I have been trying today to find the "sweet spot" to stop the treadle so that I can start it again in the right direction. I found out it is NOT at the very beginning or ending of a stroke. Then it won't go anywhere without a push from my hand. But the best place to stop is right after my heel hits the bottom, on its way up. Then when I start again, my foot goes forward and the flywheel is going in the right direction. I'm learning. I sewed for almost 15 minutes tonight without touching the flywheel. I started out with 168 pieces of fabric this afternoon. Now I have it down to 28, and it needs to go down to 7, but I have some pressing to do next, and it's bedtime.
This machine is quite clean. I actually had it serviced by a Mennonite sewing center. It runs very easily and quietly, and it looks nice, too. The decals are almost perfect. The cabinet could use some work, but the machine works well like it is.
Last edited by maviskw; 01-01-2015 at 09:15 PM.