Editing Brother KH 810

{{Machine
|ModelName=KH-810
|Manufacturer=Brother
|Gauge=Standard
|Type=Domestic
|Patterning=24 stitch punch card
|Needles=200
|ReleaseYear=1975
|Accessories=Lace Carriage, Extensions, 24-Stitch Punch Cards
|Aliases=Jones KH-810
}}

The '''Brother KH-810''' is a standard gauge (4.5mm) metal-bed knitting machine. It is a direct evolution of the [[Brother KH-801]], maintaining the 24-stitch punch card standard while featuring improved carriage shielding and more robust internal selection drums.<ref name="KH810Manual">"Brother KH-810 Instruction Manual," Machine Knitting etc. [https://web.archive.org/web/2/https://machineknittingetc.com/brother-kh810-kh820-service-manual.html accessed Feb 2026]</ref>

== Comparison to KH-801 ==
While the KH-810 shares many parts with its predecessor, it introduced subtle ergonomics changes to the carriage handle and the card-reading mechanism. It remains compatible with all standard 24-stitch Brother punch cards. It is often found bundled in service manuals with the KH-820 due to their near-identical internal mechanics.<ref>Brother Industries. ''Service Manual for KH-801, 810, 820'', 1976.</ref>

== Key Features ==
* '''24-Stitch Punch Card:''' Standard Brother format. Supports tuck, slip, fair isle, and weaving.
* '''Sinker Posts:''' Integrated steel gate pegs for fabric tension.
* '''Lace Carriage:''' Typically included as a standard accessory, requiring manual passes for transfer and knitting.
* '''Simplified Controls:''' Features the classic Brother "KC" (Knit Carriage) knob with settings for plain, pattern, and motif knitting.

== Technical Specifications ==
* '''Gauge:''' 4.5mm (Standard)
* '''Patterning Width:''' 24 stitches
* '''Needle Count:''' 200
* '''Construction:''' Heavy-duty metal bed with cream/beige plastic casing.

== Maintenance ==
* '''Drum Cleaning:''' The selection drums (the gear-like wheels on the underside of the carriage) are prone to "seizing" if the original 1970s oil has polymerized. Cleaning with a degreaser is often required for machines that have been in storage.<ref>"Cleaning Selection Drums," Machine Knitting Wiki (Internal), 2026.</ref>
* '''Sponge Bar:''' Uses a standard Brother 4.5mm needle retaining bar.

== References ==
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[[Category:Brother Knitting Machines]]
[[Category:24-Stitch Punchcard Machines]]