Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
06-08-2012, 01:28 PM
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 6,442
From what I understand, these machines were engineered to produce 1200 stitches per minute....at 12 stitches to the inch, you should be able to sew 100 inches, or 2 and 3/4 yards per minute. Pretty speedy for a treadle! (Can't recall where I read that at...maybe Jon will know?)
06-08-2012, 01:42 PM
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
Posts: 1,835
I've heard that too. Sounds like an idea for a new sport---treadle racing. Coming soon to the Olympic games.
Jon
Jon
06-08-2012, 02:20 PM
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 6,442
06-08-2012, 05:31 PM
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,506
I got the two spools - it looks pretty doggy right now - the spool holder looks very good... there is part of a manual and some attachments with the machine - the cabinet has been 'refinished' but missing some of it's wood pieces - I'll have to do pics tomorrow
06-08-2012, 05:32 PM
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,506
06-08-2012, 05:46 PM
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: leavenworth, ks
Posts: 3,093
Local bike shop doesn't sell Tri-Flow but does sell Pro-Link which is similar according to the owner. Has anyone heard of this oil and has anyone eever used it???
Chris
Chris
06-08-2012, 06:51 PM
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 9,319
You can order it online from many places, Sew Classic being one. I've never heard of that and wouldn't chance it.
06-08-2012, 06:55 PM
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 6,442
06-08-2012, 07:11 PM
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,506
06-08-2012, 07:38 PM
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
Posts: 1,835
Racing stripes and sponsor logos on the machines
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Stitchnripper
Main
5
10-17-2018 09:01 AM
AngieS
Main
38
10-06-2011 10:06 PM
craftybear
Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
34
09-09-2011 12:36 PM
