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Singer Treadle Sewing Machine - Part 4

After cleaning the treadle, the table top and drawers, I washed all the pieces. I was worried that all the Gojo wasn't completely off the wood and before going any further, I decided to wash everything with soap and water.  Now, that the weather is getting warmer, I can take some pieces outside and use the Restor-A-Finish product by Howard. The directions indicate it should be applied with either a soft cloth or 0000 steel wool and then wiped off with a clean cloth. I'll apply it in small areas until everything is finished and then apply the Feed & Wax which is a wood polish and conditioner also by Howard to maintain it.  I chose Mahogany color of the Restor-A-Finish color line. I took one of the treadle pieces that appeared to be the closest to the original color and it was more of a reddish brown. I was concerned because of the the wood didn't seem to have any finish on it all and was still raw wood and I didn't know how much color it was going to absorb and anoth