Members SteveBrambley Posted January 11, 2009 Members Report Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Dave,Well, you can't go wrong for that kind of money. I sold my 45K about 8 weeks ago for over £600.00 Since they are basically the same chassis, with different configurations and features, I wonder if it's possible to add a stitch regulator/feed mech of some kind. What do you think Tony? Karl Hi Karl, Dave I don't know what Tony thinks, but , I suspect that converting (even if it is possible) a 45K48 darning (basting?) machine would cost more than the machine was worth, even if you could get the parts, which I doubt. I don't think that this particular 45K sub class was really intended for sewing leather. Steve Edited January 11, 2009 by SteveBrambley Quote
Members tonyc1 Posted January 11, 2009 Members Report Posted January 11, 2009 Hi Karl, DaveI don't know what Tony thinks, but , I suspect that converting (even if it is possible) a 45K darning (basting?) machine would cost more than the machine was worth, even if you could get the parts, which I doubt. Steve Going by what machine parts cost, I don't think it would be cheap! A friend of mine had one years ago for darning small tears in horse rugs and it was good for that. In the days of hessian bags it was used for patching up grain bags. This is what it was designed to do.. Tony. Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted January 11, 2009 Members Report Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) I just had a look on the Singer site and there is a parts list for the 45K48, which may help. It also confirms that the machines were intended for darning bags. The list is at: http://parts.singerco.com/IPpartCharts/45K48.pdf Steve Edited January 11, 2009 by SteveBrambley Quote
Members torrbuidhe Posted January 12, 2009 Members Report Posted January 12, 2009 Hi Dave, is this the machine you got; ebay #290286144411 in East Lothian? I did keep an eye on that one, I might even have bid on it if it wasn't so far away If you can slow it right down with a speed reducer that should make it easier to get an even stitch length. The machine on ebay has one of those old fashioned clutches built into the balance wheel, I don't how that might affect things. Presumably a darning machine with no feed dogs and a hopping foot should hardly make any marks on the leather you sew. Neil Quote
Members Gamekeeper Posted January 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted January 12, 2009 Hi, thats the one, one hell of a drive up the 68 to get it!! I've disconnected the clutch arm, well, given it loads of freeplay. Fingers crossed I should be able to get the bits for the stitch adjuster from Walsall, the bloke assures me he has loads of spares. I don't mind paying a bit for the spares, paid next to nowt for the machine so can get it just how I want it. Doesn't look too difficult to fit the lower dogs either. Seriously heavy needle in it, might have to browse for some finer ones. Dave Quote The Gamekeepers Shed There's many a badge that's unco braw Wi' ribbon, tape and lace on; Let kings and princes wear them a' Gie me the Master's Apron.
Members badger Posted January 12, 2009 Members Report Posted January 12, 2009 Dave, Looking through the parts list, there seems to be an option for stitch adjustment mechanism and feed dogs and plate. It seems it may be possible to upgrade the machine. Since yours has the open slot for the stitchlength regulator, it may have had one at some point.... I don't know really, I'm making this up I'd be interested to see if it's possible....... Cheers, Karl Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted January 12, 2009 Members Report Posted January 12, 2009 Dave,Looking through the parts list, there seems to be an option for stitch adjustment mechanism and feed dogs and plate. It seems it may be possible to upgrade the machine. Since yours has the open slot for the stitchlength regulator, it may have had one at some point.... I don't know really, I'm making this up I'd be interested to see if it's possible....... Cheers, Karl Hi Karl, I think you could be right! I really didn't think that it would be possible to convert this machine, but it appears that I was wrong! Those old Singer guys never fail to amaze me in how versatile they made their machines! If the parts shown in the list are still available, I shouldn't think it would be too much of a job to fit them. Dave, I will be really interested to see how you get on with the conversion! Singer made another, later, version of the darning machine, the 45K76. Steve Quote
Members badger Posted January 13, 2009 Members Report Posted January 13, 2009 Hey Steve, Yes, they were pretty versatile. Interesting, isn't it? I love stuff like this. Dave, one guy I know of who knows all about Singer 45Ks is Dave Flint. He rebuilds loads of them every year, I bought mine from him. Ray Hatley lives in the same town as he does. I know I had Dave Flint's number somewhere but can't lay my hands on it, but I bet Ray has it. Calling UKRay, come in UKRay..... Karl Karl Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted January 13, 2009 Members Report Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Hey Steve,Yes, they were pretty versatile. Interesting, isn't it? I love stuff like this. Dave, one guy I know of who knows all about Singer 45Ks is Dave Flint. He rebuilds loads of them every year, I bought mine from him. Ray Hatley lives in the same town as he does. I know I had Dave Flint's number somewhere but can't lay my hands on it, but I bet Ray has it. Calling UKRay, come in UKRay..... Karl Hi Karl, Dave, If Ray isn't about (I think he's been having problems with his PC), David Flints number is: 01948 780593 Try to phone after 5pm as I find this is the best time to try and catch him at home. Steve Edited January 13, 2009 by SteveBrambley Quote
Members Gamekeeper Posted January 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted January 16, 2009 Just a quick update. Posted the details & pics down to Hartley's & now currently awaiting a response. One tip I have found is to remove the leather ring on the clutch/drivewheel on the table then soak it in degreaser to get he oil off of it & he presto, loads more pedal control & more force from the motor. Will keep you posted. Much apprecited for the number, I'll give him a call next week. Quote The Gamekeepers Shed There's many a badge that's unco braw Wi' ribbon, tape and lace on; Let kings and princes wear them a' Gie me the Master's Apron.
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