Still considering myself a newbie to the whole vintage machine circle, so I need advice. I saw this listing today and went to look at this machine priced at just $15. I took thread and fabric, but the machine, I discovered when I got there, has no bobbin! She had two other machines, also missing bobbins.
I have a 15 91. Will its bobbin fit? I don't have the serial number for this treadle. I walked away and have asked her to send it to me. The flywheel works. The foot is kind of rusty. The treadle pumps even though the belt was off. It wasn't missing, it was just off. So I don't know if the machine works.
Besides providing my own bobbin to test it out, are there other things I should take or do if/when I return? Anything else to consider on this deal? The owner knew nothing--not even what a bobbin is! Her sister (friend?) who was with her knew. Thank you for advising.
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/atq/4419707570.html