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    I hope I have found the similar technique, in W C Double's 1960 bookThe Design and Construction of Handbags. It seems to refer to the type as a "Two pieced gusset finished with a Faced edge or a French Seam" but its hard to accurately correlate as my photocopy is old and the line drawings are none too clear. In the drawing the additional piece is called a collar. Neat work RockyAussie, looks cool. Harry
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    Just looked up Tudor Rose Outline on Google images, and a number came up, that would make good "English" coasters H
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    Hi bikermutt My first foray into leather goods was a in 1977, when I was asked to make some stuff for a club in England. Prior to that I had done pewter work and copperwork. I spent ages with little success other than mediaeval tiles or religious grafitti. Moving forward you could look at the Tudor roses and similar, then you're into te-enactment era, and they'd have more than me. Pictish Keys and Celtic knotwork took my fancy so I moved onto that, rather than keep looking at Roses. More natural, and bestiary designs were more common in English Churches. The Roses are simplified, and the keys and knots are linework, but can be interesting. A good source for one off designs may be from book plate scans or the Victoria and Albert online. I will try to see more tomorrow. Harry
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    Hi Lothar, I have always sharpened my plough gauge both sides, like my head knife and my round knife. The only bench knife I sharpen one side only is my skiving knife. This is what we were taught back in the 80s by Dickens, at Cordwainers College, and he was the Queen's side saddle maker, so, until your post, I've never questioned it. I wish I had a spare blade to test it, as it seems logical, but Dicken's way works too. I'm intrigued to here other's comments now.
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    It would have been nice to know the date of manufacture, and to get a user and maintenance manual. I have the parts list, and generically a sewing machine is a sewing machine, and parts are available, so I suppose its not mega urgent, but it would be nice to have. Harry
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    Its a bit of a drag, but I am guessing, from what I have found, that its a mid 60s machine, and I am certain it runs well. They were used over here in factories for light leathergoods and footwear uppers, before lasting; I bought it from a shoe factory in Northampton in about 1995, as they were closing (pardon the apalling footwear pun). I bought it to sew light leathergoods, and used it a fair amount, before going overseas for 7 years, during which time it was not stored in the dry conditions I had expected, but had been moved to my brothers shed! Moisture and sewing machines don't mix, but after a few hours, I have it running by hand and am looking forward to using it. I have sourced a new motor, table, stand etc for it and have decided to refurb and paint before sending for fittng. Thank you for your input, and if Singer don't know the details, its hard to think of anyone that would. Best Harry
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    Hi - firstly I am no expert, but have spent too many hours recently web searching Singers that I am using or repairing at the moment. I have noticed that it seems to be a date based change, certainly in the UK when for example the Singer 201K changed shape, and colour, which was in the 1950s. My 45K58 from 1914 is blue/grey now, but its been restored, there were faint traces of the original black under it (huge shame, but I use it rather than gaze at it. When I finish using it, maybe I will properly time period resto it. Harry
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    I have just heard back from Singer... "The number you provided is the Serial Number. We no longer have the information available to cross reference to find historical information." as always, they were very helpful, and advised they do have a manual, which I may well follow up. Thank you for the suggestion tho' Mick Update: they only have the parts list, not a users or maintenance manual. Harry
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    That looks great, and I will be guided by the colour. I appreciate the offer of stencils, and will PM you regarding them if that is ok. I have found both sites, and if anything am in the 'gosh I am overwhelmed by what is available' stage at the moment. Your machine looks exactly the finish I would hope to get, it looks great. Best Harry
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    When I was at Cordwainer's college studying leathergoods in London in the mid 1980s, a fellow student, a young lady, made enough money in the 'kinky' bespoke market to pay for her education, a new car, and set up in business, all by the age of 18... There is certainly money to be made but I would shy away from the measuring and fitting stages, personally. Harry
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    Thank you, Harry
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    Does anyone know if he has a shop, not facebook or instagram? Thanks Harry
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    Thank you, Constabulary, I have been edging to that conclusion, as I have found lower EY numbers at around 1963, just no listing of numbers in my range. I will look at some of the parts for dating. I looked up the trade marks which also pointed to the early 1960s. I have written to Singer, and will follow up here, if successful.
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    Thank you, Micktx, will do
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    Hi I have a Singer 196K205 that seems to be running well, albeit needs a new table and motor. I have failed miserably to date it as the 'EY' serial numbers on the many lists seem to stop sometime prior to mine. Can anyone suggest a date for the machine or the whereabouts of the list that takes 'EY' numbers as high as mine? Also, you can see how tired it is, would it be worth painting, but thereby losing the transfers? Are there any 196K205 specific users manuals other than the parts list, or can I use a 96K manual, and what is the difference. Thank you all Harry
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    I went to a funeral mason and asked for an off cut from a memorial. I have a lovely polished black marble 12 inches square by 2 or so inches deep, and it will last a lifetime. The owner was intrigued as to the use and gave a great discount. Harry
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    Sorry Barry King, had not noticed the sponsored link, and picked up on my old bookmark. My bad. Best Harry
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    here you go: http://www.barrykingtools.com/index.htm I am exiting it now, enjoy
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    That makes sense of the prices, thanks Buzzardbait. I just remembered the imprint pictures in the old Tandy Catalogs, and may even have some in a box. Harry
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    I cannot say specifically, but way back in the 1980s (I think it was), the Tandy catalog used to include pages like this for their tools, which in my opinion were well made then. I do not remember the outlined hex , but they certainly did a Greek T shape. Harry
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    Thank you so much, Aza I know and use Leroy Martin as a store, I had not seen the clasp; and thank you for the link Harry
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    The result is excellent. I am interested in the hardware, you say its from Leroy Merlin. What would you call it in french please? I am due to France in a few weeks and would like to check it out. Thanks Harry
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    Thank you it works well for a 100 year old machine.
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    Hi everyone, I have a Singer 45K58 with the serial number F5760485 (at least that is what it looks like). From http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-f-series-serial-numbers.html the number matches a 45K from early 1914, which is a wee bit confusing as I would have expected its listing to be 45K58 rather than a generic 45K? Also the machine looks more modern than the ones of that era that I have seen, and is finished in hammered blue/green, rather than black. Any help, enlightenment or suggestions welcomed Thank you, Harry
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    It is the flatbed 48K58. Very nice machine. They are very popular with saddlers here, for repairing horse blankets in the Springtime, as well as for long runs on belts and harness. I am getting a table and servo motor for it, and will post pictures when its back in the workshop. I had completely forgotten the one and a half turns around the tension wheel, which sorted out the final problem. Sorting out my 196K205 now, for light leathergoods, needs a complete repaint, but I am unlikely to do that, as I want it to use in the workshop, not to display. Best Harry
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