Original Singer 45K Users Manual

[Darren Brosowski]

Some GA5 parts fit the 45k. The GA5 bottom end is actually closer to a 105 than a 45k as are a number of top end parts

Thats real funny, because this looks exactly like an Adler class 4. You can compare it with another 45K-1 for sale on EBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Singer-45K1-Lockstitch-Heavy-Duty-Straight-Stitch-Industrial-Sewing-Machine/111615550745?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Deb1c7181b994425a82deb5d85e57628f%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D221714659335&rt=nc

And clearly see this machine is longer. Looks like its replacing a shorter 45K in the table cut out, you see the cut out for the hinge not used anymore. Looks like it has 45K or a small Adler 104 closed frame shuttle, it could also be an aftermarket one of course. The needle screw and guide belongs to a Singer. Some details do not look like a Adler class 4 head, like the hole in backside (front), perhaps its a 104 head with a Singer or Adler class 4 hand-wheel. I do not have a picture of an Adler class 4-1 to compare it too.

I will not blame Singer for this job, looks like this has been done by the owner. Perhaps the 45K broke down and he needed some reliable replacement

Joke aside, I really do not know what this is, its something "smelly" thats for sure.

Tor

[jimi]

I Found that Elias Howe cylinder arm machine again, very interesting, and would look spectacular restored!

[Blevins60]

Thank made a manual for my 45K25.

[jimi]

Sorry dude, didn´t catch that one?? could you send a couple of pictures of your machine?

[Darren Brosowski]

Almost as rare as rocking horse poop!!!!!

I Found that Elias Howe cylinder arm machine again, very interesting, and would look spectacular restored!

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[jimi]

Yeah! if you want to see the model here it is. the model D barrel-arm ca 1870. it had the largest shuttle in the world at that time and in 1876 was the best machine in the world for shoe and leather work! (according to this article).this was up for sale on ebay france for €1000.

http://www.sewalot.com/elias_howe.htm

Edited January 5, 2016 by jimi

[bermudahwin]

I realise I am reopening an old thread, but for the first time since 1995 I had my Singer 45k58 working over the weekend, thanks to this thread, and the Beginner Having Problem With A Singer 45K25. - Leather Sewing Machines - Leatherworker.net thread from 2012 to 2016.

Brilliant, thanks guys.

Harry

[jimi]

Hi Harry, good to hear that you got the old machine going again  i take it that it is the flat bed version of the 45k89 class? with the kick foot? there seems to be a lot of these type machines in the UK. could you send a couple of pictures of the machine for the old iron junkies here, regards jimi.

[bermudahwin]

It is the flatbed 48K58. Very nice machine.

They are very popular with saddlers here, for repairing horse blankets in the Springtime, as well as for long runs on belts and harness.

I am getting a table and servo motor for it, and will post pictures when its back in the workshop.

I had completely forgotten the one and a half turns around the tension wheel, which sorted out the final problem.

Sorting out my 196K205 now, for light leathergoods, needs a complete repaint, but I am unlikely to do that, as I want it to use in the workshop, not to display.

Best

Harry

[Trevor Baret]

On 2/9/2015 at 6:18 AM, Constabulary said:

WOW - thats the first complete Singer 45K instructions manual I have ever seen!!!

Great find Jimi

I have downloaded the pictures reworked them a little bit and turned them into a PDF files.

Hope you like it:

Direct Download link: Singer 45K User Guide / Instructions Manual

Direct Download link: Singer 45K Descriptions of Subclasses

Hi Constabulary,

I am looking for the manuals you describe here, but these links don't work any more.  Can you please post these pdfs again, as I would love to have the manuals for my 45K machine.

Thanks,

Trevor