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Posted by SteveB on February 11, 2008, 1:40 am
I bought a used 1957 Singer 111 w 155 about a year ago to do some canvas
awning work. It's time to get it out and see if and how it works. I
downloaded the manual, crude as it did come across. Anyone know where I can
get a really clear one?
What would be a good combination of thread, needle, and material to test it
on? I do have some Raven Mills Sunbrella,and the sunshade material they
sell at Home Depot, which is the same thing I would be making some of the
items out of.
Things to watch for? Tips appreciated. Should I tip it up and put some
light oil on the friction points, or just try it first?
I have a 100' run of 10/3 AWG solid copper wire to my shop. Will this cause
any substantial voltage drop that would affect the performance or life of
the motor?
Lastly, what makes good tables? Some of those cheap fold up jobbies, or
make some good ones out of square tube legs and Masonite tops? Advantage to
cheap plastic as they are easier to store, for my vote. Probably not much
more than small awnings, with an occasional big piece.
Thanks.
Steve
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Posted by Pogonip on February 11, 2008, 12:58 am
SteveB wrote:
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> I bought a used 1957 Singer 111 w 155 about a year ago to do some canvas
> awning work. It's time to get it out and see if and how it works. I
> downloaded the manual, crude as it did come across. Anyone know where I can
> get a really clear one?
Did you look here: http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/ About
halfway down the index is 111W152_153_154_155.pdf
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Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by SteveB on February 11, 2008, 11:20 am
Am printing it now. The last one was scanned, and it has the corners and
sides obstructed where they folded the book and put it in the scanner. This
one looks a little clearer.
Steve
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> SteveB wrote:
>> I bought a used 1957 Singer 111 w 155 about a year ago to do some canvas
>> awning work. It's time to get it out and see if and how it works. I
>> downloaded the manual, crude as it did come across. Anyone know where I
>> can get a really clear one?
> Did you look here: http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/ About
> halfway down the index is 111W152_153_154_155.pdf
> --
> Joanne
> stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
> http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by Pogonip on February 11, 2008, 3:35 pm
SteveB wrote:
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> Am printing it now. The last one was scanned, and it has the corners and
> sides obstructed where they folded the book and put it in the scanner. This
> one looks a little clearer.
>
> Steve
>
>
>>SteveB wrote:
>>>I bought a used 1957 Singer 111 w 155 about a year ago to do some canvas
>>>awning work. It's time to get it out and see if and how it works. I
>>>downloaded the manual, crude as it did come across. Anyone know where I
>>>can get a really clear one?
>>Did you look here: http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/ About
>>halfway down the index is 111W152_153_154_155.pdf
It's in there twice, which may mean that they uploaded two different
versions - or the same one twice. If the first doesn't turn out well,
check out the second.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by Sarah Dale on February 11, 2008, 4:55 pm
SteveB wrote:
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> I have a 100' run of 10/3 AWG solid copper wire to my shop. Will this cause
> any substantial voltage drop that would affect the performance or life of
> the motor?
The answer to that is that it depends on what your old beastie needs as
a power supply!
Now, being in the UK, AWG is a little strange to me, but I have at least
come across it before ;).
I'm guessing from the 10/3 AWG that you have a 3 wire three phase supply
to your shop and are hence running on 208V? My research tonight shows
your cable is rated for at least 15A and maybe up to 30A (per phase)
depending which internet source you go for.
http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm
Shows the volt drop (dependent on your load) might be OK - well - that
is by the limits we normally work to in the UK - I have no idea what the
equivalent USA limits are!
So.... I've not been so helpful there have I? Still, I've found you a
nice link that does the math for you. I'm sure one of the USA posters
will know what the acceptable volt drop for the USA is.
If you found out what your machine was rated at, we might be able to
help further ;-)
Regards,
Sarah
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> awning work. It's time to get it out and see if and how it works. I
> downloaded the manual, crude as it did come across. Anyone know where I can
> get a really clear one?