Originally Posted by
Candace
They are interesting machines, but I catch and release them. The noise is just too much for me. But maybe ear plugs are the way to go? There are a few people that treadle them.
Candace,
Mine came out of Florida. The top and motor cover are a bit corroded and need repainted. That will have to wait till summer so I can do it outside.
Once I got it cleaned up and oiled, ( just looked at my pics it doesn't have any gears) then used, cleaned again and oiled again it's quieting down. I don't know if they are all like this, but the more I use mine, the quieter it's getting.
Maybe someday it will actually be .... quiet? Maybe?
I have measured my closest treadle to the machine and it won't fit due to the drip panel on the underside being too close. But I have considered it. Perhaps someday.
Joe