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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,757
Posted By J Miller

oregongirl, If the machine stalls and then...

oregongirl,

If the machine stalls and then turns backwards it will break the thread.

The best cure for that is to make sure the treadle pivot points are clean of old oil, grease, thread, and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-12-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,757
Posted By J Miller

Skip, I'll try it. I realized something...

Skip,

I'll try it. I realized something last night when I was using the treadle. I make more progress with it when go slow than when I try to make progress. I've got to sew the three...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-11-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,757
Posted By J Miller

Skip, Been trying since I started treadling...

Skip,
Been trying since I started treadling and the right leg just won't cooperate. I think it's due to the neck injuries and messed up nerves. I keep working on it, but so far, left leg does...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-11-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,757
Posted By J Miller

I'm building a Whacky Bag with my 1913 Singer...

I'm building a Whacky Bag with my 1913 Singer 66-1. Start - stop -start - stop ...... that is a pain in the legs with a treadle. On long stretches I can get that thing cranking and doesn't seem...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-06-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,757
Posted By J Miller

Clare, I had the same problems when I...

Clare,

I had the same problems when I started with my Singer 66 treadle. You have to train your feet to move the correct way.
I did that buy turning the hand wheel as I let me feet sit and...
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