My new toy - 1911 Singer treadle

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03-14-2010, 10:34 AM

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lots2do

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Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Maine-ly Florida

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Beautiful machine. I'd like to have one just to look at it, but using it would be even better.

Rhonda- love your 'drawers'. Never thought of putting one up on the wall like that.

Billy - would you mind pm me with the wood formula as well. I saw a sewing machine cover, vintage, wooden at a shop for a steal but it had scratches. Would go back and get it if I knew how to 'help' it out.
Thanks,
lots2do

03-14-2010, 11:54 AM

#32

n2scraplvr

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Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Foot of the Blue Ridge Mtns. in VA

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What a steal! and for $50???? It's hard to believe but yes they are out there for sale at basement prices.

Lots to Do - have you tried QVC's furniture restorer? It's pretty nice. And I love your name...I'm always thinking about it too because of what I have left to do!

Rhonda, I love the color of your walls! What color exactly is that? Is it true to camera? I have my grandparents' oil lamps and my own family's antique lamps sitting out and filled for the moment we'll need them. I love the ambiance they emit.

:-) :D :D

03-14-2010, 02:56 PM

#33

ForestHobbit

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Wishing I was in the Sierra Nevada's

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

I just bought a 1911 Singer 66K treadle with the lotus decals, made in Scotland. I found it on craigslist, and paid $50. It will need lots of work on the cabinet and head, but the treadle assembly is in great shape. I have taken the cabinet apart and started to repair the veneer. I think the head will need to be taken apart too - that will be a real learning opportunity!

If anyone has experience in refurbishing these old machines, I would love to hear about it. I'll post updates as the restoration progresses.

Check out http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop
Lots of information on treadles.

03-14-2010, 07:35 PM

#34

JanetM

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: At my LQS

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WOW, what a treasure you found. Unbelievable what good shape the machine is considering it is 99 years old. And only $50.00. I'll bet you didn't waste a second to snatch that one up. I hope you will post a picture when you finish the refurbishing.