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heartnosekid · 19 days

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vintage metal shaper | abom79 on ig

#stim #stimboard #machines #vintage #sfw #green #teal #silver #brown #vintage machines #machinery #metal shapers #metal #metal shavings #hands free #ishy gifs #postish

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paranormeow7 · 5 months

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Fell in freakin love at a thrift store. I’m so fucking pissed she was over 100$. (A good price but… I’m broke as shit) She plays records, cassettes, 8 track, the works. I wonder if anybody can identify this machine.

#actual sugar post #electronics #machinery #music #record player #music players #cassette player #8 track #vintage #vintage electronics #vintage music players #vintage machines #machines #vintage machinery #thrift store #thrifting #old tech #objectum #bc I’m a freak

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radiomuseum · 1 year

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Aristocrat Regal Super 22 slot machine, made in 1962

#vintage #history #1960s #vintage machines #museum collections #museum #vintage slot machine #slot machine

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m25onfire · 1 year

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Miniature Jugg Machine (modeling clay and acrylic)

#cod zombies #black ops zombies #soda machine #vintage machines #clay creations #acrylic #minatures

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ilikevintagebooks · 1 year

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The Manipulator

-Common Sense Medical Adviser 1895

#manipulator #oscillator #vintage illustration #vintage medical book #vintage medicine #vintage machines #much gears #many crank

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jewtastic · 1 year

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It's very likely we will be moving within the year, and I am now pressuring myself to get the One Big Project done before we do so.

My baby girl, a 1910 White Rotary Treadle Sewing Machine.

She was a steal on ebay, at a measily 35$ for a working sewing machine, but no base or cabinet. And then the treadle base was one without the original cabinet and no machine, also in working order, for another 125$ plus 75$ in shipping for a large cast iron base that weighs easily over 60lbs.

I did get a walnut slab for free from my father before cutting contact, so I suppose I can finally say he did one decent thing for me in my life.

The true problem, is that the wood was green when I received it, and has since bowed and cracked. I tried to fix it, but I'm not a woodworker and quite frankly, did a piss poor job.

So I have two large hurdles to get her all put together and working.

I need to get her serviced and cleaned. All her parts work, she moves, and all her bells and whistles are accounted for. I even have the original box with additional feet and needles.

I need to get this wood actually prepared and ready for use.

So the worry now, is finding local craftsmen who are able to do these things better than my poor attempts with minimal knowledge. I do know how to maintain my girl once she's been properly cleaned, but I'm too scared to try and take her apart to full clean and check all the parts myself.

So I've sent off several e-mails to local small businesses, asking about their services and if they believe they can help with my issues.

There is a local man moving into retirement from a life in machining for large companies who has a passion for vintage machines, which I am beyond chuffed about. He's got a blog detailing some of the machines he's worked on, including an absolute gorgeous 1800s Singer. One can only dream of having one in such good condition as those pictures. So I'm certain he'll be the perfect pick for my darling, as she's a simple little machine, and already in good condition.

According to his site, his full service is 100$ plus applicable taxes, and if she needs parts, full cost plus time for the install. I'll likely end up tipping him as well, given he seems like a lovely man.

The wood however is proving more of an issue.

There is one company that seems the best choice, a local cabinetry company that also offers lumber prep on the side. However, they only have pricing listed per foot, and I'm rather certain they will also include labor costs which is not listed at all. They do allow you to bring your own wood, however, and I don't need a full cabinet, just the rescue of this lovely piece of walnut that I have tortured over the past year trying to fix.

All in all, though, even if it's a bit pricier than I expect, the cost of a 1910 White Rotary Treadle Sewing Machine, with all my love, sweat and tears poured into it, will still come out to under 500$, which is quite the steal for a vintage lady that will last not only me, but perhaps future generations as well.

Oh, and my unidentified spinning wheel only requires a single 80$ fly wheel, and a bit of wood glue to fix up. Also rather chuffed about getting her into working condition too.

Pictures will come later, however. I do plan on doing a full detailed post of them both, and my journey with them.

Once I move, though- then we'll be looking at looms. That will be a high price point no matter what I choose to go with, and I'm trembling imagining it.

#base lives life #fabric crafts #vintage machines

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smokingnext2u · 2 years

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