Singer 111w153 vs 111w155

[nylonRigging]

On 10/27/2020 at 12:28 AM, vonL said:

Thank you again - I might keep them both, and buy the 112 if I can.

One last question - is all parts interchangeable between us-made and germany-made 112's? Or does the germany-made use metric nuts etc?

THIS.. keep them both . It nice ( never hurts ) to have 2 heads set-up with different gauge needle sets ready to go . and I keep two double needle setup just for outside and inside seam-bind . I still have an old 112 140 head that runs great and keeps on rolling,  They almost run forever just keep them oiled good and clean, and they probably out-live you in life span . the Most you are going to have to do with those old 112's to keep them going is change about the bobbin assembly and shafts when the Hooks get so worn and you cant get anymore adjustment left, and 'maybe' change a belt.

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[DonInReno]

I have both a 111w153 and 111w155 and don’t see any difference between the two. Maybe my 155 has 153 parts or visa versa, or the difference is very slight.

Edit:  keep in mind that needle feed machines are dirt cheap - 50% less than a walking foot.

Edited November 3, 2020 by DonInReno

[vonL]

Thanks for the replys:-) i agree that there seems to be little differance between the two model s. But the 155 i supposed to have a slightly higher lift, according to ismacs.

There is very limited vintage singers around in Norway, and most are quite pricey actually:-)

PS! I am in need og the thumbscrew that compresses the spring on the inner foot presser bar. Can't find it anywhere online for a decent price. Anyone has one for sale?

I am also looking for the side cover plate/faceplate.

And 1 front slide plate for attachments for the 112 series 

[Constabulary]

College Sewing in the UK has all parts. If you cannot find them in the Singer section check the Juki 562 / 563 or Seiko STW or LSW series machines. Lots of Seiko, and Juki parts are compatible. Thats the big advantage of vintage Singer machines.

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/10707-vis-de-regulation-seiko-origine.html

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/224144-attachment-slide-plate-front-singer-212.html

Face plate for the 111 or 112?

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/210911-singer-112g-112w-212w-face-plate.html

If you cannot find the parts search for the the parts number and if that does nor help send CS an Email, they respond soon.

 

Edited November 5, 2020 by Constabulary

[Constabulary]

not sure which face plate you need. Needle feed and triple feed plates area bit different, I may have a face plate for the needle feed version and the screw as well but have to look for them.

[vonL]

I'm searching for the faceplate and thumbscrew for a 111w155 - i.e triple feed

[Constabulary]

This is a Juki 562 FP from College Sewing:

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/b3101-053-000-face-plate-juki-genuine.html

This is one from Ebay (cheapest I could find incl. shipping )

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Face-Cover-Plate-For-Juki-LU-562-LU-563-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-B3101-053-000/401098051932

Both will work cause the 562 is a clone of the Singer 111. Not sure if the Ebay plate will fit perfectly cause it is an aftermarket part but still the best option I think.

 

EDIT:
Looks like CS has the plate on back order.

 

 

Edited November 6, 2020 by Constabulary

[vonL]

On 11/6/2020 at 8:14 AM, Constabulary said:

This is a Juki 562 FP from College Sewing:

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/b3101-053-000-face-plate-juki-genuine.html

This is one from Ebay (cheapest I could find incl. shipping )

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Face-Cover-Plate-For-Juki-LU-562-LU-563-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-B3101-053-000/401098051932

Both will work cause the 562 is a clone of the Singer 111. Not sure if the Ebay plate will fit perfectly cause it is an aftermarket part but still the best option I think.

 

EDIT:
Looks like CS has the plate on back order.

 

 

Yes, they have no thumbscrew for the presser bar either, and I can't find any vendor that has one. Funny, can it really be that rare?

[Constabulary]

I think I have one... let me check...

[Constabulary]

Yes, I have the screw