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What has the author Alastair Orr written?
Alastair Orr has written: 'The Treadle pump' -- subject(s): Irrigation pumps, Pedal-powered mechanisms
What is a lever connected to machinery operated by foot called?
Treadle treadle
What powers a treadle sewing machine?
You would pump the treadle up and down as you sewed.
What is a Treadle Sewing Machine?
This is the kind of non-electric sewing machine that isoperated by a treadle, or rocking type of platform to make the needle move.
What is a treadle machine?
This is the kind of non-electric sewing machine that isoperated by a treadle, or rocking type of platform to make the needle move.
What has the author Melvyn Kay written?
Melvyn Kay has written: 'Treadle pumps for irrigation in Africa' -- subject(s): Irrigation pumps, Irrigation, Water-supply, Rural 'Small-scale pumped irrigation' 'Practical hydraulics' -- subject(s): Hydraulics 'Smallholder irrigation technology' -- subject(s): Agricultural innovations, Irrigation, Irrigation engineering
How did people power old fashion sewing machines?
A foot treadle was used, a belt was used to transfer the energy from the treadle to the shaft on the machine.
Advantage and disadvantage of a treadle machine?
what do you mean
Is a treadle a piece of protective gear for horses?
Yes
What is the function of a treadle?
Well, honey, a treadle is a fancy way of saying a foot pedal, usually used to operate a machine like a sewing machine or a pump. You step on it with your foot to make things happen - it's like a dance move for machinery. So, if you want to get things moving without using your hands, just give that treadle a tap.
Where can you find a belt for old treadle sewing machine?
The company that originally made the belt for the treadle sewing machine can provide a new belt. Look for the name of the manufacturer on your treadle machine, and if that company is no longer in business, inquire of the Singer company that may be able to provide a similar belt.
What makes the wheel on treadle machine stop turning while sewing?
Your feet on the pedal and your hand on the wheel. Everything on a treadle is manual. Some people put one foot on the back and one foot on the front of the treadle pedal when they are making the machine work. Treadle sewing takes a lot of practice! The pedal is attached to the sewing machine with a leather belt wrapped around a large wheel that is then wrapped around the wheel on the sewing machine.
