Members Constabulary Posted November 10, 2016 Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) A while ago I cane across some vintage machines that were used as garden decoration for a while. Some were exposed directly to the weather all seasons and some had a "roof" over their head but still outside all the time. I had 2 Singer 45 one was a 45K21 but that machine had too many issues like welded driving rod, missing and broken screw so not worth the trouble - I just kept some good parts from it. Fortunately the 45D91 (a pre 1945 German made variant of the 45K) had a roof over its head and survived in "quite" good condition but it has been oddly over painted. This is one of the few Singer 45 models that have a reverse function and I have been looking for one quite a long time. ... just reminds me of Billy Talent: Rusted from the Rain (kind of - not necessarily the lyrics but the Video) I unfortunately have deleted some of the pictures I have taken so I just have a few from the machine as found. I wanted to post this earlier but other things crossed my way so here is the whole story at once. Edited November 10, 2016 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Fortunately after some oiling the machine spun freely. Then I washed off the odd paint with paint thinner and stripped it as far as necessary. Lots of chipped paint and light surface rust on the lower arm and rust spots where the paint chipped off. Parts turned out quite nice after a thorough cleaning. Edited November 10, 2016 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Grind down all the rust infiltrated paint and smoothed the chipped of spots. Under the paint I even found the drill holes for the Singer badge. This machine originally came with a Singer decal instead of a Singer brass badge (Wartime metal saving I guess). Then gave the machine a good inside and outside paint thinner shower and washed out (hopefully) all the internal gunk of old grease, oil, dust....- what ever this machine has collected over the years. Then taped everything and painted it with hammertone silver. Edited November 10, 2016 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Hammertone silver Edited November 10, 2016 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 Reassembling Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Almost done! Now that I see the pictures I thing some parts still could use some TLC... maybe later... Since there are no Singer Wittenberge plant badge decals available I have put a brass badge on. A member form another forum said thats still authentic as the machines from the Wittenberge plant also came with the "british" badge reading "THE SINGER MANFG. Co.. Well I had no other option anyway Edited November 10, 2016 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Meanwhile the decals have arrived. I know the whole paint job is not authentic (obviously) but thats not too important to me. I think it turned out quite nice and I´m pleased with it. Next thing is the bobbin winder.... Once again I rescued some old cast iron Edited November 10, 2016 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
CowboyBob Posted November 10, 2016 Report Posted November 10, 2016 Yes,all that hard work paid off.You have a great looking machine there.The decals add the finishing touch.I like that color,we use it a lot too. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Uwe Posted November 10, 2016 Report Posted November 10, 2016 Wow, nice work! It's clearly a labor of love and it shows. Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members jimi Posted November 10, 2016 Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 Great job Folker! turned out like new! did you keep the part 91023 from the old broken machine?? (needle bar connection link) Quote
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