White Treadle

I managed to save a beautiful treadle from a re-imagining "fiend" who likes to take these old machines, throw out the head and all of the pieces and parts, and then repaint the gorgeous wood. I understand re-purposing things. Heck I can even handle having someone toss the machine head, but painting this kind of gorgeous wood should be a sin.

My "new" treadle cost me rougly $25 (when you include gas to pick it up) and what Goodwill didn't realize is that the attachments were all sitting nicely inside the drawers, along with some bobbins! The decals are in gorgeous shape for a late 1890's/early 1900's build. (I'm still trying to narrow down exact manufacture date on the cabinet and the machine).  the finish on the cabinet isn't all that bad either, considering it looks like it has some water damage.  The top will need to be sanded, restained in spots and revarnished. The machine itself moves smoothly and may only need a bit of oil and grease. the treadle belt is broken, butt that should be easy enough to replace.

Here's some pictures for you, let me know what you think.  I can hardly wait to get a belt and test her out. I'm looking for a name for her. Right now I simply call her Mrs. White, but she needs a better name than that.