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That is my dream machine. If only I had the money! Maybe someday...

Bob; I'll take a pack of each size. Now, does anybody have awls 1/2 or 1 size larger than these needles? (Sizes 3, 4, 5)

I definetly need replacement pressor feet for my Union Lockstitch machine, including the basic foot that is supposed to ship with the machine. Also, raised throat plates to sew holsters and cases and other plates and guides. Some of the screws need replacing, some nuts are missing, and I can use most sizes of needles and awls. Any replies will be appreciated.

A Singer 29-4 is an old cobblers' machine designed to repair shoes, boots, handbags and jacket zippers. It will sew approximately 1/4" thickness, using 29x3 or 29x4 series needles. Thread capacity is up to size T90 cotton, nylon or polycore. The bobbin is tiny in these machines, which date back to the early 1900's. Patchers do not have feed dogs at all. They move the work via the pressor foot, which has sharp teeth and can be turned 360 degrees. The teeth will leave permanent marks in vegtan or harness leather. The 29 series are known by their common use name: "Patcher" - as in shoe patcher. They are not designed for production, but for footwear repairs. A 29-4 is not going to sew 3 layers of 8 oz leather. If you really push it you might get 5/16" under the foot. Stitch length varies with the thickness of the work and is limited to about 6 to the inch, maximum (rebuilt 29-4's may yield up to 5/inch for a while). If the mechanism driving the foot is badly worn you will probably get less than 7 stitches to the inch, on 1/8" of leather and 8/inch on 1/4". The condition of the inner moving parts depends on how old the machine is and how well it was maintained by all owners who used it. Certain parts are known to wear out and will need to be replaced with new-old stock, or made/beefed up in a metal shop. Bob Kovar, at Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines - 866-362-7397, has replacement parts, needles and bobbins for Singer Patchers.

It turned out that my new-old Union Lockstitch machine came equipped with a custom modified stepping foot, set to about 6 wide, ugly steps to the inch. Does anybody have a flat bottom, standard pressor foot they can spare? I also need a raised throat plate for holsters and cases. Anybody???

You're welcome! Here's a link to just one of the new walking foot machines offered by one of our dealers, Cobra Steve. Bob Kovar, in Toledo, has all kinds of new and used industrial sewing machines, including Cowboy leather stitchers, at very reasonable prices. He has no website, but his phone number is 866-362-7397. He can mail you brochures for Cowboy machines. Other brands represented by members of the leatherworker.net forum include representatives of Artisan, Campbell-Bosworth, Boss and Techsew (and probably more). You won't find a better place to get help online for your leather sewing problems and questions than right here. BTW: here is a picture of my National walking foot machine. It sews just over 3/8" of leather, Naugahyde, or nylon strapping, flawlessly, with up to #207 nylon thread. It uses Consew parts, which are available everywhere industrial sewing parts are sold.

Pretty much any compound feed, walking foot machine, that can sew up to 3/8" with a #22 needle, will sew dog collars, using #138 bonded nylon thread. You can take your pick from these brands: Consew, Juki, SewPro, Cowboy, Cobra, Neels, Artisan, Singer, National, Adler, Pfaff, Mitsubishi, Seiko, Sailrite, Morse, Rex. You should get a machine with a swing-away edge guide and a reverse mechanism. If you plan on making a lot of collars try to get a large M bobbin machine. A variable speed servo motor is going to be necessary to sew the box stitches at the ends, because they are more controllable at slow speeds than clutch motors. Check with our dealers before you buy elsewhere. Most of them have excellent used machines in stock and unbeatable followup service.

The following parts are from the Union Lockstitch parts list and pictures. Looks like I will need some replacement 4-sided screws, # 5 and # 117, some shuttle screws #253, a few awl set screws #86, and maybe a needlebar and definitely a new needle set screw # 133. Other screws needed are for the brake: 2 #19, with 2 #20 nuts. I'll need a new knockoff stud #12 and these springs: #148, #241, #292. I could use a spare pickup thread point #276, and throat plates #250F, 250N and 250G. Also, small and a large four-sided wrenches in good condition. I can use needle sizes 2, 3 and 4 and awl sizes 2, 3, 3 1/2, 4 and 5. Any leatherpoint awls would be a treat! I'll post more requests as I find more worn out parts. BTW: my machine serial number is 42xx. Does that indicate that it was built in 1942, or that it was the 42xxth machine built? Thanks in advance. I hope someone has spare ULS parts they can let go of. PM me if you have parts to sell!

Thanks to Andrew Wood, I now have a manual for a Union Lockstitch machine. I only need everything else in my previous post!

A trade for a ULS machine has been arranged. See my post looking for spare parts, needles, awls, bobbins, springs, etc, in the Leather Sewing Machines section of the forum.

I am looking for parts and accessories for a Union Lockstitch machine. I have posted a list of items I want in a topic on the Leather Sewing Machines section of Leatherworker.net. I prefer to buy from individuals with extra, or left over parts, not retail dealer prices. Contact me via the forum if you have anything to sell for a ULS machine.

I am getting a Union Lockstitch machine (ULS) in trade for my Adler 204. The ULS has minimal accessories with it. The machine has the standard extended throat plate, a roller edge guide and closed standard pressor foot. I am looking for the following spare parts, preferably from individuals, not retail outlets. Needles (various sizes) Awls (various sizes) Bobbins Raised throat plates for holsters and pouches Other non-standard throat plates Non-standard pressor feet (e.g. left toe, right toe, open front double toe, stepping foot [5 to 8 to inch]) loopers thread guides Swing away, non-roller edge guide Various springs and tension parts (esp. bobbin cover springs) Misc straight and tapered screws, nuts and bolts T-wrenches A users' manual Threading rod Take-up lever/spring and lifting parts that wear out Any other replacement parts you don't need Let me know what parts you have laying around and how much you want for them, shipped to Flint, Michigan.

The outside tension disks, on the front of the head, facing you, are meant to be used for darning, or for situations where the pressor foot lifts so high that the main tensioners are released by it. You can use them if needed instead of the top tensioners. You can also use the front tensioners for winding bobbins, if you have bobbin thread on the little spool post near the back of the machine.