re:Pfaff 60 treadle
I got it back in the cabinet and discovered that the belt it came with is about 6" too short<sigh>. So now I have to figure out where to get a longer belt.
The local Pfaff dealer is no help at all, he treats me like I'm stupid. grrrrr! He forgets that I know how to fit a treadle belt. I've only been using treadle machines since 2007. Its really difficult not to make snotty,unkind remarks to that man. (Sorry for the ranting, I feel better now) |
Originally Posted by purplefiend
(Post 5422322)
I got it back in the cabinet and discovered that the belt it came with is about 6" too short<sigh>. So now I have to figure out where to get a longer belt.
The local Pfaff dealer is no help at all, he treats me like I'm stupid. grrrrr! He forgets that I know how to fit a treadle belt. I've only been using treadle machines since 2007. Its really difficult not to make snotty,unkind remarks to that man. (Sorry for the ranting, I feel better now) BTW: I realize my answer wasn't much help but there are people who do use a leather shoelace/bootlace for a treadle belt. |
Charlee has talked about the shoe laces, and others have mentioned aquarium tubing, to use for a treadle belt.
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The aquarium tubing works pretty good. I'm running my 9W-7 #1 with it right now:
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...ewtubebelt.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...uptubebelt.jpg Pull it around and cut it where it would meet up. Then cut 1" off that to use as a coupler. To make the coupler slit the one inch piece length wise, roll it up tight and put it in one end then the other. It's cheep too. Joe |
Joe, Your Singer 9W looks pretty. Glad you got the aquarium hose to work. Directions are as simple as that!
And yes, the tubing is cheap. ;) |
I've even heard that braided string or fabric will work in a pinch. Where there's a will, there's a way.
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Joe; Here's pictures of Sad Sally, the cabinet.
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I found an ancient, decrepit manual in one of the 2 drawers for this machine. It used a bullet type shuttle,which could be replaced for $.75 at the time and a replacement oil can was only $.10. Replacement bobbins were $.02 apiece. The last page of the manual I have, it's only a partial, ends with these words of wisdom. "Always speak a good word for your machine whenever and wherever you can. I put in their emphasis.
I have from page 6 to page 26 of this manual and have no idea what machine was originally in the cabinet. Also, cabinet is missing the left extension on the cabinet itself. How do I preserve the manual which is falling apart? Chris |
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
(Post 5422354)
So go there and ask him, nicely, if he knows where you can buy a leather shoelace because that'll do in a pinch. :D Try not to take umbrage at his outraged expression as he shoos you out the door.
BTW: I realize my answer wasn't much help but there are people who do use a leather shoelace/bootlace for a treadle belt. Sharon |
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem...temID=11158125
here's a red one on Shopgoodwill. It is just like the one my boss has. I don't know about that one but his is a very nice machine. |
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