I didn't pay any attention to the case since that is not of any interest to me...it's the machine. Not too many Singer 224 are posted on CLs in the States. That base can be trashed, new base can be built to fit the case lid. Or machine can just be placed in a Singer treadle and motor tossed.:)

Some machines perform so nicely with thicker fabrics. The Davis NVF is that type of workhorse. Just give it layers of denim along with the layer of cotton binding and batting for it to show how well it can handle the job. Very pretty stitches with all that thickness. I knew the Davis NVF glides through flannel. It loves denim!! I'm right now binding a mock cathedral quilt made with used jeans. I love my Davis!!!:)

So, my new-to-me Necchi BU and its smokes-on-startup probably won't burst into flames?!? Other than that little bit of smoke, this machine works like a dream! I vacuumed all the motor vents and added 1 drop of oil in each of the oil holes. Smokes less now but still is making me nervous.

Thanks to the guidance of this board, I have finally found a Necchi BU Nova in good condition within my price range! It came in a parlor cabinet with a chair. Combined, it looks like a chest of drawers. All that seems to be a trouble is a smoking motor when the machine is first started.

I oiled everything well and decided it really did not need an indepth clean. Quiet and smooth!

This is really good to know so I can put mine to use (either of them) with my heavier fabrics. I just got an Adler Belvedere today on the advice of Christine for my semi-industrial needs, but this will be a great backup for me and a great way to practice getting the hang of my treadle skills. My first NVF is in full restoration mode, cabinet and irons completely disassembled at the moment. The second one just needs a good cleaning and oiling to the head and a belt and should be good to go. Maybe I'll bring her into the house tomorrow and give her a whirl.

*keeping my fingers crossed* waiting on the seller to reply to me again. If so I will be the new proud owner of an 1878 Wilcox & Gibbs tomorrow morning :D He sent me 2 photos but not one of the front, so I'm hoping its in reasonable condition. He wants 150 for it.

Jennb, Post some pictures of your machines. One of my smoothest treadles is my Davis.

You can find most of them in the last couple of pages in the photo thread. The most recent ones (except the Adler Belvedere that arrived today) are in this thread just a few pages back. The group of 9 I acquired last week are all in one post.

Ok! I just don't remember seeing a Davis NVF, but I'll go look again. Your Damascus is a pretty machine...I remember that one.:)

Jennb, I found it! That is a gorgeous cabinet that one Davis came in, Lovely!!