Cast Iron Again - Pearson & Bennion / BUSMC A1

[Henry]

On 2017-01-23 at 3:57 AM, Constabulary said:

You don´t want to "force" me to sell it, right? No, you don´t - or do you?

I have one of these machines but it is still in the box it came in from a few years ago. Maybe I will make it my next project machine to see how it sews. I specialize in Restoring BUSM No. 6 machines and many parts appear to be the same, at least the screws. Mine has a complete treadle stand which is very attractive in itself.

Thanks for the inspiration. I'll let you know in 2 weeks how I make out with it.

[Constabulary]

Hey Henry, would be nice to see another A1 "alive". But the parts are totally different, maybe one or the other smaller screw from the #6 may fit but everything else is quite different. The #6 shuttle is WAY larger than the A1 shuttle.

[MikeRock]

I have two bobbin winders like that.  They originally came with sock knitting machines.  They work well with bobbins with 1/8" or so holes.

[PeterMain]

...sadly, my A1 did not have clear decoration so I just winged it with a few pinstripes after restoration. I added a handle to the flywheel. The stand still needs my attention.

[LumpenDoodle2]

Very nice.

[Constabulary]

NICE - any chance that you have accessories that came with the machine? If so some pictures would be nice

[InStitchesNZ]

Hi,

That's a nice machine you have there. I recently picked an A1 up at an auction but have since realised the shuttle is missing :(

This is probably a long shot but would anyone happen to have one or know where I may be able to source one?

The machine is reasonably complete apart from the missing shuttle. I have spare needles and bobbins. The decals have disappeared long ago I would say. It was used a a sail making firm here in New Zealand.

I can be contacted via my website www.institches.co.nz

Cheers,

Gary