Kat Sue

That must have been most frustrating. I had enough to deal with learning to use a roller foot for the first time. The last thing any newbie needs is a machine with timing or tension issues. Glad you finally got it sorted and before it went flying out of the window 😊😁.

That's easy Darren. Because I'd never owned anything except a domestic sewing machine. When you don't have someone knowledgable to help you for free then you go and get help from someone who does even if that assistance comes at a small price. The service included me asking 101 questions about the machine set up and maintenance. Better to maintain then repair and quite simply at that stage I had no access to a manual either so was unsure if it was complete (which it wasn't). Why do you find it unusual to have a sewing machine serviced? Don't you seek help when you are learning a new skill or machine? Maybe it's just me. I'm on my 4th industrial/harness sewing machine now and I'm confident in finding manuals and servicing myself now. Plus this site is a great resource when I get lost or need help.

Haha yes it's a 45K93. The trouble with accessing sites using your mobile is the keys are so close together.

I'm in Australia and had the local industrial sewing machine shop service two of my second hand singer sewing machines I've been lucky to stumble across. He has strong loyalty to his own brands of sewing machines but as someone in the very early stages of learning and a stay-at-home-mum I can't afford a new one yet. However he got my goat a bit when he tried to tell me my 45k did not have reverse 😳. He was so adamant and I honestly had no idea how to respond without fearing I would sound rude. As green as I am I know how to lift the stitch lever to reverse. I feel for you getting lumped with so much. Sadly more people need some life education on taking responsibility for their own problems and accepting that rule number 1 is that the problem was their on creation.

Hello everyone, my first post (longtime stalker of this site). I'm wondering if those with more experience could explain if a roller foot like I have on my 46k93 is better than the walking foot on my 133k8? Or if it's a case of not better/worse perhaps but just suited to different applications? Many thanks 😊

Machine was serviced last year. Excellent working order. Has reverse. Work table and motor. Roller foot, cylinder arm. I've used it to sew through 1/2 inch of veg tan like it was butter. Located Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Message me any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. Asking $900.