Got myself old faithful back

[PDQ]

It had to be done. I couldn't resist the 90 quid price tag for the whole lot. Cheap as chips IMO. :)

The head is in good working order, new motor, but the top needs a bit of tender loving care. In fact, the table looks like my old table from the late 70's because the damage on the corner is where I used to stab my pricker/awl whilst machining. :) 

Singer 132K6 (cutting block not included) :)



Anyone else have one?

[timtheboatguy]

Here's the old gal that I have
<img src="http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx168/timtheboatguy/060900_192900.jpg"; border="0" alt="my old Singer"></a>

It is a 31-19, manufactured around 1930 I think.

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

132K series is one of those tweener machines; not big enough to be big, not small enough to be small.  Not many applicitons come up that are best suited for this machine.

Machine is a step heavier in capicity of thread and material handeling than a standard walking foot many are acustomed to here.  Machine can sew a 346 thread, but the foot lift is not all that great (1/2" if I recall correctly from memory).

[scottymc]

My first machine was a k6 still got it , had it for 30 years still goes like a dream. Mine isn't as old as yours, I  learnt to sew on one just like that one. you definately got a bargain.

[china]

I have one 1960's vintage ex Holden machine (General Motors), it has never broken down it sews anything I put through it, but it does not get the use that the Mitsubishi gets

[PDQ]

Here's the old gal that I have
<img src="http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx168/timtheboatguy/060900_192900.jpg"; border="0" alt="my old Singer"></a>

It is a 31-19, manufactured around 1930 I think.

Nice one. Looks a lot like my 31k15. I have no idea how old it is though.

My first machine was a k6 still got it , had it for 30 years still goes like a dream. Mine isn't as old as yours, I  learnt to sew on one just like that one. you definately got a bargain.

Same here. I was 16 when I was taught how to use one.

[Darren Henry]

My first machine was a 31k20 with a rolling foot,circa 1929.I still have it, and I might still have the 31k16 . I've driven 15's and 19's. Nice machines.

[Twat of the North]

  Looks like it ought to be in a museum...
          No walking foot , no reverse and way too big and slow for stiching sunbrella.
  Mind you if you ever need to sew through 1/4 inch plywood that's the machine for it.
  I would say it likes fingers too !

[PDQ]

 Looks like it ought to be in a museum...
         No walking foot , no reverse and way too big and slow for stiching sunbrella.
 Mind you if you ever need to sew through 1/4 inch plywood that's the machine for it.
 I would say it likes fingers too !

Look again my friend, This baby was walking even before you were trying to crawl your way out of the womb with your tongue. :P

Ahh! not much further now...  :P  :P  :P

...Ay-up duck, too cold, too cold!! Reverse, reverse reverse!!!  :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P

[bobbin]

I love old sewing machines.  I think they're really cool.  Without question thre have been "in roads" over the years, but that doesn't mean that "down and dirty", "bare bones" doesn't still deserve some recognition. 

Your on-line name offends me greatly.  As does your apparent lack of knowledge with respect to the topic at hand.  Clean up your act or just go away.

[Cheryl]

I love the old machines too.   

(As for the offensive name.. I agree.   Report it to the moderator.. he can ban them till they come back with a decent  nickname).

[sofadoc]

Over the years, I acquired a few old machines. I tinkered with them, got 'em running OK. But, when it came down to spending $100 or more for parts, I always lost interest. Still, if I stumbled up on my Grandmother's old 16-188, I'd probably buy it.
I've always wondered why there wasn't more interest among collectors for fully restored older machines. 
Maybe we ought to start up a cable show called "Pimp My Stitcher"
Bobbin & Cheryl: Sorry it was left up to you gals to point out the online name. Probably like most of the guys on this forum, the offensiveness flew right over my head.

[bobbin]

Look, I'm no "weenie" when it comes to rolling with the usual stuff on sites like these.  I'm "cool" with all manner of stupid "-hit", but as a skirt-wearin' member of this forum I have a problem with "twat"  used at part of an "on-line" handle.  I can handle the word in a face-to-face social setting but it's not OK with me in this venue.

You may use that word in a face to face scenario, but if I'm not able to see your face, look into your eyes and judge for my self, use of "twat" will set me on edge.  It's basically offensive, you guys. 

[PDQ]

Context:

Noun   1.   twat - a man who is a stupid incompetent fool.

bozo, cuckoo, fathead, goof, goofball, jackass, zany, goose
fool, muggins, saphead, tomfool, sap - a person who lacks good judgment

[sofadoc]

bozo, cuckoo, fathead, goof, goofball, jackass, zany, goose
fool, muggins, saphead, tomfool, sap - a person who lacks good judgment

Man, I'm all of those. No wonder the word flew right over my head!
Bobbin: I hope you didn't mis-interpret my meaning. If that word WAS meant in a vulgar way, it has no place here.
This forum would suffer tremendously without the ladies.