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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Shangas, post: 341132, member: 360&quot;]My latest restoration project, dropped off at my place by a family-friend, who asked me to give it an overhaul for her...</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]114766[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>The first step was to remove the electric motor and its attachments...</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]114767[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>It took quite a bit of effort with a spanner to get that thing off! Someone clearly tried to clamp it on there for the long-run. But as you can see - now separated, and the machine is back to its original condition.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]114768[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]114769[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]114770[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>After cleaning and lubricating the entire machine, pulling the ORIGINAL leather belt back around the drive-wheel and over the balance-wheel... </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]114771[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>The next step is to line up the belt, get it in position, and crimp it together. Once that&#039;s done, it&#039;s time to test it! </p><p><br /></p><p>My friend&#039;s mother purchased this from a local antiques shop, and asked me to give it an overhaul, and most importantly - to restore it back to its original treadle-powered condition. At the moment, it&#039;s about 90% complete. It&#039;s in surprisingly good condition for its age.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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