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CTS, there are many more people on this forum who are way smarter than me. I can tell you that you need to put the tab into the notch. The bobbin is held in place by the tab. The photo looks like a Singer 111W155. If you search the web for the 111w you will find many good manuals that have great troubleshooting guides.

My new job will most likely take me to Seattle sometime this year. If I make it out west I would be happy to treat you and wife for dinner. Sorry I didn't get the video for you. I will still make the effort when I get some free time.

I finally got a weekend home. I put my 111w back together. I reused the original needle bar after straightening it in our shop press. I got it straight to about .008. Best I could do. The needle bar on my machine is about 1/4 inch. The bar I got from Eric was about 5/16 so it wouldn't fit. I have to admit, I should have put it back together sooner because I forgot the assembly procedure. I got it back together only to find I forgot the walking foot bar! I took it all apart again and did it right. The replacement dogs work great. The needle no longer hits the lower dog. Thanks to all of you, especially Eric.

Glad to hear that your company is hiring. Things have not picked up much here in Ohio. So if I get you correctly, your 300w has air cooled needles. That baby must be moving fast to create enough heat to warrant air cooling. I look forward to seeing some photos. Off subject, did you get to Starbucks?

It is hard to believe it has been that long since I last logged on. I changed jobs right after the new year and have been traveling internationally. I generally leave for a week or two only to stop home for bill paying and laundry. Wife isn't real happy but it pays the bills. To answer your question, I have not put the old girl back together. I told Eric I would video the process and send him the digital file for his records. I got as far as buying a tripod for my Sony and setting it up in the basement. I know I need to get it done, I just don't have the ambition after being gone for 10 days at a stretch. I do feel bad about not getting it back together since Eric was kind enough to help me out so much.... I hope everyone is doing well. Tom

It is hard to believe it has been that long since I last logged on. I changed jobs right after the new year and have been traveling internationally. I generally leave for a week or two only to stop home for bill paying and laundry. Wife isn't real happy but it pays the bills. To answer your question, I have not put the old girl back together. I told Eric I would video the process and send him the digital file for his records. I got as far as buying a tripod for my Sony and setting it up in the basement. I know I need to get it done, I just don't have the ambition after being gone for 10 days at a stretch. I do feel bad about not getting it back together since Eric was kind enough to help me out so much.... I hope everyone is doing well. Tom

If you have a budget or if an employer is paying for the move, I would take it to the ups store. Not cheap but they will build a package that will get your machine shipped safely.

Hi Eric, Any luck finding a short screw for the lower feed dog? I need to get my machine put back together before I loose any parts. My wife found the feed dog under the table. The only way it could have gotten there is if the cat or one of the dogs brought it up from the basement. LoL. I have been checking my emails and spam folder for your email. I could have missed it during the week I had no Internet. Please let me know what you need, check money order or cash and I will get it right out to you. Thanks, Tom

Happy New Year to everyone at Leatherworker.net.

Wiz, You are correct but I didnt see any way to get Eric's address off line without giving an email address. The web address I used is my general mailbox created just for this type of thing. Is there a way to post in this forum that is hidden? Have a happy and prosperous new year, Tom

Eric, I lost my Internet thanks to the fine folks at time Warner since the 21st. Just got it working again. I checked my yahoo account to see if you had posted your address but didn't see anything. My spam folder was also empty. My email address is fourpointwelder@yahoo.com. If you get a chance, shoot me your address and I will send you $ for shipping costs. Thanks and have a happy new year. Tom

What is special about you is your willingness to SHARE. I don't know too many people who are willing to help complete strangers. Everyone who benefits from your 30 years experience (I am sure it is way more than the few of us you are currently helping) appreciates your assistance. I would bet that people all over the world will read this information either now or in the future. Tom

Eric, Just wanted to let you know I contacted the Bills khakis company via Internet. They told me there jeans are stiched in the US but the fabric is imported. The lady said they are looking for a domestic source to make a 100% made in USA product. Turns out they have a retailer about 25 miles from where I live. Wife and I are going shopping this weekend. Retail price on 46x30 pants is 105.00 each. I pay about 60 for levi brand now. I am going to try their product to see how it compares. Tom

Great news! The feed dog screws are marginal, the long one is "ok" the short one is almost destroyed but could be used. Thanks! Tom

Eric, Any luck finding parts in your parts drawers? if you did, send me an e-mail to fourpointwelder@yahoo.com with your address and I will send you money for shipping and any related expenses. Thanks, Tom