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Hello,
I am new to the group and new to treadle machines. ? Thanks for the add - I am hoping to learn more.
My Mother-in-law is offering me a No. 9 treadle machine that is a family heirloom. ?Overall, I think the machine is in good condition with a bit of dirt and minor rust. ?I am noticing that the slide plate is missing. ?I have looked other no. 9 machine online and there is seems to be a of couple different designs - one that is smooth and one that has a finger hole? ?Are these interchangeable? ?What about a slide plate from a no. 8 or a D-9. ?Would these work on this machine? ?The serial number is 280083 and the last patent date is 1890. ?I am adding a couple photos that I took today. ?I am excited to try to get this machine in working order and hope I can do some sewing on it as well. ?Thanks again!
Kim W

Welcome Kim;
The #9 machine has the smooth plate, while the D-9 has the one with the finger hole cutout. The rolled down one actually protrudes slightly beyond the bed & has a rolled edge which is grasped by the fingers.
As a general rule the two plates are of a different width where they fit the machine bed, thus are not interchangeable. That said I do have a very early D-9 which uses a plate which is sized the same, thus interchangeable with, the #9 plate. It does have the finger hole rather than the smooth top with rolled edge.
I would have to double check to be sure but as I recall the #8 plate would not be interchangeable.
With the 1890 patent date your machine would have been built between 1890 & 1895, at which time the D-9 replaced it. I have a #9 which I acquired from the Granddaughter of the original owner. She knows her Grandmother married in a 1892 & that she acquired it after she was married, but doesn't know how long afterward. Its SN is 229,218.
All #9 machines have a SN of 6 digits or less, while all D-9's have a 7 digit number which begins with either a 2 or 3.
The #9 is a great machine & they sew very well indeed. Do feel free to ask any questions which may arise. Sharing information is our sole purpose in being here.
Miller/TN

Miller,
Thanks you for the information on the slide plate. ?I am considering buying a #9 head on my local Craigslist that's for sale for $30. ?It has the smooth plate on it. ?I don't think I am missing any other parts but for $30 it may be a fairly cheap way to get the part I need. ?I don't really want another machine around the house but perhaps I could sell some of the other parts. ?That idea makes me a bit sad but the machine has already lost it's treadle parts & cabinet. ?Not quite sure what to do.

My Mother-in-law to going to ask the previous family member who had the machine if they know the family history of the machine. ?I know the machine goes back 3 generations but it would be neat to learn if the machine goes back farther to the original owner in the 1890s. ?It's pretty neat that these old sewing machines can still be used today. ?It makes you wonder about all the people that have used it and wonder what items they made.