Members Singermania Posted September 18, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 18, 2014 thanks very much, I'll head over and take a look, does the Textima have a good reputation in your view? Quote
Members Constabulary Posted September 18, 2014 Members Report Posted September 18, 2014 Textima, Claes and Veritas are a former German Democratic Republic (East Germany) brands and I honestly know nothing about the quality but I think it is very good! Spare parts could be a real problem on the long run. I never heard of Textima industrial sewing machine spare parts. Maybe one or another sewing machine dealer in the era of the former GDR has some old stock. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members shoepatcher Posted September 18, 2014 Members Report Posted September 18, 2014 Steve, Textima built the Claes shoepatcher machines for a number of years. German company. Your Textima looks a lot like a "Bull" made on a 205-64 Adler head. I would try getting a parts list for that model to see if they look a like. send us more pics of the head from various angles so I can see how close to a Bull it is. glenn Quote
Members Singermania Posted September 18, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 18, 2014 HI guys that great information, there aren't a lot of different base machines out there of this size so I was wondering if it internally might be an Adler..... Regards Steve Quote
Members Darren Brosowski Posted September 25, 2014 Members Report Posted September 25, 2014 A lot of 205 look to that machine. Suspect it is an East German copy. HI all, I've been really lucky in that I had work whilst building the collection, and then after a little while it was self supporting. I'm retired apart from the machines and they provide me with some pocket money when I sell excess machines or parts. I've attached a photo of the Singer 132B2B, the Juki DU-580 and the Claes Textima. As the Textima is German? I wondered whether you might be the best person to tell me something about it.... I've only turned the wheel by hand so far and can see the needle feed in action, however I didn't notice the foot lifting or releasing pressure as the feed went thru... would you know whether there is any action in the foot section in this machine?.... I'll get to it eventually but would be nice to hear from someone that knows. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted September 25, 2014 Members Report Posted September 25, 2014 I don´t think the GDR imported sewing machines from West Germany to re-sell them under their own brand name - doesn`t make sense. If it were the other way around then I´d say it is possible. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Singermania Posted October 4, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 4, 2014 ok thanks guys, Folker that's a nice array of 45K parts you have there. I dont' need them myself however a lot of people run these machines and now that you have put them on the site they will appear in google searches and you might have some luck selling them. Also ebay is good for this, people will order small parts like these from overseas. Elly and I have been away a few days delivering some machines and collecting others. Of interest I was thrilled to buy a BUSMC A1, these are an excellent machine for decorative work on skirts and boots etc, this one came from a really nice chap not that far from home, he's a retired saddler and let me also have a Pearson no 6. The A1 is on the original stand with the original bobbin winder, I haven't taken a photo of it yet but will attach the catalogue drawing for anyone not sure what the machine might be. Also in the 'big thrill' department I got an original Singer 45K cylinder arm manual, I have the standard 45K manual saved and can print it but have never been able to locate the real thing until now. It took years to get the Singer 132K6 manual and now I have this one too. For those that have asked me for a copy of the 132K6 workshop manual, I do have it but its copyrighted.... Hope you are all enjoying your weekend.,,, regards Steve Quote
Members Greenwood Posted October 5, 2014 Members Report Posted October 5, 2014 If I wasn't afraid of sharks I'd swim across the Pacific just to see your fine collection. Love that old iron, I have a No 6 myself. Its great of you to share. Leo. Quote
Members Singermania Posted October 6, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 6, 2014 HI All, well if you like the Pearson I've got some other photos for you from my shed, there is also the A1 and No 2 amongst them. I'll also try to attach the Singer 132K6 manual and the Singer 45K flatbed manual.... Singer-Class-132K-Sewing-Machines-Instructions.pdf Quote
Members Singermania Posted October 6, 2014 Author Members Report Posted October 6, 2014 more pics..... and the flatbed Singer 45K manual.... if the manuals aren't readable let me know and I'll try to send them another way. Regards Steve 45K operator manual.pdf Quote
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