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Hello! My name is Diana Burrow. I live in Alvin, Texas. I love to sew for my family. I have my mom's 301-A Singer and my Dad's 221-K Singer.? My husband surprised me recently and brought home a Wheeler & Wilson, D-9 Treadle in a cabinet that was given to him. It's not the best to look at, no decals, but it makes a perfect stitch! I've been on line reading all the information that I can. I'm excited!?
 

Hi Diana;
The D-9 is a very good stitching machine. Is your D-9 a covered top version with the bandwheel out side the leg or the drop head with bandwheel inside the leg. No real difference in the stitching ability, just curious as to type. My D-9 treadle is the drop head variety. I was very fortunate in obtaining a hand crank version at a very reasonable cost which I use much more than the treadle.
Miller/TN
Diana Burrow
 

My D-9 is the drop head version. I acquired the machine first and the cabinet later. I cleaned the machine the best I could. It has no decals and looks as though someone painted it. However all the important parts were removed first and put back on. My cabinet is need of refurbishing. I watched a man on utube and he took all the pieces apart, fixing the missing veneer spots. It does seem overwhelming!!? It's a good challenge for me and my husband, but well worth it. ?

On Oct 15, 2017 3:27 PM, "Miller Fulks" <mmf38@...> wrote:
Hi Diana;
The D-9 is a very good stitching machine. Is your D-9 a covered top version with the bandwheel out side the leg or the drop head with bandwheel inside the leg. No real difference in the stitching ability, just curious as to type. My D-9 treadle is the drop head variety. I was very fortunate in obtaining a hand crank version at a very reasonable cost which I use much more than the treadle.
Miller/TN
Diana Burrow
 

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a parts list of the W&W D-9.?
 

Diane;
I do not know of one except what is found in the owner's manuals which of course are not complete.
Miller/TN
 

Hi Diana,

I added schmatic pics of 8, 9, D9, & 12 to Photos in "W&W Parts Schematics".? Once downloaded the pics can be magnified.? The schematic are from a? Excelsior Supply Company catalog c.1910

I found the descriptions of W&W 9 and D9 interesting.? The D9 is described as "Wheeler & Wilson No 9, Latest (Formerly D9)" .The #9 is described as "9-1 machine formerly old style 9".??

Jon? ?
Diana Burrow
 

I've finally installed a leather belt on my WW D-9. Does anyone know how tight it should be?? I find winding the bobbin is quite a challenge. I now have a greater respect for the woman of the1800's!!? I could only find one utube demo for this. It was not complete enough for me. Does anyone in this group know of a web site, or any other resource that has a more detailed explanation?? As I treadle, the bobbin turns forward and backward, winding and unwinding. ugh!!? Thank you for your comments to come!








On Oct 16, 2017 1:03 AM, "Diana Burrow" <mygranna@...> wrote:
My D-9 is the drop head version. I acquired the machine first and the cabinet later. I cleaned the machine the best I could. It has no decals and looks as though someone painted it. However all the important parts were removed first and put back on. My cabinet is need of refurbishing. I watched a man on utube and he took all the pieces apart, fixing the missing veneer spots. It does seem overwhelming!!? It's a good challenge for me and my husband, but well worth it. ?

On Oct 15, 2017 3:27 PM, "Miller Fulks" <mmf38@...> wrote:
Hi Diana;
The D-9 is a very good stitching machine. Is your D-9 a covered top version with the bandwheel out side the leg or the drop head with bandwheel inside the leg. No real difference in the stitching ability, just curious as to type. My D-9 treadle is the drop head variety. I was very fortunate in obtaining a hand crank version at a very reasonable cost which I use much more than the treadle.
Miller/TN
 

Hi Diana;
Instructions on installing a belt simply say it should be "Just tight enough to run the machine without slipping". A bit vague? know but how it is stated. A too tight belt will treadle hard &? place an extra load on the bearings.?

When installing a new leather belt I normally first place one ed on the floor & stand on it. I then run the other end up over my shoulder & give it a good stretch to take out some of the initial stretch. I then run it around the pulleys & pull it fairly snug, mark, cut & join it together. After running a bit it will stretch some more & begin to slip. Straighten one end of the staple & remove that belt end & cut off through the staple hole (about 1/4 inch), re-punch? re-join. You may have to do this a couple of times but the it should run for a long time without further stretching.

It is not uncommon at all for the bobbin winder to actually run harder than the machine itself. Just be sure your winder is oiled & turning freely but it will still load as heavy, or heavier, as the machine.? It should not turn both ways, that sounds as if you don't have your treadling rhythm down good.?
Miller/TN
Diana Burrow
 

Thank you so much for the tips!

On Nov 20, 2017 7:59 AM, "Miller Fulks" <mmf38@...> wrote:
Hi Diana;
Instructions on installing a belt simply say it should be "Just tight enough to run the machine without slipping". A bit vague? know but how it is stated. A too tight belt will treadle hard &? place an extra load on the bearings.?

When installing a new leather belt I normally first place one ed on the floor & stand on it. I then run the other end up over my shoulder & give it a good stretch to take out some of the initial stretch. I then run it around the pulleys & pull it fairly snug, mark, cut & join it together. After running a bit it will stretch some more & begin to slip. Straighten one end of the staple & remove that belt end & cut off through the staple hole (about 1/4 inch), re-punch? re-join. You may have to do this a couple of times but the it should run for a long time without further stretching.

It is not uncommon at all for the bobbin winder to actually run harder than the machine itself. Just be sure your winder is oiled & turning freely but it will still load as heavy, or heavier, as the machine.? It should not turn both ways, that sounds as if you don't have your treadling rhythm down good.?
Miller/TN
Diana Burrow
 

I think my W&W Treadle base has so missing parts. Looking at others I see a fly brake with a belt guide in the back and a belt shifter near the front? Does anyone have a good picture of these parts on a Treadle base?? Thank you!

On Nov 8, 2017 6:04 PM, "Jon Helig" <jlhmnj@...> wrote:
Hi Diana,

I added schmatic pics of 8, 9, D9, & 12 to Photos in "W&W Parts Schematics".? Once downloaded the pics can be magnified.? The schematic are from a? Excelsior Supply Company catalog c.1910

I found the descriptions of W&W 9 and D9 interesting.? The D9 is described as "Wheeler & Wilson No 9, Latest (Formerly D9)" .The #9 is described as "9-1 machine formerly old style 9".??

Jon? ?

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Where did you find a copy of the Excelsior Supply Catalog?? A library?
 

The Excelsior catalog came from ebay.? It is invaluable.

Jon
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Thanks.? I ask because I would like to see a high definition copy to configure into an Excel spreadsheet.? The goal is to link the parts, part numbers and descriptions to an image.? From my military career, I have used IPB (Illustrated Parts Breakdowns) thousands of times to identify parts.? The catalogs give the proper names of the parts that will help people when they ask questions.? For example, the "head" or "drop head" terms used is actually "arm."

I am in the process of doing the 1919 Singer catalog.? I do wonder why Wheeler & Wilson did not produce a D9/W9 catalog.? Singer had to get their information from somewhere.

Thanks again. Be Safe. Be Well

On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 6:56 AM Jon Helig <jlhmnj@...> wrote:
The Excelsior catalog came from ebay.? It is invaluable.

Jon



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