Here's a few pics of my latest restoration project. The guts and gears took time to take apart, clean and lubricate. Although there are a few parts missing it's pretty much a full and operating machine. "Davis" made this particular sewing machine for Sears and Roebuck. From what I can tell the Minnesota Model "A" was suppose to be the equal to the Davis model which was the top of the line at the time. These were manufactured between 1920 and 1940.
I found very little on Davis in a search but apparently there is a (don't laugh now) society ISMACS that deals with sewing machines. I still couldn't find much on this one.
This is before (looks grey but is originally painted black)
This is after without the dust, rust and cobwebs.
The during pics are on my FB account. Yes, as you can tell I'm bored...but I think some might find it worth looking at for at least 15-20 seconds...:)
I would feel so proud of myself if I had accomplished something like that. God job, Justin!
Don
Good job! Are you going to mount it on a stand / table?
I'm looking for a table. If that fails, I will take a piece of teak wood and mount it on. The mechanics of this were so simple. Not one part was found to not have a crucial service. This type of construction is impressive. The moving parts, what they served...was certainly a learning experience, although tedious at times...just plain fun for me.
Thanks Don...I had fun with this one.
When I met my wife she was using something very similar at work.
A few years later she was talking about wanting another sewing machine to make clothes and I brought home a modern Singer and her eyes almost popped out of her head.
You can never tell what makes a woman tick.....;-)
I found it very interesting. I love restoration projects. Nice job Just!
My step-Mom is a master seamstress of the 1st order. She would love that piece.
She has an old White machine that is foot driven. She still uses it last I knew of.
As to mounting your machine on teak, I would not do that. Assuming it's a North American machine I would mount it on red or white oak. It would be great if you could find a pic on how it was originally mounted and rebuild that. Collectors, appraisers and "antiquers" prefer restored stuff in their original conditions as built. I doubt teak would have been used back then.
I hope you gutted that thing, had it sand blasted (maybe not with sand) and then had it powder coated and baked. That coating/paint will never chip or peel.
Very nice job none the less.
E.
