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03-18-2011, 01:39 PM
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I have an opportunity to buy a treadle machine
1)called "Automatic". The seller hasn't sent a serial number or details yet. I've searched on line & cannot find anything labeled "Automatic". The pic shows the name across front of machine head - where one would see "Singer" written.
Haven't a clue as to its value, if parts are available, etc. He wants $100.00, but we could probably get it for a little less, since we'd drive 1 1/2 hrs to pick it up & the cabinet is worn. I'm hesitant because wonder if I could find parts. Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Here's the link :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
and another possibility: 2) Vesta, again, a name I don't know, for $90.00. Anyone have info to help me decide? Thanks.
Link: http://billings.craigslist.org/atq/2232279646.html
I found someone to transport it up 7 to 8 hrs away, for $25.00. What do you think?
1)called "Automatic". The seller hasn't sent a serial number or details yet. I've searched on line & cannot find anything labeled "Automatic". The pic shows the name across front of machine head - where one would see "Singer" written.
Haven't a clue as to its value, if parts are available, etc. He wants $100.00, but we could probably get it for a little less, since we'd drive 1 1/2 hrs to pick it up & the cabinet is worn. I'm hesitant because wonder if I could find parts. Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Here's the link :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
and another possibility: 2) Vesta, again, a name I don't know, for $90.00. Anyone have info to help me decide? Thanks.
Link: http://billings.craigslist.org/atq/2232279646.html
I found someone to transport it up 7 to 8 hrs away, for $25.00. What do you think?
03-18-2011, 01:40 PM
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Billy, did you post my screw and spool pin yet? Just curious.
03-18-2011, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by laura59
This must be my lucky week. Another machine followed me home today, it was free. Just the price I like. A lady on my Yahoo group sent me an e-mail that her mom lives pretty close to me and wanted to get rid of a treadle machine. Her mom had taken the cabinet all apart to refinish it, but, she hasn't had time to work on it, so, she wanted to get rid of it. I called her last night and picked it up today. I'm thinking it is a model 66. The number is B90565 9 (the last 9 is down and to the right). I'm thinking it must be part of the number. If it is, then I guess it would be a 66 made in 1905. I'm so happy. Bob put the cabinet up above in the garage until I can get time to work on it. Sorry, no pic of the cabinet.
You got a great machine. Can't wait to see it again after you clean it up.
03-18-2011, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Anybody know what this little machine is? It's listed in an auction as a featherweight with a ? after it. I think they are just thinking because it's small it's a featherweight. It is a treadle it seems in a pretty ugly green painted cabinet.
03-18-2011, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Here's a project red eye treadle in a parlor cabinet for someone in Indianapolis area...pickup only!
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7599806
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7599806
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi8a_OHUv1M
Just skip over the tea making stuff (first 42 seconds)...
Coincidentally, Laura59, this is the same video where she discusses the missing throat plates (bobbin covers). It's at about 5 minutes into the video.
03-18-2011, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by grannysewer
I just saw a singer machine at thrift store. The only number on it was G 53-22. It didn't have any decals on it other than Singer and the medallion. Anyone know about it? It's in case with no top,but does have the foot pedal. Thanks, Bobbie
03-18-2011, 03:14 PM
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well l ave just read through and every thing sounds so exciting l will now have a go to send pictures
this is ruby she is made in Australia
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03-18-2011, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight
well l ave just read through and every thing sounds so exciting l will now have a go to send pictures
03-18-2011, 03:32 PM
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[Congrats! Definitely a 66, three years older than mine... That missing throatplate is common and you can buy a replacement on Ebay. It will slide on from right to left, under the presser foot. I know of a YouTube that shows you how, if you happen to need it.
You got a great machine. Can't wait to see it again after you clean it up]
I found the throat plate. It was in the box with the attachments. I'm anxious to get it cleaned up.
You got a great machine. Can't wait to see it again after you clean it up]
I found the throat plate. It was in the box with the attachments. I'm anxious to get it cleaned up.
03-18-2011, 03:35 PM
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this time l hope to do the treadle l have
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