At Wit's End... Finding A Tacsew T111-155 Manual

[QDaddy]

I recently purchased a Tacsew T111-155 walking foot second-hand. It was originally purchased by a local upholstery shop in 2004 and only saw occasional use and then stuck in storage for almost 3 years after their business collapsed. Not a bad deal for $100.

The machine seems to work flawlessly, but being the geek I am... I need a user's and/or service manual. I have scoured the internets and I've had no luck. If anyone could give me a bit of direction (or even pm me for a pdf), I would be in your debt. I've tried to contact Tacony, but those people are useless. I tried to email- it was ignored... I tried to call and the phone monkey only wanted to direct me to the local distributor who in turn told me to get lost. Some folks just don't get customer service... what's to say in the future I don't need a good zig-zag or double needle machine?

I am hoping some kind soul will take pity on my ignorance and fill this empty vessel.

Alan Horvath... you rock!

Q

[busted]

I recently purchased a Tacsew T111-155 walking foot second-hand. It was originally purchased by a local upholstery shop in 2004 and only saw occasional use and then stuck in storage for almost 3 years after their business collapsed. Not a bad deal for $100.

The machine seems to work flawlessly, but being the geek I am... I need a user's and/or service manual. I have scoured the internets and I've had no luck. If anyone could give me a bit of direction (or even pm me for a pdf), I would be in your debt. I've tried to contact Tacony, but those people are useless. I tried to email- it was ignored... I tried to call and the phone monkey only wanted to direct me to the local distributor who in turn told me to get lost. Some folks just don't get customer service... what's to say in the future I don't need a good zig-zag or double needle machine?

I am hoping some kind soul will take pity on my ignorance and fill this empty vessel.

Alan Horvath... you rock!

Q

The Singer 111w155 is almost the same machine. This is a link to the manual.

http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/111W152_153_154_155.pdf

[Buddy NY]

I own the same machine

i can dig out the manual for you

it"ll take a few days & surprisingly the manual is petty detailed & well written

I owned the Singer the manuals are similar

i'd have to scan it & send a PDF

[QDaddy]

I own the same machine

i can dig out the manual for you

it"ll take a few days & surprisingly the manual is petty detailed & well written

I owned the Singer the manuals are similar

i'd have to scan it & send a PDF

Oh, wow. That would be great. I've got the Singer manual, but the scan is quite lacking. Tell ya what,

maybe I can help you out in some way. I am quite the pdf collector and I have some real obscure stuff...

I'm sure there's something you'd be interested in. PM me when you're ready and we'll work something out.

Q

[Wizcrafts]

Once you get a copy of the manual you will find that you have a pretty decent sewing machine. You can get all kinds of Singer 111 pressor feet and attachments for it. It will take series 135x16 and 135x17 industrial needles, up to #25. It should be able to sew 3/8" of leather, if you apply sufficient top pressure. Look to see if there is a second top pressure screw for the inside pressor foot and adjust it as necessary. I sometimes screw the inner foot tension spring all the way down, then back off the outside foot pressure, to reduce marking tracks on the leather.

[QDaddy]

Once you get a copy of the manual you will find that you have a pretty decent sewing machine. You can get all kinds of Singer 111 pressor feet and attachments for it. It will take series 135x16 and 135x17 industrial needles, up to #25. It should be able to sew 3/8" of leather, if you apply sufficient top pressure. Look to see if there is a second top pressure screw for the inside pressor foot and adjust it as necessary. I sometimes screw the inner foot tension spring all the way down, then back off the outside foot pressure, to reduce marking tracks on the leather.

I think I am gonna like it here.

<grins>

[Cobra Steve]

I think I am gonna like it here.

<grins>

Hi QDaddy, if all else fails, contact Tacony direct at 1-636-349-300. The Tac in Tacsew is from Tacony. Thanks, Steve

[QDaddy]

Hi QDaddy, if all else fails, contact Tacony direct at 1-636-349-300. The Tac in Tacsew is from Tacony. Thanks, Steve

I tried, but they were FAR from helpful. I got referred to a distributor and they blew me off.

[shovelhead]

I tried, but they were FAR from helpful. I got referred to a distributor and they blew me off.

daddy sailrite sells this machine.you should be able to get what you need from them

regards shovelhead

[Buddy NY]

Hey Q

I found the manual

i just have to scan it or photo copy it

your in TN right?. IM in NC

if i cant scan i

ill make you a copy & send it to you... you can send me your address off line if you like . ill let you know tommorrow