1873 Singer New Family MOP Folding Bonnet Treadle
07-19-2014, 07:43 PM
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she cleaned up pretty nice.
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closeup of the writing on the foot pedals
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because of this staining pattern, i have decided that these were loaded in the 10-2 position (or some variant around there)
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The longest one "seems" to match up with one of the remains bits, and measured 25" (24 15/16" actually)
I am going to record every bit of data I can photographically before I remove the old straps and separately bag and tag em.
then I will clean the screws and copper washers, then put on the new straps. HOPEFULLY that will let me see which one goes where. (Still researching and asking experts)
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closeup of the writing on the foot pedals
[ATTACH=CONFIG]484147[/ATTACH]
because of this staining pattern, i have decided that these were loaded in the 10-2 position (or some variant around there)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]484148[/ATTACH]
The longest one "seems" to match up with one of the remains bits, and measured 25" (24 15/16" actually)
I am going to record every bit of data I can photographically before I remove the old straps and separately bag and tag em.
then I will clean the screws and copper washers, then put on the new straps. HOPEFULLY that will let me see which one goes where. (Still researching and asking experts)
07-20-2014, 07:00 PM
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What a wonderful find. So glad you saved it. Now days people just don't understand how important a sewing machine was to every family.
Hope you get the pedals and belts figured out. I am looking forward to seeing it up and sewing.
Hope you get the pedals and belts figured out. I am looking forward to seeing it up and sewing.
07-21-2014, 07:47 AM
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Thanks folks,
I have the replacement straps already cut out and hole punched. The 4 screws that were in the pedal ends were pretty easy to get out and they cleaned up great (round head steel screws with brass washers) but I have only been able to remove 1 of the 4 screws on the cylinder ends so far. Patience... Patience...
So my research seems to indicate that this pedal assembly is an aftermarket option. A dealer friend has has about 8 machines or so in 40+ years that have had a variant of the two pedal design. none exactly like this, but similar.
Since the original owners immigrated from Germany, bought a home in SF and immediately went out and bought a mother of pearl Singer treadle, I am guessing that $$$ was not an issue. so getting this "upgrade" seems consistent with the existing history.
Of course my friends viewpoint is that it adds at least 20% to the value.... hehe
I have the replacement straps already cut out and hole punched. The 4 screws that were in the pedal ends were pretty easy to get out and they cleaned up great (round head steel screws with brass washers) but I have only been able to remove 1 of the 4 screws on the cylinder ends so far. Patience... Patience...
So my research seems to indicate that this pedal assembly is an aftermarket option. A dealer friend has has about 8 machines or so in 40+ years that have had a variant of the two pedal design. none exactly like this, but similar.
Since the original owners immigrated from Germany, bought a home in SF and immediately went out and bought a mother of pearl Singer treadle, I am guessing that $$$ was not an issue. so getting this "upgrade" seems consistent with the existing history.
Of course my friends viewpoint is that it adds at least 20% to the value.... hehe
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