is the clamp something extra I need to ask for? Or will one come with the new belt? The old one that snapped (I have the pieces) looks like they used a heavy-duty staple to attach the ends! There is also some old crusty electrical tape wrapped around one of the back treadle pedal arms... I'm going to unwind it tomorrow and see what's under there. I figure if there's a break in the irons, just retape it again unti I can find someone to make a proper weld for me.
The shoppe that services my embroidery machines IS kinda pricey, but would allow me to have it now... that's maybe worth it for the extra couple dollars, I'll be able to make it move which I'm thinking will be more incentive to get it all cleaned up. Now I gotta go get some Liquid Gold :) My daughter is soooo psyched, and so am I!