I like to work on the irons in the morning. Before it gets too hot. I have my little set up just outside the door, near the hose. I have another station just outside the shop with the electric drill wire brush. I figure that way I won't electrocute myself. I scrubbed and scrubbed yesterday and then I drilled and drilled (Well, you know). Then I scrubbed some more. The SINGER letters will be a pain. I think the Dremel tool will do the job. My arm is pretty tired from holding the heavy, Makita, electric drill. But I am inspired to get the sides done .
For comparison, and dramatic effect
Now that I look at the photos, I see that the old silver paint did look like patina.
GOOD NEWS!!!!ITS RAINING!!!!! I left the windows open in all the vehicles and left the tools out (well NOT the drill, but the tables) on purpose knowing that if I did that it would rain. Yes, I am obsessive AND superstitious.
I am quite surprised to learn the brass finish was under the black, though I don't know why I thought otherwise. Have you reached a decision about how you will finish these?
ReplyDeleteDear DreinPA,
DeleteNO brass finish under black. Just iron. I think that the SINGER gold lettering has been repainted. I have not made a decision about finish......I think I want to paint it a totally different color.......Bright Royal Blue. Or maybe I will find a very colorful Japanese ZZ to change to a treadle and paint the irons to match......HMMMMMMMM