Old sewing machines (pic heavy)
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You're right, that's not a 15k; looking at the size of the motor in that cabinet I'd say you've got an industrial machine that somebody has fitted to the cab., I don't recognise the model but I'd say you've got a cracking machine there. The cabinet itself is in much better nick than you usually find, and it's not the usual oak veneer, looks a bit like a walnut bookmatched job?
I reckon you've found a good 'un
I reckon you've found a good 'un
Yup it is book matched walnut the motor is big and heavy, friction clutch and 2 speed, it came with a dozen or so boxes of needles (88x1 type) . I need to shorten the belt as its too slack to run on the slower pully but that apart it runs like new.
My two new machines..... Both in VERY good condition.
The 201k dates to 1954 and the 99k to 1936 IIRC. Both have been in the same family since bought new and came with original receipts of purchase.... both run so smoothly its unbelievable.
Thanks to Sonni and Mac for their advice
These babies will be put to good use...
The 201k dates to 1954 and the 99k to 1936 IIRC. Both have been in the same family since bought new and came with original receipts of purchase.... both run so smoothly its unbelievable.
Thanks to Sonni and Mac for their advice
These babies will be put to good use...
@ HillBill; they look really grand Mark, and with provenance like that? Invaluable
@ozzy1977; you've scored a nice industrial machine there, just had a little read up on that model.............Good stuff!
@Martin K9; a pair of beauties there mate; I've only kept one machine, and after much soul searching it had to be a hand crank
@ozzy1977; you've scored a nice industrial machine there, just had a little read up on that model.............Good stuff!
@Martin K9; a pair of beauties there mate; I've only kept one machine, and after much soul searching it had to be a hand crank
TurboGirl
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
What was the count at your maximum addiction then?! I've had 11 machines at one stage although they weren't all intended keepers.... down to a Jones Medium CS treadle in custodianship, a Singer 66 treadle of my own, a Jones family CS hand crank and a modern Bernina and overlocker. Oh and 2 tailor walking feets just because I can't decide if I should bay them, they're pretty but not good machines. It's good to know this addiction is recoverable... I've only kept one machine, and after much soul searching it had to be a hand crank
Take heart Mrs Angst.... 
We've just been given this Singer, which belonged to my girlfriend's grandmother. I think it's a 201k; at least that's what the little book that was in it says. From the serial numbers it appears to have been made in 1953. It's foot operated and is attached to a hardwood cabinet.
I hand sew everything, so I don't know much about sewing machines and was hoping one of you might know about it. I was hoping it might be good enough to sew heavy canvas and perhaps light weight leather? What do you think?
I hand sew everything, so I don't know much about sewing machines and was hoping one of you might know about it. I was hoping it might be good enough to sew heavy canvas and perhaps light weight leather? What do you think?
I've had 23 Singers through my mitts over the past couple of years, kept the one 201k (of course!) and the rest were traded on, given away or sent to Africa. My hands are not very nimble any more after a good deal of surgery this past eighteen months so messing about with mechanical contraptions seems likely to be a thing of the past for me, hence I've got a good few bits and pieces kicking around that I ought to put up here for trade,
i.e. buttonholers, a motor and control box/knee lever complete set, and a whole yup of feet and their boxes. P'raps I'll put it all for trade soon; it'll need a bit of sorting first!
i.e. buttonholers, a motor and control box/knee lever complete set, and a whole yup of feet and their boxes. P'raps I'll put it all for trade soon; it'll need a bit of sorting first!
@ Hibrion; it is indeed a 201 K, and will certainly stitch pretty much whatever you can fit under the foot; treadle machines take a while to get used to, but well worth the effort as they leave you both hands free to manipulate the work but are still manual.
Have a read on oldsingersewingmachineblog.com it's a great resource and contains all you need to know to get going....Your's looks a beauty
Have a read on oldsingersewingmachineblog.com it's a great resource and contains all you need to know to get going....Your's looks a beauty
TurboGirl
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
That's sad to be having to sell n your bits on bobs but at least on here, you know they'll be going to good homes where they'll be used to make some neat stuff
Hibiron that's a lovely machine and cabinet... get some various fabric and leather weights and stick em through, I bet you'll be amazed what she'll take Read through the advice and manual if you're new to machines, a good set up makes the whole process much easier.
Hibiron that's a lovely machine and cabinet... get some various fabric and leather weights and stick em through, I bet you'll be amazed what she'll take
Read through the advice and manual if you're new to machines, a good set up makes the whole process much easier.
TurboGirl
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Yes luv
The leathers are often spear tipped, the canvas, get as heavy guage as you can find and make sure your thread is good heavyweight stuff too. Match the bobbin and top threads to make as good a strong seam as possible Mac is the expert, listen to everything he says verrrry verrrrry carefully 
Google Helen Howes. Down your way. May be able to help.
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