jumpin' judy

Got this 1907 Singer treadle for $80. Needs a new belt but is clean and all parts move. Can anyone tell me the model number? There was no manual or attachments.

Mickey2

From what I can find on ismacs it's a model 28K, the K indicates it was made in Kilbowie Scotland. I wonder how it found its' way to Cedar Hill USA? The chromed plates should shine up very well with a bit of metal polish. Be careful when cleaning the decals, only ever so gently, but it should shine up nicely. Does it stitch? Here's a pdf manual. It's fairly straight forward to use it. It might be a bit unusual threading the shuttle, and tension release on the upper thread is not connected to the presser bar lever, but is the tiny press in part on the tensioner.

Mickey2

I'm sure you have found a lot of info by now, but here's a nice blog post that might help getting it going again. I'm a bit intersted in the old model 28, some have it as a favorite 3/4 size machine. It's a very nice find.

Mariposa

Congrats on the pretty find!

Rodney

What the others said. Great find!
EDIT: I should have added I think you did great. I don't see a lot of 28s in treadles.
Rodney

ManiacQuilter2

I agree, great find. I needed to buy a new belt when I bought my treadle.

Maggie77802

I love my 28. Enjoy!! and Welcome

NopahDesertRat

Great find. Love those really old ones. Happy treadle quilting!

Ethel

tessagin

With all the crazy weather looks like you got it just in time. Enjoy, Good Luck and have fun!!

jumpin' judy

Thanks for all your comments. Hope to get the belt tomorrow.