deriz56

MaryTG, that is a fantastic price since this just posted for sale here in Dallas.
Verified with seller and that is what he's asking.
That's four mortgage payment for me, LOL!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/atq/5224832154.html

costumegirl

Anyone know what company/machine this is for?

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectib...ationFlag=true

One of the things on my "maybe in the future" wish lists is to put a machine in a small parlour cabinet that I have - the cabinet is nice and I have hauled it around with me the last 30 years through 4 moves. It is only the wooden cabinet and I'm hoping that someday it will house a pretty machine that I can treadle away on.

SteveH

That is the drive wheel and foot pedal of a early dentist drill. (yep)

The large 15" wheel at the bottom would have connected to a small 3 inch (or smaller) wheel at the top of a 5-6 foot pole. the top wheel drives a LOOOOONG spring that acts as a drive shaft. to a handle where the tips go.

Basically a treadle Dremel (ON my list for a complete one)

EDIT: If I had not just bought the 1867 Franklin Treadle and a plane ticket to my Daughters wedding in Hawaii, I would buy THAT one

MaryTG

And as bad as the $65K+ price was this note that added insult to injury:

If you would like this shipped you will be responsible for the cost to ship but I will be happy to help make the arrangements.

Macybaby

Steve - you have medical sewing devices and now want a treadle dentist drill? Though I suppose both are better than some of the methods used back in the era the armor you make would have been used. . .

When do we get to see a sneak preview of that Franklin? I've been dying of curiosity since you posted looking for someone to pick up and mail a machine to you!

OK - I just went back a page and saw it - - very neat!

SteveH

Macybaby - I am trying to get my shop to have an all people powered option. This would replace the dremel.

costumegirl

I'm not sure but this treadle looks like it has a wooden wheel on the bottom
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-hobbies-craft...ationFlag=true

costumegirl

oops meant to say wooden legs

msleepingbeauty00

This White treadle is in "nice" condition! The free price tag makes up for that I guess.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...227998943.html

quiltmouse

But, the description paragraph does say the wheel is wooden!