Handstitched Report post Posted February 4, 2011 G'Day again, I mentioned earlier in another thread that my "sewing machine bucket list is almost complete", and one of the machines that I was going to get was a Singer 132K6, however, since then I found out that a neighbour just so happens to have an industrial machine that she is willing to let me have. ( I will give her something for it , as 'theres no such thing as a free lunch' in my book) but anyway , Its not a 132K6, but , it is a Seiko STW 28B walking foot, which she had intended to use it to repair horse rugs. I spotted it on her back verandah after rendering her some assistance during a violent destructive storm at the weekend ( of all things). I have been searching the net, but I don't have a lot of info on the machine, so any feedback on this machine would be helpful, or even some pics/ links. I have sent an email to Seiko in Japan for some info, ie , 'What type of machine it is , what type of materials it can sew , and how thick ? manuals ? etc. What I have learned , that it maybe a twin needle (?) I am hoping that it can be used with a single needle as well? She is willing to let me have it, so I can't really complain too much about the brand or the quality of the machine. And yes, its all in good working order too, and although she hasn't used it , she has looked after it and kept it under cover. So many thanks yet again, all the best, HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted February 4, 2011 G'Day, I did manage to get a closer look at the machine a short time ago, its is a single needle machine, but can take a twin needle if need be. The tensioners are all in tact but I couldn't find a stitch (length) adjustment, the owner said the stich was 'set' (?) thats a bit unusual. It all turns so smoothly too. But now I can't wait to get it home have a 'play' with it. But I did also say, "You are NOT giving me this machine for nothing....I'll definitely give you something for it" , thats what mates do . all the best HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted February 4, 2011 It's like a Consew 226R only Double needle. Years ago most of the Consews were made by Seiko. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted February 21, 2011 G'Day again, Well, I finally got the Seiko machine home on the weekend, with a bit of help from my Father.( Those machines are heavy old brutes) The first thing I did before I even plugged it in and switched it one , was give it a good clean, remove dust etc.In fact, it was cleaner than expected. Then I gave it a good oiling all over, on every accessable moving part. Once I was confident enough, I plugged it in switched it on. It worked very sweetly indeed, smooth, quiet, no strange knocks , bonks, or any other strange noises. It is set up for single needle , with provisions for twin needle. I'm happy with single needle at this point. I ran it for a while to run the oil in (without thread). The motor doesn't look all that old. It came with thread stand, assorted spare bobbins, spare feet, spare needles, and two(new) full rolls of industrial thread. In amongst the spare needles, is a new needle for the boot patcher that I bought previous. (I don't know what that was doing there). I did pay the owner for it. I just need to learn how to thread it, and use it. I'll figure it out. all the best, HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
