Restoring a Treadle Sewing Machine Cabinet from scratch

This is a step by step method on a very easy , cheap and quick method of restoring a treadle sewing machine. I use Pale Boiled Oil because of its Versatility. Some even use it on the stand. Its ( in my opinion) a Very practical treatment for the dry timber and if you want to french polish or Shellac over it you can. One of the beauties of this treatment is if you scratch the Finish you can just add some more and wipe it. Certainly is Not original but is very serviceable.

[@944gemma]

Great job. I just love these old, faithful, machines. Keep them clean. Keep them oiled. They’ll run forever.

[@beanqueen1243]

I stumbled upon this after my mom told me we have this same machine in our garage. I talked about buying a machine, she remembered it was in the garage and now we are fixing it up together. Mine is in worse condition than this one unfortunately, so I will have to replace the paneling on the lid, but your videos are helping me a lot in figuring out what I need to do! :)

[@Willowfs4472]

Looks almost brand new again.Nice job.

[@coldhardysucculentswithkdw4988]

I have watched this like four times. Awesome. I have an old cabinet in the attic, I hope soon I will get brave enough to do this to help it out! thanks

[@semanzo]

I bought an old singer base yesterday (this exact one) - can't wait to restore it with the help of your videos. Really appreciate this tutorial!!

[@ddawe31635]

My treadle cabinet top looked awful. Using the above method, was not only easy, but worked BEAUTIFULLY! Thank you.

[@michaelbean739]

Looks a Thousand times better. Always great info.

[@eileenfb1948]

Loved your video. I might do mine, once I get the steel wool. This has turned. very lovely.. Thank you for this video.

[@10AntsTapDancing]

Thank you for that, you've given me the knowledge I need to clean up the frame. It's the same model as mine :) It's in very good shape apart from veneer on top of the lid peeling off so I only need to give it a good clean. I have a machine mechanic near me that restores the machines to working condition and so I will soon be able to use mine.

[@1klouisek]

Stellar job. Thanks from Texas-New Mexico borderlands

[@kathiego233]

This looks fantastic and you make it look easy to do! Thank you!

[@jeanburgin160]

This is very impressive. Like your technique... This is a beautiful machine cabinet.

[@944gemma]

Beautiful job.

[@brontesworkshop5699]

Thank you for this!! the linseed oil worked wonders on the black walnut veneer cabinet I have. I'm trying to restore an old "Free" brand treadle. using your videos, it's now looking much nicer...and almost ready to use!

[@ritaharrilall2007]

Thanks for the video, I love these old machine but I don't know how to use it properly, I am still learning. But I think I will be restoring mine too she is very

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video Blessings .

[@theresemcateemcatee3607]

I have this same cabinet bought at yard sale love it

[@colvinator1611]

Thanks a lot ! I've just bought one of these.

[@esk8jaimes]

This is a very useful video, just what I needed to know!

[@Joycer2002]

I have the identical cabinet - I polished it up with almond oil - the only oil that I had on hand but may try the Linseed oil. Unfortunately I had stored and used my water distiller on my machine in the laundry room and have some water damage on one side... tough lesson to learn! I brought it upstairs and put it in my front room window and have been admiring it ever since. I need a belt now so I can give it a whirl - it did sew when I got it - have no idea what happened to the belt but I just saw a video on solving that problem... I really love You Tube! Thank you for the great tip on cleaning it but mine looks fine - not sure if I should do a deep clean like you did.