I took my 1919 Singer Treadle to my LQS up north and asked that she be tuned up and the treadle belt be replaced so I could use the treadle. Bob the repair guy almost hugged me. He was so happy because previously I told him I was going to have it converted to an electric machine. "Oh it is such a treasure and in such good condition! I am so happy you are going to keep it in its original form!" I will pick "Kate" up over memorial day weekend. That is the next time we will be going up north.