yobrosew

So easy. My biggest enlightenment was to realize one does not have to turn the hand wheel several times to get started. The Youtube videos and articles show turning the wheel until can get feet treadle to maintain the direction. Much easier to be sure the treadle base is pressed all the way down at the back of the base. (Tie side)Then push down on the front end bench side) and keep treadling. Hand wheel just kicks in going correct direction. So much surer for me than hand turning/spinning to get started.

The clanking of the pitman was minor but enough to get on my nerves but figured a certain touch/pressure and rhythm eliminates it. Problem is I am not consistent yet to say goodbye to clanking all together.

Have been able to thread bobbin and insert twice but have not dared unthread upper threads as I really can't understand that yet to repeat.

Tension is perfect. It was off for a while and found the upper thread was not in the little loop just top of needle. I moved the tension up and down the dial quite a bit and was able to easily get to perfect tension. Important piece I read, after it looking like setting tension was not working, is must have pressed foot down when adjust tension.

Studying the treadle I was surprised to see bearings in the top side of the pitman rod(think that is what it is called) and wonder if should replace and if that would help clanking?

With the right rhythm, this thing goes very fast. Almost too fast.

I find it easy to treadle with one foot but insisting on two. Want equal workout for both legs.

If I could stop speed sewing long strips of fabric I could successfully make quilt blocks. But I am having too much fun. Up and down the fabric I go. . . .