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singer 119-2 presser foot and tension issue

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Hello all,

I bought a singer 119-2 cylinder bed sewing machine and it is working fine after some tlc and a new servo motor. I would like to replace the walking feet with ones that would allow me to see the needle.  The one i have now the needle goes through the front foot and makes it hard to see where im sewing especially around corners. Is there a replacement foot that will fit this machine? Having a hard time finding info on this. So far all i have seen is a foot that comes on the 78-3 but it has some teeth on the bottom and i was trying to stay away from that if i can since im sewing leather.  Also i have my tension really high. I works fine but just seems really tight. I had to tighten it that much to get the seam right just doesn't seem right. Im using 138 size thread. Should i replace the tension assembly? Any info would help thank you.

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You can use a heavier spring on the tension unit - easy task. Most dealers should stock them.

Reg. feet - I would grind down the tip of the inner foot to get and open needle hole.

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138 thread normally will require more tension,you'll get a better looking stitch by going one size smaller thread #92 on the bobbin.These feet are being discontinued by my suppliers do to lack of demand.Like Const said you can grind off the teeth & then also grind or cut the front off to the front of the hole to create an open toe with a Dremel.

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Will not mess up - I did that on my Singer 108w20 - no problems and I´m sure other member did that as well. See picture.

Spring is at least to weak for your application as it seems - replacing them is not uncommon. Have you tried to reduce the bottom tension? If the bottom tension is too high you also need more top tension.

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Hello, I want to find a singer119-2, where can I find it? Thank you!

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6 hours ago, falseyellow said:

singer119-2

Watch ads for used industrial sewing machines for sale in China, or search eBay, or Alibaba. Or, find a Chinese company that builds clones of Singer machines and ask them if they know this ancient model. This model is about a hundred years old. Check with the CowboySew/Hightext company.

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