Members Tanja Posted March 12, 2019 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2019 12 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: In reality, you can probably get better use from a standard walking foot machine, with a cylinder arm. There are many brands that made and make these machines. Here is what a typical cylinder arm walking foot machine looks like and sells for new, in the USA. This one is a clone of a Consew 227R. These machines use a common system 135x16 and 135x17 needle and can sew up to 10mm thickness with Tkt 20 (or under) bonded thread. Thank you Wizcrafts! I will be on the look out for something like that then :-) Quote
Members pickerjay Posted May 25, 2023 Members Report Posted May 25, 2023 I Recently acquired a beautiful 45k complete with table, motor and head. Looks fully restored. I am Researching the value and I am Looking to find a buyer. Upstate NY Any and all advice appreciated. Ty, j Quote
Members LeeMan Posted March 21, 2024 Members Report Posted March 21, 2024 Hello Everyone, Your forum is really interesting, i just recently bought a Singer 45k89 and since i am new to sewing machines i was wondering if I could get help concerning the thread thickness that can be used with this machine? I work on 3mm - 5mm leather and i do heavy duty bags for old military vehicles. Which needles and which thread thickness should be used for such work? Best Regards Lee Quote
Northmount Posted March 22, 2024 Report Posted March 22, 2024 On 3/21/2024 at 8:11 AM, LeeMan said: Your forum is really interesting, i just recently bought a Singer 45k89 and since i am new to sewing machines i was wondering if I could get help concerning the thread thickness that can be used with this machine? Have you searched for an instruction manual? It will have what you are asking for. Even a google search brings up lots of hits. Search for: Singer 45k89 manual Quote
Members LeeMan Posted March 23, 2024 Members Report Posted March 23, 2024 10 hours ago, Northmount said: Have you searched for an instruction manual? It will have what you are asking for. Even a google search brings up lots of hits. Search for: Singer 45k89 manual Hello Northmount, there are plenty of manuals but the only information i found about the threat and needle is seen below. No information about max thickness of thread and needle unfortunately Thanks for your help Quote
Members Constabulary Posted March 23, 2024 Members Report Posted March 23, 2024 (edited) The needle system for the 45K´s is 328 or 214x2. There are several different leather needle tips available depending on what seam appearance you want to achieve. You can download a Groz Becket brochure here. They have a YT video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8HqAFtSPFg I run a Singer 45D91 (German made version of your machine but with reverse) and I´m using it for needle size 160 (metric) up to 230 (metric). Edited March 23, 2024 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
Northmount Posted March 23, 2024 Report Posted March 23, 2024 Is your machine cylinder arm or flat bed? Some flat bed info here with similar numbers. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/61619-original-singer-45k-users-manual/ Jimi posted a number of pages from manuals. 45K 80, 82, 84 Designed for leather 11/16" thick. Quote
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