Can Anyone Advise On A Singer 153 Cylinder Arm Please

[J Hayes]

The Pfaff have reverse? I know the Singer 153 doesn't have reverse.

Edited October 15, 2014 by J Hayes

[GerryR]

I have a 153W103 and can sew 207 top, 138 bottom. No strain at all, and found it can handle a #25 needle, though I mostly use a #24 with 207 thread. An additional spring in the tensioner helps in pulling the bottom thread up, and when sewing the thicker stuff (5/16"), the #25 needle helps a little more. Parts are fairly easy to come by as I have picked up several extras to have on hand, hook assembly gears, etc. I use a gear reducer and a VFD (variable frequency drive) for speed control for a 1HP motor, which I topped off at about 300 SPM. I don't think you will go wrong with the 153.

[shadowryder]

Thanks a lot guys this info is really great. I just wish the 153 was a bit closer to take a look at it as the seller wont give any more info than "its in working order.

Again thanks so much for the info.

[Frankqv]

Thanks a lot guys this info is really great. I just wish the 153 was a bit closer to take a look at it as the seller wont give any more info than "its in working order.

Again thanks so much for the info.

I have a 153wsv6 which has all the specs of a 103, compound feed with alternating presser feet.I sew 207/138 regularly,but Wiz is right,3/8 is the max. The 100 is a needle feed,drop feed,I think you would be happier with a 101,103 or 104 as they are needle,drop,alternating presser. They are good machines and they will last forever,pars are readily available

Attach is the manual. http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/153W100_W101_154W100.pdf

[Darren Brosowski]

I prefer the Singer 155B which was built by Seiko and was later sold as the CW-8B. Just a personal preference.