Singer 45k and 132/133K

[torrbuidhe]

I'm looking for some information and opinions on these machines. I've found most of the main specs for 45k machines except the presser clearance, though they they are described as sewing up to 1/2" thick.

I can't find much info on the 133k cylinder arm machines, except the 133k8 seems to be equivalent to the 132k6 flat bed. Still looking for stich length, presser clearance and max sewing thickness.

I'm planning to be sewing belts and sheaths, but also canvas and webbing. This is just a hobby, and old sewing machines are also an interest of mine so I'm happy with the limitations of these older machines.

Thanks.

[$$hobby]

welcome.

the one expensive lesson i leared about sewing machines is that get as big as you can afford.

you THINK you will only sew belts, sheaths, canvas and webbing, but how thick. YOu may think approx 1/2 now, but who knows what you will do in the future or that one project where you need that extra 1/8"

btw, you should be leery of the pressor foot specs. If the mfg says 1/2", i would say 3/8~8/16". the only way is to try. also, find out what size thread it can use.

i bought seveal over the years too. Like you its also "just a hobby" but a expensive one.

good luck in your search.

[torrbuidhe]

Thanks $$hobby, (good name ££hobby )

That's a good point, it would be cheaper to get two lighter machines than two heavier ones. The 45k is the heavier machine so I'll keep that in mind when I'm looking.