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Found a 1905 made 29K1 boat anchor today Soaked it in oil for a coupe of hours and figured this thing really turns surprisingly smooth. Generally I would not buy such an extremely old patcher but for the price of three 24 packs of beer I could not resist and the extra needle holder + two shuttles that came with it looked good (one Singer, one Adler). These parts alone are worth the money I think. Seems the shuttle carrier is bent but thats no big deal. I will polish the needle plate and see how it is feeding and how long the stitches are. If not good I´ll rip it apart for parts or so. What I have learned so far is that this one has no stitch length indicator and the foot lifts when you push down the loot lift lever... So I have some work when Christmas becomes boring. To bee continued.... Merry Christmas everyone

What needle system are you using? The 29K takes 29x3 / 29x4 or 135x16 / 135x17 needles

I´m looking for a pattern or template for making authentic / correct knife sheath for the PAL RH36 Knife (6" blade). This is a pretty simple one but so far I have not found anything close. I think they are a bit like the KA-BAR MKII sheath but narrower and they have a line 20 snap. Maybe someone can help me with this. Or does someone know where I could buy sheath kits?

The Brother DB2 is a high speed garment sewing machine. It may handle garment leather but not heavy leather for holsters.

What other machine do you have? How thick is the leather you want to sew?

As CD said - Its a post 1951 model. You can tell it by the oval metal tag. Singer has changed the tag from plain brass tag to one with ornamented border in 1951. So it actually is one of the "newer" machines. Looks like it has the original Singer motor and switch. For safety reason I´d replace all the electrical wiring if not the entire motor. But why not keeping the when it is working. Not sure if this machine is sufficient for your projects. The presser foot has relatively sharp teeth which will most likely leave marks on the leather. Geneva is right, this machine is not made for sewing heavy leather. These once were designed for repairing boots and shoes and other items.

Better late than never... AWESOME - very well done!!!

Depends on what what parts are missing. Sometimes parts from other machiens will work on certain models as well. Please post more larger and more detailed pictures showing what is missing. You can find parts list here: http://www.hendersonsewing.com/manual.asp?page=44

Well, you put your question in the wrong thread you should have posted this at Leather Sewing Machines. You never know who is reading or following a certain thread. I usually do not look at leather conversation I just have found your thread because I was looking for one of my old posts about my 111G156. So you cannot blame members not to reply to your question. And sometimes a problem is so simple that no one is even thinking of it. Anyway - glad you solved it - good luck with the machine.

on some clutch motors you can switch the clutch dics with the brake disc but don´t know if that works with your.

You are welcome - I was in about the same situation last year when I restore my 111G156

This is the hand lifting lever you need: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-FOOT-BAR-LIFTER-PART-202554-/300720931297?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46045d41e1 Check is the small screw for it is still in the machine. It goes in from the right when you look from the backside. This one is the left part of the foot lifter and mounts about the the cylinder is mounted: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-FOOT-LIFTER-CONN-LEVER-PART-240067-/290723338650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b076199a But you need a screw for mounting it to the machine (have not found it) This is the connection bar to the under table knee lifter: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-LIFTER-CONN-LEVER-LIFTING-ROD-PART-223684-/290723338702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b07619ce This one goes on the above bar: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-SPRING-COLLAR-PART-227227-/120926471491?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c27c78543 This spring goes on the bar: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-LIFTER-CONN-LVR-LIFTING-ROD-SPRING-206628-/290723353123?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b0765223 This is a counter spring you need otherwise the lifter is rattling when swing: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-FOOT-LIFTER-LIFTING-LEVER-SPRING-227561-/290723353122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b0765222 This is the under table knee lifter: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KNEE-LIFT-LIFTER-ASSEMBLY-COMPLETE-228368-10735-SINGER-111W-CONSEW-225-226-JUKI-/121303884752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1c3e4663d0 Before you buy these parts - check with a 111w155 parts list - I hope I have not chosen the wrong parts but I´m positive. You can download one here: https://www.universalsewing.com/images2/parts_lists/all/qkrecfbe.pdf

Hi Alex, well, the old patchers are often worn because there are a lot of mechanical parts rubbing against each other in the head and therefore it is possible that the stitch length is no longer 5 per inch. So when you adjust it to 5 SPI and you measure the stitches and is below 6 spi (approx. 4mm) you can be sure it is quite worn. But if you can deal with that and 4mm stitches are okay for you - why not. But due to its optical condition I think it is a good one and stitches are fine but I´d check it anyway. The stitch length is indicated here: Put some cardboard under the feet make 10 stitches (w/o thread) and measure how many stitches you have per inch. Everything above 6 spi / 4mm is a good score. 100€ is a bargain for this machine!

