Just scored a REX 26-188 Walking foot sewing machine for $50.00 now what? / Singer 16-188 / Chandler TDU-N62 / Consew 18 clone

[koreric75]

 

if you haven't found this already...

[koreric75]

16 minutes ago, myjtp said:

Nope that wont work  These are the kind that fit my machine I guess ill have to either grind these down OR put some epoxy or JB weld and smooth the bottom out a bit.

looks like they're around $20 so i'd say grind  away...lol https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/1-8-outside-welt-foot-gauge-singer-120369-1-8.aspx?variant_id=282645

 

[myjtp]

4 minutes ago, koreric75 said:

looks like they're around $20 so i'd say grind  away...lol https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/1-8-outside-welt-foot-gauge-singer-120369-1-8.aspx?variant_id=282645

 

Sweet! ill have to get a few!

[Wizcrafts]

Is this foot of use on your machine? https://www.sailrite.com/Leather-Foot-for-Ultrafeed-LS-1-Sewing-Machine

[myjtp]

7 minutes ago, Wizcrafts said:

Is this foot of use on your machine? https://www.sailrite.com/Leather-Foot-for-Ultrafeed-LS-1-Sewing-Machine

i tell you what.... that looks pretty damn close!!!

[Wizcrafts]

18 minutes ago, myjtp said:

i tell you what.... that looks pretty damn close!!!

I'd say that warrants a phone call or contact form submission to Sailrite. They should know if their foot is compatible with your machine.

[scubadiverberry]

Replying to:  

Just scored a REX 26-188 Walking foot sewing machine for $50.00 now what? / Singer 16-188 / Chandler TDU-N62 / Consew 18 clone

By myjtp, October 12, 2018 in Leather Sewing Machines 

I hope it ends up in the right place.

You might need 16X64 needles.  I bought them from College-Sewing UK a while back.  I have a 16-188. They are the only place in the world I could find them.  16X63 needles are fairly easy to get; but, lack the chisel tip for leather.  One person mentioned I could adjust my needle bar and use different needles ... What does your parts manual call for in needles?

 

You have to ask them for the needles; they don't list them as parts they carry.

Edited August 29, 2019 by scubadiverberry

[scubadiverberry]

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/store/catalog/latest.aspx

Expect to pay $30 - $40 in shipping for $10 in needles, if your in the USA!

[mikesc]

College have a minimum order amount ( I think it is £20.00 or £25.00 ) system* ( or it might be minimum handling and postage ) anyway, so you may as well stock up on needles there, or look around their site for things to get you up to min order.

*I can't remember which, I usually do orders between €50.00 and well over €100.00 there, so it doesn't affect me.

[SoniaG]

• Hello! I just picked one of these up and would love a copy of the manual!