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The thread size and thickness it can sew really appeal to me. I have other machines but this would fill a gap

Thanks for the honest feedback. I am keen on one of these too. Nice work with the belt. Very nice.

Australia

Well good news guys! I could not find 2hex bolts for the eccentrics under top cover but noticed the knob for the stitch length adjuster was protuding more than what I would expect. So I gave it a firm tap with my palm and instantly the feed dog started working and the walking action started working. It dies look like the presser feet timing will need adjusting.

Thank you

Hi Floyd, Thank you for your observations. I am an absolute beginner when it comes to sewing machines. So it is quite likely that I have made some incorrect assumptions and the reverse or stitch linkage mechanism I videoed is not related to my issue. I really don't know what things are yet with this machine and did not think it had a reverse mechanism or how that gets engaged. Thank you to you and all the others here that are assisting with this issue. I'll have a look later at it when get back from work cheers Paul

Hi Eric, Thank you for the great advice. I will have a look at it when I get back from work in around 12 hours. Just one question? What's the eccentrics? Cheers Paul

Hi Constabulary, Yes but it made no difference. It still sewed in the same hole. 0 stitch length. thank you for asking though. Kind regards Paul

Here are a few short videos of different views of the machine

Thanks Guys, Some great information there. The clutch is still engaged. I'll see if I can check the timing marks and top lever to see if that part of the timing is still ok.

I bought a Singer 153W103 sewing machine a few days ago. It was sewing nicely when I tested it After setting it up today and testing it on leather and webbing, I tried adjusting the stitch length. as I did this there was a distinctive clunk noise. The feed dog appeared to have dropped below the surface level at it's highest level. The feed dog and the feet both stopped the walking action. So now when I try to use it it just stitches in the same hole.. I have tried adjusting the stitch length back but no joy. Any suggestions on how to get it working again would be appreciated.

Hi Winterborn, Which part of Australia are you located?

Thanks for the compliments.

Thank you for demonstrating a clever way of using this tool. Nice work. Welcome to the forum.