|
Cool machine. I love the big handwheel. The cabinet looks like it is in great condition too. Are you going to treadle or use the handcrank? Both? I can't make out the name of the machine. Great find though.
~G~ |
I thought that I was going to be picking this machine up this weekend, but it turns out the ad was for the cabinet only... $50
[ATTACH=CONFIG]388418[/ATTACH] it was a Harris #2 |
so I will try for this one instead...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/3482202015.html |
Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 5790399)
so I will try for this one instead...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/3482202015.html |
That is a real nice W&W 9. I'd go for it if I had any more room. I have a W&W 9 hand crank that is the nicest stitcher EVER.
Cathy
Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 5790399)
so I will try for this one instead...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/3482202015.html |
Originally Posted by Mizkaki
(Post 5791139)
That is a real nice W&W 9. I'd go for it if I had any more room. I have a W&W 9 hand crank that is the nicest stitcher EVER.
Cathy |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
(Post 5790034)
No you don't need a model number for a treadle belt. Most all treadle belts that come pre-cut and packaged are 72"s. You will then have to measure the belt to your machine, cut it the correct length and use the little staple like thing that comes with the belt to connect the ends together. Some people on here sew their belts together with dental floss or a heavy thread. Your machine (looks like a Model 127) will use the normal pre-packaged treadle belts. Most all sewing repair shops carry those belts, as do most on-line sewing stores. Just put the belt around the treadle wheel, around your hand wheel slot, cut one end of the leather off where the two ends meet, now sew/connect together. Don't put the belt too tight, but if you find it is too lose when you start to treadle, just cut and re-sew a second time.
Nancy The vast majority of treadles use a belt that is a bit less than 72", but not my Pfaff treadle; its in an idustrial treadle stand. It needs about 80" if I recall correctly. Sharon |
Learning to treadle is on my to do list, now that I owe 2.
|
Originally Posted by purplefiend
(Post 5792121)
I sew my treadle belts with dental floss and a large eye tapestry needle, it all started cuz I got frustrated over the staple breaking. There's no tick,tick noise of the staple when you sew them. :D
The vast majority of treadles use a belt that is a bit less than 72", but not my Pfaff treadle; its in an idustrial treadle stand. It needs about 80" if I recall correctly. Sharon Cathy, I have always said that the Wheeler and Wilson's are the aristocrates of the sewing machine world! But, Steve, remember that on a W&W the hand wheel turns the opposite way of the Singer (and most vintage machines) wheel! Nancy |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
(Post 5790034)
No you don't need a model number for a treadle belt. Most all treadle belts that come pre-cut and packaged are 72"s. You will then have to measure the belt to your machine, cut it the correct length and use the little staple like thing that comes with the belt to connect the ends together. Some people on here sew their belts together with dental floss or a heavy thread. Your machine (looks like a Model 127) will use the normal pre-packaged treadle belts. Most all sewing repair shops carry those belts, as do most on-line sewing stores. Just put the belt around the treadle wheel, around your hand wheel slot, cut one end of the leather off where the two ends meet, now sew/connect together. Don't put the belt too tight, but if you find it is too lose when you start to treadle, just cut and re-sew a second time.
Nancy |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:09 PM. |