Barn Pfaff 30

Here is a Pfaff 30 I purchased at Goodwill for $19.99.  Someone asked whether it's from a barn and I replied that I assumed so, as it had straw strewn all over it, mouse droppings, and smelled like, well, a barnyard.  Surprisingly, it powers on and the light works.  It's almost frozen solid and the length lever is hard to move.

I'll be documenting my progress on this one.  It'll take a few days to get it clean and running so if you're interested in seeing it improve, check back!

Well, here it is, the cleaned, running version:

This one was a bitch to clean.  It still needs a new belt and wiring but it's running; that it has some dings and scratches means it'll be perfect for someone who wants a machine in good condition without worrying about damaging one that is near-mint.

The painting behind the machine is one I picked up for a few bucks while perusing craigslist.  It reminded me of a friend back on the East coast years ago, someone I really like.