Howe Treadle

The raw treadle just as found. It had been sand blasted in recent past. There are features of this industrial treadle quiet different from many other treadles. It must date back to the late 1880s or 90s. Searching for what is known about this well designed treadle

Howe Treadle_1 The wheel is 16" in diameter. There is a place for a oiler. A place to rest the left foot it appears. The front left leg is adjustable in height. Howe Treadle_1 The wheel is 16" in diameter. There is a place for a oiler. A place to rest the left foot it appears. The front left leg is adjustable in height.	Howe Treadle_2 The end view shows the large wheel and the name of the maker HOWE. Howe Treadle_2 The end view shows the large wheel and the name of the maker HOWE.	Howe Treadle_3 A view of under side. Howe Treadle_3 A view of under side.	Howe Treadle_4 A view from above, back side toward the wheel. The holder for the oiler shows well. Note the wheel is mounted through a single bearing case. It appears this case receives and stores oil for the wheel lubrication. Howe Treadle_4 A view from above, back side toward the wheel. The holder for the oiler shows well. Note the wheel is mounted through a single bearing case. It appears this case receives and stores oil for the wheel lubrication.	Howe Treadle_5 Upside down view shows the configuration of the 'feet'. Howe Treadle_5 Upside down view shows the configuration of the 'feet'.
Howe Treadle_6 Close up of the one adjustable 'foot'. All screws were frozen and broken off. All must be taped and threaded anew. The adjustable foot has a set screw on the side of leg opposite the screw and missing in action. Howe Treadle_6 Close up of the one adjustable 'foot'. All screws were frozen and broken off. All must be taped and threaded anew. The adjustable foot has a set screw on the side of leg opposite the screw and missing in action.	Howe Treadle_6a The adjustable leg insert removed with the wheel cut out. This slot was on one side and a larger flat area to receive a set screw that was missing. The spring was in the socket this parts fits into. Howe Treadle_6a The adjustable leg insert removed with the wheel cut out. This slot was on one side and a larger flat area to receive a set screw that was missing. The spring was in the socket this parts fits into.	Howe Treadle_7 Close up of a foot. Three feet like this one and the one much smaller adjustable foot. Howe Treadle_7 Close up of a foot. Three feet like this one and the one much smaller adjustable foot.	Howe Treadle_8 A foot rest for the left foot? Howe Treadle_8 A foot rest for the left foot?	Howe Treadle_9 The oiler holder. Howe Treadle_9 The oiler holder.
Howe Treadle_9a This image is centered in the treadle peddle. It is cast into the peddle Howe Treadle_9a This image is centered in the treadle peddle. It is cast into the peddle	Howe Treadle_10 View from top side of the wheel bearing case. Note large oil hole in top. I pored oil in this hole and in time it seeped out each side. No seals still working after 100 + years. Howe Treadle_10 View from top side of the wheel bearing case. Note large oil hole in top. I pored oil in this hole and in time it seeped out each side. No seals still working after 100 + years.	Howe Treadle_11 Close up of HOWE. It is a seperate piece that is attached using teo screws. Howe Treadle_11 Close up of HOWE. It is a seperate piece that is attached using teo screws.	Howe Treadle_12 The four wheels removed from each foot. The three larger ones are 1-1/8" in diameter and the smaller wheel attaches to the adjustable foot. It is more than 3/4" in diameter. Very old metal wheels have worn some so these measurements may be a bit under what they should be. BUT I need replacements if you have any ideas. Howe Treadle_12 The four wheels removed from each foot. The three larger ones are 1-1/8" in diameter and the smaller wheel attaches to the adjustable foot. It is more than 3/4" in diameter. Very old metal wheels have worn some so these measurements may be a bit under what they should be. BUT I need replacements if you have any ideas.	Howe Treadle_13 Another view of the removed wheels. Three about 1-1/8" and one about 3/4". Need to find replacements fro these. Please help. Howe Treadle_13 Another view of the removed wheels. Three about 1-1/8" and one about 3/4". Need to find replacements fro these. Please help.