mlmack

That's a really fantastic machine and cabinet. Is it normally operated by a treadle?

wilburness

OMG. Steve good things come to good people! congratulations about your new beautiful SM and your wonderful dog.
Karen

oldtnquiltinglady

Congratulations on both counts, Steve. It is good to see someone get a once in a lifetime shot at something like that and not have to mortgage the house to pay for it. And seeing Gwen looking OK was great (this from a cat lover, nevertheless, glad to see she is OK). Even though I am not into the really antique type machines like that (DH breathes a thank you prayer here); it is a lovely machine, and took my breath away for it's beautiful condition.

neece

Glad to hear Gwen is her usual self. That cabinet is truly the deal of the year and the machine the deal of the century. Enjoy

jbj137

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ThayerRags

Steve, it's amazing how good your machines look after you've done your magic on them.

CD in Oklahoma

adamae

Where in the world would we hear and set eyes on a marvel such as this if we did not have the Quilting Board. A wonderful experience for all of us that you have shared here.. Thank you.

J Miller

Steve,

Sorry to hear your doggie is having troubles. I hope it was a one time deal and she gets over it quick.

That is a gorgeous machine. How hard is it going to be to find and replace the treadle mechanism? Hope it works as good as it looks.

Joe

ube quilting

Steve, what a lucky dog you are and I am glad to hear Gwen is felling better too.
The machine and cabinet are over the top awesome.
peace

SteveH

Thanks folks, I truly feel fortunate.
Update: Gwen is doing great this morning. we did our walk around the block. A lot slower, but we did it.

Yes, this was a treadle, and hopefully will be again.

I have a friend who has been in the collectible sewing machine "biz" for decades and I asked if there was a chance. He said "Those are super super rare, I know One person, I'll ask" about two hours later I got a reply saying "Ok, I was just laughed at by my source.... He said your bes bet is to take a standard treadle and cut it to fit"

YIKES!!!! No way in hades I am cutting up my other G&B Treadle to make this one work. Besides, I have a plan....

I figure if i get the shelves out, and map the original base mounting holes, i can put a board in the bottom using the original holes and then mount the replacement into the new board. (Thus allowing it to be removed and returned unharmed to original should the fates favor me again with the discovery of an original set)

Underside pics to follow soon.