Originally Posted by dunster
I don't usually post ads from craigslist - but in this case I can't resist. Do you think those are cobwebs on that machine? Is it really a black machine with a thick layer of dust, or could it be a light colored machine (with a black base???) Creepy. I think I will cross-post it on the thread talking about spiders. I would not have brought that machine into my kitchen for the picture!
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Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
I was wondering something, is it possible to turn a reg treadle head into a hand crank?
Can you buy hand cranks for them? My niece wants to learn and someone said that hand cranks are easier for kids so I was thinking of putting a crank on my red eye. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:L3xdiBi5it8J:www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/converting/converting.html+change+singer+into+hand+cranck&cd= 1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us In this tute they even changed the wheel to spoke first. Ours already had the spoke wheel and I would think your red eye does too. don't you love all the stuff you can find online? |
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
I was wondering something, is it possible to turn a reg treadle head into a hand crank?
Can you buy hand cranks for them? My niece wants to learn and someone said that hand cranks are easier for kids so I was thinking of putting a crank on my red eye. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:L3xdiBi5it8J:www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/converting/converting.html+change+singer+into+hand+cranck&cd= 1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us In this tute they even changed the wheel to spoke first. Ours already had the spoke wheel and I would think your red eye does too. don't you love all the stuff you can find online? Thanks would you mind Pm'ing me where you got the crank from and mine does have the spoked wheel. I am also going to ask Billy if he can get me one as I like to support his new venture but if not then I will know where to get one Thanks for the link! |
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
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Oh, and I couldn't find a serial number anywhere on the machine. The back of the machine said (I think) "Imperial Eldredge D" across the top of the head. I had a hard time reading the (I think) "Imperial" part, but that is what everyone there agreed they thought it said.
Is there an "Emperial Eldredge D" machine. As I said earlier the decals looked good except the lettering -- that part was very faded out. Nancy |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Oh, and I couldn't find a serial number anywhere on the machine. The back of the machine said (I think) "Imperial Eldredge D" across the top of the head. I had a hard time reading the (I think) "Imperial" part, but that is what everyone there agreed they thought it said.
Is there an "Emperial Eldredge D" machine. As I said earlier the decals looked good except the lettering -- that part was very faded out. Nancy http://needlebar.org/main~nb/makers/usa/national/index.html |
Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
Thanks would you mind Pm'ing me where you got the crank from and mine does have the spoked wheel.
I am also going to ask Billy if he can get me one as I like to support his new venture but if not then I will know where to get one Thanks for the link! Thank you for thinking about me. :-D :-D Billy |
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ok, I need some help. I am redoing my 66. Was trying to to change some parts out on the bobbin winder. Well I ended up taking the whole thing apart. Not sure I want to ever do that again. My problem is the winder if not lining up with where the belt will be. Any solutions to my problem? Did I mess it up when I was putting it all back together? Any ideas?
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Ok, found a really interesting machine. Billy I am sure you can help me out on this one. Found it on CL and the guy who has it has no clue, so I told him I might be able to help him with it. He sent pictures and it is quite interesting. So any thoughts on what this thing is worth? It looks to be in fantastic shape. Not sure I have ever seen a toyota treadle. Really cool looking.
if it is a treadle, why is there a light? [ATTACH=CONFIG]109142[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Thanks in advance for any help you can give. I originally posted pictures of this machine on page 150 and also added a new one, but here is the wheel.
I have been using Boye sz 14 in all my National machines, but 20 x 1 (a common needle size) should work fine. If you're in a hurry, try a 15 X 1 and "cheat" the needle down a little in the holder. Just be careful not to put it too low so that it falls out or breaks. |
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