Singer 16-188 Industrial sewing machine DEMO leather, canvas, tarps.

[@lensrc7460]

My father was an auto trimmer and upholsterer, and used one of these for years at home doing side work, and then in his own shop.

[@sweetybean1]

Do you have a video of how to thread the string from start to finish? I need that book..do you have a copy? Thanks. I know this is an older video but i just bought this same machine yesterday

[@franbaldwin9362]

Is there any way you could help me with information so that I can refurbish my friends 16-188. We no nothing about it and want to get it to run like yours does and cannot find information that is helpful.. do you have a way to get in contact with you? This is a very good video. If you still have the manual I would love a copy of it where can I get one?

[@MadeOnBike]

Your skipped stitches with 5 layers could have been avoided by using silicone oil on the top thread. This is especially needed with biothane or rubber products. One can make a DIY version with a piece of scrap foam then adding the silicone oil to it (the stuff is quite thick). I own a 1913 Singer 16-88 and a 1954 Singer 16-188 and considering a new old stock Singer 16u-288 (there are two for sale from old stocks) color grey not black like the other two. These are beautiful and great machines loved by upholsterers for decades. The Rex 28-188 clone actually has reverse added to it. The 288 was made in Japan (U factory designation). Best regards

[@davideddy2672]

Hi Mike, I’ve a 16K 115 which was made in 1916 - I’m missing a wire thread guide for the front of the face plate and another wire thread guide at the lower end of the needle bar, any idea as to where I might find either of these please?

[@cattmann1405]

We have an old one like this, but we need the manual. Not the parts manual, the manual like you have. Can you copy the manual and sell it in a download pdf version? Please and Thank you!

[@ironhorseoutdoors2112]

Is this machine still available? Do you have a website to look at your available machines?

[@jimmyjohns9910]

I have a question as to the reason why you would adjust the upper and lower feet to different feed rates,I have one of these machines and didn't know that was possible.

[@ericneering6357]

Show how to lock stitches with no reverse

[@jamesfmforce6790]

Think you just hand wheel it in reverse. I've got a Japanese copy with reverse. national 16-288 not alot of information out there for these machines.

[@TheSoni702]

What size bobbin do you use for this machine?

[@antoniocarlos5955]

Qual o tipo de transporte dessa máquina de costura ?

[@estebanlopez9236]

Did you Sell the Sewing Machine ?

[@leecopp8012]

Nice overview .. Where were you did you find the manual? Happy Day

[@swampwolf]

Big drawback is the lack of foot options. Not the best for leather unless you make a roller. I took the one I had in the 90's and chopped it into a free arm to sew the bottoms of cordova backpacks. Before that it sewed about 800 pairs of chaps.

[@tave9011]

Would this be similar to a consew 18 ? the black model

[@justinkrivers]

I have a consew 18 and it looks exactly the same

[@727nkk]

@@justinkrivers I have a Consew 18 as well. It was made in Japan by Seiko just after WW2 and it is a clone of the Singer Model 16.

[@katrinat3330]

Is this machine for sale? I’m also in Rochester.

[@alyssapeters6271]

That machine is quite impressive! How much does a machine like this cost?

[@swampwolf]

I picked one up $20. If its in perfect running condition or as I say plug and sew $400. If it needs work I wouldn't bother as there's no new parts other than little stuff. If you get parts they are used and probably worn out in the same spot.

[@richardrivero1049]

good merry christmas sir se mn sewing can you please remove the cover from where the needle bar and presser are going to have if I do mine that adaction I have a singer315 and singer 216 can you send me the video by whatsapp please I thank you from Venezuela