1968 at USN Parachute Riggers School in Lakehurst NJ as an 18 year old recruit part of our schooling which included jumping from an airplane also had this machine for each student. You not only learned to sew, but the graduation test was you'd sew a perfect straight stitch, then entirely disassemble the machine, the reassemble and sew a perfect straight stitch
Thanks for that knowledge! So just like a gun you had to disassemble and re-assemble and show it worked! You're the 2nd USN Vietnam era guy I've talked to that sewed throughout the war.
@@derekdoeschannel Yes.... My senior year in high school I had bad grades, and the Tet Offensive happened. I knew I'd be drafted so joined the Navy for a guarantee of Parachute Riggers School. Today at 73 years old sewing is therapy 😀
Hi, I just got the same machine yesterday. I was wondering if you can explain how to oil this particular machine and the process from beginning to end. How much oil do you actually need? What type can I use? All the best, Keith
Just oil everywhere there is a hole for oiling, anywhere parts touch and move. I oil it like crazy when I pick one up as it probably hasn't been oiled in decades. I use lighting sewing machine oil. Oil it more than you thought you should. You can always wipe off the extra.
Hey Derek. I have the 111w151 and am having trouble getting it set up. As far as I know the thread is routed correctly, but I’m not sure. I’ve done my best to follow to use video and the manual however after I have thread the first stitch the thread ends up getting cut somewhere under where the bobbin is perhaps? Any help from anyone is appreciated
the only vintage machine I have is a 1917 Western Electric that I converted to a hand crank with a truckers knob lol I call her Weezy. I am in the market for an industrial though. I am making a lot of bags and wallets right now.@@derekdoeschannel
I have a 155 And still trying to time it Cause the bottom bar slides left to right about .105 and throws off the gears attached to it 🤦 Need help by FaceTime from someone as I’ve had it 20 years and recently trying to use it.
1968 at USN Parachute Riggers School in Lakehurst NJ as an 18 year old recruit part of our schooling which included jumping from an airplane also had this machine for each student. You not only learned to sew, but the graduation test was you'd sew a perfect straight stitch, then entirely disassemble the machine, the reassemble and sew a perfect straight stitch
Thanks for that knowledge! So just like a gun you had to disassemble and re-assemble and show it worked! You're the 2nd USN Vietnam era guy I've talked to that sewed throughout the war.
@@derekdoeschannel Yes.... My senior year in high school I had bad grades, and the Tet Offensive happened. I knew I'd be drafted so joined the Navy for a guarantee of Parachute Riggers School. Today at 73 years old sewing is therapy 😀
I just noticed that you are also in Denver too. I discovered Ralphs while trying to get my 111w151 up and running. Thanks for the great video!
I've actually never been to Ralphs yet but plan too when I have too.
I'm getting a 151k1 (like a baby 111w), and I reckon I probably will go crazy with the paint at some point, honestly...
Great video!
lol. it's your machine and you should go crazy! thanks for watching!
Oh I use almost exactly the same guide foot at work. Neat
so what do you sew with it? What's it's set up for?
We need a video on how to create a bobbin and insert the bobbin into this machine 🙏
Hi, I just got the same machine yesterday. I was wondering if you can explain how to oil this particular machine and the process from beginning to end. How much oil do you actually need? What type can I use? All the best, Keith
Just oil everywhere there is a hole for oiling, anywhere parts touch and move. I oil it like crazy when I pick one up as it probably hasn't been oiled in decades. I use lighting sewing machine oil. Oil it more than you thought you should. You can always wipe off the extra.
Buenas noche Como consigo esa maguina de jeme saber gracias
This one isn’t for sale but check your local market for one.
Hey Derek. I have the 111w151 and am having trouble getting it set up. As far as I know the thread is routed correctly, but I’m not sure. I’ve done my best to follow to use video and the manual however after I have thread the first stitch the thread ends up getting cut somewhere under where the bobbin is perhaps? Any help from anyone is appreciated
Hi. feel your hook to make sure it's smooth without any sharp area's.
I have a 153 that I absolutely always have to hold the thread for the first 2 stitches or it will bunch up the thread and make a mess.
Older machines are sometimes finicky, but at least you know the secret to get yours to work.
do you use only industrial machines? and all Singer?
Mostly all industrials, but Singer, Union Special, Merrow and Bonis. And I still have my Singer 201-2 that started it all.
the only vintage machine I have is a 1917 Western Electric that I converted to a hand crank with a truckers knob lol I call her Weezy. I am in the market for an industrial though. I am making a lot of bags and wallets right now.@@derekdoeschannel
@@JudithBrummett check your local craigslist and Facebook.
I have a 155
And still trying to time it
Cause the bottom bar slides left to right about .105 and throws off the gears attached to it
🤦
Need help by FaceTime from someone as I’ve had it 20 years and recently trying to use it.
sorry I can't help on this, I'm an okay mechanic but not enough to guild someone. Maybe someone else can help on here?
Hello, Do you have a Bonis machine for sale? How can I contact you? Thanks Randy
Sorry I don't have one for sale currently. But I'm always looking. thanks!
Una maguina como esa la puedo con se guir
You should, they are a great machine.