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Hi Tony, well reproductions are reproduction - nothing is as good as the original. I don´t dare using my vintage original decals. Maybe one day when I found the "one and only" Singer machines I may try applying them but most likely I won´t. Not many original decals have survived I think. But when your decals turn out nice I´m sure some folks here would be interested if they are affordable.

maybe these files will help you: Singer 132K Manual.pdf Singer 132K 132B26.pdf

4" Blanchard is sold The other one could be a Meyer-Flamery mfg. and is still available. Made a mistake reg. shipping - the 6" is heavier thank the 4" So shipping to EU locations is: 15€ and worldwide 19.50€

You hit the nail

hobbling foot is not an official term of course it was just to "draw a picture" - like someone who pulls behind his leg (I probably don´t have the correct english term for this ) . The foot rests on the feed dog and applies some pressure, the the feed dog pulls the foot while feeding the material and when the stitch is done the foot jumps back... because its spring loaded. 13K6 has a similar system but is of course is a much heavier machine.

16 is a typical garment sewing machine needle (originally comes from Singer Class 16 machines) - that's why it is quite short. DBx1 is another and maybe more common nomenclature for this needle as well as 1738, 287 or 563. This needle has a shank diameter of 1.63mm. MAYBE you can use a different needle system in the needle holder (depends on the needle holder type) but you have to try it. Maybe a 135x7 could fit but is has a 2mm shank diameter. The next longer it the needle 135x17 - same 2mm shank diameter but 5mm longer than the 135x7. If you use a longer needle you have to raise the needle bar by the amount the needle is longer and check the needle hook timing again. The leather point for 135x7 is 135x6 and for 135x17 it´s 135x16 Check with College sewing in the UK - I´m sure they have all you need.

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Walking foot usually is related to a triple feed machine (mechanically driven top feed, bottom feed and needle feed in unison) but you often find this term along with so called "jump foot" machines. These are not really walking foot machines as the presser foot is not "mechanically driven", the foot is pulled back wile the feed dog moves forward and then jumps back at the end of the stitch because the foot bar is spring loaded. Not sure if you know what I mean. Your 331K5 is - as far as I know - a jump foot machine. Its the similar to the earlier Singer 31K19 or the heavier Singer 132K6 which often is called a walking foot machine as well. 31K15 and the like are more or less "hobbling foot" machines but that term does not sell - if you know what I mean - so some folks call everything with a "moving foot" a walking foot machine. So be careful when you look at a so called "walking foot machine" - its not all the same!!! But I would not start a fight because of this term I just wanted to clarify that not everything that is called "walking foot machine" is mechanically the same thing!

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I´m not sure but I don´t think there were 45K with crackle coating AND floral decals - though not 100% sure. If I were you I wound not use the floral decals but thats my personal choice. Not sure how well these large decals will apply to a crackle coating. However - I think you can use 29K / 31K decals. I don´t think Singer had many decal variants for their industrial machines back then maybe they had minor difference over the decades but I think basically they were all pretty much the same. Other 45K examples w. floral decals: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINGER-45-K-37-LEATHER-SEWING-MACHINE-/231919645088 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Industrial-Architectural-Singer-45k-Sewing-Machine-Can-Deliver-/152515176398

Reduced: $30 + shipping

I´m open for offers - I´m not in a hurry selling em but need some bucks for a project

6" Plough Gauge:

I´m selling these 2 vintage plough gauges. Both blades require sharpening. On either plough gauge 1 screw has a bad screw head but I´m sure you can cut a slot and solder or weld in a round or oval piece of sheet metal or even a small metal ball with hole... or the like - not a too big issue I think. maybe some of the leatehr tool dealer have spare screws... You know em - check with em. The Blanchard has measures in Inch & Centimeter and the other one only in Centimeter. See below pictures for details. 10cm / 4" Plough Gauge (Blanchard, Paris made): 200€ / $240 + 9.50€ / $12 for registered & insured worldwide Airmail shipping 15xm / 6" Plough Gauge (to me unknown maker stamp looks like a horse): 200€ / $240 + 9.50€ / $12 for registered & insured worldwide Airmail shipping If you want both I take care of the shipping costs. Shipping is trackable through USPS website Some pictures: 10cm / 4" Blanchard Plough Gauge:

They are for sale by the way - will list em in the market place section.

