DJ,
That poor treadle, being used as a table ....... I can relate to that. I have three treadles and three electrics in cabinets and they are always burried with stuff .... or the cats are sleeping on them. I make covers to protect the wood.
Do yourself a favor, take out the Singer, open up the treadle, and use them. They get sluggish and difficult to use after they've sat for a while. Might need to oil them up really good. As much as I like my electrics, I get a lot of pleasure from my treadles. Especially my two 66s.
Joe