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  • #1

    Any machine knitters out there

    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,
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    Originally posted by lottie dolly View Post
    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
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    • #3
      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.

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      • #4
        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,
        Last edited by lottie dolly; 29-08-2012, 01:50 PM.
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        • #5
          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
          He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

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          • #6
            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
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            • #7
              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.
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              • #8
                Try mailing a query to ... Contact Us - BSK Ltd .... they service & repair Knitmaster (among others)
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by lottie dolly View Post
                  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
                  He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

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                  • #10
                    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
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                    Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
                      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,
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by lottie dolly View Post
                        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
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                        • #13
                          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.
                          Jules

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                          • #14
                            thank you jules,will be on the case tomoz,
                            waiting for an email from maggie
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                            • #15
                              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
                              Last edited by lottie dolly; 31-08-2012, 08:47 AM.
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