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cabbagepatchkid 06-18-2011 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by QuilterGary
I got my first treadel a White rotary. It is the first that will require Billy's cleaning. I did oil it and it treadels. Serial number FR227331 the last pat date is Sept 12 1905 . I have the book with it but it in bad shape. Can anyone tell me about it. The belt is even good and I have a full set of attachments.

Whoa!!! That is a beauty, even before cleaning it. Those decals are so pretty and the cabinet is awesome :D

vintagemotif 06-18-2011 06:52 PM

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Anyone heard of this one?
FW clone called the MINI Classic made in the 90's.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/2449094017.html

This guy is always posting some cool looking or pretty machine, but he is a bit high for me. I try to get all my machines around a $100 or less.

I copied the picture just in case the listing is removed.

Oh, and motor looks huge!

purplefiend 06-18-2011 07:05 PM


Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Anyone heard of this one?
FW clone called the MINI Classic made in the 90's.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/2449094017.html

This guy is always posting some cool looking or pretty machine, but he is a bit high for me. I try to get all my machines around a $100 or less.

I copied the picture just in case the listing is removed.

Oh, and motor looks huge!

Save your money and buy a real featherweight. The fw clones aren't all they're cracked up to be.

cabbagepatchkid 06-18-2011 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Anyone heard of this one?
FW clone called the MINI Classic made in the 90's.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/2449094017.html

This guy is always posting some cool looking or pretty machine, but he is a bit high for me. I try to get all my machines around a $100 or less.

I copied the picture just in case the listing is removed.

Oh, and motor looks huge!

It's almost as cute as a FW. This is the only thing I could find about it:

http://www.homejobshome.com/page/890283

For the amount he is asking it would be just as good to get the original FW.

vintagemotif 06-18-2011 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by purplefiend

Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Anyone heard of this one?
FW clone called the MINI Classic made in the 90's.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/2449094017.html

This guy is always posting some cool looking or pretty machine, but he is a bit high for me. I try to get all my machines around a $100 or less.

I copied the picture just in case the listing is removed.

Oh, and motor looks huge!

Save your money and buy a real featherweight. The fw clones aren't all they're cracked up to be.

Sharon, I found a real FW about a week ago. The lady had posted it as a 15-91 on CLs with photo of the machine. I realized the mistake and called quickly. I'm now the proud owner of a FW!


I wasn't going to purchase this, just curious about it.

vintagemotif 06-18-2011 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by QuilterGary
I got my first treadel a White rotary. It is the first that will require Billy's cleaning. I did oil it and it treadels. Serial number FR227331 the last pat date is Sept 12 1905 . I have the book with it but it in bad shape. Can anyone tell me about it. The belt is even good and I have a full set of attachments.

Nice looking White, the decals are in great shape. And that cabinet is GORGEOUS!

deplaylady 06-18-2011 08:50 PM

Treadle machine by 'unique' - CL item for $25. Another poor, dusty, neglected machine calling out for help! I still have my eye on the one in the parlor cabinet, but this seems interesting. Maybe not, if I saw it closer. I still do want a treadle or a crank. I never heard of the manufacturer - any ideas?

http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2381136273.html

purplefiend 06-18-2011 10:24 PM


Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Originally Posted by purplefiend

Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Anyone heard of this one?
FW clone called the MINI Classic made in the 90's.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/2449094017.html

This guy is always posting some cool looking or pretty machine, but he is a bit high for me. I try to get all my machines around a $100 or less.

I copied the picture just in case the listing is removed.

Oh, and motor looks huge!

Save your money and buy a real featherweight. The fw clones aren't all they're cracked up to be.

Sharon, I found a real FW about a week ago. The lady had posted it as a 15-91 on CLs with photo of the machine. I realized the mistake and called quickly. I'm now the proud owner of a FW!


I wasn't going to purchase this, just curious about it.

I'm so happy that you got a real FW! :-D
Sharon W.

Mornigstar 06-19-2011 04:58 AM


Originally Posted by deplaylady
Treadle machine by 'unique' - CL item for $25. Another poor, dusty, neglected machine calling out for help! I still have my eye on the one in the parlor cabinet, but this seems interesting. Maybe not, if I saw it closer. I still do want a treadle or a crank. I never heard of the manufacturer - any ideas?

http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2381136273.html

I sure would jump at buying this machine if I lived closer -----Look at the distance in that harp size for doing FMQ .
Someone here may know more about thid kind.

quilt addict 06-19-2011 06:26 AM


Originally Posted by QuilterGary
I got my first treadel a White rotary. It is the first that will require Billy's cleaning. I did oil it and it treadels. Serial number FR227331 the last pat date is Sept 12 1905 . I have the book with it but it in bad shape. Can anyone tell me about it. The belt is even good and I have a full set of attachments.

Very nice White Rotary. It should clean up really nice with those decals. Also the measuring tape painted on the cabinet is in wonderful shape. Be careful cleaning that....ask me how I know. :(

Look forward to seeing after the spa treatment.


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