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    My initial observation of the "reverse foot movement" was incorrect. When I adjusted the stitch length from 3 (executed 3 cycles) then to 8 (executed 3 cycles) then back to 4, I bottomed out the needle completely and hit the reverse. Wow... that needle moved the entire length of the basket opening. In fact, the reverse wouldn't fully execute because the needle pushed against the end of the opening. Is that an indication of a timing issue, or have I knocked something out of whack?

    Thanks again Bob and Wizcraft.

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    Bob and Wiz, I've had a chance to break away from the kids to take some pretty good shots. I hope these are hires enough... if you need anything more detailed let me know. The last pic shows what happens after I try to sew. I couldn't get a decent shot with the feed dog attached, so I let it screw up and showed the results.

    I've also posted 3 videos on YouTube that will show operation from different angles.

    The forum will not allow me to post three medias, so just click on my other videos and you will see parts 2 and 3.

    If either of you guys are in East Tennessee, I'd love to treat you to a quart of Smokey Mountain white lightning.

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    Threaded perfectly (needle threaded right to left as always) with good tension. The thread is passing between both tensioner and pre-tensioner disks and is not hanging anywhere. I held the needle thread and it broke the thread. When I removed the throat plate and feed dog, the thread was wrapped around the the flange of the bobbin case holder. I've tried the bobbin case holder at various positions, but have not had any positive results. I've adjusted the position of the bobbin case and hook/needle relationship as per the book. I'm at a loss.

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    My 111 was working great until I tried to adjust the presser foot height. I screwed up by changing the needle foot position in relation to the feed dog (stupid me was looking at the wrong illustration from the manual), but I seemed to get that taken care of rather quickly. When I attempted to run my first test I started getting 1 stitch and the thread was pulled from the needle. When I opened up the throat plate and removed the feed dog I see that the thread (top feed and bobbin thread) are wrapped around the projecting flange of the bobbin case holder (see attached). Everything looks great... feed timing, hook timing and the fact that it is running very smooth without any binding. It's just that the stitch gets wrapped around the flange and stops the whole process.

    I really can't afford to have a guy go over this thing, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

    So much thanks in advance.

    Q

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    Hey Q

    I found the manual

    i just have to scan it or photo copy it

    your in TN right?. IM in NC

    if i cant scan i

    ill make you a copy & send it to you... you can send me your address off line if you like . ill let you know tommorrow

    HUGE props to Buddy NY for coming through with a manual scan! He is a man of his word and everyone can bank on anything he says.

    Buddy NY, I owe ya a beer (or a little Tennessee peach moonshine if you're so inclined <grins>).

    Q

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    Once you get a copy of the manual you will find that you have a pretty decent sewing machine. You can get all kinds of Singer 111 pressor feet and attachments for it. It will take series 135x16 and 135x17 industrial needles, up to #25. It should be able to sew 3/8" of leather, if you apply sufficient top pressure. Look to see if there is a second top pressure screw for the inside pressor foot and adjust it as necessary. I sometimes screw the inner foot tension spring all the way down, then back off the outside foot pressure, to reduce marking tracks on the leather.

    I think I am gonna like it here.

    <grins>

  21. Posted · Report reply

    I own the same machine

    i can dig out the manual for you

    it"ll take a few days & surprisingly the manual is petty detailed & well written

    I owned the Singer the manuals are similar

    i'd have to scan it & send a PDF

    Oh, wow. That would be great. I've got the Singer manual, but the scan is quite lacking. Tell ya what,

    maybe I can help you out in some way. I am quite the pdf collector and I have some real obscure stuff...

    I'm sure there's something you'd be interested in. PM me when you're ready and we'll work something out.

    Q

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    I recently purchased a Tacsew T111-155 walking foot second-hand. It was originally purchased by a local upholstery shop in 2004 and only saw occasional use and then stuck in storage for almost 3 years after their business collapsed. Not a bad deal for $100.

    The machine seems to work flawlessly, but being the geek I am... I need a user's and/or service manual. I have scoured the internets and I've had no luck. If anyone could give me a bit of direction (or even pm me for a pdf), I would be in your debt. I've tried to contact Tacony, but those people are useless. I tried to email- it was ignored... I tried to call and the phone monkey only wanted to direct me to the local distributor who in turn told me to get lost. Some folks just don't get customer service... what's to say in the future I don't need a good zig-zag or double needle machine?

    I am hoping some kind soul will take pity on my ignorance and fill this empty vessel.

    Alan Horvath... you rock!

    Q

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