Singer 45K 89 experiences

[Tanja]

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 :-)

[pickerjay]

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

 

[LeeMan]

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

[Northmount]

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

 

 

[LeeMan]

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

[Constabulary]

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

[Northmount]

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.