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miriam 04-30-2012 12:49 PM

Is it possible to turn a Singer 15-91 (potted motor) into a treadle? If so HOW?

vintagemotif 04-30-2012 12:59 PM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5183214)
Is it possible to turn a Singer 15-91 (potted motor) into a treadle? If so HOW?

The answer from a Treadleon member that I met at Cathy's is YES.
This person, who isn't Cathy or Pat, stated that they have done it.

miriam 04-30-2012 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by vintagemotif (Post 5183247)
The answer from a Treadleon member that I met at Cathy's is YES.
This person, who isn't Cathy or Pat, stated that they have done it.

It might be the best thing to do with some of my herd. I betcha those would treadle real sweet.

Mizkaki 04-30-2012 01:45 PM

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I have done it. Take the hand wheel off. You will see two large screws that were hidden behind the hand wheel. Remove these screws. The whole motor/ bobbin-winder assembly will then slide off in one piece. You may have to rocks it to get it off. All you have to do it to now slide on a spoked hand wheel. The only problem in this is you don't have a bobbinwinder. But after market combo of bobbin winder and hand wheel cover/ hood is available. I usually have these and they are inexpensive. Here is a picture of one.
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Cathy




Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5183214)
Is it possible to turn a Singer 15-91 (potted motor) into a treadle? If so HOW?


Havplenty 04-30-2012 02:10 PM

here is what looks like a 301 for sale http://stlouis.craigslist.org/hsh/2987603179.html

nice looking treadle http://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/2983474590.html

nurseknitsLaura 04-30-2012 02:20 PM


Originally Posted by vintagemotif (Post 5181659)
Laura, Why did you use Martha Stewart paint on the HC? Does that paint finish have a similar look to that blue machine that you had at the Turlock TOGA? Or does it have more of a machine/car paint look?

Well, I just wanted it to look a little different. I wanted it to look more like the blue metallic paint on the machine. So, I first painted it a metallic blue that didn't match enough. So, then I needed to either paint it black, or do something else, and so I went with the silver. It did not come out as glossy as the sample at the craft store, despite following directions. But, that's OK. It's not great art, or a valuable antique, so it is just for fun!:thumbup:

When I get the hand wheel drilled i will figure out how to post a picture. Laura

nurseknitsLaura 04-30-2012 02:23 PM

My red head that I made into a hand crank had a mouse nest in it...ewwwwww....little fossilized mouse, too. That one cleaned up pretty good, though, and is the machine i make dolls on. Hand cranks are the best for all those little fiddly pieces. Laura

Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5181703)
I loaded 25 for sale machines to take with me to Ray White's class in my truck - I hope I don't honk anybody off.. LOL These are for extreme make over or parts... I found a pink mouse nest in one of the Kenmore godzilla machines.
Today after work I should check over/clean up the machines I plan to work on. I also started a PDA for the class - I hope I can post on it some time when I am there.


Glenn 04-30-2012 02:27 PM

Charlee the sewing machine cabinet on Atlanta's CL is the same as my VS2 cabinet. The lid is a little different but it is basically the same cabinet. It is very interesting.

jljack 04-30-2012 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by BoJangles (Post 5182470)
Wow, I love that HC! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/clt/2987476171.html I hope one of you guys get this one! I would get it, but I don't have time to drive down there today!

Nancy

Oooo! I like that one too, but not enough to drive 8 hours round trip for!! The gas alone would cost me $100.

jljack 04-30-2012 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by Havplenty (Post 5183456)
here is what looks like a 301 for sale http://stlouis.craigslist.org/hsh/2987603179.html

No, not a 301. A 400 or 401, looks like, but not sure.


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