artisan1

Hi all, just thought this might be worth mentioning. I also make shoes, have done for 40 years or so on and off. my speciality at one time was orthopedic issues and I found it was necessary to mould many last of the clients feet although some what time consuming, it a is a very simple process using latex for the feet and Alginate for the finished last there are step by step guides on youtube for the production of how to mould feet hands etc I hope this is of some use to anyone who might need specialist footwear out there

Hi everyone, first post for me still, preferable to the last post ! Anyhow, to the question. I have received a box of parts which, when completed, will be a 29k15 "patcher" I have been informed that all the pieces are present right down to the small tapered pin that secures the shuttle carrier. Now to the problem, I have no Idea what I am doing with this particular model as I am used to the 29k58's and 71's and have some experience stripping down those models and refurbishing. What I need is a user/adjusting guide preferably with exploded diagrams. I have searched the internet to no avail, seems like they are rarer than ducks teeth! Can anyone help me with this quest, I am prepared to pay for the right manual if necessary. I will probably need to replace a few parts especialy those three wretched little cogs in the rack as when the are re-seated they fail to mesh cleanly, this is probably due to teeth wearing in a particular sequence when in place originally but now, in my hand being growled at I know Simanco parts are not available but can any one suggest a place that I might get a good set of pattern parts, My last attempt was for a needle bar for a 29k 71 and it turned up without the top being finished at all, no hole for pin not even the groove for the cotton, (chinese pattern part alas) I am in England by the way and there are limited places here to get parts from, Im hoping the good 'ol U S of A will help I look forward to all comments/suggestions especially those that say " what, are you mad, get rid of it and stop being silly" but I have a soft spot for vintage things and enjoy restoring them back to their former glory, best regards, Robert