vintagemotif

I have been on the lookout for a free treadle since I don't like the feel of my Singer straight leg treadle, bit tinny sounding and not as smooth as my classic cast-iron one that I also own. (Nothing like sewing with your 201 and hearing the tinny sound of the straight leg treadle, just bugged me).
So, I see this post on CL for this free machine and treadle this weekend. I call the guy and he tells me that the machine and cabinet aren't in great shape, but the treadle is good. At first, I told him no that would be more work than I'm interested in. I tell my husband about the post; and he says it's free, just go get it if the treadle is good. Well, the guy was correct in his description, this is a sad piece (that Billy would possibly be interested in and if I lived close enough would just give him the machine head). The guy opens the cabinet and there is this sad 9W1. I chuckle to myself because last week I didn't even know what a 9W1 was (thanks to this wonderful board I'm learning all about vintage machines). The drawers are okay, needs new top, and the treadle is very smooth. I asked the guy did you clean up the treadle and oil it, and he said no ma'am. I now have my replacement treadle (just need to make a new top). But I'm still wondering what to do with this sad 9W1. I don't know if it is a 9W1 or a 9W7. The bobbin is the one with the pin that flips in (also came with one bobbin), the serial number plate is in the back of the machine, and number starts with a W. Anyone want a free machine? Just missing a couple of parts.

dunster

????? Am I missing something?

Miz Johnny

This one, I think:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_Model_27_and_127

dunster

#1, 3, and 4 on the list are all the same thing in different quantities. They are what you need -Scotts Liquid Gold Cleaner and Preservative, pourable.
(#2 is the same thing in aerosol.)

Miz Johnny

This chart shows the MY1014 needle needle as a replacement for the 127 X 1:
http://www.ismacs.net/needle_and_sha...lat-shank.html

I'm not sure where to get the Schmetz needles, but the Organ needles can be bought here:

http://www.ctsusa.com/_e/Durkopp_Adl...014/MY1014.htm

I have bought from CTS, and like them.

Here are charts showing different designations for 1014 A, B, etc:

http://www.schmetz.com/010104p.htm

At the top of page 326, I posted some information from Kevin about these needles. I HAVE NOT TRIED THESE NEEDLES, but if you want to find out how they work on your machine, your best bet is to do an internet search, find someone selling them, buy and test.

Miz Johnny

I usually use a hand crank, but this time sewed on my Gritzner treadle, and will probably take it to the next retreat, unless I get a traveling treadle together by then. It's not that big a deal; my friend takes one to sew on as well, and we help each other load.

Miz Johnny

I don't free motion on anything, but if I did, I would probably choose a Japanese with dropping feed dogs.

BoJangles

Geeze, taking a treadle in and out of the house is a big deal! Do you take the head off to load the cabinet or do you have a really small cabinet?

Ok, what is a traveling treadle?

Please post pictures of the Gritzner and a traveling treadle if you put one together!

Nancy

BoJangles

You know you could just clean up that 9W. I bet it would clean up really nice and they are so nice to treadle. Besides, you have one of the few that are actually made with the Wheeler & Wilson parts. That 'W' in front of the serial number tells you how rare that machine is.

Great find.

Nancy

BoJangles

Miz Johnny do you send all your quilts out to be quilted or do you have a long arm?

I have a long arm, but I am so intrigued with the treadles that I have been taking FMQing classes so I can FMQ my smaller quilts on a treadle.

Nancy