Originally Posted by jlm5419
Beautiful cabinet. I've often wondered how many of our "modern" machines could be treadled.
If it is a modern machine and mechanical rather than computer driven, the answer is yes. This machine is a 2010 Bernina mechanical #1008. You have to deactivate the electrics and drive system and swap out one of these nice brass handwheels, or you won't be able to do it. I just gutted the whole electrical system and drive motor. That way there is no going back. I have 2 more of them that are awaiting usage in case this one ever gives up the ghost. I had 2 of them set up as treadles, but it didn't make much sense, as they were both exactly the same and I don't have unlimited space to allow that sort of thing. I have all the pieces to do it agin if I ever get more space and want/need another copy of this machine.
John