Sewing Machine Decision?

[Undeadzombiehunter]

As a new member and long time hand stitcher, my poor arthritis riddled finger joint have slowed me down, until I have not decided to buy some mechanical advantage.

I don't make a lot, being a hobbyist, so justifying the expense of many machines or high end machines means that compromise is the only answer. I have decided to buy a singer 132k6 mounted on a descent table with a new motor etc. Lightly used and fully serviced with 12 months warranty.

As I only stitch some sheaths, satchels, pouches and other light stuff I am sure the 132k6 will serve if......I could find a manual or some instructions for it. Yes I have the parts manual, but no users manual and will have to fork out $20 for one on ebay.

I have found the in this thread invaluable, thank you.

Tony

[Wizcrafts]

You'll get better results if you run one size smaller thread in the bobbin than on top, with that machine, if you go above size 207. If you limit the size of the top thread to #277, and use #207 in the bobbin, it shouldn't give you any trouble.

You will need leather point needles, in sizes 22, 23, 24 and 25. This covers a range of thread from 138 through 277.

Note, the feed system is not a real walking foot. It has a spring loaded top foot that simply follows the work backwards, until the feed dog drops. At that point, it snaps forward for the next stitch.

You should read this topic about the Singer 132k6 for a better understanding of its capabilities and limitations.

[CowboyBob]

Here's a manual http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/132B26.pdf

[Cobra Steve]

There is alot of good advice here. Please contact the dealers on this site, (they are all reputable), and listen to their advice and opinions, then make your decision. Thanks, Steve

[Undeadzombiehunter]

Thank you all so very much, your advice has always been practical and valued.

Bob, thank you for the link, greatly appreciated.

And Steve, your AU reseller made immediate contact with me, very helpful, you have a good local rep with him, and if the bug bites hard enough to warrant something more capable, I would be definitely be buying from Greg. I will get m money back on the 132k6 any day, so with 4 years to retirement who knows how full my workshop might get

Cheers, Tony

[Singermania]

Hi Tony, the 132B26 is not the 132K6 manual, its only the manual for the plain presser foot model... like the K7 and K10. If you send me your email address I'll send you the real K6 manual. Regs Steve

[Undeadzombiehunter]

Thanks Steve, appreciate it, but I don't need it now as I went with the 45k.

Cheers, Tony