Originally Posted by DonnaC
At the risk of getting my friends here on the vintage machine thread all riled up (smile - just kidding!), how difficult is it to convert a hand-crank machine to electric? I have a lovely 1916 hand-crank that I may want to try and convert, especially this week after having no end of problems with my fancy-schmancy machine. At least I know my all-metal antique machine would be realiable! I have absolutely no knowledge of electrical work, by the way. Any insight?
It's not a problem Donna....you attach a motor, a belt and go to town! If your machine is a VS, it may not take well to the speed of an electric motor...
You really ought to consider leaving your handcrank as is and getting a 201 or a 15.. :) (JMHO)