Old 02-07-2011, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Billy, can I make a 66-6 (belt driven motor, not a spoked handwheel) into a treadle machine head? The handwheel is solid, but it does take the belt off the motor. So, just take off the electric gagets and put the treadle belt on it in place of where the electric one goes now? Seems too simple, what am I missing.... ?
I'm not Billy, but yes you can! I treadle aSinger 15-90,it had a belt driven motor and a solid handwheel. It treadles with no problems. Of course need a treadle cabinet.[/quote]

And your Singer 237. Oh, You stated your 237, which is way cool!
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