Singermania

HI, well I'm only a collector and buy and sell a bit to fill a void (and to make space). I decided not to go the importing route of new machines as it meant setting up sales and workshop facilities and being on call 24-7 and I'm just one man. So I buy what appeals to me, restore it and then something else has to go, I am available to help if things go wrong, I find the manuals and spares etc and pass on the info. Sometimes a machine is working perfectly and then I ship it and it wont go at its destination, so even with the best of prepping, things change, tensions alter etc so I have to sort out these things if needed. Best Regards Steve

HI, NIce to hear from you, the book factory junk pile sounds like a very attractive place to a scrounger like me. Even if you have no immed use for a machine just saving it for a later time or generation is worthwhile. I wasn't aware of the Japanese machine, Singer did the 11 class that look like a slim line 7 class in cylinder form. The 11.-24 is pretty long, maybe 30 inches. Best Regards STeve

HI, I'm another Aussie with a few words to add about the old machines and the new Chinese models. I'm a collector that does a bit of buying and selling and my interest lies in the biggest machines I can find, mostly thats Singer, Adler and BUSMC. I love the old machines, not because they are any better but simply because that's how my mind works. I have a Singer 3-1 harness machine, 5-12 belt stitching machine, a number of Singer 132k6, various 7 class , 27,31,33 and an 11 book binding machine, Singer 11-20 long cylinder walking foot, 47KSV10 very large long arm walking foot zig zag sailmakers machine. There is an old Adler 20-20... looks a bit like a Singer 7 or 8 class and a couple of BUSMC machines (don't tell JIm Beaton) on the way. Can these machines be a bit fussy, yes, are they solid and built of the best metal.. yes. I looked into importing Chinese machines some time back and discovered from the factory salespeople that I could buy the same machine in a number of qualities... for example there is one quality (not so good) that they sell to their home markets, then there is a step up that they sell to Europe, the US and Australasia (under various names) and then there is the top quality (OEM) that they produce to be branded for the likes of Consew, Juki and so on and must meet their requirements. So its not fair to say all Chinese machines have rough castings, poor paint, bearings and tolerances, it just depends on what version you buy, they really can be the best of beasts, as Jim will concur. I love my old machines, I love to go out into my garage and look at them, assuming I can actually get into the garage! and love to search for parts and information, but I would also like to steal the reverse functions off the new machines and some of the other improvements that Jim has been instrumental in making. There's room for all of us and all machines, if its beautifully made, is great quality then it will become a classic like the Pilot, the Pearson #6, the Singer 7 class etc. Best Regards Steve Bonnett

HI, I now have a copy of the BUSM No 6 harness machine manual if anyone would like it. Regards STeve

HI Everyone, I too would be interested in BUSM manuals for the A1, A2/No2, Pilot and Pearson 6..... not asking much am I??? I have print outs of an old catalogue showing some nice drawings of the different models, but no operators, parts or repair manuals. If there are any cast iron tables for these machines out there I would also love to hear about them. Does anyone have any knowledge of the Singer 5-12 (made to stitch up the centre of belts, I think, has no bottom feed, just a walking foot and puller, though I dont have th e puller) I can only find two 5 class photos and my machine looks a little shorter and stubbier?? I was told it was a 5-12, but can only find Singer info up to 5-9. Also I have a Singer 47KSV10 which is I believe a sailmaker's zig zag machine with walking foot...... the special variation being that it (47K1) has been cut in half and a big hunk of steel girder bolted in the middle to extend it. I have never seen either of these machine before. Does anyone have any information on them? Regards Steve

HI, I'm regretting selling my singer 97-10 a while back and am hoping to find another, I would be interested in any model, whether foot power or electric. Also am interesed in the Busmc machines Pearson 6 and Pilot. Additionally I need some parts for my Singer 5 Class and 7 class machines if anyone has any. Lastly I'm looking for any old Singer pedal power tables, not the treadle but the two pedal type and BUSM tables too. You can reply here or email me at stevebonnett@dodo.com.au

HI, I'm looking for a heavy roller foot, I tried to contact you once before but seemed to lose you. You can email me at stevebonnett@dodo.com.au Regards Steve

Hi, I'm a collector and reseller of heavy stitching machines, I would like a Singer 97-10 to round off my collection, some say they are obsolete and not worth buying, but I just fancy one because they are old and heavy. If anyone in Australia is looking for Singer single or double 7 class machines I have some avalable, even a rare 5-12.

Hi Knut, thanks for writing, I dont know if I have anything you would wish to trade??? what do you need. As a sale, how much money would you like for the foot? and how would we do the deal?? Regards Steve

HI Ken, thanks for your reply, so its just a matter of contacting an Adler dealer??? Do you know a good one. Regards Steve Oops, sorry didn't read that very well, I'll contact Toledo. Regards Steve

HI, thanks for your reply, I'm not sure about the Juki, whether it has a standard industrial machine needle bar or heavier. It all get a bit confusing as Consew, Singer, Columbia, Juki, Seiko, Mitsubishi seem to share machines and to make things worse, the Chinese are now making machines for all of them..... Regards Steve

I'm looking for roller feet to fit the larger Singer models, mainly the 132K non walking foot series and the 45K non walking foot series. These machines have heavier needle bars than normal industrial garment industry machines, so the off the shelf roller feet dont fit. Would anyone know a good source for these items, I'm not concerned about the brand.

Hi, I have a BUSM shoe making machine, however it looks a bit more like a sewing machine than yours. However as the brand name suggests they made machines for the shoe making industry. You dont really see too many around these days. Best Regards Steve

HI, I'm a mini collector and buyer and seller of old heavy Singer sewing machines, in particular I like the Singer 132K6, this machine I believe was mostly made in Scotland so they are not as common in the US, but still around I think, I would be interested in any machines and parts therof. I am aslo seeking dead or alive Singer 47K1, 7-9, 7-33 or similar and 144WSV38. Its not that these machines are any better than other models, its just that I find them attractively designed and have also got to know them and how to repair and restore them. I would also be interested to hear people's experiences with the Chinese copies of these machines. Regards Steve