DIY Adapter for using a Domestic size Sewing Machine in an Industrial Sewing Table

[@onelove6177]

This is one beauuuutiful setup! The machine looks great next to the tone of the table 😮😍

[@roberttanner3429]

Very cool and handy. I like the larger size tables myself. Thankskeep the video's coming, very educational Bob-T

[@philtyrich1]

will post a vid for sure on my channel . Wanted to know what type of oil would you recommend I use on the Pfaff.

[@thesergeant3524]

Lily White seems to be the industry standard. I personally use fully synthetic motor oil like Mobil 1 0W-20, the lightest available. The impurities in sewing machine oils contribute to the varnishing you see on vintage sewing machines that result in them being "frozen". If your machine is tight flush all the moving parts with kerosene and run it at full speed. Then wipe away the excess, blast it with compressed air to remove remaining kerosene and then lightly oil and then continue to run at full speed until everything has loosened fully. Goodluck!

[@philtyrich1]

the kerosene tip is crazy I would never have thought of that thanks for that good piece of obi one knowledge lol.

[@philtyrich1]

thanks for the suggestion gonna pick some up tomorrow.

[@philtyrich1]

Hey Sergeant, I tried both machines today and I know you told me to roll with the singer 112w115 but the Pfaff 142 was no joke great condition runs smooth so after some back and forth decision making and a bunch of internet research I decided to go with the Pfaff 142 I was able to track down a gauge set supplier out in Europe also found a needle supplier over here .Oh yeah there a was a new motor and power off and on switch box installed I know the parts might be alot harder to find but this thing is amazing butI will be picking up a singer a my secondary machine just to be on the safe side.Once again thanks for all the input. Kind Regards Rich

[@thesergeant3524]

Congrats! The Pfaff 142 would have been my first choice, without a doubt, assuming gauge sets were available. Sounds like you've sourced them so that's a non-issue. Great choice! Enjoy the machine! Post a video of it in action if you're able.

[@heavyhittersgaming3759]

I have a Pfaff 145 walking foot high lift and its a work horse. Runs a 190R needle and never fails to sew.

[@philtyrich1]

Hey Sergeant, I got the stuff you told me to pick up . I cleaned up the 142 really good thing was dirtier than pig pen from the peanuts gang than I gave it a good oiling let it run it full blast like you said I almost crapped my self with fast this thing goes. I did some test stitching on a piece of raw denim double folded the 142 cut threw that thing like butter.I wanted to find out if the 142-6 /2B comes with a stop block . Thanks for any advice you can share I really appreciate all the advice. Best Rich

[@rspandit4786]

Did something similar with my Singer 210K. Don't have the fancy servo motor like you do, though, and my table was built from 40mm ply with no cutout (did have a blind hemming machine on it when I bought it) so was a job to cut!

[@cabotbluegill]

nice looking table

[@philtyrich1]

I don't mind putting up the investment because it looks like it's gonna be well worth it in the long run.

[@philtyrich1]

Is having no reverse on the 112w115 gonna be a big issue when I have to do re-inforce stitching on jean pockets and belt loops

[@thesergeant3524]

It shouldn't be. In those situations you're going to want to just use a single needle and sew a few stitches forward, bury the needle, lift the foot and swing the piece around and sew a back over. Repeat so that you have 3x stitches. If the Pfaff 142 is setup with the width you want, which is probably 1/4" or 3/16", then go with the 142. If it isn't then you'll want to go with 112 since you can change the switch width

[@philtyrich1]

Oh wow I didn't know I can change the switch with on the singer . Also your right about Pfaff I did a search last night and was barely able to find anything for it parts wise.

[@thesergeant3524]

philtyrich1 Ya, you can change the spacing with a "gauge set", anywhere from 3/32" spacing all the way up to 2". You can purchase the gauge sets on eBay for around $20-30. You'll need a new needlebar as well but it's worth the investment to get that kind of versatility. It's a pretty fast machine too, up to 2800spm.

[@philtyrich1]

Hey Sergeant, Hope all is well. I've finally narrowed it down to two machines I'm either going to go with the Pfaff 142-6 double needle sewing machine which I was able to get the seller to come down to 125.00 or the Singer 112w115 double needle sewing machine it was 200 seller is willing to come down to 175.00 . Wanted to get your take on which one I should go with .Thanks in advance for any advice you could share.

[@thesergeant3524]

Those are both great machines and both at great prices. I actually have a 112W115 myself and like it. As much as I love Pfaffs, and the 142 is a great one, the problem you're going to run into with that machine is parts availability. You're going to have a tough time finding different guage sets/feet, etc. and when you do they'll be expensive. I'd get the 112W. Parts are still available and they're cheap. My 112W115 has two new hooks, new timing belt, new needlebar and several gauge sets. If you purchase the 112W115 you'll want ot order a "Singer 212" needlebar which is threaded to accept newer style gauge sets. You'll have to cut 1/2" off of it to get it to fit but timing and installing it is very easy. Perhaps I'll do a video on that procedure down the road. Goodluck!

[@jesshothersall]

Wonderful video! I have an old industrial machine, probably 60'/70's? on a wood table with black iron base arriving next week, and was wondering where to put it, as the machine itself, though old, is not the beautiful curved vintage old. Now I realise I can put my existing very decorative Singer 201 into the table as well, when not needing the industrial, I'm happy for it to go in the sitting room. It currently lives on the kitchen table, which is a little inconvenient to say the least. You could paint your wood effort gloss black, as you don't seem to be so talented at the sanding staining polishing of your well designed insert? (Unless it was you who refinished the table?) Then at least it would match the machine, if not the table? Your walnut table is gorgeous!

[@thesergeant3524]

This was the prototype. I've since remade it out of walnut and steel, which was painted a gloss black. I didn't want to invest time finishing a prototype that was thrown in the trash. Not sure what you meant by the "you don't seem to be so talented at the sanding...."?

[@hitoortega1616]

Excellent