Its actually a pre 1945 made in Germany Singer 29. It already has a removable gear box and a helical spring in the head instead of the large blade spring at the back of the arm. It has the larger bobbin as well. Singer produced sewing machines in Wittenberge / Prussia until the Russians disassembled the Singler plant and took it to Russia as war reparation. Singer again started producing sewing machines in West Germany / Karlsruhe in the 1950´s but then the Prefix was G = Germany because the K (Karlsruhe) was in use for the Kilbowie (Scottland) plant already. Seems to be in a nice condition - check how long the stitches are when adjusted to 5 SPI. How much is it? Better choice than your former 29K!

Found it: http://cleveland.craigslist.org/for/4796871537.html Holy Cow $2900? Well, thats waaaaaaaay tooooooooo much!!!! You can get a new heavy walking foot machine for that money - or almost 2 when you are considering the CB 3200 from Toledo Sewing. I like this nice vintage setup very much but I personally would not go over $600 maybe max. $800 when fully working and it has some accessories. But thats just because of the beautiful machine stand. I like vintage machines very much and I think they are worth keeping them alive but at the end you have to consider what you want to do with the machine and if other / new machines can´t do the job for a lower price.

no - all sold! Sorry.

Thats a Singer 45K but hard to tell what subclass - picture is too small. Thats a very nice machine stand. Great find - I´d buy it if not too expensive. Would like to see more pictures.

There are not many oft hem around. But in general, it is a standard industrial sewing machine with zig zag - its notching special it just works very nice and smooth. I think the 20U73 or any other zig zag machine could do the same job. But I don´t know if it will fork for your applications.

This is not the original foot for the 31K machine. This is a foot for a Singer 111w needle feed machine. Seems someone turned the presser foot bar for 45° and mounted this foot. This is how the original foot should look: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINGER-SEWING-MACHINE-31-15-STRAIT-STITCH-FOOT-NARROW-HINGED-24983-/360531394975?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f158819f

Nice PDF - thanks Jimi. THAT is what I call a very informative description of sewing machine. You don´t find such detailed descriptions anymore. When I first saw an original Adler III and Adler 4 / 5 manual - I was deeply impressed that every single attachment was so well described back then. Every sewing device is pictured in a sewing situation and very well described. Even the manual for my 307G2 is so nice it´s almost like visiting a tailors class. Nowadays you can be happy when you get an understandable manual in your language or even a manual at all. Often enough machines / devices cost hundreds or even thousands of Dollars (or €) but the MfG´s or dealers (with some exceptions) do not spend 0.20 cent for a good manual. Fortunately there are some dealers who make their own manuals but thats rare!

Did you get my PM with the pictures?

Roller foot turned out nice

Yesterday I was able to acquire some nice parts for the Adler 5 / Singer 45K. It was a 2 hrs trip but when you want something you have to take the pain. I was hunting for an original roller foot since the days I had my Adler 104 but never have found one. Now that I have my Singer 133K3 I finally had some luck. All parts are made by Adler but a lot will fit for the 45K as well. Roller foot will go on my 133K A very nice and pretty rare part is the extended (holster ?) throat plate + feed dog. I have no machine for it but will definitely keep this one - you never know. Some pictures:

I´d check the condition of the timing belt and if you can turn the hand wheel w/o much resistance when the V-belt is off. Check it the tip of the hook is sharp and if parts are missing. I´d also test sew it if you have the chance to. Looks like the bobbin winder is missing. I´m not sure but this looks like as if the foot lifter is air operated (check the air cylinder on the backside). So you may need an air compressor. But I think this can be removed if you don´t need it.

when I look closer with an sharp eye - I think this could even be a 111 walking foot machine (not needle feed + even better) - do you have a shot from the backside? I also have Singer 111 machine but with reverse (111G156) and it works nice nice nice and the condition s about the same as yours - as far as I can tell from the picture - and before I have restored it. These are tough build machines - probably made in the 1940´s - 1950´s but parts are no problem. How much do you have to pay for it?