My 'New' Treadle
It's not really new, but I haven't used it yet. I had someone come to the house to clean and oil it a couple of years ago but never took the time to learn to use it. Do you think I should try to figure out how to oil it before I try to use it? It's just been sitting since he cleaned it. It's been in climate controlled home, and not too much humidity or not too dry. It was my grandmother's and great aunt's machine. I want to piece on it. I haven't tried to find a manual yet and don't know the age. I think it looks like it's in pretty good shape.
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What is that little metal 'ring' around the belt (just below my hand) for?
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My camera wouldn't focus on the right place so I held up the thread to help it focus. I think the groove for the belt looks clean enough.
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Any guesses on it's age (until I have time to research a bit)?
Thanks for comments!