Originally Posted by quilt addict
You and DH did a wonderful job on cleaning her up. Do you have the before pictures so we can really appreciate what can be done?
Let me know when you are tired of her..... :)
Oh I will let you know if I get tired of Betty.
The problem is, I get attached to these old girls! DH had to do some welding on the treadle and remake the knee guard -- he enjoys that stuff -- the sand blasting and painting -- not so much. Anyway, the one that was really a mess was the 1901 I posted on page 357. We worked on that cabinet and machine for a month. Got her to a decent shape, got her sewing perfectly, replaced the check spring and spool pin missing (from Billy), replaced two broken drawers with ones off E-Bay in better shape, then I 'gave' her to my friend for the $10 I originally paid! That was a fun project for both of us! That machine was the most work of any one I have adopted -- I got attached to that old gal.
Anyway, Quiltaddict, I will let you know if I don't keep her. Right now she is living in the garage. I don't have room in my house for another treadle. If I decide to keep her, I will have to give up one of the other's!
Nancy