America coffin top treadle machine
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How does the cabinet look ? It will show if it was cared for. Also working is a must. I bought a Singer treadle machine that only needed a belt which was shipped to me in 2 days from California. One reason I like old singers besides the fact that is what I learned to sew on, it's that Singer has a wonderful website that can tell you when and where it was made if you have a serial # . Mine turned 102 last year!!!
#8
Are you wanting it for display or to actually use? If you want it to display, then all you need is for it to look pretty! :)
To use? Make sure the "innards" are all there...bobbin case/carriage, the shuttle, tensioner, etc. Turn the wheel and make sure the needle moves up and down, etc.
For $40, I'd jump on it...
To use? Make sure the "innards" are all there...bobbin case/carriage, the shuttle, tensioner, etc. Turn the wheel and make sure the needle moves up and down, etc.
For $40, I'd jump on it...
#10
All you need to make sure of is that it's pretty then! :)
After you get the machine, go thru it and clean and oil it, just for preservation's sake. Oh...and hook the belt up and run a piece of fabric thru it. Do just one seam....
I'm betting that you'll want it for more than display then! ;) :lol:
After you get the machine, go thru it and clean and oil it, just for preservation's sake. Oh...and hook the belt up and run a piece of fabric thru it. Do just one seam....
I'm betting that you'll want it for more than display then! ;) :lol:
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