I have the same machine, but mine is still a treadle. I just found it at an auction and would very much like to restore and use it. Mine too has a broken front slider plate like yours. Maybe this is a common problem??? Where did you order the replacement? I am having a heckuva time trying to find the parts. I find all kinds of Singer parts but not the Franklins. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted by
Grannyh67
@thepolyparrot, I wish I had the parts to put it back to treadle, Not sure who did this but the lady I bought it from had not a clue. I figure She was collecting at the time and just did not know much about it. I have ordered a front slider plate for Her and am now trying to figure out how to wind bobbin. I had thought about using a another motor for the bobbin winding as Bennett had stated. Not sure yet but it is too good not to try to solve the problem. I have cleaned Her up some but can't do much more to the decals, don't want to ruin them.