R8R Report post Posted December 21, 2017 Picked up an old pair of Singer machines - a 111W153 and a 111W155. They both were apparently in a building that burned down. Covered in soot, oil, general gunk and a little surface rust. I've actually got the 155 sewing (kinda) but I've decided to guinea pig the 153. Here it is immersed in white vinegar do de-rust it after degreasing it with brake cleaner. (bags of water for ballast to keep it immersed) This is an experiment to see what these machines will go through and still come out the other side sewing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted December 22, 2017 That reminds me of a Singer 153W timing belt saga some time ago, where it also turned out that the belt got destroyed by fire. We never did find out if that machine was salvaged in the end. Keep us posted with your Phoenix from the ashes story! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8R Report post Posted December 22, 2017 Gotta say the vinegar bath worked great. Quick water rinse and then a WD-40 soak and scrub with a light wire brush and a scotch brite pad, and it's looking like night and day here. (before pic here also...) This thing was JET black on the underside, and before the soak the many of the parts were frozen in place. Just touching this thing would blacken your hands. Once it drains out completely I'll be dousing it in lily white oil, then on to polishing out the hook parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Brosowski Report post Posted December 25, 2017 Wow!! Great job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8R Report post Posted February 1, 2018 Ok I am straight up out of time to deal with these, and out of space, as I have another machine on the way. Free Singer 111W153 and a 111W155 heads to a good home! You pay actual shipping via Paypal. 111W153 has been fully de-greased and de-rusted and re-oiled. (nothing is frozen or obviously worn loose) but will need further cleaning and tuning and possible new parts. 111W155 works and it sews but it's a little rough (nothing is frozen or obviously worn loose) but will need a thorough cleaning and tuning and possible new parts. NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenl Report post Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Are they pretty complete? Do you think they have been very hot in the fire? They don't look like they have been too hot. Edited February 1, 2018 by Kenl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8R Report post Posted February 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Kenl said: Are they pretty complete? Do you think they have been very hot in the fire? They don't look like they have been too hot. They didn't get burned, just smoked. And yes they are mostly complete as far as I can tell but may need parts replaced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenl Report post Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks for the reply. After thinking about it I think I will pass. Should be a good deal if someone needs one. Nice of you to offer. I actually have a CB 3200 on order. I thought about fixing it for a lighter flattop machine. I appreciate your offer oh . Good luck I am sure someone will take you up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted February 2, 2018 Pity you're on the wrong continent, a 155 would be nice. On the other hand, maybe it's a good thing that I can't get them . I'm surprised someone hasn't grabbed them already, as it's a very good offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonInReno Report post Posted February 5, 2018 Thanks again - I'm looking forward to the drive to pick them up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8R Report post Posted February 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, DonInReno said: Thanks again - I'm looking forward to the drive to pick them up! Cool! Hey everyone else that was asking... these are getting picked up, so me not having to crate and ship wins out! Thanks for all the inquiries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
