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Sounds like you need 3 machines. A foot press for the eyelets, grommets etc., a number 2 machine and an imprinting machine. The number 2 machine does not do well with tubular rivets. No tubular dies were made that I am aware of. It is more for setting spots, staples, prong rivets (they are like spots with the two barbs). Also stay away from the Alu. ones because they wear too easy. Stick with the cast iron ones. Hope this helps some.

Canoeguy, Are you using a wedge point needle by chance? My Singer 211 sews 207, with a 23 needle, in 2 layers of 8 oz dry leather as long as I am using a wedge point needle. I have tried to cheat and use a round point needle and it starts fraying and breaking the thread. The rubber coated nylon needs more tension than leather, but should still be able to do it I would think with the round point needle. My Singer does.

Heavy duty cylinder arm sewing machine, head only. Sews 3/4 inch leather. Has brand new hook and race. Old parts go with it. Sews very well and is very good shape. $1850.00 obo. Kenton, Oh 43326 567-674-5408 http://industrialsewingmachineman.com/machines/mach.asp?dir=sewmach&brand=Consew&model=756R&ProductType=Industrial+Straight+Stitch+Machines

From what I've found on the net, the 97-10 seems to be selling between 2500-3500. What model of Singer 144 do you have? I am heading to Athens in a couple of weeks to see some friends that planted themselves there after college. Do you mind if I come visit your shop? Thanks, Ryan

What are you upgrading to? I have one and wouldn't trade it for any new sewing machine. I haven't sewn on a nicer eyed needle machine than 97-10. Just wondering why you are getting rid of it? By the way, Go Bobcats! I graduated from OU, Ross College of Engineering. I think of Athens quite often. I spent too much time in the Smiling Skull when I was there! lol Do you ever do any work for Uncle Bucks or Chris Wolf (aka Wolfie and Detroit) owner of the Skull?

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Well I figured the beast out and got it to sew. It did not sew very well though. The bottom stitch looked great and the top, well not so great. I am having a problem with the bobbin tension. The tension spring looks to have too large of a groove worn in it. The tension springs very tiny, 1/64-48. I now have all 3 of my bobbin cases soaking in solution too make sure the screws will come loose. This machine also has a funny way of timing it I might add, It has a very big problem also. This is a very tight machine and it still needs to be tore completely down because it has one roller that looks to have stopped rolling somewhat and has several flat spots. This happens to be the roller that loops the bottom thread so the hook can grab it. Whatever you do, do not ever grease the rollers! My next post will include pictures.

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So what did the machine sell for? Did you get it?

I haven't sewn any leather yet, but the awl sure goes through a thumb nail pretty easily. What a silly and stupid mistake.

Just at a quick glance, it seems you forgot a dimension pertaining to the material thickness or gauge.

Hello, That looks very close to a decorative loop staple. Here is a link: http://www.standardrivet.com/rivets-staples/rivet-staples/36-rivet-staples.php

I stand corrected on the placement of the bobbin case. It is clocked correctly in the last picture of it.

Hello, I know where some really good deals are sitting in barns, but you are a long way from Ohio.

Well I got the machine cleaned up. Man was that a pain in the butt. I degreased it first and took it to the local car wash and hosed it down, brought it home and blew it off. I then sprayed it down with royal purple full strength and repeated the car wash. The machine is now spotless and oiled. The machine believe it or not is very tight and does not need rebuilt. I tried to sew with today with no success. I'm sure this my lack of knowledge of the machine. I will try again tomorrow.

Did you get it sewing yet? I did notice that your bottom thread is not correct and also the placement of the bobbin case, which should place itself when the machine turns over. That's if it doesnt bind the machine.

Look for a higher amperage motor.

Oh can you please share in your processes of cleaning it up? I am going to be doing the same thing to a Champion wide throat really soon. Thanks!

Looks really great! Super job! I did notice one piece that needs brazed or something. The thread looper is almost wore through.That's a nice looking foot too. Did you make it?

Hello, I have a 211G166 and the presser foot lifts a little above a half of an inch and it has reverse. Mine will sew an honest half of an inch. What is the rest of the numbers on the machine? I did change the bobbin case and a few parts to make the machine have a large bobbin. I also put on a homemade speed reducer to slow her down quite a bit. It will sew chaps all day. I do not know about sewing mc bags though. It will not sew the ones that I make. I don't sew them anyway, I lace them. They are really nice machines, some came with a large bobbin.

I have a repair manual for the Consew 226, so I now they exist. I do not want to part with it and I think it is too thick to have copied.

Mooshi, What will you be sewing? If you will be sewing leather any thicker than chap leather, you really should get a needle and awl machine. The eyed needle machines really have an ugly bottom stitch in leather and are not really suited for leather horse harness. I also have not seen any new machines with attachments that put the stitch under the surface of the leather on the bottom side. This is very important when making equine products. Weaver sells Adlers, but do not use them to sew their leather products, they use Union Lockstitch needle and awl machines.

Hello, I am looking for a Keystone or Spitzer skiving machine. I am also looking for original Singer sewing needles, 794 size 24 and up. These are the wedge point leather needles. Thanks! Ryan

Hello, Has anyone rebuilt one of these machines before? I would like to know what the problem areas are and what really to look for. I know there are no parts available for these machines. I will have to make them. I do have some new old stock parts for it, bobbin cases and needle bars. Also can anyone enlighten me on the differences between the upper tensions on the wide throat and the narrow throat machine? I have heard that the narrow throat has a positive lock tension, but not all wide throats did. Not sure what they look like. I would like to have a Randall machine, but it is not feasible to buy one at this time. I however, need a needle and awl machine to make some harness parts. Thanks a bunch! Ryan

A 111w100 is not a walking foot machine and is a needle feed machine. Not all 111w's were walking feet machines. Here is the proof for ya: http://parts.singerc...als/111W100.pdf And: http://www.industrialsewmachine.com/webdoc1/used/used-singers/111w.htm