old brother sewing machine block and wire foot pedal?
dre_fairy asked:
I've just recently inherited my grandmothers OLD brother sewing machine ... I almost cried when dad gave it to me
anywho...
In talking with Brother personally, I've learned that what I am looking for is a 'block and wire' foot pedal (did not come with the machine) Brother does not make this product anymore, and can not suggest where I could get one. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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I've just recently inherited my grandmothers OLD brother sewing machine ... I almost cried when dad gave it to me
anywho...In talking with Brother personally, I've learned that what I am looking for is a 'block and wire' foot pedal (did not come with the machine) Brother does not make this product anymore, and can not suggest where I could get one. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Discount Singer Sewing Machines
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February 13th, 2009 at 6:59 am
How neat! Your grandmothers sewing machine!
I wonder if this is what they mean by “block and wire” foot pedal. They call it a “Electric wire block for older sewing machines” on the site:
They have a toll free phone number posted on their site so you could call them and ask if it would work on your machine.
February 13th, 2009 at 8:42 am
What you want is a power-cord with a 2-prong plug-in one end, a bakelite-type “block” with 2 plugs labeled “light” and “motor” in the middle, and a standard foot control on the other end. There are 2 different foot-controls you can use for your machine: the first has an element not unlike a heater element inside (NOT RECOMMENDED!!!) and the other has a ceramic element with carbon discs inside. Both of these foot controls work with resistance, but the one built like a heater (it has nickel-chromium wires inside) can easily short out and become red-hot. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) removed their approval from this type years ago. These parts are available at just about any sewing machine store.