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Restoration Project 1, Duchess
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This machine is an old Duchess sewing machine. It has
been in my family for approximately 50 years. My Mother bought it around
The time my eldest sister was born. Unfortunately my Mum can't remember if
she bought it new or second hand.
The machines mechanism had frozen up with rust and the wooden box was in
several pieces. Full restoration took about a month
Mainly at weekends, this consisted of stripping the mechanical components
down, de rusting and lubricating as well as ordering some spares.
Many thanks to Dawn from EBay, her shop is called Sewing Online
(Click
here for link) Dawn was able to identify a few parts and also supply
an instruction manual. Finally the base box I had to take apart, re set and
dowel some joints, fill, sand and finally Varnish.
The machine now works perfectly and as well as being a nice showpiece will
also be used.
Scroll down for some pictures of the restoration process.
