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10-04-2010, 10:33 AM
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Ok, so I picked up this white sewing machine for $20 and have it torn down. The cabinet is nice and before I tore it apart it ran stiffly but not well enough to sew.
I noticed it has the ability to be motorized or run as a treadle. Any opinions as to weather or not I should leave it electric or turn it into a treadle?
Cheryl
I noticed it has the ability to be motorized or run as a treadle. Any opinions as to weather or not I should leave it electric or turn it into a treadle?
Cheryl
The white
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The cabinet
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10-04-2010, 10:44 AM
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Which ever way that you will use it the most is how I would go. I have a treadle, hand crank and electric machines. I tend to use my hand crank and electric the most.
Oh.. and by the way, beautiful machine.
Oh.. and by the way, beautiful machine.
10-04-2010, 11:43 PM
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A serious collector would probably be aghast at the idea of 'turning it into' anything but what it was 'born as'. I know this because my husband is an antique record player and antique radio collector. Several times I have suggested that he convert one of the larger antique radio's (that don't work) into a cabinet for storage. The look of HORROR on his face - I do manage not to laugh out loud most of the time!
Do whatever makes you happiest. In the end, that is all that really matters.
Do whatever makes you happiest. In the end, that is all that really matters.
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