Question about converting Bel air bantam to handcrank
Hey all,
I have been on the lookout for a lightweight handcrank machine. I have the crank for my 221 FW and sometimes use it, but it's not geared, so is very slow--like one stitch per turn slow.
someone mentioned the bel air bantam as a possibility. Can this one be used with one of those retro geared handcranks, or it going to be the same situation as the 221? None of the bantams that I've seen for sale has a spoked hand wheel which is why I'm asking.
I've also seen some 99s that are handcranked, but since they need to be in a base I am wondering if they would be much heavier than what I'm looking for....
Thanks in advance for any info/insight...
Rob