What do you think about this Singer 45K69

[jimi]

Good to see that it works fine Al. i used universal dissolvent, i am sure you have that over in the states. it is what you use to thin down varnish and the likes?? not turps.

[Evo160K]

Thank you Jimi, thank you very much.  All the best.

[Evo160K]

Jimi, I'm seeing where mineral spirits rather than turps is often used to thin varnishes, minerals spirits is less expensive and has less odor than turps.  Is mineral spirits what you used?

When are you going to sell me a pair of your sandals for my wife?

[Constabulary]

5 hours ago, Evo160K said:

When are you going to sell me a pair of your sandals for my wife?

I´m sure your wife would be very pleased if hubby would make some sandals for her - how is that? Don´t say you don´t have the machines for that

 

[Evo160K]

Funny Folker, very funny.     You obviously haven't seen my sewing.  Yes I have the machines, but not the skills.  Jimi has the skills and the talent.  I think she would prefer that.

[Constabulary]

was a joke...

[jimi]

6 hours ago, Constabulary said:

I´m sure your wife would be very pleased if hubby would make some sandals for her - how is that? Don´t say you don´t have the machines for that

6 hours ago, Evo160K said:

Funny Folker, very funny.     You obviously haven't seen my sewing.  Yes I have the machines, but not the skills.  Jimi has the skills and the talent.  I think she would prefer that.

I wish i did have the talent and the skill Al lol.. when i get the machine rolling again i will let you know. we were going to try a new type sole first, it has a thin sheet of foam under to help keep things soft. when i try one and it works good i will let you know Al. not sure about mineral spirits though?? the dissolvent is pretty strong? but not as strong as paint stripper. i would use this for thinning for example nitrocellulose varnish and the likes. and would work for thinning oil based paints. hope this helps?

[Evo160K]

Hi Folker, Jimi,

Folker, yes of course it was a joke and a funny one at that.......I laughed.  Mine was supposed to be as well.  Everything's cool.

Jimi, that's fine, looking forward to your new design, good luck with it.

Jimi, I'm having trouble finding something called universal dissolvent or dissolvent.  Is that a product name or a generic reference?  Thanks Jimi.

 

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[jimi]

That is what it is called over here Al Dissolvente Universal, maybe Acetone would be the equivalent?? not 100% sure?? maybe something like this..

https://www.caramba.eu/en/products/universal-cellulose-thinner-with-acetone-ready-to-use/

[Evo160K]

Thanks Jimi, I'll track it down over here.

Got the K69 mounted on the treadle for testing, worked well.  Not sure about the length of the stitches yet, they seem to be about 1/4 inch so far.  Since there are no decals at all, I'm just going to sand the paint smooth and spray it with the Krylon Appliance Epoxy, that I used on the treadle.  It dried very hard and very black, so far I'm pleased with it.  Japanning and baking the heavy machine head is just too difficult in my electric kitchen oven.  I will finish japanning the k25 head since the other parts are finished.  Just need to get my motivation for it back.  Been so cold around here, it's not too comfortable in the garage.

Thanks again Jimi.