Actually it is not so odd. Cabinets and machines are being piece mealed rather then restored if they can be. We deal in vintage machines as I know I've said probably many times before so we see these in every condition. The market for Treadles has been in the dumps and we personally have had to start turning them down due to lack of space. It breaks our hearts to do so but we have no choice. What is worse is we are hearing folks selling them off to scrap metal scavangers who totally destroy them.You can pick up a treadle in most any price range. Usually the issue is the person who thinks they can get more than 100.00 on up to several thousand- unless it's rare it's too much. There were huge numbers of them made and still a number available.

I have seen many tables made that way. Buy them you will love it.

Buy it, I love the Idea.

In this economy now, we all need to repurpose items. If we can make something that makes us happy and we save money in the mean time, then it is a good thing.

I think it is a great idea and it shows how creative you are. I would be so proud of myself, if I did something this neat. Have fun and take pictures to let us all know how it looks.

Carol from NC

Get then before they are gone !!!!
Can't wait to see the photos !!!

That is actually what they sell them for. I have seen tables made from these, with any old ugly thing for the top, selling for upwards of $100, whereas in it's original treadle table form, with a sewing machine installed, it would go for less. Sad that people will pay more for the treadle legged tables than the original sewing cabinets and machines.

Good idea. :):):)

That is so not weird! It would be very cool. Good luck with your creation.

grammatjr, Hi, I had one of these Singer bases and my husband painted it bright red put a beautiful oak top on it. I used it for years for "STUFF" including an antique cash register peterparley

Just to let you know, those legs make great tables. One of my quilting group friends has one in the center of her kitchen. She found an old enamel top from a kitchen table. Her husband installed it on top of the sewing machine legs. It is so attractive and useful. She has a collection of red enamelware in her kitchen also. It just all ties together and looks so cozy. Don't pass that one up. You'll regret it forever.

I always wanted to buy 2 of them, the side legs with the treadle and put a pretty top on it for a writing desk or bedside table...but then I also thought to buy just the old sewing machines and make book ends of them!!!

I have two sets that I am hoping to get made into tables.. Not weird at all, in fact a wonderful idea!!

nope not weird at all they do make very nice tables, have one and some people make bar.q grills with them and a barrel

Wow, if I was in your shoes, I would do it in a heartbeat. How sewing room classic can you get than that.

My sister has one, she had a marble top put on it and it is in her den. I love it, it is unique and very attractive.

One lady I know took a set of the legs with wheel and made a table out of it. . I admire the idea of make something useful from something that will bring back loveing memories.

These seem to be all the rage over here in the UK, just look on Ebay UK and see the difference in price, amazing,

i have seen several of these made into tables. they are really cute. i love the idea of a sewing cabinet on top. go for it.

I'm typing on one right now. Mine does have the three drawers on each side, holding office supplies. Has a nice homemade wooden desk top. Hubby had to weld the peddle - I had the habit of sitting here and pedaling, smashed my toe.

We had just a set of legs so DH put a nice timber top on it aand I use it as a plant stand

I got and my SIL made a table out of it with piece of walnut and it looks great with a plant on it.

There was a time when tables were made from the legs of treadle machines with a marble slab for the top. Very popular at one time.

I have just the black wrought iron legs from an old tredle singer machine. The rest of it was in unsalvagable condition so I had a piece of 1/4 inch plate glass cut to lay on top and use it as a laptop stand, sometimes for some african violets in front of an eastern window and sometimes as a stand behind my sofa and a writing desk in my bedroom. I have made several and end up giving them away to someone who thinks it's wonderful

Great idea. I have seen this done and it will look great. Just don't pay to much the base. I paid 115.00 for a fully working treadle machine; three drawers on each side and a tip out drawer in the front; all the attachments and the drawers were filled with old tools bobbins pins etc.

I used to sell antiques. The sewing machine legs were popular. Sold immediately upon displaying.

We made a bathroom vanity, just dropped the sink into it, it is quite the conversation piece.

I have seen them done with an oval glass top (in fact I have one I'm waiting for my husband to convert for me.) and they are beatiful.

Someone I knew made a dining room table on a set of legs. Was really cute and sturdy.

go for it. how fun would it be to make a table out of the legs. go luck with the new project.

I have an old American treadle base with a piece of blue stone for a top. My mother has one also and uses her for her tv and cable box. A real fun re-purpose I did was last year with a friend. He needed a game table for his basement/man cave. I saw an idea in a magazine and used it --- we stacked bowling balls for the legs using some bolts and plumbing pieces. Looks great! So, go for it...people have used stranger things to make furniture out of.

People make tables and such out of them all the time, go for it and you will love it.

Sounds like a winning combination to me.......however, I didn't need another way to look at sewing stuff that is going to cost me more $$.....lol

I saw something like what you are talking about on an earlier post and I thought what a cute idea to make a cutting table from. They normally have rolling feet so I was going to look for one so I can take it out and put it up when I need it, plus it would be at a really good height for me--not to mention a place to rest my feet.

I have one that I use for a sofa table, so NO it's not wierd...

Happy quilting!
Susan

I think it would be pretty cool. Pictures please, when finished. :)

It's not weird. About 30 years ago, my older brother made a small table out of the legs from our grandmother's machine. My SIL still has it and treasures it.

No, they make really cute tables and look really great with country decor.

Sounds like a great idea. People today always seem to be making something new out of old things.

My breakfast nook table is an old treadle stand without the pedal and flywheel. IT has a nice top made from sanded and stained 3/4" plywood. IT is very sturdy and solid

Not weird at all - The desk sounds great or even legs for a cabinet. Could you use it with dowel rods to hold ribbon etc or a small quilt rack for those smaller quilts? I say go for it. No matter what you use them for they would be sturdy lol