[vaslaura]

I am new to the industrial sewing machines and have been searching the internet for help but have been coming up short. I am wanting to use my machine up upholstery marine type vinyl.

I am wanting suggestions of what type of tread and or needle (sizing) I should use for this very old machine.

Thanks for the help!

 

[RODSRUS]

I've had mine for 40 years and it was probably 30 years old then. Googling Singer 111W155 will get you a lot of info including the manual. I've only replaced the timing belt which was easy and the motor/clutch with a modern setup which makes speed control easy. Mine came with a box of 100 #22 needles and that is what I've used. The only ID I can find on my big spools is B92 and 4oz. Have fun.

 

[39 master]

You can find a wealth of info at "the thread exchange".

 

[John long]

You can find a wealth of info at "the thread exchange".

39 Master is right. The Thread Exchange does an excellent job of explaining the sizing on thread and needles. As I remember, they have a chart showing which needle are compatible with what thread sizes.

John

 

[AMan31]

A needle and thread chart. Needle and Thread Size Chart - Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines more info: Nylon Thread Guide