1870 Howe Treadle
09-19-2018, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by crackers
I have seen an ad for an 1876 Howe. Not much info about it. What kind of questions should I ask before buying. I am new to antique machines but have recently developed an interest in them.
09-19-2018, 06:35 AM
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Beautiful Howe Model A1!! This is the 1st version of this Model. The later version has the stitch length adjustment on top of the bed near the medallion,. (A Serious improvement)
As to the "I am looking at a Howe" question, The shuttles for the Howe system are unique to Howe. They have a "hook" on the tail end. Finding one is usually a matter of buying another machine that has one... Very rarely available singly and if found are pretty pricey.
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As to the "I am looking at a Howe" question, The shuttles for the Howe system are unique to Howe. They have a "hook" on the tail end. Finding one is usually a matter of buying another machine that has one... Very rarely available singly and if found are pretty pricey.
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09-19-2018, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveH
Beautiful Howe Model A1!! This is the 1st version of this Model. The later version has the stitch length adjustment on top of the bed near the medallion,. (A Serious improvement)
As to the "I am looking at a Howe" question, The shuttles for the Howe system are unique to Howe. They have a "hook" on the tail end. Finding one is usually a matter of buying another machine that has one... Very rarely available singly and if found are pretty pricey.
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As to the "I am looking at a Howe" question, The shuttles for the Howe system are unique to Howe. They have a "hook" on the tail end. Finding one is usually a matter of buying another machine that has one... Very rarely available singly and if found are pretty pricey.
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