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they do not mention any material thickness. So I´d guess this is the stitch length "under best circumstances" and that is thin material from my experience. I have sewn 12mm material with my 29K71 but have not measured the stitch length at this thickness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kF1feAFwdQ&feature=youtu.be

4.5mm You barely find information on the actual stitch length in vintage Singer 29K manuals whereas the bell crank levers are marked with numbers between 5 and 16 (most of the time). So we all assume its the stitch length. But over the years I figured the numbers on a stitch length adjuster scale (not only on 29K´s) are not necessarily the actual stitch length the machine can produce (I know stitches become shorter when the BCL is worn). I f.i. know heavy duty machines with a scale of 0 - 30 and the like. So how do I know the official 29K stitch length is 4.5mm? Well - just recently I found a SINGER sales catalogue from the1950s for "craftsman" (Handwerker) sewing machines (covers 307G2, 188K1, 195K5, 1965K5, 331K4, 29K71-73, several 45K's). And it clearly states the stitch length for the 29K71-73 is max. 4.5mm (Größte Stichlänge = 4,5mm). Interesting - isn´t it? Especially since I (or we) know there are 29K machines that can produce a longer stitch than 4.5mm (as my 29K71 - it´s very close to 5 but not fully). So maybe not too important overall (who cares about 0.5mm - thats nitpicking) but I just though it´s an interesting fact and maybe worth to share this information. With other words - when your restored 29K can produce stitches between 4 and 4.5mm it is technically a very good machine with not much wear (I´d say). Some pictures

What you have shown in your picture is a regular LTD fastener (I have some CS-38 pouches here so I can compare with other LTD fasteners from webbing equipment F.i.) maybe the female part has 4 longer prongs (the ones you crimp when you set the washer on the opposite side) because of the thicker leather. But the male part on the CS-38 is the standard length you also find on shovel covers or M1 carbine webbing slings and the like. If you are looking for a longer "male part" (sounds weird ) check this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-LIFT-A-DOT-Extra-Long-Stud-and-Ring-lot-of-72-pcs-equals-36-sets-E599/121128759337 Not sure if DOT still stocks them

I still doubt BREXIT will happen. There area lot of suppliers and dealer in Germany as well. https://www.ledermacher.de/ https://www.rickert-werkzeug.de/ https://hightex-germany.de/ www.sieck.de

Looks like a CS-38 signal corps pouch. I think what you are looking for are LIFT THE DOT Fastener. Check with DOT Fastener https://www.dotfasteners.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?q=lift+the+dot&wfc_applications=952

as long as the UK is in the EU you could import it from Germany - maybe worth comparing prices - don´t know.

not sure - looks like you have not pulled the thread over the nose in the tension unit Different tension unit but same principle Also download a manual and read it. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/833625/Pfaff-471.html

LumpenDoodle - now that is interesting and not even very expensive Is the backing process "smelly"? For the link and video fans: http://www.nordicpulver.dk Interesting "thingy" seems I have to take a closer look Similar US supplied system as it seems

parts of the formerly installed trimming device I´d say.

Nope! These are prototypes and afaik they will not be for sale.

"Decal Update" Thanks to LW member EVO160K who supported me with this nice "special" decal. Actually the letters are vinyl like stickers but very well made with real gold foil (afaik). Looks a bit 3D-ish... Looks a bit different compared with thin water slide decals but I like it especially because of the Font with the long R.

Typical TW3-441S

Chikon CK-400 HILED HL-205

turbotexas - where does this quote come from? I do not own either machine

Wiz, right to left threading is correct when the hook tip is on the left side. Problem is the needle scarf facing right instead of left. With other words turn the needle 180° and start again.

since the hook is on the left side of the needle the scarf of the needle has to face left (toward the hook tip) - yours is facing right according to your drawn picture.

Hope you are aware of the very short stitch lenght of the 236 machines. I just scanned my Singer 236w operators guidebook - you can download it in this post: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/87614-download-singer-236w-236g-manual-operators-guide I put it in a separate post so it can be found in a google search. Hope this helps

Just scanned my Singer 236w operators guidebook into a PDF file. Should work for 236G models as well. This is a basic manual and does not cover any subclasses. Singer 236w Manual Operators Guide.PDF

Different subclass but it should work https://www.manualslib.com/manual/154045/Singer-331k1.html EDIT: just noticed the K5 is a jump foot machine - so maybe look up Singer 31K19 or 31K47

aaaaah - sorry - seems I was too fast with reading - seems you figured it and you have a manual... sorry!

Probably the stitch length regulator is gummed. Do you have a manual? There is a good X-ray picture in it showing the stitch length mechanism. W/O knowing details of your machine I would remove the screw A + B and also pull out the spindle L. and drip in some mineral spirit (what ever you have, kerosene, paint thinner, white fuel...) and / or apply heat with a heat gun. But maybe the machine is just set to a shorter stitch length and you can readjust it - see picture & last paragraph - hope this helps. Hopefully the threading on the spindle knob or hand wheel are not busted.

Seems seller does not know how to measure an inch You`ll find the specs here (download link) http://www.duerkopp-adler.com/commons/download/download-text-attachments/Vintage_Leaflets_Adler/Leaflets_Adler_Class_205.pdf

I´d buy a new hook. The Adler 69 is using the same hook as the Pfaff 335 - you sometimes find them surprisingly cheap.

No one can evaluate the real technical condition from a distance . Its probably just a tension problem but that does not mean something is broke or needs to be replaced. The decision is yours you cannot outsource this to us (if you know what I mean). However - Singer 211´s are well documented and a lot of smaller issues can be solved by just reading the manual and turning a few screws. It´s not complicated adjusting the top and bottom tension (if that is the problem). I attach a user guide for the 211 hopefully will help you. Singer 211 Operators Guide-Small.pdf Here is a service manual download link for the 211G156 https://www.supsew.com/wpfb-file/singer-211g155-211g156-service-manual-pdf/ EDIT: BTW - I don´t know the add BUT to me it looks like the pictures are from different machines and the machine head seems to be "oddly" over painted. The "painter" has not masked the mechanics on the bottom side and seem they were painted white as well. So my alarm bells are kinda ringing here. But as I said - I don´t know the add.

If the thread knots do not pull through the material increase the top tension and / or lower the bottom tension or try a larger size needle. What thread and needle size are you using? Leather tip or round tip needle?