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I wish it identified where each goes.

Wally. I was joking when I said I was an authority on working on this machine. I don’t know squat about it. Seems like a new issue every day pops up till I get it right. This needle bar screw (clamp screw) is the next issue. I need a new one and now the search is on. It’s exhausting searching google, past posts here and watching you tube. I think I’m close, but now I’m reading an entire military manual trying to familiar myself on it. Soon I hope!!!

I’m in the same boat here. I need a new screw for the needle bar and can’t find it anywhere. I want to put an Allen head in it but I know this may not be possible because of standard threads on early model singers.

Gotcha. Your pics didn’t want to come thru when I tried them. I have another issue with the needle bar. Somehow it slipped when I was hand turning the wheel to check the stitch length. I know how to tighten the clamp screw but do I just set it back to the hook now or is there a certain distance it needs to be from the needle plate when all the way down.

I really don’t know how 3 pics showed up. There all the same. Yes I love it up here. 2 hour drive twice a week one way. This gas price is killin me. I have 2 more years till retirement. I want the place ready when that time comes. By the way this is the second place I’ve built in the last 4 years. The wife wanted horses so I bought a bigger place and I’m doing it again. The other place is finished and nobody’s lived in it. Except me on the weekends building it. Now it just costs me lectric and water till I decide to sell it. It’s paid for but it has a hold on me cuz it’s a really nice place that took me 2.5 years to build on the weekends. But. She wanted horses. Now we have 10.5 acres and just the fencing for their pasture and our yard was over 3000’. I built my shop first. It’s solar powered and just like a saloon with the radio blaring. Now House and this sewing machine is slowing it down. This is the one I just finished.

It’s 78 today. Beautiful. I’m building a machine table and a house at the same time. I’m on break.

It really don’t get much better than this. Horses in the pasture and Bullit will stand there all day and watch me.

Here is the set of old hinges I found for the table. Paid 18.00 for them. Odd that they we’re only a hundred miles from me here in Texas. Got here fast.

I did a test stitch by hand turning the wheel. Nice looking stitch I think.

I moved it out and retightened the screws when I saw how others looked. No, now there is a gap between it and the machine. I could make a spacer for it if it needs one tho. The servo motor showed up yesterday. Thanks a bunch Bob.

Started working on the table today. Glued and screwed 2 pieces of 3/4” together for atop.i contacked cemented a piece of FRP on top too. I’ll put the metal edges on it tomorrow. I bought a consew k frame and fitted it all together. Recessed the top and cut the hole for the machine. I found 2 of the original hinges for the top to push it open and closed but I’m at the ranch already and the wife just called and told me the hinges and the servo motor from Bob showed up after I left so I’m kinda shut down for a bit.. it’s coming along....

thank you again.. im trying to build its table with servo motor now and i know ill need the guide when its time to sew..

Thanks Uwe. That’s exactly what I needed. do you know the guide #.

Thanks Uwe. That’s exactly what I needed.

Does anyone know what adapter goes on the machine and maybe a pic of where it mounts. I know I need to drill and tap it, I put one on my 5100. Is there a YouTube vid. I watched Uwe’s vid on the class 4 and it worked perfect.

The only part I find that’s missing is the upper thread guide and the little clip that Goes at the needle was broke but I found them both online.

I cleaned it up and oiled it good today. It’s really smooth by hand. It pics up the bobbin thread so timing is good. I picked up the servo motor with the 45mm pully on it from Bob today as well. Ordered a K-leg stand and will make a top for it myself. Question. Is there supposed to be a bolt in the end of the shaft to hold the pulley. I know there are 2 set screws but is that it? I’ve looked all over the web and can’t find it on a parts diagram.

Wally I totally understand ya. That’s why I asked for guys with experience with the same issue. I’d like to start out with what works. I don’t want to have and buy things twice. Let’s get it right the first time. I Bought the 5100 a couple months ago, first sewing machine I’ve ever owned or been closer than 6’ too I realized a smaller but not whimpy machine would fit right in. It’s going to be a total build on the setup and I’m going to go thru the machine also. Im 63 and have built or made just about everything.. looking forward to it !!! I like the volume knob on them instead of the digital. I don’t like having to reach under the table to turn it tho Has to be a better way I’m open for suggestions from you guys and gals.

I need more popcorn for this build. Nice work.

Ok Wiz. I called Bob. He says he will put a 45mm pully on it before he ships it. And if that don’t slow it down enough for me he has a box type speed reducer also.

Thanks Wiz. I saw 45mm pulleys available also. This machine hasj a small drive pulley so I can see where it really needs it to slow things down. Now you got me wondering about analog. are all brush motors considered analog.

Ok, I have the Techsew 5100 for my heavy stuff, but found this singer 111w155 head only for a couple hunert. The machine has been serviced and seems solid . It should work great for smaller, thinner projects. I am now the foremost leading authority on how to work on it and service it from all the videos I’ve watched trying to familiarize myself with it.. Im going to get a table with a pedal and knee lift for it, my question is, is just a regular ole 550 w servo motor ok. And pros and cons from you guys on which one. I don’t need a position sensor. I’m already used to not having one.. there are just too many out there to chose from and the reviews for all are mixed.

I order chicago fasteners like they are on the endangered list for some reason. must have thousands of them.. i usually plan my build out in advance and order everything then. since i hand stitched for so many years the stuff came in before i was finished anyway. now that i got the MACHINE i do a lot of thumb twiddling.

I like it. heavy duty and should last forever..