I have my great aunts treadle apart, now tell me I can get it cleaned and back together.......do you think I can get the metal parts clean?

Yes, you can. Check the threads for Billy's cleaning tutorials. Thats what I did and mine looks great. Make sure you post pics when your done!

I'm sure you can.

You CAN do it. :) Nice Machine by the way.

you can do it :)

Evaporust works great,safe to use on metal parts.Check Vintage sewing machine spot here on board Billy has a wonderful tut.

Good luck - you can do it......................

Yep, with Billy's (lostn51) help I'm sure you can. He is here on the board and in case you have no idea where his 'help' is I am giving you the links.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-45816-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-45983-1.htm