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fractured prisms 06-08-2011 10:42 AM
I have an opportunity to purchase a treadle machine that has been converted to electric. Does anyone know if it can be undone and returned to a manual use machine? Any ideas or suggestions are welcome....thanks.

merry 06-08-2011 10:46 AM
Am sure someone in the Vintage machine shop topic can help you; have you posted there?

sueisallaboutquilts 06-08-2011 10:47 AM
Yes, it can. Go to the virtual machine section of the board.
Tons of info!!
I got a beautiful 15 that is electric and Billy told me I could drop it in a treadle cabinet, take off the motor, and it becomes a treadle!
I am on the look-out for the cabinet :)

fractured prisms 06-08-2011 10:47 AM
No, but thats a great idea. Thank you

QuiltnCowgirl 06-08-2011 10:48 AM
Very possible that it can be converted back to treadle. Re-post in the Vintage Machine thread & the experts there will most definitely be able to help you. If you have any pictures, please post them too.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm

fractured prisms 06-08-2011 10:49 AM
Great...thank you, Susan :D

fractured prisms 06-08-2011 11:16 AM
Yes I did. Thanks for answering.


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