My new Treadle
05-05-2010, 06:24 PM
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Oh she is pretty! I have a 127 treadle. I've finally got her running nicely. Still have lots to do on the cabinet but its a work in progress. I am sewing on her now though. There is just something soothing about it.
05-05-2010, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
Originally Posted by Charlee
Nice!! I saw that one, and passed on it!
05-05-2010, 07:05 PM
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I will be starting the tutes this weekend The first one will be how to rewire your electrical system so you will not be a victim when you plug it in and use it.
SAFETY FIRST!!!
Jan I think I might keep this 128 electric for a bit even if it is against my religion! :lol: :lol: :lol: (my wife is really taken by the knee control and the machine in whole) And I am to in a way!!
But they will be several and in installments as I work on that particular machine. But they will apply to virtually any machine before computer boards were used. I would really like to see you guys being able to do your own yearly service on your regular machines and use that money on things like FABRIC & NOTIONS!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
And if you service your own machines then the chances of it taking a dump on you will be slim to none. But if it does you should have enough confidence to be able to diagnose the issue and repair it yourselves instead of paying through the nose for someone else to do it. I want you familiar and comfortable with tearing into your machine to service it, then the rest will follow!
Billy
SAFETY FIRST!!!
Jan I think I might keep this 128 electric for a bit even if it is against my religion! :lol: :lol: :lol: (my wife is really taken by the knee control and the machine in whole) And I am to in a way!!
But they will be several and in installments as I work on that particular machine. But they will apply to virtually any machine before computer boards were used. I would really like to see you guys being able to do your own yearly service on your regular machines and use that money on things like FABRIC & NOTIONS!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
And if you service your own machines then the chances of it taking a dump on you will be slim to none. But if it does you should have enough confidence to be able to diagnose the issue and repair it yourselves instead of paying through the nose for someone else to do it. I want you familiar and comfortable with tearing into your machine to service it, then the rest will follow!
Billy
05-05-2010, 07:10 PM
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She's pretty!
I saw one today at a 2d hand store. Cabinet is in bad condition and it needs a belt. Dated around 1910, so the paper says that is with it and they want $175. I tried talking the guy down, but he's firm on his price. :(
I saw one today at a 2d hand store. Cabinet is in bad condition and it needs a belt. Dated around 1910, so the paper says that is with it and they want $175. I tried talking the guy down, but he's firm on his price. :(
05-05-2010, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
She's pretty!
I saw one today at a 2d hand store. Cabinet is in bad condition and it needs a belt. Dated around 1910, so the paper says that is with it and they want $175. I tried talking the guy down, but he's firm on his price. :(
I saw one today at a 2d hand store. Cabinet is in bad condition and it needs a belt. Dated around 1910, so the paper says that is with it and they want $175. I tried talking the guy down, but he's firm on his price. :(
05-05-2010, 07:47 PM
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Billy,
when you say rewiring are you just talking about the basic wires? the motor that was on my handcrank needs rewiring. It has bushings in it (so dh says) and the cord coming out of the motor housing itself is totally bare. It is a very small space to work in! Is this something that is fixable? It was my Grandmother's machine so its sentimental. Its also the machine I learned to sew on and "fix" on with her at my side.
when you say rewiring are you just talking about the basic wires? the motor that was on my handcrank needs rewiring. It has bushings in it (so dh says) and the cord coming out of the motor housing itself is totally bare. It is a very small space to work in! Is this something that is fixable? It was my Grandmother's machine so its sentimental. Its also the machine I learned to sew on and "fix" on with her at my side.
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