Treadling - one foot or two?
#31
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I took a survey of treadle base sizes a few years ago. The White Rotary treadle base measured in at 19 1/2". There are a few but not all that are "sit straight" style, but I think they are still in the 19" range.
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#32
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My 31-20 with the larger treadle wheel is an easy, smooth treadler. Definitely not harder than the household treadles.
That's interesting. I didn't realize you'd need a larger drive wheel for some machines. I'd be afraid that would make others substantially harder to treadle.
I'm trying to remember where I saw a 31-15 treadle setup for sale. It wasn't silly cheap but it did have that industrial treadle base and, of course, the machine is a tank!
I'm trying to remember where I saw a 31-15 treadle setup for sale. It wasn't silly cheap but it did have that industrial treadle base and, of course, the machine is a tank!
#34
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#37
I have 2 feet on the platform. My right foot on the back right corner and my left toe on the left corner kitty corner from the right foot. Once I start it with my hand with the hand wheel, a light push with my right foot keeps it going and the toe taps the front to keep it in motion.
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