. I was not interested in replacing them. There is 6 generations of ownership in her so she will stay as she is.

[@edwardtagg]

@@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059 i would search Google images extensively

[@gergemall]

Please Mr. Tagg. I eagerly await your future videos.❤

[@2936Julian]

When wiping the oil off before applying the shellac, would you also use a piece of cotton?

[@edwardtagg]

Yes, anything that leaves no residue carefully

[@edwardtagg]

Its rare to have to wipe off oil. Usually you guess the right amount

[@edwardtagg]

Sorry I was confused by other video.... I would spray a regreaser can then wipe off very carefully or just let it air dry. At that stage, the decals are revealed and at their most vulnerable

[@terryscarborough729]

I want to watch, but the camera keeps moving so that I can't see what you're doing.

[@lindadalton2668]

Please find a way to mount your camera. I can’t watch with it bouncing around all over

[@peggybrase5353]

Please hold the cam on a still

[@KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw]

Loving your video but getting seasick from the camera movement

[@borgiawasem385]

Hi, I’m sorry to bother you but I just purchased a Singer La Vencedora 1924 electric model #128 and I’m trying to discover the name for a part that I need to replace. It’s the part that the motor attaches to which makes the knee lever work. Would you happen to know which part I’m talking about and what it’s called. I can’t find any information in my searches so far. Thank you for any help you can give me.

[@donnafoelsch1651]

The shaky camera made me motion sick. Couldn't watch. Consider using a tripod.

[@shalimarrepairing5429]

Nice video your big fail

[@jackraptor695]

Nah I'm not restoring boomer techs