Hi There!

I just brought home my first Wheeler & Wilson!? Its a No.8 in a treadle base.? The machine looks like it has not been abused (no scratches, glass foot still intact), but it was stored in a garage so it has some amount of rust.? I'm pretty good at restoring 1930's Singers, etc. but I've never tackled anything this old before!?

I see that they recommended whale oil on these.? Is there anything different about removing varnish left by whale oil from varnish left by petroleum oil?? I'm going to assume there isn't unless someone here says different...

I've got a few newbee questions:

1. Does anyone have a method to create working keys for the coffin top and the drawers?

2. Is the brightwork on these chrome, or nickel plate?

3. Where can one find an extra needle or three?
3a. Also, bobbins, same question...

Nice to meet you all!

--Sam

Here's my girl:

Previous owner seems to have assembled the base trestle upside down...