How to attach a binder to a Singer 111W155?

[Willie0]

I was wondering how to attach either a SailRite swing away or a right-angle binder to a Singer 111w155.  The right-hand plate has only one screw hole and requires two.  Is it possible to use a plate from another similar machine model that does have the two holes?  It would be very nice if there is a solution that does not include metal work!

This forum has been immensely helpful, and any suggestions would be incredibly appreciated.

[Constabulary]

drill new holes and cut new threads . Thats the cheapest way. I think I also have seen complete binding sets with dedicated feet, feed dog, needle plate and right side slide plate for the 111 type machines 

EDIT:

like this:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Crafts/14339/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=singer+111+binding

or modify a "beefed up" right side slide plate - see description:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SLIDE-COVER-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-RIGHT-INSIDE-240003SP-SINGER-111W-CONSEW-225-226-/122269724581?hash=item1c77d7efa5:m:mStaA8tlTrxIPshRdNQUnrQ

Edited February 4, 2017 by Constabulary

[mixmkr]

I've got a Sailrite swing away, as my right angle binder wasn't liking the stiffer Sunbrella running thru it.  I had a bracket and ended up attaching the Sailrite to that bracket.  The Sailrite binder is pretty flexible as to where you mount it, as you can adjust it over a fairly wide range.  I think you just have to make up something that works or get a bobbin plate that you can screw holes into.

[Willie0]

That bracket looks interesting.  Do you know where you got it or what it is called?

[mixmkr]

As you can see, my "first" swing away bracket puts the mounting holes over the bobbin plate, which is where I then attached the Sailrite binder.  Double swing away!!  The inline works SO much better, but of course you can't do inside curves as easy.  I've only got one screw holding the first bracket, and need to drill another in the bracket to match what my machine bed has.  But the one screw has held for a bit now.

[mixmkr]

[mixmkr]

ah.... got off my keister and drilled the bracket for two mounting screws.....

[mixmkr]

That bracket came with my machine and had my right angle binder on it originally.  Regrettably I haven't seen another like it, but since the Sailrite is swing away, you could just make one out of aluminum that doesn't swing.  Make an "L" bracket," , so to speak and let the Sailrite do the swinging.

As an offshoot, I was ordering some stuff some Sailrite yesterday and had some questions.  I was able to talk to Matt Grant (VP)  and he was extremely helpful in answering some questions, as have been others in the "chat" too..

[Willie0]

That looks very nice.  I have binder envy.    I am still trying to think of ways to rig this up so I don't have to mess with taking the plate to a metalworker. 

[mixmkr]

wherever you have screw holes in your machine bed, you should be able to use them.  Just use some paper to make a template and have someone just cut it out of some 1/8 "" aluminum or whatever.  I don't think it would be premature to order the Sailrite binder if you haven't..as that would actually allow making the design all that much easier.  I just had this bracket, but even a "T" square metal ruler would have worked, cut to size.