Singer 211G156

[Therese]

Old, new to me - thread lubrication control mechanism seems to be missing (nut and plunger on front of machine). Is it necessary to lubricate modern bonded nylon thread?  I will be sewing medium weight leather. Many thanks!

[mikesc]

Nope..not a problem at all ..absolutely no need to lubricate the thread you'll be sewing with..

I have a Singer 211U 166A..and some other sewing machines..They ( sewing machines ) sort of "follow you home"..they prefer to live in family groups, or tribes :)

Edited July 25, 2019 by mikesc

[brmax]

Congrats on your new machine, I have never purchased a brand new machine either. So 

Answering your last part first; no its not necessary to use with either thread types. 

It in my opinion it can be considered as more a cooling lubricant enabling a faster production sew, without the thread melting from heat. 

If later on a need for parts, one of the dealers frequenting the site can be a big help, some are in ad banners above if you have them turned on or available. Im not sure how that works, my screen shows them all the time. I mention that as a photo could help because who knows what brand these extra pieces are.

 

Have a good day

Floyd

Edited July 25, 2019 by brmax

[cdthayer]

4 hours ago, Therese said:

thread lubrication control mechanism seems to be missing (nut and plunger on front of machine).

You have a Singer 211G156 with a thread lube system on it?  Do you have any photos?

 

CD in Oklahoma

[CowboyBob]

16 hours ago, cdthayer said:

You have a Singer 211G156 with a thread lube system on it?  Do you have any photos?

 

We just got one in & here's some pics.

 

CD in Oklahoma