My first treadle
10-15-2013, 11:52 AM
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My first treadle
Yeah! I am finally a treadle owner and can't wait to start sewing on her. But obviously she needs a little tlc and a few parts. First, can I be safe to assume she's a 66? Serial number is G9503690, 1922? If I order a generic new bobbin cover plate for 66's & 99's would it fit? Nothing is frozen, just very dirty. The belt will go on but slips some right now. Should I just buy a new one now or wait & see? I've been watching Muv's videos and reading up at tfsr.org and just about ready to dive in. Thanks for any advice/help.
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10-15-2013, 12:04 PM
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Yep, according to ISMACS it's a 66, 1 of 50,000 allotted August 8, 1922.
I have purchased several reproduction slide plates for 66 type machines and they've all fit. The finish isn't a good match, and on one the edges had to be dressed down. But unless you want to pay eBay prices for an original they are a good buy.
Before buying a new belt or adjusting the one there I'd oil the machine thoroughly and the treadle irons too. That will make a big difference.
When I adjust a leather belt I take the staple out, drill a second hole a 1/4" back from the one there then trim the belt at the old hole and put the staple back in. It doesn't take much to tighten them up. They don't have to be real tight, just tight enough it doesn't slip.
Congrats on the new to you machine. My first treadle was / is a Singer 66-1 red eye. It works great when I can get it unburried to use it.
Joe
I have purchased several reproduction slide plates for 66 type machines and they've all fit. The finish isn't a good match, and on one the edges had to be dressed down. But unless you want to pay eBay prices for an original they are a good buy.
Before buying a new belt or adjusting the one there I'd oil the machine thoroughly and the treadle irons too. That will make a big difference.
When I adjust a leather belt I take the staple out, drill a second hole a 1/4" back from the one there then trim the belt at the old hole and put the staple back in. It doesn't take much to tighten them up. They don't have to be real tight, just tight enough it doesn't slip.
Congrats on the new to you machine. My first treadle was / is a Singer 66-1 red eye. It works great when I can get it unburried to use it.
Joe
10-15-2013, 04:57 PM
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Don't laugh but on my first treadle I cleaned the machine and oiled it, turned smooth and quiet. After quilting a table runner I bout needed oxygen. Then it occurred to me to oil the treadle mechanism underneath. blush
That's a beautiful 1920s Redeye. One of my favorite machines, I have three but no cabinet for them.
That's a beautiful 1920s Redeye. One of my favorite machines, I have three but no cabinet for them.
10-16-2013, 06:53 AM
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Big update, I was looking at the machine after dark last night using a flashlight & saw a square patch under the dust down in the machine "sump"(?) and what was there? The bobbin plate & a bobbin! That problem solved. Thanks Joe for definite ID, I hate to assume anything. And the belt tips too. Redmadder, that is too funny but what a great reminder tip. I would have never thought to oil the treadle, but I am a blonde, blush
Oh, and I believe I've caught the dreaded treadle fever bad!
Oh, and I believe I've caught the dreaded treadle fever bad!
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