stanly Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Found this on the net, seller doesn't seem to know much about it (or even a name), I'm trying to bet some better pics from him. Any information you can give about the beast would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Found this on the net, seller doesn't seem to know much about it (or even a name), I'm trying to bet some better pics from him. Any information you can give about the beast would be appreciated. This is a Singer 153W that has a walking foot,it's basicially a 111w machine w/a cylinder arm,in softer leather it'll sew just under 3/8" & use #138 thread.It looks like it needs an end plate on it you shouldn't run it w/o one,check to see if they have it. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Singer 153W101 2 or 3, all pretty good medium weight machines, which means generally up to 3/8". It is a compound feed machine which makes it great for multiple layer leather. A lot of these machines were setup to sew pretty fast, 2000-3000 spm with a clutch motor, way too fast for general leatherwork, any dealer on LW can sell you a motor to slow it down to a crawl. Make sure it has a tight needle bar and not too much play in the shaft, some were rode hard at the factories but usually maintained well. Get a good motor and keep it oiled and it will run forever. Art Found this on the net, seller doesn't seem to know much about it (or even a name), I'm trying to bet some better pics from him. Any information you can give about the beast would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
