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 http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...15153227877218
Old Treadle Conversion http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...15144790004738
John

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)

On Oct 13, 6:07*pm, Sunny wrote:
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)

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

My goodness, what a handsome piece!
Roberta in D

On Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:44:25 -0700 (PDT), John
wrote:

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 http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...15153227877218
Old Treadle Conversion http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...15144790004738
John