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Treading an older electric kenmore

Old 04-22-2017, 07:26 AM
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Have any of you treadled and old kenmore? this one is pink, and the motor or wiring is gone, it smokes and I'm afraid of it. Model 158.953. Thanks
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Old 04-22-2017, 09:03 AM
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The problem with newer (than 1950s) machines is that a lot of the hand wheels and drive belt part are encased and it takes alterations to make a hand wheel which allows room for the leather belt. If it's a model that easily adjust to this it's fine. Most treadles are made to turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise, but this might work just as well both ways. If it's a particuarly nice model it's well worth having it rewired and motor repaired.
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Old 04-22-2017, 10:38 AM
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Another problem would be finding a treadle cabinet that this Kenmore would fit into. You really have to do some modifications to make it fit.

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Old 04-22-2017, 02:23 PM
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After looking at the base of the machine, I realize there is no place for the treadle belt to run threw. I got it sewing now, and it is not smelling hot or smoking. Thanks for the input.
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