Hello, everyone. I did say there would be a progress report on our reconditioning/conservation efforts.
The heavy books stayed in place for days, giving the glue plenty of time to cure.
This is how it looked when the weights and waxed paper were removed.
Sadly, there is a broken spot at the pass through for the belt. Veneer is peeling, too, but the thing I am worrying about is how to repair the broken bit without impeding the passage of the belt. We are going to try glueing it with the aid of a small clamp, and maybe some shims.
It's possible that this break in the edge of the pass through is related to the fact that the old belt was broken when we got it. Who can know, it probably happened a long time ago.
It's such an adventure learning how to care for the old machine! But I want to get her in working condition and do some quilting on her.
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