A tool I modified to help restore Treadle bearings.
 

So, recently when I did a rebuild on a 1922 Singer treadle base, I was wondering the best way to get the gunk and old crud out of the cone-shaped holes that the Singers use as bearings. (like the ones on either side of the foot pedal)

I bought a wire wheel brush for my drill and modified it. The picture below is after the 2nd modification.

I used a belt sander to reshape the wire wheel.

It worked AWESOME, so I thought I would share.

Steve

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Steve,

Where in the world did you find a tool made in the U.S.A.?

Neat idea too.

Joe

there is a usa. yes virginia there is a usa. neat idea

Steve thank you for sharing this idea with us. I made one and it is a great time saver and you are right it is awsome
Skip

how clever!!!!

My old boss used to give me all of the last minute, crazy objective, probably not enough time projects... When I asked him during my review why he did that to me, he said "If ya want something done quickly, give it to a lazy man..."

This tool was born of that mentality...