Members dikman Posted June 24, 2017 Members Report Posted June 24, 2017 Just a thought (and I'm probably on the wrong track) but I thought the 132K6 had a "snap foot" system, where the presser foot kicked forward and back? (Or something like that). If that's the case then if this one has a roller foot then it can't use the same "snap feed", can it? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Constabulary Posted June 24, 2017 Author Members Report Posted June 24, 2017 Right, K6 has a snap (or jump) foot system but the foot bar on my KSV11 that holds the roller foot (which is not original to this machine) is the same as on the K6 but on the K6 it is holding the not moving "inner" foot. The mechanism on the back side is quite the same as on the K6 but on the K6 is "controls" the movement of the outer foot via a bell crank lever and on my KSV11 it is controlling the movement of the knife bar. As I said this is a very wild and rough idea and it most likely will take a few month until I have all parts together - if it is possible at all. I could use this machine as a standard drop feed machine w/o problems but thats no challenge (I love the tinkering) and I already have a Singer 45D91 and 133K3 with drop feed. So we will see how far I can get... Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members dikman Posted June 24, 2017 Members Report Posted June 24, 2017 "(I love the tinkering)" - I know exactly what you mean! Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Constabulary Posted November 1, 2017 Author Members Report Posted November 1, 2017 Finally I dropped the idea turning it into a 132K6. Why? Because I found a 132K6 (head only). Was a real attic find fat a closed down leather factory in North Hesse (Germany). Machine was totally gummed and covered with dust, flyspeck and light surface rust but after a thorough cleaning it turned out really nice. And a bonus I got a 111G156 head for free. They just wanted to get rid of these machines. Will post some pictures later. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members dikman Posted November 1, 2017 Members Report Posted November 1, 2017 So, after such a good find what are you going to do with the SV? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Constabulary Posted November 3, 2017 Author Members Report Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Dunu what to do with the SV - maybe stripping for spare parts or sell the head as drop feed machine or set it up with table / motor and then selling it... It does not eat bread so it can stay on the shelf for a while. So this is the cleaned 132K6 Edited November 3, 2017 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members dikman Posted November 3, 2017 Members Report Posted November 3, 2017 That came up really nice - guess you won't be re-painting it? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Constabulary Posted November 4, 2017 Author Members Report Posted November 4, 2017 Ha ha - no THIS machine is will not be repainted Decals and paint are too nice! Note to Jimi: No silver this time I have stored away a black cast iron Singer stand on my attic for approx 2 years which was waiting for a machine like this. But setting up the machine completely will take some time and being hosted I have to re-think my space Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted April 4, 2018 Author Members Report Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Finally found the time for finishing 1 of the 2 Singer cast iron stands. It´s completely repainted. Small pedal is for the foot lifter bar but I yet haven´t found a lifter bar for an acceptable price - seems the lifter bars was an optional items. College Sewing has them but I don´t want to pay that stupid price for just a foot lift bar So I´m getting closer to finishing my 132K6 setup Edited April 4, 2018 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members dikman Posted April 12, 2018 Members Report Posted April 12, 2018 Just saw this (been away on a bike trip and catching up on stuff), nice job, I did up one of those stands and reckon they're a great looking stand! Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
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