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10-17-2011, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have my Free in treadle sitting in my garage....I plan to sit it outside on nice days so that I can work outside. I know that it will be heavy carrying it from house to patio....
I bolted my stand to it, but you could probably drill holes in the boards where the rollers would nest in them if your machine has rollers.
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10-17-2011, 09:45 AM
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CD, do the casters have wheel locks on them so it doesn't scoot away from you as you sew?
10-17-2011, 09:56 AM
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Does anyone know how to date a Davis machine? I am trying to date my Minnesota B, I know they made them between 1900 - 1910 for Sear, but I'd like to get a better idea of year. The Serial # is D1415897.
10-17-2011, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ThayerRags
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have my Free in treadle sitting in my garage....I plan to sit it outside on nice days so that I can work outside. I know that it will be heavy carrying it from house to patio....
I bolted my stand to it, but you could probably drill holes in the boards where the rollers would nest in them if your machine has rollers.
CD in Oklahoma
10-17-2011, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Deara
I suppose I should let you all know that my 301 can sew through a rotary mat and not miss a beat.
I had forgotten I had it under the needle using it to cut a few wings from a block. Since my foot is a 1/4" foot, there was no need to use the needle plate for aligning my next step to sew. I always guide the needle first into the fabric for the first stitch. Didn't even notice it was a little stiff. LOL
I sewed about two inches and then saw why sewing was so difficult.
I know the modern plastic machines couldn't do that.
Hope you all enjoy the laugh like I did when I realized what I had done.
Blessings,
Sandi
I had forgotten I had it under the needle using it to cut a few wings from a block. Since my foot is a 1/4" foot, there was no need to use the needle plate for aligning my next step to sew. I always guide the needle first into the fabric for the first stitch. Didn't even notice it was a little stiff. LOL
I sewed about two inches and then saw why sewing was so difficult.
I know the modern plastic machines couldn't do that.
Hope you all enjoy the laugh like I did when I realized what I had done.
Blessings,
Sandi
10-17-2011, 10:08 AM
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Here's a wonderful resource on ISMACS...listing of all kinds of literature, manuals, lists, brochures, charts, etc etc.
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http://www.ismacs.net/international_...iety_news.html
10-17-2011, 10:09 AM
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can you tellme where to get bobbins for a new home treadle machine? here is the only number i can find on the machine.2734953 it is on the bobbin cover plate. also how old is it please.
10-17-2011, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
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I'm really glad it's her using it and not me - I wouldn't have any hair. My old machines feel so solid and stitch so well..
10-17-2011, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ThayerRags
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have my Free in treadle sitting in my garage....I plan to sit it outside on nice days so that I can work outside. I know that it will be heavy carrying it from house to patio....
I bolted my stand to it, but you could probably drill holes in the boards where the rollers would nest in them if your machine has rollers.
CD in Oklahoma
10-17-2011, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by ThayerRags
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have my Free in treadle sitting in my garage....I plan to sit it outside on nice days so that I can work outside. I know that it will be heavy carrying it from house to patio....
I bolted my stand to it, but you could probably drill holes in the boards where the rollers would nest in them if your machine has rollers.
CD in Oklahoma
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