Greenwood Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Hi Folks I need your advice on the purchase of a 45K69 cylinder machine that I have my eye on. The Singer "Comprehensive model list" describes it as afor stitching soles on shoes capable to sew 1/4" stitches and 5/8" thick. My question is would this be a suitable machine to perform tack and blanket repairs which is the majority of my work. I love "Old iron" and have a Pearson that can sew any heavy duty stuff. I presently use a 132K6 to sew blankets. If the 45K69 is suitable to do both I would entertain selling the 132K6. Can the presser wheel on the 45k be exchanged for a presser foot and are there any modifications that have to be made to do what I hope I can do with it. I await your commments and advice before making a final decision. Thanks, Leo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcox Report post Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) A 45k69 does not have a presser wheel it has a foot. the bottom of the foot is angled down from right to left. the needle plate and feed dog is angled to matched. It is made to sew soles on shoes as you said. You will not be happy trying to sew anything that is flat. It will only feed the material to the right of the needle which make it almost impossible to sew straight it also wants to push the work to the left and break needles. It will leave big marks on the bottom of the leather. I have one here that a harness maker tried to use and brought it here for me to fix. I can not find parts to convert to 45k25 specs. Bob Kovar said no parts for it. Leave it where it is. Edited April 24, 2013 by pcox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenwood Report post Posted April 24, 2013 Pcox Thanks I guess this closes the deal, I'll look for something else. Leo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
