The plate that covers the bobbin case can be difficult to get opened. On my newly purchased treadle, my DH used a plastic wedge screwdriver (anti spark) and a hammer to get it opened. Took a lot of gentle whacks.
Originally Posted by
PatriceJ
I will probably just shine it up the best i can, but not worry about getting it running.
I have a spot picked out to put it on display.
the case disintegrated, so i'll have to rig something to prop it up to sit straight.
we shall see what we shall see.
all the parts move except two.
i can't budge the plate that covers the bobbin case.
the lever that lifts the foot just "flops".
i couldn't figure out how to get it working, but i didn't explore too deeply into the innards.