thanks guys. if the cost here is anywhere near cost in IL to weld this thing, i guess this will be in the back burner for awhile. i don't want to spend $70 just to have it welded. i might just do a temporary DIY bracing, if i want to use it, to keep it from moving left to right. i see no problem for the up and down motion as there is the belt to hold it down. the downside though is, putting too much pressure on the belt. but this might work for me instead of paying $70. for $70 i can buy another treadle. i hope some members who replied are near me but i way here in the west coast. i will check the school thingy or check my local welding shop. again thank you all for the advises. will let you all know what i have decided or done later on.
or i might just drill a hole and just tie it with metal wire. good ? not good ?