Treadle Machine - can it be restored to manual use?
06-08-2011, 10:42 AM
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I have an opportunity to purchase a treadle machine that has been converted to electric. Does anyone know if it can be undone and returned to a manual use machine? Any ideas or suggestions are welcome....thanks.
06-08-2011, 10:47 AM
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Yes, it can. Go to the virtual machine section of the board.
Tons of info!!
I got a beautiful 15 that is electric and Billy told me I could drop it in a treadle cabinet, take off the motor, and it becomes a treadle!
I am on the look-out for the cabinet :)
Tons of info!!
I got a beautiful 15 that is electric and Billy told me I could drop it in a treadle cabinet, take off the motor, and it becomes a treadle!
I am on the look-out for the cabinet :)
06-08-2011, 10:48 AM
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Location: Calif (San Joaquin Valley)
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Very possible that it can be converted back to treadle. Re-post in the Vintage Machine thread & the experts there will most definitely be able to help you. If you have any pictures, please post them too.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm
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