SInger 42 Class - Any opinions?

[Cascabel]

Hello, I am deciding whether or not to buy a Singer 42-5 that I found in an antique store - it is just the machine and comes in it's original wooden crate. I looked up the serial number and it is from 1918. My question to start is whether or not I need to find the cabinet/ treadle system that was made for this exact model (I downloaded the parts and operations manual) - this seems hard to find (most are in Australia) - or can I use one slightly different. And so which Model #'s cabinets/ treadle systems are ok to use for this machine? Thanks, Leah

Is this machine you found NEW in it's original crate ??

Anyhow, unless you are in love with treadle operation, I would mount it on a modern type table with a motor underneath. I have one of these, which is a later version with a V-belt drive. A very versatile machine, and capable of anything I ask it to do. Thick leather, heavy and light upholstery fabrics, heavy canvas, etc.

[moonkittentextiles]

Dear Cascabel, thanks for the info on the machine. I just moved, sorry for the late response. I do not think it is new (there are signs of use and a spool of thread in the bobbin area) but the crate is definitely original, the model number is stamped on it as well. I think you are right about the motor instead (it will be easier - the treadle operation just excited me because I've never used it before

Is this machine you found NEW in it's original crate ??

Anyhow, unless you are in love with treadle operation, I would mount it on a modern type table with a motor underneath. I have one of these, which is a later version with a V-belt drive. A very versatile machine, and capable of anything I ask it to do. Thick leather, heavy and light upholstery fabrics, heavy canvas, etc.

[Sylvia]

I'll throw in with and adjustment guide if that helps.

http://www.parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/42_CLASS.pdf

[kydaughter]

Will the machine say 1664 on it?

[kydaughter]

if it's a 400W1

[Wizcrafts]

 

Will the machine say 1664 on it if it's a 400W1

What has your 400w1 got to do with the topic about the 42-5? They are unrelated machines. Please start a new topic for this machine.

[Billosauro]

On 6 February 2010 at 4:49 AM, nuncanunca said:

Thanks Kate! I actually found some old posts of yours on the shoe forum regarding the 42-5 and the 29 needles - along with some other helpful info about the 42. I can't wait to get mine set up! Just waiting on a replacement hook and some room in the garage...

I got my machine from a retired shoe guy - he didn't have any extras with it, but I compared the needle that was in the machine to my 29 needles, and other than being a bit shorter they were about the same. I already ordered some 135x16 needles from Bob to try, but its good to know the 29s will work too. Bob also said he can get the bobbins if you need them...

Dave

G'day Dave!

May I know where did you find the case and bobbin for your 42? I have a 42-5 that's missing that,and the tension assembly!

Thanks mate! Bill ;))