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|Gauge=Standard | |Gauge=Standard | ||
|Type=Domestic | |Type=Domestic | ||
|Patterning= | |Patterning=12 stitch punch card | ||
|Needles=200 | |Needles=200 | ||
|ReleaseYear=1971 | |ReleaseYear=1971 | ||
|Accessories=Lace Carriage, Extension Rails, Table Clamps | |Accessories=Lace Carriage, Extension Rails, Table Clamps, 12-Stitch Punch Cards | ||
|Aliases=Jones KH-800 | |Aliases=Jones KH-800 | ||
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The '''Brother KH-800''' is a standard gauge (4.5mm) | The '''Brother KH-800''' is a standard gauge (4.5mm) punchcard knitting machine. Released in the early 1970s, it is a significant transitional model as it features a '''12-stitch patterning repeat''' utilizing a specialized punch card system. It served as the predecessor to the more common 24-stitch repeat systems found in later models like the KH-820 and KH-881. | ||
== Key Features == | == Key Features == | ||
* ''' | * '''12-Stitch Punch Card System:''' Unlike the later 24-stitch standard, the KH-800 uses cards with a 12-stitch width. This allows for automatic patterning for tuck, slip, and fair isle, though with a smaller repeat size than modern vintage standards. | ||
* '''Metal Bed Construction:''' Known for | * '''Metal Bed Construction:''' Known for high durability and a rigid metal bed housing 200 needles at a 4.5mm pitch. | ||
* '''Lace | * '''Manual Needle Selection:''' While it features a punch card for automatic patterning, it also supports manual selection for specialized stitch work. | ||
* '''Lace Capability:''' Compatible with a dedicated lace carriage that utilizes the 12-stitch card system for transfer patterns. | |||
== Technical Specifications == | == Technical Specifications == | ||
* '''Gauge:''' 4.5mm (Standard) | * '''Gauge:''' 4.5mm (Standard) | ||
* '''Patterning | * '''Patterning Width:''' 12 stitches | ||
* '''Needle Count:''' 200 | * '''Needle Count:''' 200 | ||
* '''Pitch:''' 4.5mm | |||
== | == Maintenance == | ||
The KH-800 uses a standard foam-based '''Sponge Bar''' (needle retaining bar). Because of the machine's age, this foam is almost certainly degraded in "as-found" units and must be replaced to prevent needle damage or carriage jams. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
<ref name="KH800Manual">"Brother KH-800 User Guide and Service Manual," Machine Knitting etc. [https://machineknittingetc.com/brother-kh800-user-guide-and-service-manual.html accessed Feb 2026]</ref> | |||
[[Category:Brother Knitting Machines]] | [[Category:Brother Knitting Machines]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:12-Stitch Punchcard Machines]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:11, 7 February 2026
| Brother KH-800 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | KH-800 |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | 12 stitch punch card |
| Needles | 200 |
| Release Year | 1971 |
| Accessories | Lace Carriage, Extension Rails, Table Clamps, 12-Stitch Punch Cards |
| Also Known As | Jones KH-800 |
The Brother KH-800 is a standard gauge (4.5mm) punchcard knitting machine. Released in the early 1970s, it is a significant transitional model as it features a 12-stitch patterning repeat utilizing a specialized punch card system. It served as the predecessor to the more common 24-stitch repeat systems found in later models like the KH-820 and KH-881.
Key Features[edit]
- 12-Stitch Punch Card System: Unlike the later 24-stitch standard, the KH-800 uses cards with a 12-stitch width. This allows for automatic patterning for tuck, slip, and fair isle, though with a smaller repeat size than modern vintage standards.
- Metal Bed Construction: Known for high durability and a rigid metal bed housing 200 needles at a 4.5mm pitch.
- Manual Needle Selection: While it features a punch card for automatic patterning, it also supports manual selection for specialized stitch work.
- Lace Capability: Compatible with a dedicated lace carriage that utilizes the 12-stitch card system for transfer patterns.
Technical Specifications[edit]
- Gauge: 4.5mm (Standard)
- Patterning Width: 12 stitches
- Needle Count: 200
- Pitch: 4.5mm
Maintenance[edit]
The KH-800 uses a standard foam-based Sponge Bar (needle retaining bar). Because of the machine's age, this foam is almost certainly degraded in "as-found" units and must be replaced to prevent needle damage or carriage jams.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Brother KH-800 User Guide and Service Manual," Machine Knitting etc. accessed Feb 2026