I finally have a treadle sewing machine. It's been a long journey, because the parts are from three different sources. The treadle irons were from a machine from 1914 or so (a Singer 127, I think). I found the irons set out for trash pick-up, attached to a cabinet literally falling apart and a machine completely rusted up. I bought a Singer 66 for peanuts a couple of years ago because insulation on the wiring was flaking off.
Last week I spotted a cabinet for sale for $30! With a bench seat! I've seen this style only occasionally, it has a treadle-type top, but wooden legs. It was in great shape. Over the weekend, I put everything together and it's running great. I used aquarium tubing for the belt.
Can anyone provide information about the cabinet shown in this thread:
you have a treadle but the top is bad Seriously, any info on the cabinet would be appreciated.
Tate
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