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Well, I have gotten to the point in restoring the no.3 where I am preparing to re-apply the gold (yellow?) detailing on the frame parts. ?I have some questions I hope people may be able to answer. ?First, I have been studying photos of various example machines and it seems the detailing varies significantly between machines. ?Am I right on this? ?Does this indicate that the detailing was applied by hand via paintbrush, rather than by decals? ?Also, has anyone tried to duplicate the detailing? ?If so, are there any recommendations on the paint that should be used? ?Any and all advice would be appreciated. ?Thanks in advance. ?Carl

Carl, last fall I cleaned up, polished and re-shellacked a D-9. I thought I was going to use it for sewing but not having a device on the wheel to prevent it from going the wrong direction ended that dream. My WW D-9 had just a faint hint of what were decals, but enough to see the placement. I was able to download from this group photos of the correct decals and make them the correct size. I transferred some guidelines to the metal and used regular acrylic artist paints to copy the design. When dry, I sprayed on an acrylic clear coat. It was very tedious painting, but I was able to get it done. Frankly, after that exercise, I was quite satisfied with the decal look on just the front of the machine. In other words, enough was enough for me. So the back is plain black. I used a few colors and the main color was a "gold" acrylic paint that fools the eye. I will try to upload some photos. I don't know what other people have done in my situation but I thought painting on a copy of the decals was a great idea. Sincerely, Shar1

So, I have a question. How necessary is that device to keep the wheel from going in the wrong direction? My 1939 Singer foot treadle does not have it neither does my new to me Weeler and Wilson 9W.

Betty
9W
Tacoma, WA

Its only needed if you are new to the concept of the balance wheel spinning away from you. Most sewers are used to machines that spin towards you. It also helps keep the machine from turning when you stop if you dont keep your feet on the pedal. It does not alter the function of the sewing machine or treadle otherwise. No.9s and early D9s did not come with the treadle break on the stand. The machine will work without one, you just have to make a mental note to turn the handwheel towards you.

"Give the balance wheel a?push?instead of a pull."
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Anthony from N. California

Also if you accidently run a 9 class machine backwards, no injury will occur to the work, or the machine. The hook and feed are very well designed. In the worst case the cloth will not advance, and the stitch will not be made. No cloth on the machine will cause the thread to slip below the throat plate. Bunchs of thread caught below the plates can be easily removed by removing the plates, and gently pulling the thread out while turning the balance wheel back and forth until clear.?
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Anthony from N. California

it's interesting that you say to not keep your feet on the pedal when not sewing..... i have developed the habit of holding my feet on the pedal and, when the machine stops, holding my feet steady in that position, which also holds the machine needle in it's stopping position...
that seems to work on all my treadle machines although a bit diff on each.
judy in so cal
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I do the same Judy. I only meant that if you should decide to walk away from the machine, or take your feet off for whatever the reason the treadle brake will prevent the treadle pedal from "falling" most of the time.?
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Anthony from N. California