Info On Singer Singer 153 K 104

[MuddyClearWaters]

I got a new belt for it as well as a regular foot and new top plate. I would love to get an edge guide for it too but those are rare now. I'll hopefully be able to have the repair guy show me a little bit. I've tried and failed a few times to retime my machines. All of mine have been void of timing marks for what ever reason.

And thank you. I have some pretty obvious brogue styling influences, I really wanted to make shoes but stopped halfway and decided I would rather run a bike company! If your looking to give it a shot 1-3 ounce chrome tan works best and the paper template is your friend. I use a laser cutter now on all my seats but the hand punch does just fine if you got the time.

BTW - you bicycle saddles really look AMAZING!!!!!

I was alway thinking about putting a new cover on my worn Fi'zi:k Nisene.

[Darren Brosowski]

I think that Ronnie at Techsew has something for you;

http://shop.raphaelsewing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_46&products_id=427

[Constabulary]

$69? Is it just the roller guide or does it come with plate?

I have a flip down edge guide on my 111G156.

It comes with interchangebale guide tips - one straight and one roller guide. It will fit your 153 as well but you have to drill some holes.

You can find them on Ebay, College Sewing and so forth. MIne is from College Sewing and works great. Very versatile and I´m sure it will fit most other industrial machines as well.

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/KG1245-DROP-GUIDE-PFAFF-1245,1246,1525,1526,335,591

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suspending-Edge-Guide-for-Industrial-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-Juki-Consew-GB-/181638866413?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4a8525ed

www.kwokhing.com is another source but I don´t know if they still sell to end consumers.

Edited January 14, 2015 by Constabulary

[MuddyClearWaters]

$69? Is it just the roller guide or does it come with plate?

I have a flip down edge guide on my 111G156.

It comes with interchangebale guide tips - one straight and one roller guide. It will fit your 153 as well but you have to drill some holes.

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You can find them on Ebay, College Sewing and so forth. MIne is from College Sewing and works great. Very versatile and I´m sure it will fit most other industrial machines as well.

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/KG1245-DROP-GUIDE-PFAFF-1245,1246,1525,1526,335,591

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suspending-Edge-Guide-for-Industrial-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-Juki-Consew-GB-/181638866413?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4a8525ed

www.kwokhing.com is another source but I don´t know if they still sell to end consumers.

hmmmm that might be good.

[MuddyClearWaters]

So a quick update.

Had to replace the existing non original rubber timing belt. It was worn and cracked with age. Not a good sign for the amount of use this machine got. Who knows why the original belt broke. Both my 52W machines still have their old cord/wire belts but they have seen very little use.

Among other things the vibrating presser foot which was already jammed was discovered to have a broken spring mechanism that is part of the lifter mechanics.

While my mechanic is saving me some time dealing with this myself it's defiantly turning into a bit of a money pit. I think it will end up costing me 500-600 total for the machine. But with a new belt and fresh dialed timing I'm cool with that. I'll pay it back with 2 jobs using this machine.

This will probably be my last sight unseen purchase from USA Dealer. I consider that i got very lucky with my 52W22 which came in perfect condition and worked flawlessly as soon as I started sewing. It's still possible that none of this was broken when it was at their facility and it got busted in shipping.