My Patcher Needs A Table Or Treadle Base

[CustomDoug]

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Edited December 12, 2010 by CustomDoug

[CustomDoug]

Then I decided I'd make myself a flat table attachment, so as to make it a little more flexible :

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[suem]

that looks yummy. I'd love to have a treadle for my 29k 72 just because sometimes I am in places with no AC available to plug into. The industrial stands are rare alone probably since they were usually sold with the head and not separate. I saw one on ebay a couple months ago he wanted two hundred for it as a opening bid... don't know what he got. Your idea looks a lot more practical and the treadle base you used is a ton more available too. I found one online place that wanted 70 for each side piece, 70 for the top and then more for the pedal and the mechanism...they're freaking nuts in my book but I guess if you want it bad enough you'd cough it up. Your flat bed adapter table piece is great too, some of the new ones made by consew have that feature, does make em more versatile.

[suem]

I could take measurements and draw up a diagram (was a mechanical designer for a bit) and scan them for you. Dunno if you can weld or know someone who could do it for you?

That would work as a stop gap until you come across a good solid original base if you really want that. Besides with the measurements you would have an idea of just how to go about building something that would keep it at the standard height and dimensions.

I'll also keep an eye out in Florida, there are loads of Machines and parts because of the Sail Boat, Cattle, Canvas and Custom Shoe and Repair Shops in almost every city. I am sure one will show up in not to long a time and I can let you know on the board if you like.

I'm in Florida too, guess I never considered a sail shop but now that you mention it..... Aren't the industrial tables for this designed to be stood up for use? I.e. these aren't made for a sitting operator are they? At least the ones sold with it aren't designed for a sitting operator......