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  • CSM.zip
    • Cam Shell/Cam Shell Gear (3mm Screws).stl
    • Cam Shell/CamMount Mirror.stl
    • Cam Shell/CamMount.stl
    • Cam Shell/CamShell v4.stl
    • Cams/LH Cam v1.5.stl
    • Cams/RH Cam v1.5.stl
    • Counter/Counter Mount.stl
    • Counter/Lug.stl
    • Counter/Screen Frame Rotate.stl
    • Counter/Screen Frame.stl
    • Counter/Sensor Mount.stl
    • Crank/Coupler2.stl
    • Crank/Crank Gear Flat.stl
    • Crank/Crank Handle M5x25.stl
    • Crank/Crank.stl
    • Crank/Drill Jig.stl
    • Cylinders/48 slot 1.4mm With Recess.stl
    • Cylinders/52 slot 1.4mm With Recess.stl
    • Cylinders/54 slot 1.4mm With Recess.stl
    • Cylinders/60 slot 1.4mm With Recess.stl
    • Cylinders/64 slot 1.4mm With Recess.stl
    • Cylinders/72 slot 1.4mm With Recess.stl
    • Cylinders/75mm Extension.stl
    • Cylinders/84 slot 1.3mm.stl
    • Frame/New Front Plate Fixed.stl
    • Frame/New LH Side.stl
    • Frame/New RH Side.stl
    • Frame/New Top PLate.stl
    • Frame/Yarn STand Base.stl
    • Special Requests/Cam shell spacer.stl
    • Special Requests/Cylinder Tool.stl
    • Special Requests/Extension Ring.stl
    • Special Requests/Needle Gauge.stl
    • Special Requests/New Top PLate Bars moved.stl
    • Special Requests/New Top PLate test.stl
    • Special Requests/Svitlana Top Plate.stl
    • Tension Cam/TensionCam v2.stl
    • Yarn Feed/AntiRotate LH.stl
    • Yarn Feed/AntiRotate RH.stl
    • Yarn Feed/Cam Carrier Fixing.stl
    • Yarn Feed/Yarn Carrier Top.stl
    • Yarn Feed/Yarn Carrier Vertical.stl
    • Yarn Feed/Yarn Carrier X Feed.stl
    • Yarn Feed/Yarn Carrier Z Adjuster.stl
    • Yarn Stand/Front Yarn Catch.stl
    • Yarn Stand/LH Yarn Catch.stl
    • Yarn Stand/RH Yarn Catch.stl
    • Yarn Stand/Yarn Carrier Front.stl
    • Yarn Stand/Yarn Carrier Rear.stl
    • Yarn Stand/Yarn STand Base.stl
    • Yarn Tensioner/Clamp.stl
    • Yarn Tensioner/Movable plate.stl
    • Yarn Tensioner/Pipe Dropper.stl
    • Yarn Tensioner/Tensioner.stl
  • Cam Carrier Fixing for Stgauvin.stl
  • Cam Shell.pdf
  • Counter.pdf
  • Crank.pdf
  • Cylinder.pdf
  • Frame.pdf
  • General.pdf
  • Main Assembly.pdf
  • Part Labels.zip
  • Threading.pdf
  • Yarn Feed.pdf
  • Yarn Stand Vert Holder.stl
  • Yarn Stand and Tensioner.pdf

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Last update 2024-03-05 at 07:01
Publication date 2022-03-16 at 12:45
Design number 666151
kinko3

kinko3

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3D model description

A Machine for knitting socks! Originally these machines were made from metal back in the early 1900's and were common place in homes. To get hold of the original metal machines now is tricky as most have been destroyed or damaged over the past century, the ones that are left are costly! - So roll out the printer, get with the times and let's make some socks!

Below is a list of things you will require to complete the machine.

You will need 3mm bolts of varying lengths, something like this:

Aussel Pan Head Screw Bolts Nuts Stainless Steel M3 Screw Nuts Assortment with Lock Flat Washers 300PCS (Pan Head Screws-300PCS) : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

You will need a 12mm diameter mild steel bar (Aluminium may well be fine and easier to work with) of at least 200mm long, something like this:

Round Rod Bar Aluminium, Brass, Mild & Stainless Steel 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 & 12mm | eBay

You will need 2 x 24mm bearings with 12mm hole, like these:

sourcing map 6901ZZ Deep Groove Ball Bearing 12x24x6mm Double Shielded Chrome Steel Bearings 5Pcs : Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science

The needles used in the machine are (Although any needle of the same length and thickness will work):

Agatige 50PCS Steel Knitting Machine Needle, Knitting Machine Needle with Steel Fabric Sewing Tools Set for SK218 SK280 SK580 SK840 SK325 SK360 : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

The counter is one like this:

Broco Electronic Counter 5-Digit 0-99999 Digital Clicker LCD Digital Electronic Counter Tester Punch Magnetic Induction Proximity Switch Shockproof Digit Counter : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

You will need some M5 x 25mm long bolts and nuts for the frame (Nuts are optional as i haven't used them on my own machine and it is fine)

You will need a 200-300mm length, 0.5mm or 0.8mm spring steel to make the yarn tensioner for doing heals and toes.

You will need a 500mm piece of 15mm diameter aluminium tube for the Yarn stand - a wooden dowel of 15mm would do the same job.

There will be a ribber made available pretty soon. I am just working out a few bugs :)

Happy knitting, any issues, get in touch!

Don't get too hung up on the 'exact' parts, the whole idea of this machine was the bring the extortionate costs down so if you have something similar that you think will fit the purpose, give it a go :)

3D printing settings

The larger parts are printed at 0.28mm layer height.

The finer parts are printed at 0.08mm layer height

The larger structural parts have 6 perimeters and %25 infill for strength

There are very few parts that require supports. Parts larger than 200mm have been split so everything will fit on a 200 x 200 mm bed.

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