OK... I never really thought I'd be posting a thread in this section... but here it is.
So... Who knows about these things?
I just bought the above mentioned sewing machine for a great price (I spend more time than I should in antique shops, so had an idea what it was worth, but bought this one from someone on one of my gun sites).
This one is in great shape and works (it also came with a bunch of assorted parts and accessories).
Even if I never get it working 100%, its a beautiful piece of antique oak furniture (but I definitely intend to get it working... ).
It needs a new belt for the treadle and needles too (and maybe some other things that I don't even know about yet... ).
Any treadle sewing machine gurus here?
Any words of wisdom... thoughts... advice?

PS. I bought this from the family that was the original owners (yes, it was bought by a great, great aunt in 1901), but there are only guys left now and they feel they need more guns and ammo (no surprise there).