Jwfarms Report post Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Hey Newbee here, I have a Singer sewing machine model 45K76 that I cant find a operators manual to. I was thinkin bout gettin into leather working and the machine was given to me. It runs great and it has the feed dogs on it (which I'm told this machine did not have). Anyhow I would like to know how to feed the thread properly and set the bobbin up in it. I've look on the internet with no luck. If someone could help me out in finding a manual it would be greatly appreciated......tanx Edited October 29, 2015 by Jwfarms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ole South Report post Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Singer 45K76 Industrial Machine (From Ismacs.net) Needle: 214x5, 214x7 and 214x13 Cylinder bed, NO FEEDING MECHANISM. Drop feed, needle bar link, lifting presser. Friction controlled balance wheel and work plate. For darning sacks. Post a picture perhaps? Edited October 29, 2015 by Ole South Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted October 29, 2015 Check this thread: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=61619 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwfarms Report post Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Hey Constabulary, tanx...thats exactly what I needed. Im gonna print them out later and study...I want to download a couple pics so u can see what I have. I think it's a 45K76 modified. But Im gonna haveta resize them....headin to work will work on it later. Just wanted to thank u... Edited October 29, 2015 by Jwfarms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted October 29, 2015 Hey JW, yes send some pictures of your machine if possible! http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERPARTS2/45K57,75,76,87.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwfarms Report post Posted October 29, 2015 Hey Jimi, check these out let me know what you think...tanx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwfarms Report post Posted October 29, 2015 a couple pics of the motor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Now thats a fly whee / pulley . Machine over all looks not bad - not very much dirt and oil gunk as far as I can tell and all parts seem to be present. Have you sewn with it? Anyway, I´d clean and oil it thorougly and keep it well oiled! EDIT: BTW - what I don´t see is a bobbin winder. Edited October 30, 2015 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted October 30, 2015 Makes my 8" pulley look awfully small!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted October 30, 2015 One of the cases where you can´t deny that size matters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evo160K Report post Posted October 30, 2015 JW, Hopefully there's a YouTube video of an operating 45K76 somewhere in this eBay link. Hope it answers some questions about your machine http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-45K76-Cylinder-Bed-Antique-Darning-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-WATCH-VIDEO-/121739898772?nma=true&si=ogcjBitDrBM4ZPP%252B2tl2lR1VOOU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwfarms Report post Posted October 30, 2015 After lookin at the other rmachines.....that is a big pulley :-)...I've ran it but not sewed anythang with it... It runs great. Now that I have the manual (thanks to youguys), the plan is to clean and oil it and get to know it. What does the bobbin winder look like? Where can I buy replacement needles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmace99 Report post Posted October 30, 2015 45Kmanual.pdf 45k53.pdf hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted October 31, 2015 Hey JW, your machine looks like it will feed the leather just like any normal 45k21 etc.. i am not sure if this model came with the feed dog carrier or not but it looks as if it has one now and the jump foot mechanism has been taken off to allow you to feed the leather under the foot. also in the picture of the parts manual this model does not show a stitch length regulator screw?? but your machine has one,cool.you can see the bobbin winder in the parts manual in my last post. normally they are on the back of the machine near the fly wheel, (your flywheel has been changed) the other option was to mount it on the table near your belt. meanwhile you can use your drill,haha. if you cannot find needles near you, on ebay they sell them. after it is cleaned and oiled, see if it stitches!!. by the way, the screw on the arm is for attaching a swing guide so you might want to hold on to that because normally the guide plate screws on near your needle plate, but your machine does not have that area machined to receive that plate. these old swing guides pop up now and again on the net, but not too often. if you are a little handy and have the time you could make one. anyway good luck and if you need any pictures, just say, regards jimi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwfarms Report post Posted July 27, 2017 Can someone tell me where I can buy needles for this machine.... I looked on ebay but didn't see a size 5,7 or 13...tanx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted July 27, 2017 We stock needles for the 45K, but your size # are way off the smallest you can get is a #21 for cloth & #22 for leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairytailover123456 Report post Posted April 18, 2018 some one added behind the bobbin hook a feed dog carrage .put a feed dog on it. lighten up pressure foot. flip it on its side to see if they added a second shaft down the arm please post pictures. I have a 45k76 I want to do that to. get on eby maual 45k21 to78 it covers aii the parts .john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
