***Just Realized this is probably better in "Sewing Machines" area of Fabrication Forum---If any moderator wants to move, that would be great. Thanks and Sorry for the hassle***
Ive been lurking for awhile and have loved gathering tons of information on different machines from this forum. Thanks.
I think I might have found an interesting machine that should provide some information to those who enjoy the Singer Industrial History/Evolution etc. I know there are many in this group who have taught me a lot about the history of industrial machines. Hopefully, I can give just a little back.
I think the machine is quite rare and after an extensive search, I am pretty sure it has never been discussed here or at all online.
It is a Singer 112w110.
It is an old machine. The serial number is w203xxx---last three are hard to read because of wear and what I think is a repaint job and judging from the only documentation I have found (a parts list from Singer- here is the pdf link to a copy--https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.supsew.com%2Fdownload%2FSinger%2FSinger%20112W110.pdf&psig=AOvVaw0btzPO1m9hokH_Gyt5BeCX&ust=1613008332101000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCOjZ2bqa3u4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAV . I think it dates to 1915 or a little later. I have not found a manual of any sort. I have not even found a picture/Illustration of it online (Its unlisted in the ISMACS comprehensive Singer Model List).
Anybody have one of these machines? or any documentation for it? Heard of one?
The parts list is helpful in that it describes the machine as a two needle high speed compound feed for Shirts, Underwear and Corsets. Nothing mentioned about leather. Any chance it could? (I know , It just wouldn't have felt right if I didn't ask.)
I want to point out that the machine does not have a belt driving the bottom bobbin shaft like all the other 112w and 111w class machines I have seen or read about. It has three connecting rods that run directly down to the bottom shaft (part # 223673) which connects to the two rotary geared bobbin holders.
Also of interest is the stitch length adjustment. It is neither regulated by the much later design with a button on the bed, or by the notoriously problematic knob at the end of the hand wheel.
Instead, it has a slotted screw on the front of the machine (roughly located where the stitch length site hole is located on a push button model). This screw apparently accepted a key (according to the parts list it was operated with key (part #223665). The key is not with the machine. There is also a gauge that registers the stitch length as the slot gets turned. I have not disassembled the machine to understand the exact way the stitch length gets changed internally.
Lastly, below the Singer badge is another plate (brass?) that states the model and the list of patent dates. The last one is 1915.
I hope this topic creates some interest and discussion. I have attached a photo of the machine.
Any thoughts?
I would imagine the unique differences noted above with this machine must have been featured on other industrial Singers from this era. Anyone know which machines I might try to find similarities?
Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
