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10-23-2011, 10:03 PM

#51

sewbizgirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by S.Pennypacker

There is two holes in the plate and the cord is dangling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

Something is wrong... It's definitely in a treadle cabinet, but doesn't look original to it. The machine has a treadle type handwheel, but where is the belt going? That plate to the right of the machine base should have two holes in it for the belt, not just one. One hole is for the cord on an electric machine.

This is a model 15, but they came in electric and treadle, and the electrics came in gear-driven potted motors (15-91) and belt driven mounted motors (15-90). I can't see the back so I can't tell if there is or was a motor, or what's going on. Maybe just the base plate on the right needs to be changed out to one for a treadle (with two holes...) I also don't see a treadle belt connected to the irons below... Hope you get it up and running! The 15s are wonderful machines.

Okay... I can only see one in the photo. That';s going to be a great machine to treadle. The finish on it looks nearly mint, too. Enjoy!

10-23-2011, 10:10 PM

#52

Becca Bear

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Very nice!

10-23-2011, 11:53 PM

#53

KiwiQuilter

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Well done! What a beauty you've got there.

10-24-2011, 03:44 AM

#54

janiesews

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Beautiful-enjoy.

10-24-2011, 07:11 AM

#55

luvstoquilt

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Love it! I keep looking but have not seen a treadle for a reasonable price...way to many quilters in Illinois..they were giving them away in northern NJ!

10-24-2011, 07:19 AM

#56

TN Gal

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What a beauty she is! Lucky you!

10-24-2011, 08:00 AM

#57

thevintageseamstress

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Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: NE Indiana

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Nice Singer 15, I have an electric 15-91 and I FMQ on mine, it is my favorite for that!

10-24-2011, 08:03 AM

#58

dd55

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Location: Homewood Alabama

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what a beauty!! it is in great shape.

10-24-2011, 11:43 AM

#59

desertrose

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:cry: :cry: :cry: It's just like the one Mom had and I wore out the inner workings. This was before they were refurbishing them. What a great find. :-D :-D :-D