irishrose

When did machines have motors added? My 'new' Redeye' is an e machine, but is the wiring original to a 1910 (G335787) machine? It has a grounded plug - see the third prong. The wiring is very pliable with no cracks at all. The plug is just dirty. The seller said she was told it worked but she only used for decor.
The attachments on the right just have a screw - I don't think they are for this machine. The attachments that do fit are regular short shank ones, not like my 1918 treadled Redeye. The machine turns easily, through dry feeling, but I haven't plugged it in yet. No rust at all. The bed is worn so it means she sewed well at one time. Now to start her cleaning. I think she's well worth my $5.
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Vridar

I totally agree. I don't need a Red Eye, but, they are so pretty I'm looking for a deal like yours.

Glenn

I think the plug is new and added as a replacement because the original wires look like two wires only. The attachment would work if you had the correct foot to fit them. I have that set of attachments but have to find them and send a pic for you. Nice machine and the price is just right.

Skip

Macybaby

Singer actually sold "conversion kits" for treadle machines. I have a manual for how to hook them up. The first electric conversion kits have a very old style pedal and different type of connection than what we have for modern use. It even shows plugging it into a light socket on the wall. I so want to get a vintage wall scones with an outlet built in, but I have no where I can wire it in to my house. Will save that for the next place!

You have later wiring than that - same as what my 1930's machines come with. I may need to look through the manuals and see when that type of light first showed up. Even with that, it looks like the plug in cord was probably replaced at an even later date.

Sheluma

Nice find! I think I see the foot that Glenn referred to -- it's next to the tucker. It has a hole in it to accept the pin on the hemmers, and I think a screw to hold them in? I've heard they work well, but I've never had any. Is your 1918 machine a back-clamper? Maybe the presser bar on this one was changed out.

I agree that the cord looks like two conductor. If you don't have three prong outlets you could change the plug to two prong.

Mdaniels

What a beauty for $5! Lucky you

deedum

Charming, just charming! Great price. She is worth it!

irishrose

I have all three prong outlets - I just was curious as to when they were first used.

I didn't realize until I saw the picture here how much work the treadle cabinet needs. The case on the 1910 is in such good condition - better than my 1952 128's case.

I don't know why the pictures are so big and where did the background go? Odd.

Wanabee Quiltin

You got a deal. My red eye is in a totally different type of case and I paid $40 for her. Mine has no marks so I doubt she was used much. I plan on just looking at my Mary Lou and adoring her all the time.

manicmike

That machine is just ridiculously cheap at $5! It doesn't look like a 1910 to me. Ah, 27th Aug 1923 according to ISMACS (the numbering restarts, go to the bottom then back up a little).
The reason it didn't look 1910 was that it takes side clamping feet. The 1910 model took back clamping feet. Change over was early '20s so 1923 sounds more likely.