vmaniqui Report post Posted November 9, 2013 new member here and just got myself a singer sewing machine 16-188 for $1. the guy just wanted it out of his basement. so i decided to give him $5 instead of his $1 asking price. i checked that it is a 1940 machine. the buyer told me that it's been sitting there for awhile but was working before. i have not tried it yet as i figure it will need some fixing. didn't fire up the motor yet. i wonder if anyone here has any experience with this sewing machine and would be able to point me to the right direction on how to resurrect this mean machine. i figure it will need a new motor belt and a bobbin plate. anyone know where i can get those ? appreciate all the help. thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted November 9, 2013 Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines (866-362-7397) has parts, if anybody does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cascabel Report post Posted November 9, 2013 Before you run it, give it a good oiling. Don't forget to remove the cover plate over the needle bar area. There are several important oiling points in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbeskm Report post Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Check out the 99 superior catalog on http://supsew.com/ Should give you an idea what is available. You have to go to your local sewing shop to order. Edited November 10, 2013 by forbeskm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcox Report post Posted November 9, 2013 Bobs got the parts your missing. I rebuilt 4 of these this summer. really good machines. with just a little work they will sew 3/8 inch leather. Will handle 207 thread, You will need to slow it down as most are set up for high speed upholstery. I put a 6inch pulley on the machine and a servo motor with a 2inch pulley on them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmaniqui Report post Posted November 10, 2013 Bobs got the parts your missing. I rebuilt 4 of these this summer. really good machines. with just a little work they will sew 3/8 inch leather. Will handle 207 thread, You will need to slow it down as most are set up for high speed upholstery. I put a 6inch pulley on the machine and a servo motor with a 2inch pulley on them hmm. sorry new member here. who's BOBs ? is there a way to slowing it down other than adding a pulley.? might be too much of a work for me to add servo and all that but would appreciate the instructions on how to do this setup. Thanks to you all for the leads on parts. will contact them. hopefully they have all the things i need to make this machine run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted November 10, 2013 Bob is Toledo Industrial Sewing machine. Wiz posted the contact info earlier. Welcome aboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
