You are definitely skilled at what you do. I'm still glad I bought the sailrite instead of a cheap knockoff

Few notes: 1: The checkspring needs to be below the adjustable end stop. If the thread gets tangled it can pull the checkspring above the end stop, and you have to reset it back below the stop to get proper upper thread control again. 2: When setting the stitch length, you want to make sure that you're setting the upper and lower feed dogs to the same length of stitch, otherwise when sewing on something like leather the feed dogs will fight each other and you'll get uneven stitch lengths depending on which wins out. You need to make the adjustment any time you change stitch length, so it's a really good idea to just find a stitch length you like, and then set it up and leave it forever. 3: When using the right-side foot like you've got, you want to use a different stitch plate and feed dog, part numbers 161282 and 161283, that position the lower feeding in line with the upper feed dog, and this will improve the reliability of your material feeding greatly. Annoyingly the right-side foot actually uses a different mounting arm, and so you can't substitute other feet without finding or fabricating that part (which is no longer in production anywhere I've ever found). 4: The Rex (and other Nakajima clones) differ from the 16-188 and Consew 18 in that they do not have a separate upper feed length control, and instead it uses a unified stitch length adjustment. This modification also allowed for the addition of a reverse lever. 5: As far as leather sewing goes, the achilles heel is the lack of availability of smooth presser feet and feed dogs, so you'll always end up marking the leather unless you want to grind a set down.

Hi what is the price on a leather walking foot machine

they do a 9inch version of the walking foot is that the same size as a vintage industrail 31k singer

what machines wuold have made levi denim jackets in like the 1950s

if i had known about these, i would have bought one instead of singer HD

How thick of leather can it sew?

Please help thank you

How do you slow it down mine is so fast and so loud it scares me

From the top, It looks a LOT like my !44W. Wonder if a 111W would take size 207 poly anti wick thread.

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Have a question concerning my 111w151 if anyone can help would greatly be appreciated. The bobbin case clasp rubs on the bottom of the slide plate giving me bird nest of the top thread as it makes the loop. Have know idea if there is a way to lower the case or if it had the wrong bobbin case in it when I bought it. Works great with the slide off. Thank you!

where did you get your smooth feet?

I have a 16-188 that I am trying to use. I need a manual. PDF would be great. Any ideas?

This is a domestic machine with some bells added. The real question, what’s beefed up inside? Leather on the Kenmore these look like will wreck the timing. I just want to know the differences…

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I don't agree... those old singer engineers were geniuses. They didn't make junk. They just need more time and care to understand

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Great Vid! You make a lot of sense!! Thank you!

did you make the top plate? i've never seen the vintage machine with holes for mounting newer attachments.

Great video, what thread and needle do you recommend for that leather?

Can you quilt with this machine curious? I’m a quilter.

I just got this machine

I am in the process of setting up this machine now! Nice to see such a current video on this- thank you!

Is your forward and reverse max stitch length equal? Mine is not.

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Is it because it's a Wednesday!? 😂 I feel your pain!

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Can you post a video of how to adjust the stitch length please. I can't figure out by my self 😅

Я вам могу скинуть машинку современную, которая сейчас выпускается, от которой подойдут лапки к этой машине. Я не знаю английский, но я при просмотре подумал что вы ищите к ней лапки

Any videos on how to thread this machine. I think I did it right but now the bottom thread won’t come up and I can’t see anything pls help

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Hello. I was lucky enough to purchase one of these machines this summer. I just completed replacing the original motor with a servo. Would it be possible for you to make a video on how to properly thread the machine? It would be a tremendous help. Thank you

Your tension needed adjusted and may need to use a different needle with the heavy thread. That glue may have messed things up too. Everything has to work together.

What motor do you have on yours for such good control (and so quiet)? My 111W155 still has it's original motor, from 1951 so far as I can tell. It's a single speed 1725 RPM American Safety Table Co. (AMCO) 1/3 HP motor with a built in clutch controlled by the pedal, so the motor is always running full speed. Why do I think the motor is that old? Because just the motor alone weighs in at a whopping 60 pounds! (It sure sounds cool winding up to speed though when you first turn it on!)

I used to use a 16-188 everyday in my uncle’s Upholstery Shop…it’s a very primitive Walking Foot; definitely a few classes below the 111W. From my experiences, The Singer 16, 17 and 18 all could’ve used an extra pre-tensioner to comfortably use #92 and #138. They seem to get inconsistent results with those gauges with just one beehive spring to run through.

Do you have any experience with singer 34k?

My 111W-103 was made in 1933. I just gave it to a non sewing belt maker. Came here to look up more info. I was given it from another neighbor that never really used it or forced used it. A son in law of my next door neighor was over when we were putting new flooring in my sewing room and saw it sitting outside. We are in California and he makes sails on the east coast. He tuned it up or me but he said something about hard to set. I know why now. I had not realized it was also missing the knob to adjust presser foot tension. I had gone to an industrial supply and they had a cobbled together manual for these older machnes, so he has a part list but a bit hard to tell which machine. This helps some!

Subbed I just picked up a Singer 111g 56 and a Rex 607 just to start a hobby shop mostly duffel bags, rucksack, tarps, tackle bags and gun cases ect. Something I can still do well into my 80s if my memory stays healthy At 61 carpentry just isn't fun anymore

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I love this video

What needle do you run in your machine? I just picked up and earlier model and am having trouble finding a needle size

Mine sews better than my walking foot juki.

I picked up a TuffSew 9" zigzag used earlier this year off facebook market place for 250. I was hoping to find a used sailrite but none seem to be around. All Sailrite stuff works with the TuffSew. I upgrade my machine with the WorkerB motor. I printed the stitch length switch plate from thingiverse. I added a light inside over the foot. I threaded the holes so I could add the swing away binding attachment. It also seemed to be missing a spring for the stitch length lever so I popped a spring back in there so the lever would bounce back to the up position. I was one of those people who had only a couple of projects in mind. I figured if I found myself using it more than I thought I could upgrade later to a real sailrite. At this point though the machine works really well. I am very pleased with what I got. The last thing I might do is put it into some kind of table but I really like that I can pack it away when I won't be using it. To call it portable.. is a bit of a stretch. It is super heavy and current lives on my kitchen table. It is a pill to pick up and put away. Your video was lovely.

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Great work as with all your projects as well !!. How do you manage to work so slowly is that the original Singer motor?

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