Antique/vintage Singer

[Gabsnoot]

If you are a fan of Cliff Richard and have come for some ‘Sir Cliff’ chat then I’m afraid this is not the place for you

On the other hand, if you own or know anything about old sewing machines, please stay, I’m in need some advice

I have recently been given an antique/vintage Singer sewing machine which is in need of some TLC. The metal work is rusted/tarnished in parts, there are some parts missing, the paintwork has at least one huge scratch and someone has replaced the veneer on the table top with some ‘faux pine’ Formica, god only knows why?!?

It’s been on the go for a few years so I realise there is an element of expected wear and tear but I would like to try and clean the metal up a bit, get the mechanics checked out and have the table top re-veneered (I’m not sure what type of wood it is yet).

If any one has any advice or tips I would really appreciate them.

Thanks 😊