tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post5882284096817355519..comments2024-03-13T23:15:02.859-04:00Comments on DragonPoodle Studio: Stripping the Paint from a Singer 27DragonPoodlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-7008977630811906852020-10-26T17:56:55.455-04:002020-10-26T17:56:55.455-04:00Love your work. And your Doctor Who comments. Neve...Love your work. And your Doctor Who comments. Never time wasted there. Idic0101https://www.blogger.com/profile/11311152329338561569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-61408760445943744662020-09-30T19:54:45.238-04:002020-09-30T19:54:45.238-04:00Thanks for your comment, and welcome to the "...Thanks for your comment, and welcome to the "ignorant American morons" club!<br /><br />I restored a VS2, the most complete restoration job I have ever done. You will find the links on this page<br />http://dragonpoodle.blogspot.com/p/painting-sewing-machines.html<br />Look for Sadie and Patricia's VS2<br /><br />Good luck on your project<br />Cheryl WarrenDragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-16105776154928110882020-09-29T20:59:53.230-04:002020-09-29T20:59:53.230-04:00VJ Boring Black will be wonderful!VJ Boring Black will be wonderful!ceblakeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09502970543025898915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-8569025360030602822020-09-28T23:32:56.509-04:002020-09-28T23:32:56.509-04:00Repaint? I thought perhaps I was the only "ig...Repaint? I thought perhaps I was the only "ignorant American moron" to consider doing such a thing to a once lovely sewing machine. A couple of weeks ago I acquired an 1887, VS-2, fiddle base Singer. Cosmetically it is a disaster-- dirty, rusty and most of the worn decals have been spray painted over. There is no way to save them. BUT all the parts are there, even the bobbin shuttle, with a bobbin in it. Yes! I'm going to repaint it. Thanks to finding this wonderful website, I have gained the courage to do so. Oh, BTW, I'll be using boring black. I haven't gained that much courage. VJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682931388451213698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-42914886735602215602020-07-03T09:59:09.194-04:002020-07-03T09:59:09.194-04:00Wow, do you have an update?Wow, do you have an update?JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325320565307367290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-85366753866220079542019-12-31T22:16:01.143-05:002019-12-31T22:16:01.143-05:00Thanks. I'm living in hope that Alex checks b...Thanks. I'm living in hope that Alex checks back in to see the responses! And if you do, Alex, be sure to check my current blog post: https://dragonpoodle.blogspot.com/2019/12/hilarious-conclusion-to-2019.html<br />You are now an internet star Alex!DragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-15788019662802526942019-12-31T21:22:48.190-05:002019-12-31T21:22:48.190-05:00Alex, your rather freeform approach to English gra...Alex, your rather freeform approach to English grammar, and blindness to the original sorry condition of the machine is a hoot. I'm with DragonPoodle- thanks for the belly laugh.ceblakeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09502970543025898915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-23165841319345970562019-12-29T14:20:41.701-05:002019-12-29T14:20:41.701-05:00And I'm considering adding "ignorant Amer...And I'm considering adding "ignorant American moron" to my business cards, Oh, Alex, you brought me so much joy today! I will be laughing all day.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Cheryl, ignorant American moronDragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-34454903928344182092019-12-29T14:10:30.803-05:002019-12-29T14:10:30.803-05:00I have no idea how you meant this post to be inter...I have no idea how you meant this post to be interpreted but I am choosing to regard this comment as HILARIOUS! And I feel no compulsion to defend myself but in the interest of my readers let me assure you that this model is so common that I have been unable to even give them away.DragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-82926230987337681372019-12-29T12:19:10.609-05:002019-12-29T12:19:10.609-05:00I believe you are an ignorant American moron and p...I believe you are an ignorant American moron and probably the only one person on this planet to do such thing as to destroy that beautiful decals on this gorgeous sewing machine.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15505526171845902112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-25463371039525598702017-01-01T01:40:48.679-05:002017-01-01T01:40:48.679-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-59868482451369431962016-10-04T00:51:16.276-04:002016-10-04T00:51:16.276-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-45787075232952901012015-08-14T18:36:14.696-04:002015-08-14T18:36:14.696-04:00yes, I agree that a smooth deck is important. and...yes, I agree that a smooth deck is important. and we have the same temp/humidity problems in NC but for far fewer days. good luck!DragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-55442227435710081542015-08-14T15:03:47.678-04:002015-08-14T15:03:47.678-04:00I have a new 1923 Singer 78-1 which is an upper fe...I have a new 1923 Singer 78-1 which is an upper feed only type machine like a Davis Vertical Feed.<br /> The deck is missing large areas of paint, and more seems very willing to pop off with a scrapper. It would seem like a smooth deck would promote smooth feeding.<br /><br />I think I will strip the deck down and spray with clear coat and maybe just do a quick godzilla style paint over for the upper machine.