Okay I have one of these and its the bomb!!! I am looking for an industrial treadle so I can use it in the studio but it is meant for clothing.
The thing that gets me is just because it is industrial doesnt mean it can sew threw heavy leather and steel plate. :roll: The idea behind the industrial machines are "Time is money" and they were purpose built machines. I have a model 24 industrial that came out of a hat factory and it was used to sew hat bands. But the machine is so small I can put it in my pocket if the bed plate was off of it.
But go here and look at this parts list/manual I found for you.......
http://hensewfiles.com/PDFs/SINGER%2096-40.pdf
Billy