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05-31-2011, 06:53 PM

#21

gzuslivz

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I would take the treadle "Free" machine. I have heard lots of really good things about them and it would be fun to have one.

05-31-2011, 08:58 PM

#22

Annaquilts

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But they sure are cute. I would probably go for the treadle in this case. I am not sure about the electric but I tend to prefer the newer 1950 electric that have reverse and some other options. And yes the asking price is too high for that model treadle. Think around $50-$75. Now if you are trading boys baby stuff it might be OK if it works for you.

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Electric or treadle? I think that's how its spelled lol. I have a chance to trade for one or the other. Both are old black singers ill post a pic when I get home but I don't know if I would be able to use the foot peddle one. What do u think? Oh and both come with cabinets :)

sorry they are not singers... here is the link:

http://charleston.craigslist.org/atq/2409364827.html

05-31-2011, 09:18 PM

#23

wannaquilt1

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Tennessee

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ok cool I'll trade but not transfer any $ I'll post on here when I get them home! I'm gonna go on saturday. How do I clean these babies up?

06-01-2011, 03:18 AM

#24

JabezRose

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You have a treadle, power goes out, no problemo, just keep on sewing. Power outages don't stop a treadle operator.

06-01-2011, 03:34 AM

#25

deedum

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You don't want to take a chance, get both! You won't be sorry I am sure. Of course, assuming the price is right.

06-01-2011, 04:13 AM

#26

LyndaK

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Ontario Canada

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Check and make sure that both these machines have shuttles and bobbins. It looks from the pictures like these machines take a long bullet-shuttle that has a long thin bobbin inside it. Also, go online and see what needles each machine takes. Sometimes they take hard-to-find needles.
I'm not familiar with either of these machines, as I collect vintage Singer electrics and have both a White and Singer treadle. I enjoy them all very much. Have fun with this!

06-01-2011, 04:24 AM

#27

purplefiend

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Round Rock,Texas

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The Free is a really smooth running machine. I agree that they are priced too high for the condition they're in.

06-01-2011, 04:52 AM

#28

LindaR

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Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Michigan

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I learned on a treadle...(wow am I that old) and am looking for a deal now...I have 6 machines but for some reason the treadle fasinates me. LOL Some day the right one will come along.