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Originally Posted by Celeste
I finally found a treadle at a decent price, (and close by!) but now I need to know what kind of questions to ask. Do they use bobbin cases?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/atq/2654035563.html If it works out, then I need to figure out how to get it home... I doubt it will fit in my Geo Metro! What kind of needles? One thing about the White treadles I didn't figure out until messing with mine is that there is a release lever/button on the front bed to unhook it from the cabinet and lift it forward/back to expose the bottom and the hinge screws. Very helpful if you are taking the machine out and stuffing parts into a small car. :) |
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I'm really good at starting projects, just need to finish some now! I'm all gung-ho about the embossed White, but I was going to work on my treadle base this weekend. Instead, I tore apart a motor, cleaned it up, and got it back together. No controller yet, so I have no idea if it works. :)
Took forever to get apart. Grime from 1931 makes great glue! [ATTACH=CONFIG]276205[/ATTACH] That's the ticket! Shiny is good. [ATTACH=CONFIG]276206[/ATTACH] All done, except now I have to fix the part I put on upside down. [ATTACH=CONFIG]276207[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Still working on the tension. I think I should take the tensioner assembly off & clean it. Project for another day though. Plus I'm just using the handwheel. Don't want to plug it in until DH checks the wiring for me.
She did clean up easily & nicely. |
Originally Posted by Bennett
I'm really good at starting projects, just need to finish some now! I'm all gung-ho about the embossed White, but I was going to work on my treadle base this weekend. Instead, I tore apart a motor, cleaned it up, and got it back together. No controller yet, so I have no idea if it works. :)
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Originally Posted by Bennett
I'm really good at starting projects, just need to finish some now! I'm all gung-ho about the embossed White, but I was going to work on my treadle base this weekend. Instead, I tore apart a motor, cleaned it up, and got it back together. No controller yet, so I have no idea if it works. :)
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She did clean up easily & nicely.[/quote]
You did a very nice on clean the sewing machine up. Kathie |
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Bennett
I'm really good at starting projects, just need to finish some now! I'm all gung-ho about the embossed White, but I was going to work on my treadle base this weekend. Instead, I tore apart a motor, cleaned it up, and got it back together. No controller yet, so I have no idea if it works. :)
Meanwhile, I did find these helpful Cleaning (and laughing at the 30 minutes part): http://reviews.ebay.com/HOW-TO-OVERH...00000004665359 Cleaning another type of small motor: http://books.google.com/books?id=rnO...page&q&f=false Video on how motors work. (I like to know the "why" too, and I pretty much ignored high school physics). http://youtu.be/RAc1RYilugI |
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Bennett
I'm really good at starting projects, just need to finish some now! I'm all gung-ho about the embossed White, but I was going to work on my treadle base this weekend. Instead, I tore apart a motor, cleaned it up, and got it back together. No controller yet, so I have no idea if it works. :)
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Let me look here in a minute or two...I'll let you know what I've got...
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I just don't know how you can do such a great job on the
old sewing machines. It is like you bring them back to life. |
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