pendo Report post Posted February 21, 2016 Hi guys, Specifically what I'm looking for is the lower casting, or the "base" of the machine. This is the only part that needs to be in good shape. Shafts, gears, bushings, hook, feed dogs, etc can be in any condition, or even missing altogether. In other words, the mechanical condition is irrelevant, but I need the frame to be good condition. (No cracks/bent/warping/etc) For the curious, the story I was told was the machine had fallen off the trailer it was being transported on ~ 25+ years ago, and the bottom casting had cracked. Someone welded the fracture, but it was not done properly. If you have or might know where I might find a Singer 144 that's not in working condition, please reply here or send me a pm. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted February 21, 2016 It would help to know the sub model of 144. The 144w came in several sub models with different arm configurations in long arm, high arm and regular. All would have different lower castings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pendo Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Hi TT, thanks for the reply. Sorry about that, all of the 144's I've seen were long arms similar to what I have. It's either a 144w-304 or 144w-305, I believe. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) FYI Here is a list of industrial machines including the 144's, I see yours has the extra long arm at 30". http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-list/classes-100-199.html Singer did use the same castings for multiple machines sometimes, it may be that you can also use the lower casting from another machine model. This kind of parts interchange is well out of my knowledge. Good luck searching. Edited February 24, 2016 by TinkerTailor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Here is some images i have in my reference library: 144w: 144W102: 144W202: 144W302: 144W305: Edited February 24, 2016 by TinkerTailor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullhead1 Report post Posted November 10, 2019 Hi I have a singer 144wsv38 with excellent frame .if interested let me know Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintjensen Report post Posted January 11, 2020 I’m looking for a front Auxilary handwheel and the side handwheel with pulley fo a 144W 30” long arm if anybody has them for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