I came acros 2 plough gauges - one obviously is Blanchard Paris but I´m not sure about the other one - It also has a horse (?) stamped on but no makers name. Or is the Blanchard stamp a dog? Some pictures

These are not typical leather sewing machines, rather upholstery or garment leather machines. If I were in your situation I´d rather choose a walking foot / triple feed sewing machine for 8oz veg tan DHL Shipping for 1 machine to the US is 125€ (Euro not US Dollar) Combined UPS shipping for 2 machines to the US is 200€ (Euro not US Dollar) UPS Shipping for 1 machine to EU countries is 29€ (Euro not US Dollar) Combined UPS shipping for 2 machines to EU countries is 55€ (Euro not US Dollar) Shipping is insured and trackable. Prices include proper packing materials like ~1.5" thick styrofoam plates and heavy carton boxes for safe shipping.

I have a dismantling instruction for the 145. I once got with a bunch of Pfaff manuals, it written with typewriter and in English language. I can send you a PDF if you send me your email by PM. I also can send you an old 145 parts list so you have the right parts numbers mentioned in the instruction. Files are too big to attach.

Sewing machine finish often has to do with personal preferences - I have restored a few already and most of the time I have used Keeler decals. My preference is silver with black decals but your black crackle finish really is excellent!!! What sort of paint have you used? How about this one: http://www.keelersales.com/singer-model-31-basic-decals-for-restorations/ It is - in my opinion - a bit too bold but this set has the best value for money ratio - I have used it on My Singer 133K3 Or check Pinterest if you see something you like: https://www.pinterest.de/gmcculty/restoration-decals-for-singer-sewing-machines/

Is there a loop at the thread tension? Thread has to go through the loop before is slides between the tension discs... Just a guess. You know what I mean? EDIT: Not sure if its the same on the 3200 as on the 441 clones: Or try to play with the tension on the pre tension Unit.

You are right - picture was not very clear! However - I´m not sure about the availability of the walking foot / triple feed gauge sets. I talked about needle feed gauge sets. But I´m sure some of the known sewing machine dealer like Toledos Sewing Machines or Keysew can help you with gauge sets - just check with them.

Most likely they are needle feed machines (not walking foot). A picture for the back side could tell. Or a picture form the left side - it you see 3 bars (needle bar and 2 presser foot bar) they are waling foot if you see 2 bars (needle bar and 1 presser foot bar) they are needle feed. Keep in mind that they have fixed distance needles. When you want to alter the needle distance you need a complete gauge set which contains needle holder, needle plate and feed dog. Fortunately both machines are based on the Singer 112 and 212 model so you can use Singer gauge sets. BUT there are 2 different styles of needle holder available - one screw in type and and one push in tye. After market gauge sets are avail. on Ebay for approx. $20 and up. You also have to reposition the 2 hook saddles when you want to change the needle distance. The closer I look... I´m sure they are needle feed machines.

sorry seems atm I cannot find shipping options to AU for packages above 20Kg.

Well - the optical condition and missing parts at the Brother makes me change my mind... Still not much information for making a decision but from the pictures I see I would most likely go with the 267 and add a servo motor (looks like it has a clutch motor) - $500 is a very good price for a 267. If the Brother is not complete its most likely not complete for a reason - I´d consider it as a restoration project - at least from what the picture tells. Wasn´t the 267 the last w/o a oil pump in the x67 series? Not sure... As Wiz said - test sew the machines when ever possible! Also - check the condition of the timing belts - when they are brittle, cracked, have missing teeth or seem to be very worn better do not buy the machine - replacing timing belts is not the funniest work you can do on a sewing machine. It can be a real pain ITA.