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    Old 04-17-2014, 06:12 AM
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    Yay, teamwork! You guys are awesome. That machine looks amazing (and very clean now)
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    Old 04-17-2014, 07:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by Macybaby
    ... But once he volunteered the information, it wasn't that hard to make the decision that the best for the machine was in his hands, not mine.
    yah know, I love the old machines a LOT, but I am not sure that the joy would be the same without the people here who make it joy and pleasure to scrub rust and share esoteric knowledge.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 07:51 AM
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    sure seems like a few SM collectors are having to cast a wide net to get our hands on some stuff that maybe isn't as rare as it is out west!!
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    Old 04-17-2014, 07:56 AM
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    maybe we should try to swap non rusted vintage cars for rusted old sewing machines ;-)
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    Old 04-17-2014, 09:48 AM
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    here are the other pics I promised.

    Front after cleanup


    [ATTACH=CONFIG]471975[/ATTACH]

    Back after cleanup
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]471977[/ATTACH]

    Closeups of the design work (please forgive the husky hair...)
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]471978[/ATTACH]
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    Old 04-17-2014, 09:51 AM
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    Here is the unit assembled
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]471979[/ATTACH]

    Treadle details
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]471980[/ATTACH]

    serial number and patent info
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]471981[/ATTACH]
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    Old 04-19-2014, 03:34 AM
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    Steve that is a great looking treadle.
    I got the bug a to (own) learn about treadles a couple years ago. My family thinks I need my own building.

    This is the smallest wheel I have seen on a JW Williams.[ATTACH=CONFIG]472241[/ATTACH]
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    Old 04-21-2014, 07:43 AM
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    that looks like a pre 1885 Singer Treadle.
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]472532[/ATTACH]
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    Old 04-21-2014, 11:37 AM
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    [ATTACH=CONFIG]472566[/ATTACH]Steve you are good, it sure looks like the early singer to me also. but the badge says it was made by J.W. Wilson in Montreal
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    Old 04-21-2014, 11:39 AM
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    [ATTACH=CONFIG]472568[/ATTACH]See what I mean?
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