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Singer 29K--How Do I Adjust The Stitch Length?

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I have been using these old Singer machines since 1985 off and on. Recently I have been playing around with a new (to me) Singer 29k-70 machine. When I try to adjust the stitch length nothing seems to happen.

I have searched here and on the rest of the Internet but my search-fu has failed me.

So at this point I am going to ask you to assume I know nothing (not hard to do) and ask how do you adjust the stitch length on one of these machines and how is it related to adjusting for the thickness of the leather? (or is it?)

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Hi,

the stitch adjustment is done by means of a slider clamp on the stem just above the needle there are numbers /stitches per inch to set the slider on.

with regard to leather thickness i do not know sorry..

JJ

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Hi Doug. If your stitch length will not adjust, the machine may need some lubricant to help free the mechanism. Try some WD 40, then oil. Thanks, Steve

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Your suggestions were helpful. I was able to make the necessary adjustments. I also got ahold of a maual thanks to another forum member. That showed me where the lubricate the machine. I had missed a few spots. Now she is humming along like a top.

I may someday want a more modern machine but this one now works properly so I am ahead of the game.

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