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06-15-2011, 09:22 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by purplefiend

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Originally Posted by jljack

Sheryl, can you answer my question about re-treadle-ing my 66? It's a page back. Thanks!!

I'm not Sheryl, but I can answer your question.
As long as your handwheel has a deep grove in it, you can treadle it. I have 2 Singers that were once electric machines that work wonderfully as treadles. A 15-90 and 237 zig zag.
Pictures here: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719wvBDUq

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719RNXVPG

Hey Purple!! Thanks for the photos. The main part of my question was if we can just build a small open platform for the machine to rest on, on top of a flat table top, then router holes through the table top for the belt to travel through. I already plan on taking the motor off...it's got a newer motor and newer case that it's coming in. I highly suspect that it was "modernized" with motor and newer case at some time, because it's a 1909. I can see that the handwheel has a groove, because it's motor is belt drive. I'll take pictures when I get the machine, and maybe you would be willing to assist me with advice on this project? I'd sure appreciate it.