Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Yes a handcrank can be added as long as it has a spoked wheel and mount (for a motor), that is what Nancy stated she has done. Some folks have modified the solid wheels, but that looks like too much work for my liking.
Billy should have a HC and he should be able to tell you how to add it.
The 15-88 has a spoked wheel. I bought a HC from Billy and my DH mounted it on my 15-88 in about 2 seconds! Very easy to do! So my 15-88 is a treadle and HC! I love winding bobbins with the HC - much easier for me than treadling the bobbin winder! Plus it is very easy to start and stop with a HC!
If you put a HC on the 15-88, you will love the way it handles.
Nancy