Singer 132k6 capabilitues and upgrades

[Ed Neil]

I just got a singer 132k6  what would be the heaviest tread and needle it can use i set it up wit a 750 w servo mottor since thw one ii had eather capasitor may be bad or the hile mottor its a bit confusing since the mottor is 120v  the capacitor is 330v and the box where the on and capacitor and of on and off swich is is calling for 250v.  (Transmiter mottor and swich+capacitor).

The leather belts slips from time to time.

[friquant]

Can you send us pictures of your current setup? (Motor, pulley, belt, machine)

Also photos of your old motor, control box, and nameplate if it has one? (If you want help diagnosing the old motor, that is)

 

4 hours ago, Ed Neil said:

The leather belts slips from time to time.

New leather belt? Old leather belt? I like having my belt tension set just high enough to go through my thickest material, that way I'm less likely to break things. My belt is not very grippy, but I'm considering getting a regular rubber automotive belt instead of these cloth-covered belts I've been using. Not sure what other folks are using for belts.

 

[dikman]

Don't worry about the old motor, replacing it with a servo is a smart move.

[friquant]

@Wizcrafts blogged about the 132k6 in his My history with leather sewing machines blog

[Constabulary]

basically it depends on the size of the needle hole in the needle plate. I never tried to max out what it can sew but 207 / 277 thread with # 24 /25 needle is not a problem with mine.

Edited 27 minutes ago by Constabulary