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Second Treadle Conversion

Here are some pictures of the treadle conversion I just finished. It is another Bernina 1008 Mechanical and this one sits on a Maple top that is mounted on a Cherry Cabinet. I switched the Brass hand wheel from the other machine that I converted, because when I went up to get the parts for the conversion, I was told that the Brass hand wheels are no longer available because of the cost of the brass. They now come in painted steel, and you can see what they look like on the first conversion I did, which is shown in the second picture. The new one was made with a bit more space in the foot well, also, because they made the parts that hold the treadle mechanism adjustable for greater width. This is a good thing as the first one I did, is a little bet to close for my liking. It is usable but the new one is much better. Anyway, her the sit. Now I am going to build a fitted carrying case for the New Bernina 1008 that I picked up and will leave electric powered. There are going to be all sorts of neat fitted elements to this case, so it should be pretty interesting. Pics when I finish. New Treadle Conversion

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John
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John, I am curious why you didn't build the cabinets so that the machines would sit flush with the top. That is the first thing I'd want if I were customizing a setting for any of my sewing machines.

Sunny (I like the brass wheel better by far)

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I prefer the free arm on these machines, rather than on a flat be machine. For me, the majority of the sewing I do with these machines is not enhanced by a flat bed type of design. I don't do free motion quilting. When I do need support, I have a plug in flat bed that can be used for that support. It all comes down to personal preference, I guess. It is just easier for me to sew the things I do, with the free arm available, than not. Also. there are some controls on the front of the machine, that are below the plane of the stitch plate, and would require some contortions to use. I have used a number of flat bed machines, and have found them to be restricting, rather than helpful, so I guess it is just my style of usage that dictates, my choices. It might not work for everybody, but therein lies the answer. Personal preference. John

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Old Treadle Conversion
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eirual had written this in response to

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:I have a Bernina 740 w/o a motor that I wanted to convert to a treadle -could you let me know where I can find a handwheel for it? I love the Brass ones you used.

Thanks!

Laurie

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eirual

The Brass hand wheels are no longer being made by the folks who originally did them. The brass has become too expensive for them to sell the wheels, on a retail level. They were made in Pennsylvania by some local Mennonite craftsmen and I got mine from one of their relatives that has a Bernina dealerships, here in Ohio. He was able to pick me up the second of my brass wheels that last time he visited Ohio, but it was a used one that was a take off from a machine that was traded in. They now make them out of steel and they are painted white, to match the color of the current Model 1008 Mechanical. Not as flashy as the brass but certainly as serviceable. The fellow I get them from is a Mennonite vender of Bernina Sewing Machines. He and his wife are operating the business called Blooming Grove Sewing Machines, in Shiloh Ohio. Their Phone number is 419-896-2982. The owners name is Ervin, and maybe he can help you get a used one or at least be able to tell you who to contact in Pennsylvania. Tell him that John Taylor in Fredericktown said to call him and see if he could help you. If nothing else, he will probably be able to sell you one of the steel wheels. Good luck, John

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