Just bought a BUSM 6

[Matt S]

So I picked it up yesterday. For the record it will fit in a 5 door VW Polo so long as you take the head off and put the back seats down. Acceleration up hills suffers a tad though...

Machine is generally in great condition, under 2mm of oil/dust/wax -- though this has protected everything underneath. The solution top wax box is still there, as is what I think used to be a hot water reservoir at the back (flat iron box with a loose lid and a pipe through the the front). Serial number is 10,400-something. Does anyone know how this relates to manufacture date?

I asked about the missing wax tub on the bobbin winder. The chap didn't have a spare one but he said he had another, complete winder. After some dickering, a handshake and an exchange of cash I took home a second, complete gas heated bobbin winder, a smaller one that I think is for the Landis (but fits Pearson bobbins), three wax pots for the Singer 45, a spare Pearson shuttle, some bobbins, and around 100 various NOS needles.

The manual for this machine is the February 1917 edition. There's also a BUSM catalogue but it's missing its covers and flyleaf. The Singer 45k parts list was not part of the sale but I'd fit sale. Guy also has a lot of misc 45k parts including a few shuttles for sale, with boxes of threads, full reels of webbing, saddlery hardware and cases of thread.

I'll upload some detailed photos later this week, including the ones people have requested.

[Singermania]

Well done, 10.400 is prob mid 1930s.

 

[youdesiremenow]

I  just purchased a Pearson no 6 and trying to figure out the manufacture date among a million other things about this machine.    I see a number just behind the needle area on top it is stamped in the metal 6500.    Thought maybe this is just a part number.  Where exactly would I find this number ? The front wheel has The British United Shoe Machinery Corp Leicester  England on it.  Just got it home Saturday and tried sewing but it seems to be skipping a couple of stitches here and there.   Any information would be appreciated. 

 

Thanks Peg

[Matt S]

Hey Peg, congratulations on the No 6! I, and I'm sure lots of others, would enjoy seeing pictures of the old gal.

What thread are you using, and how is the nose of the shuttle? On a boat/bullet shuttle machine like the No 6 the nose should be sharp, polished and without burrs. This is the functional equivalent to the shuttle hook on a more modern machine so has to pass very close to the needle scarf in order to prevent the stitches skipping.

[youdesiremenow]

I found a few minutes to get some picture however no time to do anything with it.  Here is one picture of it getting loaded off the truck with our tractor.  Not sure how or where I can post other pictures as it seems to only allow this one.

[youdesiremenow]

Edited December 1, 2018 by youdesiremenow
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[LoopyLeathers]

Hiya I just bought one of these machines a few days back for an absolute steal and I was wondering if there's anyone out there who could help me to figure out why the shuttle thread isn't catching on the needle thread to create stitches? I've spent hours dicking around and getting everything else on it cleaned, greased and aligned properly but this one is completely eluding me.

Also any tips on how to wind thread for the shuttle and what to do with the reservoir at the top and back of the machine as well as any other tips or tricks would be seriously appreciated.

 

Much Love

Luke

[gordond]

Hi Luke..

Go to this discussion and grab the manual..  kindly provided by a fellow Kiwi friend.

the shuttle point could be worn down.. quite a common issue.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/33348-downloadable-manual-for-pearson-no6/?tab=comments#comment-207083

[toxo]

On 10/2/2016 at 10:20 PM, Matt S said:

Well I'm excited, just bought a BUSM/Pearson #6! Came with bobbin winder and round-rein attachment, as well as some feet (not sure if they're prickers or needle steadies yet).

 

Probably have to sell the Adler to make space for it... (Anyone interested in an Adler 67?)

Well done Matt. Being a Virgo and a bit of a heathen when It comes to restoration I find myself strangely joining in with your enthusiasm. I'm sure I'll understand what all the fuss is about when you show it doing what it undoubtedly did very well in it's heyday.

[Cumberland Highpower]

1 hour ago, gordond said:

Hi Luke..

Go to this discussion and grab the manual..  kindly provided by a fellow Kiwi friend.

the shuttle point could be worn down.. quite a common issue.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/33348-downloadable-manual-for-pearson-no6/?tab=comments#comment-207083

If your shuttlepoint is worn down you can build it back up a bit with some solder and reshape.  Either Tin (lead free) or Silver Solder.   Silver solder would take years to wear back down unless you use it daily.  I've seen Campbell/Randall shuttles built up with it and they work fine.