Restoration of an Antique treadle base. Our Style

[@roxannlegg750]

Thats is an awesome bit of advice for Aussies who are trying to restore - but only finding overseas ppl using products we dont get here - coverting products has been very confusing. Thankyou SO MUCH!

[@Vee-zx6eh]

Funny! Great method which I will use for my Singer 103k base. Thanks for your invaluable information.

[@memalorie]

This is the best video I’ve seen on KZbin for restoring the metal. I hope I can find the rust converter and primer here in the states. Thank you for sharing this.

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Thank you very much. Possibly Not the best method BUT has served us for many years.

[@ellyvanoirschot6799]

Thank you, love it. Starting right away.

[@pkkriz8610]

I'm down the other side of Victoria, picked up a treadle base with flywheel for a 31-20 i'm cleaning up. I wasn't sure about the rust converter but picked up the same stuff and it completely transformed the existing paint. After I washed it down it was a bit grey and sunbaked, but it's come up a treat. Brillant tip. I've got to treat surfrace rust on the machine itself, mostly the flat surfaces. You reckon i can use the same product?

[@FoxtailTX]

Great video! I finished the top today and plan to work on the treadle part tomorrow. So far so good!

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

THank you. Good luck with it.

[@NeilaMaher]

Omg that's my sponge!

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Niela Your quite welcome to come and get that sponge back.. Its Now an EX sponge..

[@bsebldude]

Very nice. How wide is a typical base? Would like to use one for a utility sink base in our laundry room

[@Jo.lawler]

That is really beautiful! What an exciting find.

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Thank you.. .. These German bases are very beautiful. WE are Very happy with the result.

[@Bikli56]

Before and after - finally finished - thank you again for your tips in cleaning the metal stand. I tried to attach a photo, but it doesn't seem to work. Oh well.

[@roanhielkema5714]

The sponge had a worthwhile end. May it be recycled in peace.

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

That it was... Nothing leaves our home for rubbish. We are very recycle conscious.

[@onemorepilldotcom]

I'm telling Judy!

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Robin.. Hi... Lucky for me, when she sprung me with it, I didn't get into too much trouble. I'm a Lucky man.

[@mareekettle2548]

How can I find out date of manufacture and model number of a vintage singer treadle machine please

[@TheTonialadd]

What is the little cup looking thing on the left side of the stand? About 4:17 minutes in. I appreciate your videos! Thanks from Arkansas, USA.

[@bella-bee]

I have a much rustier base, with no paint remaining, so I’m going to use a wire brush to get back to just dusty rust, not flakes, and then try a rust converter, but I’m uncertain about what to do with jointed surfaces, I mean the bearings etc. I don’t want to convert rust to the black haematite finish over a nut which should come undone. The rust becomes haematite. I don’t want to chemically ‘weld’ it with converter! So what do you do with rusty moving parts if they are in a bad way? I’m thinking to use penetrating oil and clean them up, but I presume I don’t paint the inner surfaces or they won’t fit back together. Grease? Thanks for your opinion. And that’s a very pretty treadle you have there!

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Bella. Any Mechanical rusty parts we do not put paint into. Prior to painting I would give it a good grease and then paint. The paint will not get into the joints due to the packed grease. then when the paint has dried carefully wipe the excess grease off which will remove any over paint. I hope this idea helps ?

[@bella-bee]

Thank you

[@stvnixrcks]

After it turns black, do you need to wipe the paste off or does it just fully dry??

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

It will dry completely. It won't need wiping. Keeping in mind it's only an undercoat finish and not for outside or in wet area's . If you wnat it for outside you will need a matt or semi matt all weather coat over it.

[@Bikli56]

I took apart a treadle sewing machine completely and am now trying to remember the steps in putting it all back together again - I have cleaned and restored the base, the wood and rebuilt some of the broken parts. NOW, wondering if anyone has a diagram on how to put it all back together again. HELP :-)

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Peggy if you look at a few U tube clips I am sure you will get some idea. If its the actual machine you pulled apart. Sheesh not even we do that. I really can't advise much on that. When we dismantle a part of a machine we make sure we do it in a time slot where on the same day we break it down and Rebuild it while it is still fresh in our mind. As you remove something you place it in a line one part after the other. Good luck with that

[@Bikli56]

All is well - I finally figured it out :-) I am so grateful for your instructions on how to restore the base - I'll attach a photo of the completed renovation as soon as I can. Thank you again.

[@FoxtailTX]

Have you ever done this process on a brown treadle? The product I bought says it turns rust black but is clear on non-rusted places, which is a problem because the sides of my treadle are metal, not iron, and are painted brown. The treadle itself is iron but appears more brown than black, but it's not covered in rust, so it's not the rust making it brown. I was unable to find the product brand in your video. I bought Adcoat Industries' Rust Converter and Primer. I'm wondering if I should seek out another product that turns EVERYTHING black, rather than having the rusted areas black and the others showing brown paint coming through because I really don't want to spray paint the entire thing in black afterwards. Any suggestions and do you have a website or email I can send photos of my treadle to for review/advice? Thanks so much!

[@khwilli1]

I'm in the United States and looking for the product your using. It is not available in the US, is there a comparative product that I can use? With close or similar results?

[@laurapiatt5]

They feet paddle will no longer move and has come off. Please help what has happened.

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Laura, the pedal is held in by two blots on the right and left of the pedal. If those bolts are still there and the pedal is not broken you can screw them in to re secure the pedal. Good luck with that.

[@laurapiatt5]

Thank you. I will check that out and let you know what I find. Good day to you

[@sheilacaldon2371]

I have a question, please. The last shots with it outside, was it already dried and wiped down or it was still processing? How long does it take before you wipe it off? Thank you.

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Sheila. Hi. With this the application is important if you paint it as thinly as possible and with no streaks or bubbles there will be no need to wipe it down. The different areas tend to dry at different times. So wait Until all is dry before applying a second coat. if you feel you should need it. Regards Wayne

[@sheilacaldon2371]

@@SewWhatMaryborough800plus Thank you for your reply!

[@angelaiwaniw-martin9921]

Thank you for such a great video!! Did you use anything in the water when you were cleaning the dust off with the “coveted” sponge 😊?

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Angela , Just our home made detergent. That water went onto the mulch heap. Just water, dirt and our home made detergent. Eco friendly soap.

[@angelaiwaniw-martin9921]

Sew What Maryborough Thank you!!!

[@TradionallySouthern]

She came out looking lovely! What is the name of the undercoat product you used? I live in the USA and want to find something that is comparable with the product you used.

[@SewWhatMaryborough800plus]

Hi the product we use is Motospray Rust Converter & Primer /Sealer. I am Not aware if it is available outside Australia but I am sure most countries would have a similar product. The Main thing to look for is it turns black when it hits rust it turns black. Thank you.

[@ФилиппМеланхтон-е5д]

Это не Зингер. Видимо тоже столик сделает.

[@TheMankustrap]

!!!

[@joycameron6404]

I have a Union sewing machine

[@alyssapeters6271]

I never understand why people just paint them black! not all of these pieces were solid black. 👌