Originally Posted by nursie76

Hello, My DH has suddenly taken an interest in vintage machines. He found a Franklin treadle machine at an antique shop today and was wondering if you thought it was worth the $50 they are asking. He couldn't get any good pics, but there are 2 similar for sale on Bonanzle http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Indig...__1910_Vintage and Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...%3DI%26otn%3D2

He says it is in a condition between these two machines. Most similar to the one on Ebay, although it is some cleaner and the cabinet in in better shape. It needs the belts, but when he turns the wheel on the right it turns freely. What is your take on this? Go for it or keep looking?

Thanks for any expert advice you can offer.