Originally Posted by
J Miller
Patrice,
An electrified 66-1. I'll bet that old machine started out it's life in a treadle cabinet.
That's what I thought, too, when i compared the light and motor to the machine itself.
The plate the light hangs from is very plain. Most of the machines I've seen like mine have decorative plates on the back. The sticker on the motor seems comparatively "modern", too.
If that's the case, and if I decide to try getting it to work again, I would prefer to put it back to treadle.
Hunting down a belt should be possible. The only remaining mechanical issue would probably be the dis-engaged lever for the foot. I did look inside but couldn't see where it's supposed to connect, or how. The screws inside are rusted. I don't have the muscle power to loosen them. I tried WD-40. Is Liquid Wrench better than WD-40? or do you advise something else?
Unfortunately, I have no space anywhere for a treadle cabinet.
For now - once I have it spiffed up - it will have to be displayed on a shelf.