Originally Posted by
skate
Congratulations on your new addition! And good luck getting her cleaned up! I am curious to know, how does this machine run? Is it a manual wheel or treadle? I couldn't tell from your pictures...
She is a treadle machine. When I said she was a basket case, it is really true. The treadle base and top need to be put back together before the head can be remounted. This one will be a real test of my mechanical abilities. The wheel turns (hooray!) but she is in need of a deep cleaning and oiling. I will have to find the bullet type of bobbin case because I have not seen one yet among the loose parts. The bobbin winder is disassembled and I am hoping that all the pieces and screws are included. The decals and finish on the table of the machine are very bad, worn and cracked. Other than the oiling I will likely start putting her back together in the spring when the weather is warmer. It is too cold to be working in the garage right now.