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Charlee

06-08-2012 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jljack (Post 5274036)

I was treadling a little bit on my Davis NVF last night, and it is just amazing how easy it treadles. It really wants to go fast. And the quality of it's stitches is wonderful...very straight, even and tension is great.

From what I understand, these machines were engineered to produce 1200 stitches per minute....at 12 stitches to the inch, you should be able to sew 100 inches, or 2 and 3/4 yards per minute. Pretty speedy for a treadle! (Can't recall where I read that at...maybe Jon will know?)

jlhmnj

06-08-2012 01:42 PM

I've heard that too. Sounds like an idea for a new sport---treadle racing. Coming soon to the Olympic games.

Jon

Charlee

06-08-2012 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jlhmnj (Post 5274756)

I've heard that too. Sounds like an idea for a new sport---treadle racing. Coming soon to the Olympic games.

Jon

Maybe not the Olympics....but what fun would that be at a TOGA? :D

miriam

06-08-2012 05:31 PM

I got the two spools - it looks pretty doggy right now - the spool holder looks very good... there is part of a manual and some attachments with the machine - the cabinet has been 'refinished' but missing some of it's wood pieces - I'll have to do pics tomorrow

miriam

06-08-2012 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jlhmnj (Post 5274756)

I've heard that too. Sounds like an idea for a new sport---treadle racing. Coming soon to the Olympic games.

Jon

Could set a timer for one minute and see who sews the farthest

chris_quilts

06-08-2012 05:46 PM

Local bike shop doesn't sell Tri-Flow but does sell Pro-Link which is similar according to the owner. Has anyone heard of this oil and has anyone eever used it???

Chris

Candace

06-08-2012 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_quilts (Post 5275428)

Local bike shop doesn't sell Tri-Flow but does sell Pro-Link which is similar according to the owner. Has anyone heard of this oil and has anyone eever used it???

Chris

You can order it online from many places, Sew Classic being one. I've never heard of that and wouldn't chance it.

Charlee

06-08-2012 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5275391)

Could set a timer for one minute and see who sews the farthest

:D :D :D I can just see it now...a bunch of folks with souped up treadles, glaring at each other as they pump their legs as fast as they can!!

miriam

06-08-2012 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5275599)

:D :D :D I can just see it now...a bunch of folks with souped up treadles, glaring at each other as they pump their legs as fast as they can!!