My SIL mother passed away several months ago and she gave me her two machines, this one, 1920 Minnesota A (Sears knockoff), and a 15-91. I have been using Billy's tute and practicing dismantling and cleaning the Minnesota A. It is just like Charlee's machine in that the bobbin winder has a separate belt. The machine runs on a friction wheel attached to the motor, then you attach the belt to wind the bobbin. It appears to have been a treadle that was retrofitted with a Kenmore motor, sort of jury-rigged. But it has been a fun learning experience and now I am ready to tackle the 15-91.
Linda
Minnesota A
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