Originally Posted by Lostn51
I will say my hand wheel is my best friend! I use it to start off with and then when it comes time to stop I grab it. I never try to start treadling without starting the handwheel, and I never stop it unless I grab the hand wheel. I never break the thread or run it backwards.
Billy
I found that to be true for some treadles, but the two treadles I use most often these days luckily seem to be in "just right" balance (or maybe adjustment?) where I can usually start and stop with just the foot pedal without breaking the thread. But it certainly doesn't hurt to use the handwheel for added insurance.
Billy, do you do any Freemotion quilting using your treadle? I really prefer it to any of my e-machines now.