Belt for Treadle Sewing Machine
#1
I bought a treadle machine a few months ago - cleaned her up and now I want to put the belt on. A few belts came with the machine - they are longer than necessary and have a metal hook on one end.
I need advice on how to do this properly. I don't want to cut the belt too short and is there a specific direction the hook is suppose to travel after I squeeze it closed?
Thanks so much!
I need advice on how to do this properly. I don't want to cut the belt too short and is there a specific direction the hook is suppose to travel after I squeeze it closed?
Thanks so much!
#3
This may help you.
My husband who put mine on used an awl tool to make the hole
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....placement.html
My husband who put mine on used an awl tool to make the hole
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....placement.html
#4
OK --- I DID IT!!
http://sewingmachinerepair.blogspot....dle-pedal.html
No pictures - just written instructions. The belt may be a little loose - now to figure out how to wind that really odd looking shuttle bobbin and I'll give it a whirl!
http://sewingmachinerepair.blogspot....dle-pedal.html
No pictures - just written instructions. The belt may be a little loose - now to figure out how to wind that really odd looking shuttle bobbin and I'll give it a whirl!
#5
Thanks AbbyQuilts - I looked the site you suggested after I put the belt on.... and I put my belt on in front of the bobbin winder instead of behind it. The instructions I found didn't say exactly...so I guessed. Oh well, I'll try it out and can adjust it if needed, cuz now I know how to do it!
My tools included a pencil, a steak knife -to cut that tough leather belt - a teeny tiny screwdriver (for eyeglasses) to poke the hole - a ball ping hammer to (gently) pound on the teeny tiny screwdriver - pliers and a flashlight!
My tools included a pencil, a steak knife -to cut that tough leather belt - a teeny tiny screwdriver (for eyeglasses) to poke the hole - a ball ping hammer to (gently) pound on the teeny tiny screwdriver - pliers and a flashlight!
#6
I can freely move my belt form in front of the bobbin winder to the back.
I would think that you would need to be able to move it back and forth because at least with my machine I need to have it in the front to wind the bobbin.
Glad you were able to get the belt on :)
I would think that you would need to be able to move it back and forth because at least with my machine I need to have it in the front to wind the bobbin.
Glad you were able to get the belt on :)
#7
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Originally Posted by Bottle Blonde
OK --- I DID IT!!
http://sewingmachinerepair.blogspot....dle-pedal.html
No pictures - just written instructions. The belt may be a little loose - now to figure out how to wind that really odd looking shuttle bobbin and I'll give it a whirl!
http://sewingmachinerepair.blogspot....dle-pedal.html
No pictures - just written instructions. The belt may be a little loose - now to figure out how to wind that really odd looking shuttle bobbin and I'll give it a whirl!
If you ever figure out how to wind the bobbin, please let me know! I have a model 27 and would dearly love to use it but alas, I'm too stupid to figure it out :lol: :lol: :lol:
#8
Winding and threading a shuttle or bullet shaped bobin is easy. This should get you started: http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachi...vsshuttle.html
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