Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by purplefiend
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.
I would suggest that you join www.treadleon.net There is lots of good information that will show you how to do what you
are asking about. I never had to drill any holes for my machines as I have 3 Singer treadle cabinets. So I have no personal experience with doing it myself, not a woodworking gal, I handle the machines.
The following link shows you how to adapt a tabletop so that you can put a treadle machine in/on it.
http://www.treadleon.net/woodshop/tr...readletop.html
I'd like to see it when you're done.
Sharon W. in Texas