Any machine knitters out there

[lottie dolly]

Years ago i used to have one with the ribber,then i inherited my late mams old knitmaster single bed,it is great for doing small things like toys ext,any how,i got it out to use yesterday,it worked fine for my try out,cut it short,i have a broken flat spring thing in the push along box,this part is what pushes the needles up and down,i have spent hours trawling the net to no avail,the only ref i could find was a lady got lots,and has a virtual museum but no contact,it's a knimaster 4500,very ancient lol,there are 3 ports of call i can make after the holls,the reason for me posting are........if anyone on here can shed any light/info that will help me,or indeed if another machine might have the same part,the only info i can get so far about this model is,you have to purchase another old one for the bits,so up to now it's like looking for rocking horse waste,

My next question is,as i fancy getting a different used machine,with a ribber,brother seems to be better for any bit,i don't want a fancy all singing dancer,just simple,sooooooany advice would be welcome please,thanks peeps,

[lottie dolly]

Years ago i used to have one with the ribber,then i inherited my late mams old knitmaster single bed,it is great for doing small things like toys ext,any how,i got it out to use yesterday,it worked fine for my try out,cut it short,i have a broken flat spring thing in the push along box,this part is what pushes the needles up and down,i have spent hours trawling the net to no avail,the only ref i could find was a lady got lots,and has a virtual museum but no contact,it's a knimaster 4500,very ancient lol,there are 3 ports of call i can make after the holls,the reason for me posting are........if anyone on here can shed any light/info that will help me,or indeed if another machine might have the same part,the only info i can get so far about this model is,you have to purchase another old one for the bits,so up to now it's like looking for rocking horse waste,

My next question is,as i fancy getting a different used machine,with a ribber,brother seems to be better for any bit,i don't want a fancy all singing dancer,just simple,sooooooany advice would be welcome please,thanks peeps,

BUMPING please tell me i am not alone in this old game

[Hazel at the Hill]

Can't help directly, LD, but have you tried this chappy Contact Us - Knitting Machine Repairs ?

He looks a bit like a serial killer (note to self: before putting a pic on your blogs, check with someone else who doesn't know you to make sure you don't look like a simpleton/crook/tart etc etc), but I'm sure he's nice as pie. He doesn't list the 4500 specifically, but he does list other knitmaster machines.

Otherwise, find the part number (from the manual) and look for on ebay. If you haven't got the manual, I think you should be able to search & download that.

HTH a bit.

[lottie dolly]

thanx hazel,i have already rang but no answer,have to try again,i spend a loooong time on google,and only get 3 or 4 places,not much out there,especially my model,1 i cannot contact yet,as closed shop for now,thank you for answering,i don't hold out much hope,but i would like another different machine with ribber,


sent e mail,he cannot help,

[bearded bloke]

If you have all parts of the broken spring take them & the bit it fits into/onto to your nearest clock maker/repairer.They use flat springs in the winding mechanism & should be able to copy your original

[lottie dolly]

this is it BB,a bit bigger than a watch,the line is where broken,no 1 bit is with triangle on should sit up from the flat bit with the screw holes in,it should be in 1 piece lol

[roitelet]

I am not a machine knitter but try Googling North Devon sewing and knitting machines. A very old company that I used when I was in the UK. They may be able to help if you phone them.

[bearded bloke]

Try mailing a query to ... Contact Us - BSK Ltd .... they service & repair Knitmaster (among others)

[bearded bloke]

the only ref i could find was a lady got lots,and has a virtual museum but no contact

LD,if you mean this page ... Knitmaster 4500 .. then Maggi (the lady who runs it) can be contacted on theknittingshed@fastmail.fm

[bearded bloke]

Re:the above I should add ....

Well that’s all - till next time... Should you wish to get in touch, my email address is theknittingshed@fastmail.fm

is the last text line on this page ..... knitting machine museum diary

HTH

[lottie dolly]

Re:the above I should add ....



is the last text line on this page ..... knitting machine museum diary

HTH

well done lovely man,yes that is the one i was refering to,but could not see a way of contacting her,i have come accross the other site to,there are quite a few places,but are for industrial only,maggie,i believe is my only hope,after a lot of searching,
heather crafts are closed until 5th,
steels i cannot get through to yet,
do you know maggie,in her videos she sounds a northern lady,thankx again for that,

[bearded bloke]

do you know maggie,in her videos she sounds a northern lady,thankx again for that,

Don't know her but research suggests she heralds from Perthshire in Scotland,hope she can help sort the problem for you.
Pleased to have helped a little

[julesapple]

Lottie - try ringing 01934 633783 Fleece from Leece here in Weston super Mare. They don't sell knitting machines any more but they might have the part in the store room.

[lottie dolly]

thank you jules,will be on the case tomoz,
waiting for an email from maggie

[lottie dolly]

Hi jules,gave them a ring,and sorry,only have a few things,phaff and brother,my only hope up to now seems to be another 1 turning up form an attic,
got a reply back from maggie,sorry as well,
Has any of you younger grape,parents/grans,got one hidden away they no longer use,knitmaster 4500