Wheeler & Wilson Treadle Sewing Machine
06-16-2019, 04:14 PM
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Wheeler & Wilson Treadle Sewing Machine
Hello! I have just come across my grandma's old Wheeler & Wilson treadle sewing machine. I took it home to clean it up and I got most of the parts running and working. It is in pretty good condition considering it sat in her basement for many years. My only problem is that the bobbin is missing from it. I would like to get it in full working condition. I was wondering if anyone knew what the bobbin would look like or where I could find one. I'm not sure if there is another piece besides the bobbin that I am missing or not. I do not have the manual for it either. I have attached pictures of the machine as well as where the bobbin would be placed. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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06-16-2019, 05:11 PM
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Welcome. Beautiful cabinet.
I always like seeing sewing machines stay in the family. My sister has the treadle that she learned to sew on.
Interesting as the bobbin area appears to be a #8 rather than "9" as shown on the machine. I think the 8 is thinner than the number 9 and both are called "bagel bobbins."
From my understanding there is a group that focuses on the early domestic W&W machines at https://groups.io/g/Wheeler_and_Wilson-Sewing-Machines
If I remember correctly they take a different needle.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
I always like seeing sewing machines stay in the family. My sister has the treadle that she learned to sew on.
Interesting as the bobbin area appears to be a #8 rather than "9" as shown on the machine. I think the 8 is thinner than the number 9 and both are called "bagel bobbins."
From my understanding there is a group that focuses on the early domestic W&W machines at https://groups.io/g/Wheeler_and_Wilson-Sewing-Machines
If I remember correctly they take a different needle.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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06-17-2019, 06:25 AM
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Beautiful #9. The bobbin and bobbin case are missing. The pair turn up on ebay and Bonanza for around $30 and are fairly common. The W&W IO group can help with a manual, bobbin case pics, and other useful information. There is also a facebook group. You want #9 info and parts, not D9.
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