SobelSaint Report post Posted December 19, 2013 I found this machine at a local shop and would like to learn more about what I have and what I need. It looks like it just has a typical presser foot on it and I am looking to get a walking foot. What would I need to get and where do you guys find parts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SobelSaint Report post Posted December 19, 2013 I just looked again and its a 112w115 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottaknow Report post Posted December 20, 2013 The 112 machine is a needle feed, (sorry, no walking foot and can't be adapted) double needle lockstitch. It can be used as a single needle machine by removing usually the left needle. (tighten the screw so you don't lose it without a needle). It looks like you have some single needle feet already which is good. I see your machine is set to a 3/8" gauge. That's pretty standard for light upholstery work on vinyl and lightweight leathers. You can use it to topstitch down an already sewn seam which is common to automotive work. It will sew on soft leathers with a leather point needle up to 3/16" thick. Past that, you'll start having issues with proper thread tensioning and the presser foot spring not holding your work down. I have doubled up the flat spring that runs along the back of the head to get more pressure, but you should really stay within it's comfort zone. If you search the forum for the Singer 111's, the setting are pretty much the same and a lot of the part interchange. Different gauge sizes are available, but unless you know how to do it, it's not for a novice. It is however, a good machine to learn how to sew and because of it's age, it's simple to learn the inner working of an industrial machine. (pretty bullet proof) Regards, Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SobelSaint Report post Posted December 20, 2013 I wanted to make some holsters and thought this machine might fit the bill ok while I practice. Will I have any issues with the feed dogs making marks on the leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottaknow Report post Posted December 20, 2013 You will likely not have much luck trying to sew the thicker, harder leathers used to make holsters with this machine. Regards, Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SobelSaint Report post Posted December 21, 2013 On this 112w machine i see a few gears that run the bobbin mechanism. Do you use some grease on that or is it just oil you use to lube it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 21, 2013 Grease (Vaseline will do) the gears. Oil goes in oil holes in the body, and on moving crankshafts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
