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I think $400-$500 should be a reasonable price but depends on the condition and accessories that come with the machine. You also want to change the motor so Is probably offer $400.

I once owned one - nice little machine but it uses extremely small bobbins. I still have the German manual. The bobbins are about the size of the 29K bobbins or even smaller. The machine is using the same hook as the Singer 17. Definitive a light leather machine that will fork for #69 or#92 thread. The original needle was System 805 (flat shank) or 690 (round shank). But I think you can set it up for other needle systems as well - maybe for the common 135x17 but not 100% certain because of the shank diameter.

don´t you have a sack barrow or handcart? Or maybe your neighbor?

was just and idea that came to my mind maybe for promoting US made bridles or horse harness or the like This is what I meant, I stumbled over it a while ago: http://www.americanmadematters.com/ Check Photobucket.com or click on the button MORE REPLY OPTIONS next to the "Post" button and you can upload the pictures to the forum

I can´t help you with information but I absolutely agree. For me old stitcher like yours and vintage heavy sewing machines in general are always related with a quality (experienced, old school) leather business. I can´t help my self but when I (as a leather customer or if I were a horse keeper or so) think of saddler's or harness makers shop or some other heavy leather workers I always have vintage machines on my mind. I think it´s a great idea using this old "Made in the USA" long lasting machine for marketing. I could imagine something like "Made from the best available leather & hardware - sewn in NC with US made thread on a 1898 (or so) US built heavy Champion Harness Stitcher..." or so but thats your part of course. This machine is screaming quality, isn't it? BTW - isn´t there a "Made in America day" or so? Maybe you can "jump on thats horse" Nice machien - I´m looking forward to seeing some more pictures.

Haven´t received it yet but it´s for sure table mounted but the longer I look at the the more it confuses me. Must have been for a machine with an off standing balance wheel / pulley or so - maybe for a bar tacker... Don´t know...

29K are rather simple machine. There is not much you can do wrong. The pins are an issue but the one on big one in the middle of the leaver and the one thats holds the needle bar go out from back to from. The one on the cam is a bit difficult but if you have an good eye you see which side it thicker. As far as I remember the tapered end sticks out a bit more (but not 100% certain)

Check with College Sewing in the UK, they have TOWA made shuttle carrier which seem to be of good quality. I have a small TOWA carrier in my 29K71 and it works fine. This is the large one for the 29K72 https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/82205-SHUTTLE-CARRIER-LG-CAP-SINGER-29K-TOWA Check their 29K parts: https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/Singer29K,29USewingMachineParts But since your 29K72 is in a very good condition I´d rather check the needle / hook timing before you are going to buy a new shuttle carrier.

have you solved it? There are several reason why the tension would not release. 1.) The long tension release pin(#20) (goes from from to back inside the machine) is missing. Thats almost impossible but you never know. 2.) The tiny pin (#11) inside the tension unit is missing (pushes against the small bar on the top disc which is installed right behind the tension spring) 3.) The tension unit is not properly installed. It is held by 2 screws one on he front side on the upper end and one thats secures the tension units pin (#21) inside the machine housing. You find the screw (#22) downright inside the machine housing. Its a small one and you may not see it at the 1st look. Loosen both screws and push the tension unit towards the machine housing and tighten both screws. You probably have to readjust the thread regulator spring but that should be mentioned in the machine manual. 4.) In case it all does not help and both pins are present you can slightly adjust the small bar on the release disc (#13) with a screw driver and hammer. Remove the disc and tap the small bar slightly inwards. Not too far otherwise you have a permanent tension release.

I´d rather buy a 3200 than a Singer 7. Check the sale section these machines they pop up once in a while. Not sure if I said that before - your bicycle saddles look awesome - makes me think I could use a new cover for my old FIZIK nisene saddle (the old one with red bump corners). Do you remove the old covers first?

yeah, probably but I could not resist. I´m just thinking about the the position of it . I actually have no use for it but you never know what it will be good for. These reducer thingies are always good to have.

Just found this thing on Ebay. Seems to be a speed reducer with integrated bobbin winder. I never have seen one of these "machines" before - pretty interesting.

Machine has no reverse. Always important to check the condition of the timing belt. You will find a 111w153 manual + parts list online. Will not hurt to read the manual before you buy the machine or even print it and take it with you. Looks quite nice - great price also, I would buy it!

Naaa - your on the wrong track - its the DL-44 heavy blaster pistol. This is a secret I only telling on LW.net... Actually the Germans copied the broom handle Mauser from the DL-44 heavy blaster pistol when Marty McFly accidentally dropped into 1896 and lost the gun he previously picked up when he accidentally dropped into.... ah well you for sure remember the year of the great galactic war Or have I mixed up something

Xin chào - I´m not a shoe maker nor I have such tools but in case you like vintage tools then check Ebay Germany - there are dozens of auctions with tools. Your search words should be "schuhmacher" or "schuster". But please check with the sellers and ask if they would ship to Vietnam before you place a bid. A lot sellers do not ship international. Otherwise you may have some trouble with Ebay sooner or later.

One of the cases where you can´t deny that size matters

Now thats a fly whee / pulley . Machine over all looks not bad - not very much dirt and oil gunk as far as I can tell and all parts seem to be present. Have you sewn with it? Anyway, I´d clean and oil it thorougly and keep it well oiled! EDIT: BTW - what I don´t see is a bobbin winder.

Again - lucky you! I wish you luck! Looking forward to some nice pictures

Yep - had the same problem with my Jack Servo + 3:1 Speed reducer, always E5 Error. So I kicked out the NPS which I do not need at slow speed - its a nice feature but not that much important to me. Sometimes less technology is better.

Check this thread: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=61619

I´m sure it can - look at the mighty "Monster" hand wheel, this thing will punch trough it like butter (even frozen butter). And you can even store your lunch in it - what other machine has a lunch box feature? What a beast!

Uwe - tell them they are nuts, the "real" puritans are quite cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEWING-MACHINE-73-E-PURITAN-MAID-BAY-STATE-PRODUCTS-METAL-REAL-MACHINE-WORKS-/111796656073?hash=item1a079997c9:g:WCwAAOSw9N1VvUHU This is a real heavy duty leather stitcher. Look at the mighty foot, must be a needle feed machine, it´s the well know Mod. 73E - I think you agree, right? And its even portable!!! Maybe the predecessor of the Sailrite LS Hokus Pokus

Damn what a nice machine! Too bad you didn´t get it. Yes, the red Wing Video is awesome. Now you are bitten by the "old cast iron bug" and there is no cure.

ALL 29K PARTS SOLD

I see - well I should have checked the parts lists first. Thats the info I needed. Thanks folks