111w155 feed issue

[Glaciersew]

As it sits the machine works well. I’ve disassembled and reassembled the area above the needle. Didn’t find any obviously worn parts. Or even parts that felt rough.

The issue is when the needle and associated presser foot make contact w the feed dogs. The needle and foot go from front to rear much faster than the presser feet. With heavier materials it’s not an issue. While working w some lighter rip stop fabric I experienced some bunching or piling or the material. 

Any suggestions are appreciated. Is it unreasonable to think I should be able to work w lighter materials on this particular machine? 

 

Thank you

[Pintodeluxe]

Did you mean "feed dog"  where you said "presser feet"?

[Glaciersew]

No. I wrote it as intended. It’s a walking foot compound feed machine. 

The needle and foot seem to snap backward as soon as they make contact w the feed dogs. I believe they should glide back simultaneously w the feed dogs. 

[Northmount]

@Glaciersew Moved to Leather Sewing Machines.  You'll get more answers here.

Tom

[Wizcrafts]

It could be that the needlebar rock frame is binding in the right angle metal bracket that keeps it inline, at the bottom of the head. Open the faceplate, loosen the bracket screws and see if the motion cleans up. If so, find the position of least slack without binding and tighten it down.

 

[Glaciersew]

Right angle piece hasn’t crossed my mind. Ive been looking at everything else. 

Thanks guys. It’s back to work after 51 weeks @ home. Reconstructive knee  surgery was a huge success! 

 7 days a week at work for awhile. And daddy to 3 boys leaves little time for my new interest.