Editing Silver Reed SK 210

{{Machine
|ModelName=SK 210
|Manufacturer=Silver Reed
|Gauge=Standard (4.5mm)
|Type=Metal Bed Manual
|Patterning=Manual (Hand manipulated)
|Needles=200
|ReleaseYear=1970s
|Accessories=[[Silver Reed SRP 50|SRP 50 Ribber]], [[Silver Reed LC 2|LC 2 Lace Carriage]], AG 24 Intarsia
|Aliases=Singer 210, Studio 210
}}

The '''Silver Reed SK 210''' is a standard gauge manual knitting machine featuring a 200-needle steel bed. Unlike the later punchcard models (such as the [[Silver Reed SK 280]]), the 210 is a manual machine, meaning all patterning must be done via hand-manipulation of the needles or through specific carriage settings like tuck and slip.

== Key Features ==
* '''Manual Operation:''' Without a punchcard reader, the carriage is lighter and easier to maintain. It is an excellent "learning machine" for understanding the mechanics of stitch formation.
* '''Standard 4.5mm Gauge:''' Uses standard knitting machine needles and is compatible with most fingering, lace, and sock-weight yarns.
* '''Steel Needle Bed:''' Features the high-durability metal bed common to Silver Reed’s professional-leaning domestic machines.
* '''Compatibility:''' Despite being a manual machine, the bed is compatible with most Silver Reed standard gauge accessories, including ribbers and specialized carriages.

== Available Stitches ==
While it lacks automatic patterning, the carriage can be set to perform:
* '''Stockinette:''' Standard jersey stitch.
* '''Tuck & Slip:''' Manually selected by bringing needles to the D-position.
* '''Fair Isle:''' Achieved by hand-laying the second color or using the weaving brushes.
* '''Lace:''' Can be done manually or by using the optional [[Silver Reed LC 2]] lace carriage.

== Technical Specifications ==
* '''Needle Pitch:''' 4.5mm
* '''Number of Needles:''' 200
* '''Carriage Logic:''' Manual selection with "Part" (Slip) and "Tuck" levers.
* '''Weight:''' Approx. 12kg (26 lbs).

== Maintenance ==
The SK 210 is known for its longevity due to its lack of complex plastic gears found in punchcard mechanisms.
* '''Sponge Bar:''' Like all metal-bed machines, the needle-retaining bar (sponge bar) must be replaced every 1–2 years to ensure proper needle tension.
* '''Lubrication:''' Regular application of high-quality machine oil to the carriage rails and the needle butts is required for smooth operation.

== References ==
<references>
<ref name="MKETC_SilverReed">"Silver Reed Manuals," Machine Knitting etc. [https://machineknittingetc.com/silver-reed.html accessed Feb 2026]</ref>
</references>

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[[Category:Standard Gauge Machines]]