Members dikman Posted March 14, 2017 Members Report Posted March 14, 2017 Can't find one. I just spent the better part of a day trying to get my 111W117 thread tension disc to release - the 117 doesn't come with a "normal" tension setup as it has an "automatic tension release" (whatever that is). I fitted a standard tension assembly but after fitting a suitable pin I found that every time the foot lifted during normal operation it released the tension disc!! Eventually, after viewing one of Uwe's excellent videos I realised this part was missing - 'cos it isn't fitted on this model!! Anyone know of a source (preferably cheap) for this part? If not I'll have to make one, I guess. Other than this bit the rest of it appears to be in pretty good condition and looks like it's basically an early version of a 111W152/153. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Constabulary Posted March 14, 2017 Members Report Posted March 14, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-153W-Tension-Release-Slide-New-Part-264527-/112044515054 Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members dikman Posted March 14, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 14, 2017 Saw that one, unfortunately he (she?) doesn't ship to Australia! Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Yetibelle Posted March 14, 2017 Members Report Posted March 14, 2017 This guy has everything, plus some stuff I have never seen before - worth a shot. I have just looked at his pictures never contacted him. Steve's Industrial Leather Sewing Machines 126 Booloongie Road,, 4670 Gooburrum, Australia +61 419 393 750 Quote One day I hope to learn how to sew..... Singer 111W155 - Singer 29-4 - Singer 78-1 - Singer 7-31 - Singer 109w100 - Singer 46W-SV-16 - Adler 20-19 - Cowboy CB-4500
Members Yetibelle Posted March 14, 2017 Members Report Posted March 14, 2017 Ok I grabbed some screen pics of these machines - what a great collection - This is the only Class 8-8 I know of. I think you don't even bother to tan the leather you just roll the whole cow right through those rollers and a saddle comes out the other side. HAHA Quote One day I hope to learn how to sew..... Singer 111W155 - Singer 29-4 - Singer 78-1 - Singer 7-31 - Singer 109w100 - Singer 46W-SV-16 - Adler 20-19 - Cowboy CB-4500
mikesc Posted March 14, 2017 Report Posted March 14, 2017 Is it possible that is singermania's place ? Quote "Don't you know that women are the only works of Art" .. ( Don Henley and "some French painter in a field" )
Members dikman Posted March 14, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 14, 2017 I think it is, I'll send him an email. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members sandyt Posted March 15, 2017 Members Report Posted March 15, 2017 9 hours ago, Yetibelle said: Ok I grabbed some screen pics of these machines - what a great collection - This is the only Class 8-8 I know of. I think you don't even bother to tan the leather you just roll the whole cow right through those rollers and a saddle comes out the other side. HAHA Is this what heaven looks like?? Then I am not afraid anymore...... Quote
Members kellyblues Posted March 15, 2017 Members Report Posted March 15, 2017 Have it sent to me and I will send it anywhere you need it to go. Quote Home of wayward and unwanted sewing machines, big and small. Too many to list.
Members Gregg From Keystone Sewing Posted March 16, 2017 Members Report Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) OK, now my interest perked up. Few things. Number one, are you sure this part is going to work in conjunction with this machine? Second, make sure (SURE) if you do go with this part, use a good quality item; a good quality tension release slide will break like glass; poor quality will bend like a paper clip. I've got more than one of these 111W117s here, and now I have to see for myself what is going on. I'll report back. Edited March 16, 2017 by Gregg From Keystone Sewing Quote Industrial sewing and cutting, parts sales and service, family owned since 1977, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, 215/922.6900 info@keysew.com www.keysew.com
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