Any Info On Singer 6K11?

[Lisheen]

Hi, starting up sailmaking/canvas work business and came across an old (1950s) Singer 6k11 leather sewing machine. A beautiful beast of a machine. She was offered to me for 800€ which has tempted me but money is tight and I would like to find out more about her. Can anyone help me?

[Ian1783]

Double check the model number. I don't see anything coming up when Googled. Photo?

Ian

SF Bay Area

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/

[Gump]

This machine was originally designed for sewing buffing wheels, and for that price I would look around a bit more. It weighs almost 300 lbs. and could be expensive to get parts for as it was a special purpose machine. More info on ISMACS comprehensive singer model list. Gump.

[Trox]

The truth is out there..oooooaah

Singer6Class.pdf

[Trox]

It might use some of the same parts as the class 7, then some important wear parts will be available. Ask Cowboy Bob (Kowar, Toledo Ind. Sewing machine Co.)

I think he have some parts for it.

What do you going to stitch on this machine, why do you need such a heavy machine?

It looks like the 6-11 was made for sewing buffing wheels(as mention in above post #3) sew`s up to 1 inch of material. Its made for sewing in circular movements, bottom feed and vibrating pressers (up and down movement). Looks to have the same shuttle as the class 7 (I thinks so, but I do not know this machine)

Tor

[Lisheen]

Thanks for the replies! I have no specific use for it yet as I am only starting the business. I envisage using it for leatherwork, heavy duty repair work of awnings etc. I have only ever used old machines and have a liking for them. It was offered for sale with an Refrey 1932 long armed machine and I'm trying to figure out the difference between 'needs' and 'wants'!

[Trox]

Hi, these machines (including the 7 class) has big clumsy feet`s and would not be any useful on leather work. I will do better on awnings. You might have to do some modifying of it, these machines are used for big industrial harnesses and such.

Good luck

[Lisheen]

Thanks Trox. I guess I thought it might be useful to have a machine that could repair anything thrown at it, albeit very slowly! I have a pfaff 138 and its timing gets thrown out by any heavy items (3 layers PVC) that I try to put through it.