About Those Musty Featherweight Cases ...
Mary's problem with the musty Featherweight case is not unique. I read once that it is caused by the glue that was used to hold the paper lining inside the case at the time the case was manufactured. So it is not a problem with mold or mildew ... it's a problem caused by the manufacturing process 'way back when.
People have reported success in getting rid of the odor by using kitty litter, the kind of kitty litter that is meant for multiple cats and has "blue crystals" in it ... people write that you can put this kitty litter in the carry case for a couple of weeks and it removes the odor for good. I used the kitty litter trick on a moldy book and it worked for that special book I wanted to save. (But it does take time and you have to be patient.)
As for dating your Featherweight, that is done by the letters in front of the serial number which is stamped in the aluminum on the bottom of the machine. AD=1934 AE=1936
AF=1938 AG=1941 AH=1948 AJ=1950 AK=1952 AL=1955 AM=1956
Judy
People have reported success in getting rid of the odor by using kitty litter, the kind of kitty litter that is meant for multiple cats and has "blue crystals" in it ... people write that you can put this kitty litter in the carry case for a couple of weeks and it removes the odor for good. I used the kitty litter trick on a moldy book and it worked for that special book I wanted to save. (But it does take time and you have to be patient.)
As for dating your Featherweight, that is done by the letters in front of the serial number which is stamped in the aluminum on the bottom of the machine. AD=1934 AE=1936
AF=1938 AG=1941 AH=1948 AJ=1950 AK=1952 AL=1955 AM=1956
Judy
posted by Judy in Ohio @ 8:36 AM
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