Originally Posted by
crewsemj
While visiting some 2nd hand/antique stores Friday I saw a New Home treadle machine. Did not really inspect the machine all that well but can get it for $49.00 but it doesn't have a belt. My question is how hard is it to find a belt and is there anything else I should be aware of? I have always wanted a treadle machine and have been reading this post with a lot of anticipation. Any help you can give me that would help me decide if I want her to hold it for me. Thanks
I would be sure that everything moves when you turn the wheel, that there is a shuttle and a bobbin, if it is a shuttle machine, or have a bobbin holder and bobbin if it is a rotary machine. Also be sure there is a bobbin winder. (my first one I was so excited, I didn't notice it didn't have a bobbin winder). Are all the cover plates there, and does it make your heart sing??? Do you really want it, or do you want to keep looking??
Texas Jan