111W155

[CowboyBob]

On 4/4/2022 at 8:23 PM, Thescandall said:

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. 

It's odd you have that much shaft sticking out,it's usually flush.There is a collar cast into the other side of the pulley is it on there?Yes the 2-screws are all that holds it to the shaft.

Edited April 9, 2022 by CowboyBob

[Thescandall]

48 minutes ago, CowboyBob said:

It's odd you have that much shaft sticking out,it's usually flush.There is a collar cast into the other side of the pulley is it on there?Yes the 2-screws are all that holds it to the shaft.

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. 

Edited April 9, 2022 by Thescandall

[Thescandall]

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

[Thescandall]

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. 

 

Edited April 9, 2022 by Thescandall

[CowboyBob]

On 4/9/2022 at 8:24 AM, Thescandall said:

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. 

 

The stitching looks pretty good.Here's a pic of the collar on the inside of the handwheel it's just alittle under 3/8" & also a pic of the standard old style of hinges for an industrial machine,while the ones you have will work they are for a home machine & the pivot pin is much thinner.

111w flywheel.html

[Thescandall]

1 hour ago, CowboyBob said:

The stitching looks pretty good.Here's a pic of the collar on the inside of the handwheel it's just alittle under 3/8" & also a pic of the standard old style of hinges for an industrial machine,while the ones you have will work they are for a home machine & the pivot pin is much thinner.

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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. 

[Wyowally]

I'm enjoying following your experience with the 111W155 because it is very much like my own last year. Won't overload you or the forum with details, as most of them were posted here anyway. Just want to say I love the machine, it has been really worth it, and more than meets my needs. I even repainted it and installed new decals, because it is not leaving here.  My most perplexing questions involved the internal feed lifting eccentric - to the point I bought a new one (not needed!) just so I could understand what it does and how it is supposed to work. Have fun!

 

[Thescandall]

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!!!

[CowboyBob]

I was working on a machine last Sat. that needed one & found out we are out of them,I will be ordering more soon.It is screw #200082.Here's a parts list for the machine herehttps://www.supsew.com/download/Singer/Singer 111W155.pdf

[Thescandall]

Bob. You are the man. Everyone talks about how great to work with you have been and I have to admit they are right. I might get this machine to stitchin after all now. 
Thanks again.

I notice that particular # is not on the parts list tho. No wonder it’s so hard to find.  
It looks like that is the thread guide screw. I need the one that clamps the needle bar inside the head. 

Edited April 11, 2022 by Thescandall