Members cadet4x4 Posted September 1 Members Report Posted September 1 I'm searching old threads to figure out why my 111w153 longest stitch is 6/in. I've reset everything according to Uwe's videos ( I would be sewing without them). Something caught my eye here above "eccentric gib locking screws weren’t in the groove" . Is there a video or diagram showing this adjustment? Thanks Quote
Contributing Member friquant Posted September 2 Contributing Member Report Posted September 2 On 8/31/2025 at 8:54 PM, cadet4x4 said: my 111w153 longest stitch is 6/in. Clarifying here...are you able to adjust the stitch length? Meaning can you adjust to go smaller than 6/in ? When making the adjustment toward longer stitches, does the adjustment screw stop? When your needle lands on the material, what is the motion of the feed dog? Ideally the feed dog is stopped front to back motion when the needle lands. Just wondering if you are losing some traction by something else being out of time. Perhaps a video of your feed dogs working, and photos of your stitch length regulator? Quote friquant. Like a frequent, piquant flyer. Check out my blog: Choosing a Motor for your Industrial Sewing Machine
Members cadet4x4 Posted September 3 Members Report Posted September 3 friquant, Yes I can adjust the stitch length, from the longest stitch all the way back to zero. Yes it hits a positive stop rotating either direction. Reading a naval manual it mentioned to set the take up at the highest point. Loosen the dovetail cam assembly and rotate forward. The pics and video I'll be attaching soon are after this adjustment, it's yield is about 5.5/in. VID_20250902_165612895~2.mp4 VID_20250902_165612895~2.mp4 VID_20250902_165612895~2.mp4 Quote
Contributing Member friquant Posted September 3 Contributing Member Report Posted September 3 43 minutes ago, cadet4x4 said: The pics and video I'll be attaching soon are after this adjustment I'm not able to view the videos. What format are they? Some people upload to youtube, the embed here. I find that too much work, so I shrink mine using ffmpeg (and convert to .mp4 along the way), then upload directly. Quote friquant. Like a frequent, piquant flyer. Check out my blog: Choosing a Motor for your Industrial Sewing Machine
Members cadet4x4 Posted September 3 Members Report Posted September 3 https://youtu.be/OezNzJN9LFk?si=lt7xv1-eMcQC6RzR Fingers crossed Quote
Contributing Member friquant Posted September 3 Contributing Member Report Posted September 3 Feed timing looks good. The needle plate is loose, but I assume you knew that, and I don't think it will change the stitch length. Quote friquant. Like a frequent, piquant flyer. Check out my blog: Choosing a Motor for your Industrial Sewing Machine
Members cadet4x4 Posted September 3 Members Report Posted September 3 I realize my lower plate is loose. Here is the underside pic of the adjustment made. I'd like to verify this entire shaft is timed correctly. Anyone know at a procedure? Quote
Members cadet4x4 Posted September 3 Members Report Posted September 3 Here is left of the drive belt Quote
Members cadet4x4 Posted September 3 Members Report Posted September 3 My arrows don't line up, the collar could be locked into any position Quote
Contributing Member friquant Posted September 3 Contributing Member Report Posted September 3 30 minutes ago, cadet4x4 said: My arrows don't line up, the collar could be locked into any position Looks like the belt is one tooth off. Quote friquant. Like a frequent, piquant flyer. Check out my blog: Choosing a Motor for your Industrial Sewing Machine
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