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lee231 01-28-2013 07:50 PM

photo quiz on CL
 
What's wrong in the photo and what is the machine?

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/atq/3576998678.html

jennb 01-28-2013 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by lee231 (Post 5821750)
What's wrong in the photo and what is the machine?

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/atq/3576998678.html

Its a National machine, the photo is the backside of the treadle cabinet for starters. The slide plate is missing so its a good bet the shuttle may be gone as well. I have a Vindex B National Treadle but it looks nothing like this one. I'd guess this one is from the mid to late 1910s.

irishrose 01-28-2013 08:24 PM

Jenn:thumbup: The cabinet is worth that if you turn it around, but I'm not going to run down to get it. My little Leader made by National wouldn't fit in there, besides it looks like it's been varnished.

JudyTheSewer 01-28-2013 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by jennb (Post 5821016)
<snip>Oh and I'll be spending the time figuring out where in the world I can put this one...I may have to move my treadmill to give this one a home.

Yeah, ditch the treadmill. :) You can make the Pfaff your new exercise machine! (I want to add one or more German treadle machines to my hoard/herd, too. I have none right now but I am keeping my eye out!)

BoJangles 01-29-2013 05:54 AM


Originally Posted by jennb (Post 5820640)
*doing the happy dance*

I just bought one of the machines on my wish list. It was on Craigslist yesterday in Colorado Springs. Paid him and my mom is headed over to go pick it up. She'll deliver it to me in 2 weeks when she's here for a visit. Its a Pfaff treadle. I know it is missing a drawer and it doesn't have any attachments but it DOES have the shuttle and bobbin. We have a collection of about 75 drawers from that estate so I'll start there to see if one fits, if not I'll be on the lookout. I know a couple of you have this machine here so advice is certainly welcome!

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Jennb, congratulations on your 1906 Pfaff treadle! She is beautiful! It is really neat to own a piece of history like that when you know that treadle is only here because someone loved it enough to bring it over! Pfaff's were not imported into this country until much later. The drawer is no big deal - they are pretty small. The cabinet looks great. The coffin top is in amazingly great shape. Have fun with her!

Nancy

BoJangles 01-29-2013 06:04 AM

This is the next treadle I would get if I could find a place to put it! Jennb, I understand your dilemma with the treadmill! My problem is I already got rid of a lot of stuff to make room for the treadles I already have, but boy would I love to have this Adler! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/3577363926.html

Nancy

Mom3 01-29-2013 06:12 AM

Has anyone ever figured how many calories are burned when sewing with a treadle? :)

I think I need a treadle - my legs could use a bit of 'shaping'. :)

jennb 01-29-2013 06:39 AM

Well, the space issue is only temporary until we get the guest house done. I have most of my machines in storage there right now but I have 13 or so machines in the house right now. I use my treadmill because its the only way I can get my walking done since my children are home all day long with me.

I'm on the lookout for the drawer, an oil can, and the pincushion and the flower shaped felt spool pads that were part of it at one time.

OKLAHOMA PEACH 01-29-2013 10:44 AM

My first FW arrived yesterday the little "Raven" beauty, she's in wonderful condition, case need polishing but who cares, will need to get some more bobbins and some lubracant. I am just so excited. Spent the evening wiping and oiling. Forgot my camera will show a picture soon. Now for that treadle. lol

jennb 01-29-2013 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by BoJangles (Post 5822367)
This is the next treadle I would get if I could find a place to put it! Jennb, I understand your dilemma with the treadmill! My problem is I already got rid of a lot of stuff to make room for the treadles I already have, but boy would I love to have this Adler! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/3577363926.html

Nancy

wow that Adler is stunning!! I'd jump on it too...if I wasn't broke.


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