Originally Posted by jtapp9

60617 IS the slant shank and as far as I can tell the foot part looks just like your 60615. Guess I'll give it a try, what's another $15 :? :lol:

Originally Posted by BZ quilting

Hi Billy, hope you feel better.

Can you tell me about treadles and should they make a clank when treadling?

I'm not sure if anyone has adressed how to adjust them or if you can.

Could someone help please.

Originally Posted by Glenn

Now, if I can only get DH to help me re-do the veneer on my Davis Vertical Feed from 1886, my Singer VS 2 from 1889, and my 1913 Singer Sphinx cabinet! Glenn any secrets we need to know? We already got the veneer.

Nancy

It depends on how much veneer you need to replace. If it is small areas that need to be replace, there is a technique for this. If it is a large area such as a complete top replacement that is another technique. And then if you are restoring and want to maintain the antique value then there is another technique using hyde glue in a hot glue pot( you really don't need a glue I can show you how to to this in a mason jar). Basically you cut out the bad, clean the area, cut a new piece to fit and glue in with hyde glue, contact cement or any good cabinet makers glue like weldwood. You Know the yellow wood glue, brand is not important. You can post a picture of the cabinet and I will be able to help you thru it. Glenn

Originally Posted by JaneK

Hi, I have one of these...i think! I have a Portman that looks exactly like this, it has a case that opens up and slides around the freearm to make a flat sewing surface, similar to some of the vintage Elnas. The Portman was made by the Portman Sewing Machine Company and the company eventually folded. I think I've seen references to these machines in reference to being competitors to the Singer 221, but we all know which machine survived.
Maybe Free-Westinghouse either badged this one or perhaps the were the ones who bought Portman when it was foundering.

It's a cute machine, and sews nicely. The handwheel at the bottom is different, and I get a little mixed up when I sew with it until I get my brain reoriented, as then still reach up when i want the handwheel!
Jane

Originally Posted by BoJangles

I am a couple pages behind so maybe this has been addressed already, but have you greased your treadle joints? The only treadle I have that comes close to making a clanking sound is my Davis Vertical Feed. The more I use the treadle, the better she does; but, I have had to grease her irons a few times.

Nancy

Originally Posted by Quiltgranny

If anyone has any experience navigating PayPal disputes/claims over a sewing machine that was said to be functioning properly by the Seller, but once received does not, would they please PM me?

Thanks,

Originally Posted by FarmStitcher

Check out the new treadle machines on Lehmans non electric web site:

http://www.lehmans.com/cgi-bin/lehma...?page_number=1

Originally Posted by BoJangles

I am a couple pages behind so maybe this has been addressed already, but have you greased your treadle joints? The only treadle I have that comes close to making a clanking sound is my Davis Vertical Feed. The more I use the treadle, the better she does; but, I have had to grease her irons a few times.

Nancy

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

The pitman rods have ball bearing joints that have to stay packed with grease. My fancy parlor cabinet treadle did a lot of clunking when I got it. It helped to tighten up the big nut on the forked piece that goes to the pitman, so there was less play in it, as well as keep everything well greased. Now it clunks a lot less, and if I keep my feet balanced left and right on the treadle pad just right, I get no clunking at all...