Singer 211 166

[redeye00]

I am looking at a Singer 211-166 that can use needle sizes 135-16 and 135-17.

Can you tell me what thread sizes this machine can handle?

I am wanting to be able to sew two layers of 4-5 oz veg tan leather for small to

med size projects.

Thank you all for your advice and opinions. redeye00 Norm

[andyb]

Redeye,

While my join date is a few years back, I am just a newbie to leatherworking. I picked up a 211G155 a month or so ago and am still getting acquainted with it. I think the 155 is an older version of the 166, and I think the 166 has reverse (the 155 does not). The thickest thread I have is some bonded nylon 138, and my machine has no problem using it as the top thread and in the bobbin. I've ran a few passes on some double layers of 8 oz veg tan with no problems at all, so I'd think two layers of 4-5 oz would be easy on the machine.

I do not know what the thickest thread you can use in the 211 is.

Andy B.

PS- KB3WPN, 73!

Edited March 13, 2012 by andyb

[CowboyBob]

I usually recommend the largest you can use without giving problems is #138,IF your careful & you hold the threads carefully when you start sewing & tighten up the needle thread tension alittle more 207 might work.

Oh,you need #22 needle for 138 thread & #23 for 207 thread.

Bob