Treadling - one foot or two?

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10-30-2012, 12:01 PM

#31

Mizkaki

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I took a survey of treadle base sizes a few years ago. The White Rotary treadle base measured in at 19 1/2". There are a few but not all that are "sit straight" style, but I think they are still in the 19" range.

Cathy

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Originally Posted by pinkCastleDH

Joe - I haven't checked it out myself but I think I read on the Treadleon website that the White cabinets are wider and position the needle directly in front of you instead of to the left of center.

10-30-2012, 12:05 PM

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Mizkaki

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My 31-20 with the larger treadle wheel is an easy, smooth treadler. Definitely not harder than the household treadles.

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Originally Posted by pinkCastleDH

That's interesting. I didn't realize you'd need a larger drive wheel for some machines. I'd be afraid that would make others substantially harder to treadle.

I'm trying to remember where I saw a 31-15 treadle setup for sale. It wasn't silly cheap but it did have that industrial treadle base and, of course, the machine is a tank!

10-30-2012, 08:24 PM

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purplefiend

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I use 2, better control that way. I can treadle one footed with my Pfaff, its smooth!

10-30-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cmrenno

I am a fairly new "treadler" and I watched You Tube Videos to learn how to treadle. Most videos show the two feet method. Would you believe that there are people who treadle in their bare feet!

Colleen

I sometimes treadle barefoot in the Summer months.

11-01-2012, 10:02 AM

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ArizonaKAT

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I use two feet but simultaneously right left right left . . .

11-01-2012, 11:19 AM

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J Miller

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Originally Posted by ArizonaKAT

I use two feet but simultaneously right left right left . . .

I've read some who advocate that method and actually tried it. But ... I'm not that coordinated.

Joe

11-03-2012, 09:56 PM

#37

JudyTheSewer

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Originally Posted by Tartan

I have 2 feet on the platform. My right foot on the back right corner and my left toe on the left corner kitty corner from the right foot. Once I start it with my hand with the hand wheel, a light push with my right foot keeps it going and the toe taps the front to keep it in motion.

Yep, exactly! I am always barefoot.