<br /><br />Of course if you read the instructions on a spray paint can you will find there are only a limited number of days with the proper temp and humidity in central florida.Lee in sunny St Petersburg Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348887695776624480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-35172198644289286912014-08-03T13:52:59.467-04:002014-08-03T13:52:59.467-04:00While I enjoy being a machine conservationist, it ...While I enjoy being a machine conservationist, it would not bother me at all to take one of the boat anchors I have in my shop and do a total repaint. Of course, I would only bother with that if I could get enough rust off to get the thing to actually run again. I have at least two that qualify at the moment. I will subscribe and read all of your steps. Really inspirational work. See you on TreadleOn.k9dancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083908754463536417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-71731739438426993822014-08-01T12:11:11.901-04:002014-08-01T12:11:11.901-04:00I LOVE this idea! My husband and I are just starti...I LOVE this idea! My husband and I are just starting to work on some of the machines that I've collected. I told him that I'd like to find a beater machine and work on it together. <br /><br />I've toyed with the idea of someday painting a machine, but the thought is rather daunting. Going "steampunk" as you said, would be a lot easier. Besides looking cool, I think it would be a great way to get our feet wet. Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842966282560236535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-90842134685130232014-06-05T08:35:47.379-04:002014-06-05T08:35:47.379-04:00I have a couple of machines that half the paint is...I have a couple of machines that half the paint is gone, as are most of the decals. I really need to try this one at least one of them. Gee, my $5 machine could look nice again (was black, after all the scraps and dings it came with, more metal than black). I did buy it to 'play' with. The fact that it sews is a plus. Looking forward to seeing what color you choose (me, I'm a flame red kinda girl)Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-615969619124985532014-06-03T23:22:10.373-04:002014-06-03T23:22:10.373-04:00Awesome, can't wait to see how she turns out.Awesome, can't wait to see how she turns out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882043617737467664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-26615093259586099742014-06-03T10:49:46.453-04:002014-06-03T10:49:46.453-04:00Just WOW! I love your commitment! This is the fir...Just WOW! I love your commitment! This is the first time I've read your blog... knew you liked old sewing machines, but it's WAY more than that. Cannot wait the see the reveal. See you at guild tomorrow.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15980547702138678824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-25094406497394576912014-06-03T09:56:47.328-04:002014-06-03T09:56:47.328-04:00It really is thrilling. If you do it right it will...It really is thrilling. If you do it right it will never be turned into a lamp!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267561100735726924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-88742023736066032492014-06-02T21:14:37.089-04:002014-06-02T21:14:37.089-04:00Cleaning question- from what I've read a vat o...Cleaning question- from what I've read a vat of kerosene is the answer to a really defiled, disgustingly dirty machine, just do it outside, so have you gone that route? I've always thought that is way hard core for a hobbyist.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589461088079201199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-19069449311917946102014-06-02T18:22:13.835-04:002014-06-02T18:22:13.835-04:00I just finished Season 6 last night and Season 7 a...I just finished Season 6 last night and Season 7 awaits me! Looking forward to Peter Capaldi too, whom I have enjoyed since Local Hero. And that makes me feel just about as old as I really am.<br /><br />thanks for writing.DragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-67732362312021913242014-06-02T18:14:13.993-04:002014-06-02T18:14:13.993-04:00Thanks, Carolyn. I did expect to draw some heat f...Thanks, Carolyn. I did expect to draw some heat for this but it hasn't happened. One of the joys of being an old lady is that I no longer care if people disapprove of me. But I still love approval!<br /><br />Of course I would not do this to a rare, valuable or beautiful machine but I have four 27 or 127 Sphinxs with trashed decals and absolutely no resale value. I don't feel a bit guilty.DragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-19980580371660554112014-06-02T18:05:38.328-04:002014-06-02T18:05:38.328-04:00My next post will give specific details about the ...My next post will give specific details about the paint and varnish. The clear coat is an acrylic lacquer. I went to an auto products store and talked to the manager, and will share what he told me. All the products I used came from that store. So even thought the brand names may be different in the UK, an auto products store is probably a good place to look.<br /><br />good luck! DragonPoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167170431185422351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873280518345422701.post-27122771371378168282014-06-02T17:59:50.683-04:002014-06-02T17:59:50.683-04:00Fabulous, can't wait for the next installment!...Fabulous, can't wait for the next installment! If a machine is that bad, I don't care what the purists say, do whatever it takes to bring the thing back to being beautiful. After all why is black superior to any other color? It's what fat old men (like Singer and Ford) painted their products back in the day. We don't have to live by their rules anymore, so I wish the flamers would get over themselves. Shield Maiden rocks!<br />P.S. I have a non-electric 66 from about 1910, if I remember the year correctly, and the decals are absolute toast- I may just set it aside for the same experiment...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589461088079201199noreply@blogger.com