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and something that might e useful too (came from Keystone Sewing Machines in PA): Singer 111W Consew 225 REPAIR_compressed.pdf

Here is one 225.pdf

The long arm 29 / 29Ks have a wider base so the short arm 29 / 29K fit on the long arm treadles but IIRC not the other way around - except you "cobble" an extension.

The hook is shredding the thread just occasionally so IMO the needle bar is too high. That usually is a very small problem and easy to fix when you have the timing values. As a workaround w/o knowing the timing values and if it was my machine I would loosen the 2 screws that hold the needle bar in place and just lower the NB a tiny bit (maybe 0.5mm - 1mm) and check again. Again - this is what I would do or try w/o knowing this particular machine. But the NB/ Hook timing is very similar on this type of sewing machines.

to me it looks like the hook tip is shredding the top thread. I would try to lower the needle bar a little bit. What does the manual say regarding needle / hook timing? EDIT: I don´t know the Weaver machine in particular but usually on large barrel hook machines you bring the NB to bottom dead center and raise it 4mm - 5.5mm (depends on machine) and at this point the the hook tip should meet needle in the center of the needle scarf or 2.5mm above the needle eye to ensure the hook tip is gripping the thread loop properly. EDIT II: I just checked the manual it says you should call Weaver if you have a timing issue If you call them maybe you can share the needle / hook timing values

Susan, the the post you reply to is 9 yrs old

IMO Singer 111w or 107w needle bars should work.

Definitions may differ in different countries but a term you often read in terms of small business made items in MANUFATUR. I know the translations may throw out different meaning. A MANUFAKTUR may differ in sizes (number of employees and so forth) depending on the branch but usually - nowadays - when you read MANUFAKTUR over here (like leather MANUFAKTUR, Glass MANUFAKTUR....) is most of the time is associated with a small business producing high quality goods in a rather small volume (again - depends on the definition) with a high amount of hand and / or art work. Not sure if MANUFAKTUR has the same meaning worldwide and history for has changed the meaning but that pretty much the definition in the "old world" nowadays: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manufaktur#Der_moderne_Begriff (use googel translate) We don´t have to look far - same with sewing machine like ARTISAN or COWBOY or THOR. No one in Europe (I guess) would call his sewing Machine Co. COWBOY - of course it´s a different story in the US. It gives you a certain association with something most folks (in the US) are familiar with - the original Co. name is HIGHTEX IIRC - so calling it COWBOY is a marketing name tailored to the US market. THOR and ARTISAN of course gives certain associations with something else. Thats marketing! Not meant as an offense to the brand names!

I have not received a PM from you recently. Anyway the 45K is on the wrong side of the pond for me.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133783169564 Again - wrong side of the pond for me Hope it will find a good new home. EDIT: and a Class 17 too: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133783286307 EDIT II: Frobana Outsole Stitcher + Singer 29K58 from another seller: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/johmarshal-43/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284317686311 what a cool old machine. I hope a member from the UK can rescue this beauty and restore it. I would love to but I´m on the wrong side of the channel.

201 is a Singer domestic sewing machine

with a button hole attachment like YS Star 4455 or FAMOUS or Singer 121795 and the like. I just bought one myself the other day (not received yet).

Check the feet I have linked above - they have a 12mm wide slit. But I received them in chrome instead of black but I really like the quality. Crazy cheap price! I also have a Singer 307G2 - extremely smooth running machine. And it can use the needle plates and feed dogs of the above mentioned Singer models too - it has 2 sets of screw holes for needle plate - don´t ask me why its not mentioned in the manual. I like a lot better that the 138 (had one many years ago). I never have used a Singer 457 and my 143w just set up for 8mm ZZ but I still have to play with the ZZ timing a bit. The 307G2 also has the same hook as my107w and 143w. While looking for wide ZZ plates for my 143 I came across this set - it pretty much looks as if it could fit the 138 or your 114 - or not? Maybe worth trying. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144017485507

Foot bar diameter is 8.7mm. Distance between foot bar and needle bar is 14.8mm. Hope this helps.

Yes, the Dürkopp 252 is using the typical Singer industrial feet. I will check the diameter and foot bar - needle bar distance on my 107w / 143w later so you can compare if it is the same on the 114. If so a Singer 111w foot bar should work. If it was a Singer based machine you could even use 20U, 107w, 143w and 457 needle plate, feed dogs and all the feet. But Pfaff always was / is a bit special and therefore often the part prices are sky high. The Pfaffs are more comfortable but the availability off accessories makes Singer my favorite brand. Just recently I bought 2 19mm wide feet for a bargain (made in China bu excellent quality). I want to customize them for sewing ZZ tacks. https://www.ebay.de/itm/402635855188 But let me guess - Pfaff 138 feed dogs and needle plate could work for your machine. And without knowing I think the 138 feet could fit as well.

Not really - you find them sometimes but they are not wide spread. Another very equivalent is the Durkopp 252. I have a German langue 252 manual if that helps (not much I guess).

Do you have a link to that video? Screw in type needle holder is the most common nowadays. Well I do not know your needle bar. Is the needle holder replaceable - probably? If yes maybe you can just replace the needle holder and you are done. But I don´t know your machine... If not then the NB diameter also matters. The timing marks do not work when you install the NB in a foreign machine but that does not really matter. Well, a double needle machine is a different story. I have single needle machine and used a needle bar from a Dürkopp machine which I had in my spare parts box and because it was shorter than the OEM NB I had to install a longer NB Guide. I´m not sure if you want to go that way. It may require drilling out the casting if you cannot find a NB guide with the correct length and diameter. If I was in your position and cannot replace the needle holder then I would look for a Singer 212 needle bar. I´m not sure maybe there is a double needle bar which is longer but I don´t know so my choice would be a Singer 212 NB. Then you need a needle holder with the correct needle distance that matches your needle plate. Needle bar: https://www.ebay.com/itm/153445408972 For the needle holder you most likely have to buy a whole 212 gauge get with correct needle distance - not sure what your needle distance is https://www.ebay.com/itm/142635430976

What model re you talking about? Buying a from a dealer with good reputation can be the key. Is the used one from a private seller? Even new machines from a dealer can cause issues - you never know until things go wrong. It depends on how well the machine is serviced and / or set up to your requirements. I have zero new machines all my machines are vintage and refurbished (more or less). My oldest is from the 1920´s - 1930´s - no problems.

That's why I upgraded my 51w with a new needle bar so it can use 135x17 needles or generally common needles with a 2mm shaft. Almost all of my machines I have set up to 135x17 / 135x16 needles so I don´t have to stock different needle of all kind and sizes. Makes sewing life a bit easier

Cooool - love it! I hope you don´t overdo it with decals. You sometimes see machines where people add decals where there weren't some ex factory. IMO less is more. But it's of course a personal choice.

as far as I recall they are the same as for the Singer 111 feed dog - but I´m not 100% sure. https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/200106-feed-dog-screw-singer-111w.html Maybe worth checking with College Sewing anyway.

Maybe this file will help you. Thats at least what I have... Adjustment Pfaff 138.pdf EDIT: Just noticed you are from Germany so so check this one SM_PFAFF+138-130-230-238-einstellanleitung.pdf

curved inward sounds like the end for the "screw in" stitch length adjuster (not sure if the 111w155 once came with this feature) - or - for the adjustment screw for positioning the hand wheel on the top shaft - or not? So this end would be the end for the hand wheel. Or do I get you wrong?

Not OEM JUKI but for the price I mean better than having none. https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000423125541.html