Silver Reed SK-700
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| Silver Reed SK-700 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Silver Reed |
| Model | SK-700 |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | 24 stitch punch card |
| Needles | 200 |
| Release Year | 1980s |
| Accessories | Knit Radar sheets, table clamps, 24-stitch punch cards, transfer tools, claw weights, carriage lock, yarn tension mast |
| Also Known As | Singer 700, Studio 700 |
The Silver Reed SK-700 (also branded as Singer 700 or Studio 700) is a premium standard-gauge punchcard knitting machine manufactured by Silver Reed.[1] It is highly regarded as one of the most feature-rich and durable mechanical standard-gauge machines ever made.[2]
Features & Capabilities[edit]
- Integrated Knit Radar: Features a built-in mechanical contour radar for easy garment shaping using scale pattern sheets.
- Intarsia Carriage Capability: Main carriage includes built-in intarsia settings, allowing for intarsia color work without a separate carriage attachment.
- Single Motif Cam System: Includes special point cams that allow placing a single motif design anywhere on the 200-needle bed frame.
- Patterning: Uses standard 24-stitch repeat punchcards for automatic needle selection (tuck, slip, fair-isle, weaving, and lace).
Compatible Accessories[edit]
- Ribber: Fully compatible with Silver Reed standard-gauge ribber beds, including the SRP-50 and SRP-60/60N.
- Lace Carriage: Compatible with the LC-2 punchcard lace carriage.
Manuals and Documentation[edit]
- Silver Reed SK-700 Operation Manual (PDF)
- Silver Reed SK-700 Knitting Manual (PDF)
- Silver Reed SK-700 Pattern Book (PDF)