Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Fixedgearhead
Originally Posted by miriam
A while ago I posted about Singer 401G and 411G. I have not modified the machines to accept a leather belt. I'm wondering if you know anything about putting them on a treadle. The sewing machine shop guy wants to modify the balance wheel - he says it needs a heavy old one - they don't just fit on.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1202.htm#3520792
and
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-6.htm
No, they are made for a Bernina dealer in Lancaster co. Very likely they don't deal in Singer. They are the largest Bernina Dealer in the USA.
John
I have a Bernina that may be a good candidate for a treadle. It is a 530 with a broken cord acceptor part.
What did you do to adapt?
The only experience I have had is the Bernina line of machines. The hand wheels that I get are made to fit the shaft on Berninas. I don't know about whether they will fit other machines. I would doubt it. but, if you want to convert the Bernina, you could probably do it. The hand wheels are from the Lancaster PA. area and the Amish community thereabouts. They also make the Treadle Mechanisms.
John
How would you ever contact them?
I will see if they can get any of the Brass ones still. they have stopped making them due to the price of brass stock making the wheels to pricy for the mkt. The steel ones are available, if You are interested, and I can find out what they cost and maybe if they will fit the Bernina 530.
I will let you know, and if they will ship things to you. If they won't I could pick one up and then ship it myself, but I don't go up there all the time 40 Mi. one way. so you might have to wait for a bit.
John