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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.

Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500.

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Saw that one, unfortunately he (she?) doesn't ship to Australia!

Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500.

Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)

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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

 

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

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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

 

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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

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Is it possible that is singermania's place ?

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I think it is, I'll send him an email.

Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500.

Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)

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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

 

58c860e630311_SingerClass8-8.jpg.6662b2143b1983a9bc56c7d4a0cae49b.jpg58c860f2b3582_StevesCastIron.thumb.jpg.7fc1013915672e493565a5117ebc2325.jpg58c860f86c159_SteveIron2.thumb.jpg.f2717abf48ff13839f5107dbe13d02c7.jpg

 

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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.

 

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Edited by Gregg From Keystone Sewing

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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