Singer 531B-8BL

[Moparman]

Is anyone familiar with the Singer model 513B-8BL.  I can't seem to find any specs. (ie Compound Walking Foot, Reverse, big bobbin, side feed, etc.  I found one with machine, table & motor for $500.  Any help is appreciated.

Bryan

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

This is a Seiko manufactured machine.  Before Consew starting bringing these machines into the US domestically, both Brother and Singer had the line, briefly. 

I don't know what model to cross reference the Singer number with, but if I can see a pic, I will likely know right away what Seiko model it is you are looking at. 

[Moparman]

Hey Gregg,  Thanks for the reply.  Here is the only photo I have been able to find.  I was trying to get info on it before I made the trip to look at it.  Don't know if the one in the photo is the same as the one available or not.  If this link doesn't work, its at irsauctions.com.  There are actually 2 on the site.  Lots # 178 & 183.  This is also a very old auction.  Thanks again for any help!

Bryan

http://www.irsauctions.com/popups/bidders_paddle.asp?lot=31811&auction=M6F8XJS6A7XTMOAFN2QJFP9PU1PGTR&id=8355

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

Machine is a made in Japan by Seiko model STH-8BL, or Consew 206RB-2 (oil system).  Not a copy, or simular, but exact same machine distrubited by Singer within the US at that time.  Not many came into the US under the Singer name.

Here is the Singer parts book for this model, and they are using common current Consew/Seiko part numbers, and this is the same parts book idential shipped with Consew and Seiko of this model, seen here;

http://www.keysew.com/Demo_images/Singer_531B-8BL.pdf

[Moparman]

Great!  Thanks for all the info. Gregg.  So I guess it should basically have all the same features as the Seiko & Consew models?  I guess if its in excellent condition $500 would be a pretty good deal.  I'm gonna go check it out.