Singer 21W180

Singer Model 21W180

http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-list/images0-99/21w180.jpg

This machine was a Craig's List find and came complete with purpose built table, Singer motor and a pat. 1893 W&W clutch. Machine, motor and clutch were functional as found.

Singer Model 21W180

As Found Motor and Clutch

Serial Number W217906

The machine is currently mounted on a Wheeler & Wilson #9 domestic treadle circa 1895. The top was made from the orignal coffin top cabinet with flaking veneer and drawers removed. The opening was enlarged slightly.

The machine is a compound feed composed of the normal drop feed as well as a needle feed. The needle feed shifts fore-aft maintaining a perpendicular alignment to the machine deck ( no pendulum action).

A wartime 1918 advertisement found at the Smithsonian Institute Site advises...

"... It is used for stitching light and medium fabrics in the manufacture of articles of military and naval equipment such as haversacks, pack carriers, leggings, cartridge belts, canteen covers and pouches and carriers of all kinds...

... After the needle has entered the fabric, the needle and feed, in unison, move the work forward so that the feeding is perfectly accomplished..."

http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/pdf/sil10-29.pdf

21W180 Features:

Produced: Estimated 1905-1938

Needles: 12 N 3 (modern 128x1 128x3 or DBx1)

Bobbins: Sames a 111w

Mounting Hinges welded to machine base.

Deck Size: ??

Uses non-walking feet for class 111W machines

Similar to the later 111W150 .. some parts are interchangeable

Compound action for the presser foot lift.

Thread Path through tension disk, take up spring and lifting arm

Balance wheel and stitch length lever.

Horizontal Hook, Drop in Bobbin. Note the needle passes through the feed dog.

Bobbin in place.

http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/NMAHTEX/2752/imagepages/image61.htm

Links:

Wheeler & Wilson History - Sewalot Site - Thanks Mr. Alex

http://www.sewalot.com/wheeler%20&%20wilson%20sewing%20machines.htm

21W180 Manual

http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/21W.pdf

Parts LIst

http://parts.singerco.com/IPpartCharts/21W180.pdf

Gear Driven Horizontal Hook.

Crank drive transfer for hook.

Needle Feed Shown with needle in the forward position at the beginning of feed stroke.

Needle Feed at the end of the feed stroke.