I kind of collect old sewing machines. Well honestly I try not to. But i have alot of trouble passing up a great one when its offered cheap. I repair them when needed.
yours Scott
Really? Do you know anything about Davis machines? My wife bought one, seems to work OK. But it's a treadle machine. A few months later, I found a Davis treadle base at a yard sale that had a table top attached, but they hadn't removed the treadle machinery. I'll need to make a top for the thing, maybe some drawers. The table top is nifty -- it's a Mochi enamel table top that I plan to make appropriate legs for. Picked it up for $30.
Davis must have been a small company. Never heard of them!
But if you need parts, these guys probably have it in the dusty corners of the old warehouse.
http://www.brewersewing.com/BQSS_Consumer/productmainstart.asp I have done business with them on and off for 35 years now.
Treadle cabinets are hard to find.
Well, they're easy to find, but mostly its the lowest line you come across. 2 and 4 drawer Plain Jane slab front types.
But the great ones are out there! Carved drawer fronts (actually pressed wood, but they are so cool) and carved sides too, fancy frames....mahogany!!
6 drawers and even better 8!!
There are semi closed fronts and art deco styles. Some fantastic treadle cabinets out there.
I'm always looking. Hope you find one too.
yours Scott
