Originally Posted by jljack
I believe that is an electric machine; the treadle is the foot pedal. It's a monster, and looks really cool!! It also has a knee lift.
I have an industrial treadle (Singer) in storage. It has a wax receptical on top and a knee lever to lift the presser foot as well. I would love to get my basement cleaned out enough to bring it home this summer. It probably needs a new table, but the irons and the machine are in good shape.