SingerDad Report post Posted February 8 Maybe not feasible, however can you delete the knee lifter and set a pedal and chain to use a foot pedal to lift the pressor foot? If so any tutorial? . singer 111w102 needle and drop feed only, NO walking foot on this model Ty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted February 9 7 hours ago, SingerDad said: Maybe not feasible, however can you delete the knee lifter and set a pedal and chain to use a foot pedal to lift the pressor foot? If so any tutorial? . singer 111w102 needle and drop feed only, NO walking foot on this model Ty. Failing someone coming along with the proper answer, a simple pulley or sheave screwed under the table in line with the down bar of the knee lifter would do it. A cord going from the treadle, up to the pulley and across to the bottom of the down bar. If you get it right you may be able to cut the down bar short enough to avoid having to take it off to tilt the machine back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
327fed Report post Posted February 9 I mounted a piece of conduit on the speed control foot treadle to feather the clutch motor. Worked OK, but I needed that hand to guide the leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SingerDad Report post Posted February 9 2 hours ago, toxo said: Failing someone coming along with the proper answer, a simple pulley or sheave screwed under the table in line with the down bar of the knee lifter would do it. A cord going from the treadle, up to the pulley and across to the bottom of the down bar. If you get it right you may be able to cut the down bar short enough to avoid having to take it off to tilt the machine back. Appreciate the answer guys. I hope someone has tried it before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted February 9 (edited) It’s possible to do this. I had a machine once that had been converted, but I don’t have pictures, sorry. Essentially you have to remove the small pivoting lever and extend the existing long foot lift lever with a suitable piece of angle stock or C-channel that hooks under the lever for, well, leverage. You can use the existing hole/slot in the lift lever to attach the extension with a bolt&nut. Then you can run a small chain or flexible metal wire from the end of the lever extension to a pedal you step on. Here’s a sketch of the concept: Depending on your table configuration you can use an existing pedal, or you can make one from a hinge and a piece of wood like this foot lift pedal on the right. Edited February 9 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted February 9 (edited) There is also a long one piece lifting lever that Seiko, Consew or Juki sold with their Singer 111 / 153 clone machines... https://www.ebay.com/itm/384985925128 You may find it at your local or preferred sewing machine dealer as well. I have one on my 111G156 as well but it is not connected to a pedal atm. Edited February 9 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SingerDad Report post Posted February 9 These are great ideas! I’m going to try the c-channel or look for an extended arm. Ty for the replies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
