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  1. shoepatcher
    That machine is definitely in need of some TLC. If you decide to restore it, the original color was black of course. Singer's machines made in that time period were dipped in black lacquer. I think it might be fun to restore but it will not be cheap. The only place I know of carrying parts for the 29-4 which were also used in the 29K1 is Pligrim Shoe here in the states. The 29K1 uses some different parts than later machines starting with the 29K51. Constabulary can tell you remove the rust should you decide to restore the machine. I would de-rust it just to get it down to see what the casting looks like. that way, you know what you have as to it being a parts machine. It is missing a lot of parts however. glenn
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    Frankqv, I would get a hold of Hoffman Brothers in Chicago. They took over the Ferdco line and are selling certain machines. They should have info on your Ferdco 1010. glenn
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    sandyt, If that is a big bobbin machine, it will use system 88 needles. That certainly looks like an earlier Claes. I think I have a manual for the 200-1 but it is in German. Take some close up pictures of the aluminum model plate on the front of the machine. glenn
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    Send us some pics of the feed dog. Seiko makes the same machine under a different model number. We need a part number off the Consew. glenn
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    Uwe, If you drop the screw, just retrieve it with a magnetic screw driver or magnetized magnet. Easy. I do it at work all the time. glenn
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    Uwe, You do not have to take the shuttle out to get to and remove the feed dog screw. you are doing to much work to remove the feed dog! glenn
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    Call Bob at Toledo Sewing. glenn
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    gt2ride, A generic hook and bobbin for a small bobbin Singer 29K patcher will work in a 30-10 Adler machine. You can find them on Ebay. glenn
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    I would contact Campbell/Bosworth in Texas and Landis Sales in Arthur, IL. and speak to Eli. glenn
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    llucas, When you call Weaver Leather, ask to speak to Allen Burkholder. He is the expert on the 205. Has worked on them for over 20 years. glenn
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    The LU563 should sew with #207 on the top with no problem. glenn
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    Yes, The 153W103 was built at the Bridgeport, Connecticut plant. Singer bought out Wheeler & Wilson in the late teens or early 1920's. Their plant was in Bridgeport I believe. The 153K103 was built at the Kilbowie plant in Scotland. Same basic machine. glenn
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    You can look for presser fee from an Adler 105 machine. They should fit. glenn
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    That machine, the Singer 29K72 is supposed to run on 29x3 or 29x4 needles which are essentially a system 135 x16 or 135 x 17. A 332 and 332L are the same as a 29x3 and 29x4. What needles were in the machine when you got it? glenn
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    ken, I can recommend two places to check. Campbell/ Bosworth in Texas and Keith Palmer in South Dakota. Keith is recognized as an expert on the Landis 3. He rebuilds and sells them. Will try to get a phone number for you. glenn
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    Try Hoffman Brothers in Chicago. They bought the Ferdco line from the company in Idaho. glenn
  17. shoepatcher
    I will take both needle plates. get me a price for both.
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    Danny, Rather than tell you wrong, call Allen at Weaver. He can better answer these questions. 1800 weaver1. Allen's extension is #223 glenn
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    Danny, The problems you mentioned are not normal for this machine!!! I have sewn on them since 1987. If you have any further questions, call Weaver Leather and ask for Allen Burkholder. He sets these machines up, rebuilds them and has over 20 years on them. I had him rebuild 2 of the 205 machines for us at work.. They came out great and tight like new machines. Email me if you need more info. glenn
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    The 29K 58 is a short arm, small bobbin machine. You should be able to use the 29K70 and 29K71 manuals for parts. Only difference between the machines might be the adjustment on the take up lever that regulates the amount of lift of the lever and the throat plate screw. Later models of the 29K 70 and 71 had the stud and front set screw to secure the needle plate. Before that,n Singer used the screw #ss84 or later called #109084 which was a shoulder screw. Threads were 3/16"x 28 pitch. Singer used this screw for the needle plate from the first patcher in the late 1870's until the late 1950's! I am going to have these built in a few years when I retire with an Allen head instead of the straight slot that is too shallow and always gets buggered up. glenn
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    Stickandtin, This is an old Adler 30-1 judging by the color, the rust, the hand wheel which does not have the newer release tab on it. the machine is going to need some work. I would low ball the seller. they can be rebuilt even with the prices for Adler parts. Email me with any more questions you may have. I would like to see other pics of the stand and machine. glenn
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    Normally, a shoepatcher has only one balance wheel and that usually can be mounted on either the end of the machine or in front. In this picture, this machine has an extra hand wheel which is probably from another machine. I personally would not mount the second wheel. The machine is designed to operate with only one hand wheel, be it on the front or side. glenn Looking closer at the picture, the hand wheel mounted on the front of the machine looks more like a Singer hand wheel. The one that is not attached is definitely an Adler hand wheel. The machine is also an Adler. glenn
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    $400.00 . head only? glenn
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    To let everyone know, that is a Durkopp shoe patcher, either a 17 or 18 class. They use either system 81 or system 88 needles. There are no parts being made today that I know of anywhere. Hitler seized the company in 1933 and turned it into a bayonet factory. It was bombed in 1942 or 43' and destroyed. Durkopp never again made the shoepatcher until they bought Adler. In fact, the 30 class Adlers today are no even made by Adler. Rather, they are made under contract to Adler by another Germany company. That is one reason parts are so damn expensive!!! I hope to do something on Adler 30 class parts when I retire in 2 years. I also want to look at Durkopp and Bradbury parts. I have some parts now for the 30 class Adler's that are no longer made. glenn
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    One thing to note: Is the old belt a black rubber or is it the clear material with the steel cables in it. If the old belt was clear and the new one is, there is absolutely no stretch to those belts. The grey Consew's made by Seiko used those belts and they were not fun to put on. What color is your machine, the old belt and the replacement? glenn
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