denise d

I have a treadle Model 66 and I was using Billy's tutorial to disassemble it for cleaning.

For the life of me I can not get the thumb screw off to remove the presser foot lever. I have tried everything. Does anyone have any suggestions to get that thing to loosen.

Thanks
Denise

sueisallaboutquilts

I would pm Billy.

denise d

I was going to do that, I figured I would try the collective wisdom first.

sueisallaboutquilts

Denise, I used his tutorial also and my machine came out fantastic!
Good luck :)

denise d

I was hoping, but I am ready to just put the thing up on CL. That darn screw is stuck.... I have actually dinged the screw trying to get it out. I am so over it!

Maybe a martini and some time away from her will give me a better attitude. Maybe she needs a martini to loosen her up! ;)

sueisallaboutquilts

Yup, splash some on her hahaha
Do you have anyone around who's really really strong?????

denise d

That is how the screw got nicked... my hubby had a towel over the screw and a pair of pliers... with me holding the machine.

It did move, but not enough to get it out.

Martinis are my friend. LOL

irishrose

Liquid Wrench and let it set for a while. Repeat if necessary.

c1bendt

Spray it with WD-40 and let it sit for an hour or so and then try again

denise d

Thanks everyone... It sat for about 4 hours with WD- 40... before my hubby got to it. I think I am just going to get that screw out and try to replace it, as it is currently beat to heck.

Sigh, I just wanted to use my treadle....:( Hope she will be worth all of this hassle.