Evo160K Report post Posted January 30, 2016 About a month ago I came across a Singer 45K53 cylinder arm machine that has independently adjustable upper and lower feeds. It came with an illustrated parts list, but no operators manual. I'd like to learn what I can about how it operates and how it's adjusted. I've looked extensively for the manual, but no luck.. If any one is familiar with the 45K53 or has a manual, I would sure appreciate the opportunity to chat with you. Thank you, thank you very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirkba Report post Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Think you are looking for the proverbial "needle in a hay stack" I have the same situation you're in - then someone recommended I look for the manual of Singer 112W116. I only managed to get snippets. It's similar and does shed some light on the workings. I haven't restored, because I am missing a few parts, and the exchange rate is not favourable... Good luck! Edited January 30, 2016 by dirkba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 30, 2016 @ dirkba What parts are you looking for? Usually the 111w / 112w parts are quite easy to find and most parts do not cost much money. @ Evo Can you post some pictures of the upper feed mechanism? I have worked on Adler 5 + 105 with the top feed / flip back foot and on an Adler 4-23 with driven upper feed (I hate my self that I have sold this machine) so maybe I can see some similarities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 30, 2016 @ Evo I just googled for pictures and found this one on Ebay - www.ebay.com/itm/191743326492 - But I think I can´t help you wit it. I remember LW member FRANKQV once had a 45K53 which he wanted to sell, maybe he can tell you more or ask Steve (SINGERMANIA). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClaireS Report post Posted January 30, 2016 Jimi has bound a manual which may help you. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=61619 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmace99 Report post Posted January 30, 2016 These might help I have posted them on here a few times 45k53.pdf 45Kmanual.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evo160K Report post Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Thank you good people one and all for your information......really helpful, thank you. @ dirkba Here are the service and parts manuals for the 112W116 in case you haven't seen them: http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERSERVICE2/112W116,W120,113W110-inst.pdf http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERPARTS6/112W116.pdf Dirka, what parts are you missing? As best I can tell, the K53 feeds and adjusts differently than the 211W116. The upper feed can be adjusted from zero to 1/4" of feed, and the position of the feeding foot can be adjusted closer to the needle or farther from the needle, something I believe would be needed for sewing "piping" or "edging" on a cylinder. Basically the top feed and bottom feed can be adjusted so they are feeding together at the same rate or so they move at different rates. The 45K53.pdf link above that gmace99 posted discusses this feature. Here is a link to some videos I put on Dropbox.com, showing the machine adjusted to the extremes. There doesn't appear to be big changes, so I'm not sure what's supposed to happen or how to adjust it. That's, of course, why I'm asking for information from people who have experience with the K53. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yjh1qarw9hnzeyq/AABFMzQFDgIwnqmq_ywk9-44a?dl=0 @ Constabulary The machine you found on ebay is the one I followed to fabricate a couple of parts my machine was missing. Edited February 1, 2016 by Evo160K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
