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 16 hours ago by Constabulary

[Ed Neil]

Im hoping to use 346 bonded poliester looking for a suplier fo apropiate needles 216x1 or equivalent.

[Ed Neil]

On 8/1/2025 at 9:48 AM, Ed Neil said:

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.

[dikman]

Looks like you've threaded it with small rope! Swapping out the motor and wiring is a smart move as given its age there is a possibility that the electrical insulation could break down, plus the capacitor is probably dried out inside.

[AlZilla]

You should probably go read Wizcrafts experience posted above. Looks like he got 346 though it but only after a fashion. Might want to pick his brain directly with exactly what you want to do before spending a lot of time and money.