══ DESCRIPTION ══
Vintage Bond Classic knitting machine with carriage, needle bed and a selection of knitting accessories, tools and fittings, complete with cardboard storage boxes.
The Bond Classic is a well-known manually operated knitting machine, originally introduced during the 1980s and designed to make home knitting quicker and more efficient.
Featuring an 8 mm gauge needle bed, the machine is suitable for working with a variety of yarns, including many popular hand-knitting yarns. Its straightforward mechanical design makes it particularly appealing to home knitters looking to explore machine knitting without the complexity of electronic equipment.
The machine operates using a sliding carriage that travels across the needle bed, forming rows of knitted stitches. Different interchangeable keyplates can be used to adjust stitch size and accommodate different yarn thicknesses.
Ideal for creating a wide variety of knitted projects, including jumpers, cardigans, scarves, blankets, cushions and other handmade garments and accessories.
This example includes the main knitting machine bed, original Bond Classic carriage and a selection of additional accessories and fittings, including mounting clamps, metal rods, knitting tools and other components as shown in the photographs.
The included accessories provide a useful selection of equipment for anyone looking to use, restore or add to an existing Bond Classic knitting machine setup.
══ MAKER ══
Bond – Classic Knitting Machine
* Type: Manual flatbed knitting machine
* Model: Bond Classic
* Needle gauge: 8 mm
* Operation: Hand-operated sliding carriage
* Adjustable stitch size using interchangeable keyplates
* Modular needle bed design
* Suitable for a variety of home knitting projects
Included in the sale:
* Bond Classic knitting machine needle bed
* Bond Classic sliding carriage
* Long cast-on hem and associated rods
* Table mounting clamps and metal fittings
* Assorted knitting tools and accessories
* Yarn and additional smaller components
* Knitting reference cards and paperwork
* Cardboard storage boxes
All items included are shown in the photographs. The presence of every original accessory has not been confirmed.
══ AGE ══
Vintage, approximately 1980s–1990s.
The Bond knitting machine was originally developed in Britain during the early 1980s and became a popular choice for home machine knitting.
══ MEASUREMENTS ══
Please refer to the photographs for an indication of the overall size and individual components.
══ CONDITION ══
Good used cosmetic condition overall, with some surface marks, scratches and general signs of previous use and storage.
The needle bed and carriage appear to be in reasonable cosmetic condition, while the various accessories and fittings show some signs of age and use.
The machine has not been demonstrated knitting, so its working performance and the completeness of all original accessories cannot be guaranteed.
The cardboard boxes show general storage wear.
Please study the photographs carefully, as these form an important part of the condition description and show exactly what is included.
══ ADDITIONAL NOTES ══
The Bond Classic remains a popular choice among traditional machine knitting enthusiasts thanks to its straightforward mechanical construction, interchangeable keyplate system and ability to work with a variety of yarn thicknesses.
Unlike more complicated electronic knitting machines, the Bond Classic uses a manually operated carriage and requires no electrical power, making it a practical introduction to machine knitting.
The modular construction also allows compatible needle bed sections to be joined together for wider knitting projects.
A substantial collection of Bond Classic knitting equipment and accessories, ideal for someone looking to get started with machine knitting, expand an existing setup or source useful original replacement components.