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    Old 12-06-2011, 11:23 PM
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    Thanks for listing the site. Now I'll cut and past it into an e-mail to myself so I can find it in one of my e-mail folders. Sometimes that's easier to find than in my bookmarks on my computer.
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    Old 12-07-2011, 01:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by Glenn
    Miriam have you check the ismacs needle site?
    yes, it appears to be an AA needle as far as I can tell. I laid a regular needle over the one in the picture and it looks the same length, however you can't see the eye of the needle at all in the manual's picture. And yes it is in the machine the right way.... I can see the hook is a hair off. I just haven't had time to tackle it. Iris, does yours sew?
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    Old 12-07-2011, 04:10 AM
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    Originally Posted by crewsemj
    ...and I think it is suppose to have a rubber disc on the bobbin winder that sits against the wheel to wind it.
    On some older treadle machines, the bobbin winder wheel rode on the treadle belt when activated, and didn’t have a rubber “tire” on the wheel.....

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    Old 12-07-2011, 07:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
    Went & looked at this machine tonight. Guy was pretty firm on the $80 price. Machine needed all new wiring, the paint on the bed had lots of chips, the cabinet wasn't the right cabinet for the machine. Offered the guy $45. He said he wouldn't go below $60 - what he paid for it. So I passed. Hope I don't regret it. I'll keep an eye out to see if it stays listed or re-lists in the future.

    The good thing is that by taking my brother along as bodyguard...he now knows what I'm looking for. He yard sales, thrift shops & estate sales all the time...so there's a good chance he will see one somewhere, someday.
    Well, that's disappointing:< But, you made the right choice. I wouldn't doubt that you get an e-mail from him in a few weeks, after he realizes it's just not going to sell for his asking price! Of course, by then, you may drop your offer to $35 :> He may be the one to do the regretting.
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    Old 12-07-2011, 08:07 AM
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    Another deluded CL person. All I can say is " KEEP DREAMING". http://slo.craigslist.org/fuo/2682575727.html
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    Old 12-07-2011, 09:56 AM
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    Charlee, I bought some leather boot laces at
    Walmart last week and they just look too thin to stand up to be a treadle belt. It was all they had and the length is 72" but they are just a narrow strip of flat leather, smooth on one side and unfinished leather on the back. I am not sure one put a hole in it to join the ends that it would not tear out of the side.

    Is this what you use or should I look at a regular shoe/boot store for some meatier ones?
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    Old 12-07-2011, 10:01 AM
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    Originally Posted by quilt addict
    Charlee, I bought some leather boot laces at
    Walmart last week and they just look too thin to stand up to be a treadle belt. It was all they had and the length is 72" but they are just a narrow strip of flat leather, smooth on one side and unfinished leather on the back. I am not sure one put a hole in it to join the ends that it would not tear out of the side.

    Is this what you use or should I look at a regular shoe/boot store for some meatier ones?
    I wonder the same thing.
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    Old 12-07-2011, 12:18 PM
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    Anyone know or have these vintage Pfaff feet? Can you tell me what they do??
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    Old 12-07-2011, 12:34 PM
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    Wow...I want to know which auction site this machine is selling for $1,300 for!

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2740961255.html
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    Old 12-07-2011, 02:00 PM
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    It's a Vesta!
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