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MariaAZ	Posted - May 12 2007 : 3:29:05 PM Hubby found a rusty old Singer sewing machine in the alley a few weeks ago, a model 27 that had been converted from a treadle to electric according to the Singer website. The wheel doesn't turn the crank shaft (the thing that makes the needle go up & down and the bobbin assembly work). I took it apart as much as possible, and couldn't see anything obvious inside. Turning the knob on the wheel doesn't work either. It's almost like something is locked. There's a lot of rust on the outside, but inside looks pretty rust free. I'm hoping it's something simple. I looked up the model number on the Singer website and according to them the machine was manufactured in 1894. I've seen a few on eBay and know they aren't monetarily worth much, but I love the idea of using such an old machine. Does anyone out there use a treadle machine and can give me some tips on what to look for? Visit my blog at www.craftyfool.net
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MariaAZ	Posted - May 13 2007 : 12:16:15 PM Karen, thank you for the link! I've been surfing for several hours and didn't run into this page! Visit my blog at www.craftyfool.net
KarenP	Posted - May 13 2007 : 04:35:40 AM Maria, this site might help... http://www.ismacs.net/articles/restoration.html just a thought KarenP "Purest Spring Water in the World"

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