CowboyBob

It wil get tight when the hook grabs the thread,do you know you need to hold on to it(the needle thread) for the first 3 stitches.Then it will hold it's self atfer that,as you sew heavier & thicker you might need more tension.If you have any try some nylon like # 207 or 277 & see what happens.

Is your foot lifting wth the needle & leather as the needle is pulling out of the leather? Or do you hear a squeaking noise?If so tighten the foot pressure more to hold the leather down.

Did you wrap the thread around the 2nd tension(on the side) 1 & 1/2 times?

We used to do these all the time,you won't need any parts,just braze in about 1/2" of the slot on the piece of metal on the hand lifter & the when you lift up the foot you'll see where it'll be hitting when you turn the machine over by hand.Then take it apart & grind it so you have clearance.The problem is you need a longer needle like the 1000H which isn't made in a leather point(I'm assuming you want to sew leather)

The 111w155 is a little better than the 111w154 & they both work better than a 211 for sewing leather since they have a larger handwheel on them.But I'd buy it for $100.00 myself.You can never have to many machines.

Back when this machine was made all they had was cotton & linen thread that required it to be lubed.With todays nylon & polyester thread it isn't required (thread lube) You can run through one of the holes of you want but you don't need to.

That looks like a single needle machine to me & the Singer 145 is a double needle that takes a shorter needle.How long is the needle you are using?

We have the hub,shaft & gear in stock for your 29K.

Ian, We have 29K parts in stock along with the needles & thread.

Marion,I hope yours is in better shape than Ricks,his has to be one of the most worn ones I've ever seen.I wished we could of fixed it for him but it was wornout beyond repair & we've work on a lot of them.The worst thing is it looks pretty nice on the outside,alot of times the worn ones have all the decals missing & are real dirty.I think who ever ran that machine must of thought it didn't need oil because I doubt if they never oiled it causing the wear. So don't forget to oil every 8-10 hrs use

We also ship them in a box w/carefully placed Styrofoam in it & then strap the box to the pallet & bolt & strap the stand too & even put a strap around the motor too.There's a lot of viabration the back of the trailers & the nuts can loosen & the motor will fall of usually breaking the clutch arm.

You can call them & ask but the way I understand it is you have it packed up,take it to your local shop & they deliver to the shop closest to where it's going.

All you need to do is talk to the dealer you want to buy from.When sewing leather it is also good to know what thread size you want to use & you do mention wanting to sew 10-12 oz & then up to 24 oz & then mention heavy leather how heavy will that be?And what thread size?

Look either online or in your phonebook & see if here's a Fastenal company store by you & him.I've they ship for around $100.00 or so.

Tom is right what is thick to one person is thin to another.BUT you mention an inch thick the White 1315(those people selling these "industrial strength machines) should all be thrown off there for all the hype they advertise because most of them can barely sew 1/4". So if you are really serious about want to sew an inch of leather you will need a Randall Unionlock this machine has a needle & awl.This machine sews thicker because the awl punches a hole for the needle to go in creating less drag on the needle. Now if you go down to 3/4" then any of the Adler 205 or Juki 441 type of machine will work.

You don't loosen the screw on the gear to retime as this screw must always stay in a hole in the shuttle driver,you loosen the locknut on the opposite end & turn the screw (it's a cam screw) to retime it.

Electronic needle position,where the needle either stops up or down.

The motor controls the speed,we always put a servo on them & you can go as slow as you want.

Yes,we have the springs in stock.

You need to make sure the bobbin thread is threaded correctly & you need to chack that your tension spring is good as they can get sprung & not work properly.

Juki has serger w/a topfeed aka (walking foot) on it this machine is used a lot for thicker materials. There is also a walking foot zig-zag machine too.

It's a high post used alot in luggage,here's a pic.

Yes,they are great machines.I sold one years ago to a place making tow straps & they were sewing a good 3/8 or 12mm thick w/#346 thread. They are a real tough machine.

Here's a pic of one I have,yours sure is alot better looking, It dates to 1891 & as you can see it's a fiddlebed.

This machine looks like a real old 16 class Singer.Can you post a picture of the bobbin case underneath?