Knitting machines began to be popular since the 80s, when it turned out that with their help you can quickly create an original thing. Today, such mechanisms are improved, however, many models are still popular. A striking example is the Neva-5 knitting machine, the instructions for use for which contain an accurate description of the operation on the device. Thanks to the Soviet-made knitting machine, it is possible to carry out classic knitting that has not gone out of fashion for a long time. The machine was produced in the USSR, in the city of Leningrad, which is located on the Neva.
Specifications
Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instructions for which are available in the basic configuration, is a fairly simple mechanism, the control of which can be mastered even by an inexperienced master or novice. The fifth-class machine has a polycarbonate needle bar, which ensures easy and smooth movement of the needles during operation. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instructions for which are issued even in an electronic version, has small overall dimensions and does not deteriorate from moisture during storage. Main technical parameters:
- The mass of the car is 11 kg.
- Type of needles - reed.
- The working width of the needle bar is 1000 mm.
- The generated weave is culinary smoothness.
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the advantages of this knitting device is its affordable price in comparison with equipment manufactured abroad. If a knot breaks down or parts become worn out, spare parts can be easily purchased at stores that specialize in selling knitting and sewing accessories. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction manual for which contains a detailed description of the technical characteristics, performs only a few operations, and many elements the masters have to finish manually. Also a significant minus is that some elements of the machine are made of plastic.
In addition to the disadvantages, the Neva-5 knitting machine also has advantages, namely:
- The equipment is easy to configure;
- You can work on a knitting machine immediately after a detailed reading of the instructions.
- With the help of Soviet-made equipment, it is possible to create modern beautiful things in record time (compared to manual knitting).
The equipment is not industrial. When purchasing a machine, you must check:
- The integrity of the design of the machine.
- Is there an instruction (knitting machine "Neva-5" must be configured to work).
- Additional devices.
Recommendations before work
Before you carry out the workflow, you need to inspect the machine and, if necessary, lubricate the rubbing parts. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction to which contains a section on safety, during the work process must be rigidly fixed. Periodically, the machine must be cleaned of lint with a hard brush.
Main nodes and elements
Like all knitting or sewing equipment, the Neva-5 (knitting machine), the assembly instructions of which are available in the basic configuration, has such basic details as:
- The needle bar along which the carriage moves. The needle bar consists of rails, screws, slots for the counter.
- A carriage with a thread guide, control levers and a density regulator, slide and handle for easy knitting.
- Cover for the knitting machine, on which are located: a slot for thread tension, a slot for accessories, a slot for pulling combs, as well as a gasket.
- The thread guide block.
- Thread guide.
- Rack.
- Counter.
- Draft comb.
- Latch.
Assembly instruction
Before starting work, the equipment is unpacked and cleaned of dust. Wipe with a dry cloth of the needle bar, as well as the tool that is available in this configuration. The knitting machine is installed on the edge of the table with the help of clamps (they are inserted into the nests). Assembly of the machine includes the following steps:
- Unpacking the tool, namely the clamp, carriage, handle, thread tensioner and thread guide, thread guide block, counter and stand.
- Carriage release.
- Counter installation.
- Setting (depending on the number and color of threads) of the thread tensioner and thread guide.
- Mounting the handle on the carriage.
- Locking the thread guide block.
- The grooves located on the rear wall of the carriage cover move to the upper position.
How to improve the equipment
The Neva-5 knitting machine will be an excellent assistant for beginners who want to learn how to create really high-quality things with trial and error before acquiring expensive equipment. "Neva-5" will allow you to learn the basics of knitting art, as well as quickly learn how to perform various classic weaving. Thanks to the knitting machine, you can create scarves, knitted scarves, sweaters and hats. Products can be decorated with openwork patterns, which are also formed on the Neva-5 device.
The universal design of the knitting machine allows, in addition to the equipment purchased, to easily turn it into a double-loop knitting machine. For this, the master needs to equip the knitting mechanism with an additional prefix, so that the possibilities of the knitting machine will become literally unlimited.
A household knitting machine is still considered reliable and is perfect for those who are fond of knitting not only hats and scarves, but also sweaters. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction to which allows you to quickly learn the mechanism, can be used both for single knitting products, and for mass production of knitted things. It is worth remembering that the quality of things also depends on the quality of the yarn used for knitting.