Thread: ideas about the richmond treadle

Hello and welcome from Minnesota.
Gorgeous machine!

Gorgeous machine.

Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!

Don't know anything about it but someone else may! It is a beautiful cabinet!

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Sewing Joe

Can't tell you much about it other than it was manufactured by National and badged with the name Richmond. That circular chrome access medallion on the front is a dead giveaway.

The spring belt may be a bit louder than leather, but it will work fine and never wear out.

You can probably manage with a standard sewing machine needle, but you'll have to "cheat" it down a little bit. The original needles are a skotch longer than the current standard needles.

Thanks, I'll try a couple of modern needles and see how it works.

Originally Posted by dixiebelle162002

Welcome from TN! You may be able to find out some information on treadleon.net this site has lots of information on treadle machines. You have a very nice looking machine and cabinet.

Thanks, I'll check out that website.

Originally Posted by merry

Beautiful machine! Here's a link to the vintage machine shop on this board. Think someone there will be able to help you.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1013

Thanks. I posted on the other board---that was my original intent, but I'm new to the site and just figuring everything out!

Oh my - SO gorgeous!!