Comments on: Updated Singer Treadle Base Table

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:53:16 +0000

In reply to marilyn.

ohhh, I’m sorry. I guess I’m of no help. I’m having a difficult time seeing what you’re talking about.

gail

By: marilyn

marilyn — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:40:27 +0000

A year or so go, I made a table from my sewing machine base. I actually used plywood for the top, well sanded of course add stained it with a dark walnut and polyurethane over that. It looks great in my living room, and without a close inspection no one, even me notices that it is plywood. I also did not attach the top, for same reason., moving.
I have refinished the coffin for the sewing machine and it looks great, but still no idea how to use it for something other than a sewing machine cover.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:20:51 +0000

The desk was fabulous, I love the use of patina rub n buff. It’s so easy to over do that. And the added perk, you can exercise while you’re working ????. Oh, so many ideas for that little piece of wood that you cut off. Of course there is always the tried and true coat hook (unnecessary here in the desert southwest). I think it could be used as a backsplash for a small bar, or bathroom vanity. It could be hung on the wall with a sign or chalk board hung from it with hooks. Oh, what about a frame shelf down a hall way or a dish rack over a buffet. Maybe a pretty crown over a window or mirror frame. It could be the front of a wall box to toss keys, gloves, and stuff in, or make a metal box to go inside the wall box and use it as a long skinny indoor herb garden. Can’t wait to see what you make with it.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:20:55 +0000

In reply to Linda.

Thanks Linda!

I have lots of colors of rub-n-buff. It’s so easy to use!

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:03:35 +0000

In reply to Christina in FL.

Christina,

I hope you find a singer base someday very soon! 🙂

The curvy part did make a wonderful shelf. Look for it on the blog after the first of the year.

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:02:39 +0000

In reply to Patty.

Thank you Patty for your comment. Those sewing machine bases are indestructable, and are so handy for so many projects and uses!

A butcher block top is perfect for the kitchen and the craft room!

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.

gail

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:01:13 +0000

Yes, the top you used does look better in terms of scale. I love the rub and buff, and I have some somewhere – but wanted to complement you on this good job!

By: Christina in FL

Christina in FL — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:00:57 +0000

BEAUTIFUL job with the Singer table! I mean, if I can’t have a working machine in that base then… a table it is. 🙂 (Can you tell I long for an old Singer treadle machine? 🙂
The curvy part would make a wonderful shelf!!!

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:30:48 +0000

Gail I love what you did with the Singer base. I bought one over 40 years ago. At first it had a small butcher block top on it – from a broken dishwasher. Then I bought a large piece of butcher block and had it as an island in the kitchen. I found a beautiful thick butcher block at Habitat Restore so I put the table in my craft room and my sewing machine is on it. My son gave me a bottom with the top intact and I also have that in my craft room. I think you were right when you cut the top. I love your ideas.