Members SamColt Posted January 8, 2023 Members Report Posted January 8, 2023 I have a Singer 111W154 that only get's used once in a while but I have owned it for a long time. Can I switch needle bars, or do something else to get this machine to use the 135x17 needle like the rest of my machines? I learned on it, and I enjoy the sound it makes when it's chewing thru a project. Thank you Quote
Northmount Posted January 9, 2023 Report Posted January 9, 2023 Moved to Leather Sewing Machines. You'll get answers here. Quote
Members MarlinDave Posted January 9, 2023 Members Report Posted January 9, 2023 Should use those just as it stands. I as thinking that was the standard needle system for 111. Quote
Members SamColt Posted January 9, 2023 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, 327fed said: Should use those just as it stands. I as thinking that was the standard needle system for 111. Some of the 111 models used 126x11 Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 9, 2023 Members Report Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) I don´t know if there is anything special on a 111w154 but if 126x11 has the same shank diameter as 135x17 you only have to adjust the needle bar height and you do not need a new needle bar. EDIT: This guy here has a 111w154 as well and says at sec 0:26 he is using 135x17 so it should not be a problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dS_tfBNN_s Edited January 9, 2023 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
CowboyBob Posted January 9, 2023 Report Posted January 9, 2023 21 hours ago, SamColt said: I have a Singer 111W154 that only get's used once in a while but I have owned it for a long time. Can I switch needle bars, or do something else to get this machine to use the 135x17 needle like the rest of my machines? I learned on it, and I enjoy the sound it makes when it's chewing thru a project. Thank you Yes,we have the needlebars in stock that will allow you to use the larger shank 135x17 needles. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members SamColt Posted January 10, 2023 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2023 4 hours ago, CowboyBob said: Yes,we have the needlebars in stock that will allow you to use the larger shank 135x17 needles. Thanks Bob, so does the needlebar you have to use the 135x17 needle make up for the 8mm difference in needle length? Thank You 23 hours ago, 327fed said: Should use those just as it stands. I as thinking that was the standard needle system for 111. Some of the 111 models used 126x11 Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 10, 2023 Members Report Posted January 10, 2023 11 hours ago, CowboyBob said: Yes,we have the needlebars in stock that will allow you to use the larger shank 135x17 needles. Just for the records - what shank diameter has 126x11? I have not found any data on 126x11. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members SamColt Posted January 10, 2023 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2023 I threw my last 126x11 away so I cant measure it, but I would like to know as well. I will see if I can come up with it. Quote
CowboyBob Posted January 10, 2023 Report Posted January 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, SamColt said: I threw my last 126x11 away so I cant measure it, but I would like to know as well. I will see if I can come up with it. It's .007 or .187mm smaller than a 135x17 Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
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