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I recently picked up a Singer 153K103 for a price to good to pass up even though I didn't know anything about it or if it would even work for my projects. A year and a half later I am ready to blow the dust off of it and see if I have anything worth messing with here. First off I see that it has a 3 phase 240V motor that I have nothing to support with. Also I have no manuals or information on it at all. So I am curious to see if anyone out there has any advice or experience with these machines and where I should start. Replacing the motor to 110V? Manuals? Parts availability? Pictures will be added tomorrow. Thanks Kale

Hello all, I've got this lovely all original Singer 45K56 Cylinder Arm machine that I bought a few months back to do my knife sheaths with. I did this in anticipation of my sewing arm getting worse, but since I had a hydro cortisone injection, it got a lot better. Moreover, I don't make that many Sheaths anyway as I've cut back a bit. Considering how much time, effort and money I wasted chasing down a suitable proper leather sewing machine, I felt that I ought to let folk on here know about it before I put it on eBay etc. I'm not a dealer so you won't get any BS from me. Check me out from my website http://www.customknivesandsticks.co.uk/ and you'll then know who you're dealing with. Well, if one was to see where I've got the machine set up you'd wonder how come my good lady hasn't left home! It's taking far too much space and I'd like my kitchen table back in its place. So if anybody in the UK is interested, get in touch with me on paulfenech@talktalk.net and we'll do a fair deal. I got this machine from a fine and proper trustworthy gentleman called Michael Hill, who's work is just superb. I haven't even got around to practising with the machine, but I guarantee it that all is fine with it and it'll work a treat. I live just north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. By the way, I fetched this machine in my Subaru estate car, so no larger vehicle is needed really. I won't post any photos on here as I can easily send them via e-mail. OK, that's it from me. Just so you know; I'm allergic to time wasting greedy idiots who think they can get something for silly money. Treat me with respect and deal fairly with me - that's all I ask. Best wishes to all - Paul (aka Frenchy)