converting singer 66 from HC back to treadle
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converting singer 66 from HC back to treadle
how difficult would it be to convert my 66 back to a treddle? I am thinking I just need to find a treddle that will fit it and get a new belt. then peddle away!!!
my 66 sews nicely.. it had a HC put on it.. so I could just remove that and install it in a treddle cabinet..
also, I just won on GW online a singer 223.. pretty happy about it. paid very little and shipping was not too bad.. LOL considering it weighs a TON.. was reading about the 223.. from what I can find it was the only vintage singer made in japan.. but is a singer.. has Canadian motor but built in Japanese singer factory..
it does SS, ZZ, and blind stitch.. and can drop the feed dogs for free motion..
my 66 sews nicely.. it had a HC put on it.. so I could just remove that and install it in a treddle cabinet..
also, I just won on GW online a singer 223.. pretty happy about it. paid very little and shipping was not too bad.. LOL considering it weighs a TON.. was reading about the 223.. from what I can find it was the only vintage singer made in japan.. but is a singer.. has Canadian motor but built in Japanese singer factory..
it does SS, ZZ, and blind stitch.. and can drop the feed dogs for free motion..
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I'm so glad to hear that. I just had a hand crank put on my Singer Red Eye, and happy to know that I can put it in a cabinet and use it as a treadle. I have a stand, and the top and one drawer are available, but would need to be put back together.
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thanks for the hint on the 223. from what I have read, it is a work horse of a machine...
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