Hello!
#1
Hello!
Good Evening fellow sewing enthusiasts!
Well, I may have bit off more than I can chew, I have dreamed of a treadle for sooo long, and today I actually bought one!
However, my enthusiasm was curbed by the inability to find needles and bobbins...such basic items.
I LOVE this machine! I would love to be able to use it.
It is a Brunswick treadle. I found the replacement needle information; Eldridge FS.
But cannot locate them.
Can anyone help?
Thank you very much,
Dee
Well, I may have bit off more than I can chew, I have dreamed of a treadle for sooo long, and today I actually bought one!
However, my enthusiasm was curbed by the inability to find needles and bobbins...such basic items.
I LOVE this machine! I would love to be able to use it.
It is a Brunswick treadle. I found the replacement needle information; Eldridge FS.
But cannot locate them.
Can anyone help?
Thank you very much,
Dee
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Centralia, WA, USA
Posts: 4,890
Welcome Dee!
It's most likely a National made machine. They bought out Eldredge and contracted with Montgomery Wards to produce their machines. Brunswick was an old MW brand.
The needles are 20x1. They come in Rotary or Long Bobbin (VS) styles. I don't know the difference though. They're usually available on Ebay.
This seller is also a member here. I hope I'm not in trouble for posting this. The rules about selling here are strict.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Eld...item33a55bb6b1
His name is Jon though his username escapes me at the moment.
He can tell you the difference between the needles.
Rodney
It's most likely a National made machine. They bought out Eldredge and contracted with Montgomery Wards to produce their machines. Brunswick was an old MW brand.
The needles are 20x1. They come in Rotary or Long Bobbin (VS) styles. I don't know the difference though. They're usually available on Ebay.
This seller is also a member here. I hope I'm not in trouble for posting this. The rules about selling here are strict.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Eld...item33a55bb6b1
His name is Jon though his username escapes me at the moment.
He can tell you the difference between the needles.
Rodney
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
Posts: 1,835
Welcome,
Congrats on your new Brunswick treadle. This manual from "The Needlebar" should help out on some of the basics, just skip the motor parts:
http://needlebar.org/main/manuals/re...ay/1index.html
National parts aren't as easy as Singer to get a hold of but not difficult either. The Brunswick needles go by various names depending on the brand such as Eldredge FS (Flat Shank), 20x1, Boye 14, BB, 712, etc. The needle itself measures about 1-3/4" with a 2mm shank which is flat on one side. A commonly found replacement shuttle and bobbins would be Boye 13---though sometimes the wrong parts get mixed in with the right wood tube or clip. Good to know bobbin and shuttle dimensions and appearance to double check before buying anything.
Please post a pic of your new treasure if able. Everyone loves a photo. Good Luck and Enjoy.
Jon aka jlhmnj
Congrats on your new Brunswick treadle. This manual from "The Needlebar" should help out on some of the basics, just skip the motor parts:
http://needlebar.org/main/manuals/re...ay/1index.html
National parts aren't as easy as Singer to get a hold of but not difficult either. The Brunswick needles go by various names depending on the brand such as Eldredge FS (Flat Shank), 20x1, Boye 14, BB, 712, etc. The needle itself measures about 1-3/4" with a 2mm shank which is flat on one side. A commonly found replacement shuttle and bobbins would be Boye 13---though sometimes the wrong parts get mixed in with the right wood tube or clip. Good to know bobbin and shuttle dimensions and appearance to double check before buying anything.
Please post a pic of your new treasure if able. Everyone loves a photo. Good Luck and Enjoy.
Jon aka jlhmnj
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
Posts: 1,835
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