Singer 45k1 Restoration Decals

[mikesc]

Try these people..if they don't have them, they may be able to make them.
http://www.keelersales.com

I think they also run an ebay store under the name of "keesew".

Edited September 18, 2017 by mikesc

[Parfektionisto]

3 hours ago, mikesc said:

Try these people..if they don't have them, they may be able to make them.
http://www.keelersales.com

I think they also run an ebay store under the name of "keesew".

Hi Mikesc,

Thank you for the info, I knew them from eBay, the closest decals they have is either a singer 29 or 31, which I'm not certain which is suitable for 45k1, like if the size is correct? Even within the 45k there are a lot of subclass, different subclass models had different decals design depending on which period they were made. I bought my 45k1 without any decals and it was already repainted, so I have not seen how an original 45k1 decals looks like, the only real ones I saw are pics I found online and there are different decals design among the 45k1 machines that were made, I guess that has to do with the period it was made as well. If someone could post clear pics of their 45k1 with original decals, or with a restored decals will be very much appreciated! 

Tony

[jimi]

Hi Tony, i will try to send a pic of the decals on the 45k1 but there is not much left of them. the old machine was not treated very well and has lost a lot of the decals. also it is from 1895 if i can remember so they will probably not be the same period as your machine? what year was your machine made? now that you have the crinkle finish i think the one in the picture of the 45ksv100 would be closest to what you are looking for, just gold letters saying "Singer" and the  small letters on the top saying "The Singer Manufacturing Co".  jimi.

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7 hours ago, jimi said:

Hi Tony, i will try to send a pic of the decals on the 45k1 but there is not much left of them. the old machine was not treated very well and has lost a lot of the decals. also it is from 1895 if i can remember so they will probably not be the same period as your machine? what year was your machine made? now that you have the crinkle finish i think the one in the picture of the 45ksv100 would be closest to what you are looking for, just gold letters saying "Singer" and the  small letters on the top saying "The Singer Manufacturing Co".  jimi.

Hi Jimi,

Thank you for sharing your 45k1 pic, im really looking forward to it. Mine was made in 1918, if I'm didn't make a mistake. In your humble opinion where can I find a suitable decals for my 45k1? Should it go with or without the floral motifs? Beside the paint work, I'm trying to restored it as close to the original as possible, so any suggestions, opinions are welcome. Till now I still have no idea where to purchase decals that's suitable.

Tony

[Constabulary]

Sewing machine finish often has to do with personal preferences - I have restored a few already and most of the time I have used Keeler decals. My preference is silver with black decals but your black crackle finish really is excellent!!! What sort of paint have you used?

How about this one:

http://www.keelersales.com/singer-model-31-basic-decals-for-restorations/

It is - in my opinion - a bit too bold but this set has the best value for money ratio - I have used it on My Singer 133K3

 

Or check Pinterest if you see something you like:

https://www.pinterest.de/gmcculty/restoration-decals-for-singer-sewing-machines/

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24 minutes ago, Constabulary said:

Sewing machine finish often has to do with personal preferences - I have restored a few already and most of the time I have used Keeler decals. My preference is silver with black decals but your black crackle finish really is excellent!!! What sort of paint have you used?

How about this one:

http://www.keelersales.com/singer-model-31-basic-decals-for-restorations/

It is - in my opinion - a bit too bold but this set has the best value for money ratio - I have used it on My Singer 133K3

 

Or check Pinterest if you see something you like:

https://www.pinterest.de/gmcculty/restoration-decals-for-singer-sewing-machines/

Hi Constanbulary, 

Thanks for your input on this, and I really  appreciate everyone that shed some lights here in helping me to finish up this restoration work to get this cast iron back in action.

You are right, restoration work has a lot to do with individual preference, I'm someone who likes old stuffs not just sewing machine alone and I like bringing old things back to life preferably in their original form if possible. I was hesitating to repaint it a shinny black finish or crinkle finish at first, but seeing a trend in some restoration work online with the crinkle finish really caught my interest. I begin doing research online on crinkle paint and it seems like crinkle spray paint is supposedly easier to use than normal spray paint(trying to get that perfect smoothness). The crinkle paint I got is called VHT wrinkle plus, it's a product from Australia. I used about 2 cans for this restoration work, it was my first attempt, but if someone who is good at spray painting, 1 can might do the job, hope this help.

Back to the decals, Iike I mentioned earlier beside the paint work I would like to restore the rest to its original form thus I started this topic to find the right decals. Right decals to me is in terms of the design, the typeface and the size(the right measurements), so you mentioned the one you used was meant for a 31k which is bigger, so could 29k decals be closer to the original 45k? I will check out Pinterest as well.

By the way, why are you called folker? 

Tony

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Another thing I will be interested to find is the original treadle base for my 45k1. I saw another LW member found one for his 45k, but since I already started a post on the restoration of 45k1, I shall just start a search from here. Anyone with info on this will be a bonus for me, and I'll be very grateful for that. This part of the world I'm from is hard to find such things, they are mostly sold to the neighbouring countries long ago or already modified before they were even sent here. 

Just a little info, the 45k over here were used for making military boots in the past, but they already stop the production. I manage to find another 45k1, and a 45k25, both in working condition and I'm still considering whether to get them, both machines will need restoration work in terms of the appearence. I found a local store that still have some 45k parts, mainly the feed dogs, plate, presser foots... anyone looking for something can let me know, I can help to ask the seller. 

Tony

[Evo160K]

10 hours ago, Parfektionisto said:

Just a little info, the 45k over here were used for making military boots in the past, but they already stop the production. I manage to find another 45k1, and a 45k25, both in working condition and I'm still considering whether to get them, both machines will need restoration work in terms of the appearence. I found a local store that still have some 45k parts, mainly the feed dogs, plate, presser foots... anyone looking for something can let me know, I can help to ask the seller. 

Tony

Tony, I'm looking for 45k parts, mainly feed dogs, plate and presser feet.  I'll PM two lists of what I would like to have.  Thanks so much for your kind offer.

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1 hour ago, Evo160K said:

Tony, I'm looking for 45k parts, mainly feed dogs, plate and presser feet.  I'll PM two lists of what I would like to have.  Thanks so much for your kind offer.

Hi Evo 160K,

Got your list, will find out for you when I drop by the shop the next time, will keep you posted.

Tony

[Evo160K]

Thank you, Tony.