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I wish it were that simple but there is only a plate where the wheel will go. There is no mounting shaft or gears so I need to get the parts for the relocation. Here a picture of the machine and you can see what I am talking about .

I am thinking about moving the hand wheel from the end of the machine to the side so I don't have to reach too far. I'm curious as to what is involved and will I have to adjust the timing after doing this. I have no problems doing this and I have the tools but just wondering what is involved. Thanks Tucker

Tom, There is nothing that I can say that hasn't already been said. That piece is freaking awesome !!!! My 18 yr old son is learning to play bass and is into dragons and such so he asked if I could do something like that. I told him no...but WE could. He was excited and so am I. I just hope that we can make one half as good as yours. Once again it is awesome!!! Tucker

Do the singer brand 29-3 and 29-4 needles have a different ID numbers under other needle brands? Just wondering. Tucker

Thanks a bunch Terry !!!! I was able to figure it out. It seems that I had the needle was 180 degrees off (bad lighting & eyes LOL). Right now I'm in the process of adjusting the tension so these manuals will come in handy. Thanks again. Tucker

Okay... I've got the machine and I've downloaded manuals that I thought would help but it was parts manuals.The only "User Manual" that I found was for the 29-4. Will this be useful for me? Regardless I am in need of "Machine Threading Knowledge". I've read other post including the one about threading the Adler but I'm not having any success. I do have the correct needles and thread.

No Ray, not foolish at all. I do not do shoes or boots it just happened to be next to the machine when I pulled it out of storage. You are right about the use of it. I said the owner told me that he cut belts with it. His exact words were "utility belts and that it was an over kill to use it but the arthritis in his hands was starting to get worse". I'll clean it up and keep it just in case. Tucker

I'm posting for a friend's father. It is a Landis 12K and is in decent condition from what I can see, keeping in mind that I'm no expert. It does need a good cleaning. he told me that it was working great when he put it in storage. He also has other equipment for shoe repair that he would like to sale. It is located in Breaux Bridge La. If interested email me @ tgidry@cox.net and I'll get you in touch with him, thanks. Tucker

Rayno, thanks for the info on the cutter. Would you or anyone else know a value on the cutter. It seems to be in decent working condition and just needs to be cleaned up. The owner is a friend of the family and I really want to give him a fair price for it. He owned the shoe repair shop and retired about 26 years ago. He has other equipment that he would like to sell. One in particular is a Landis model 12K that I'll be post in the FOR SELL forum later. Again thanks for the help. Tucker

I finally located a boot patcher and it was only 12 miles down the road. Its a Singer 29k72 and it has been in storage for about 26 years so I'll give it a going over before I start to use it. I will need some advice and possibly some parts. Its in decent shape and the previous owner said that it worked the day that he put in storage and it will definitely need to be oiled. Also got a strap cutter (I guess that is what its called) he said that he used this to cut belt blanks with. Parts suppliers for the 29k would be useful. Here is a couple pictures.

I found out today that the owner of the shoe repair shop in town still has his equipment. He has an old singer boot patcher that I'm going to check out ... actually buy. The shop has been closed down about 26 years and he told me some of his machines were actually bought by his father. I'm excited just to go and look at them. I guess what I'm saying is that I like the old machines... cars, trucks, harleys, indians, tractors and so on.

I have located a machine in Mankato Mn. I would like to know if there is a shipping company the will not be too expensive to pick it up and deliver to me in south Louisiana. This is the 1st time doing this so if anyone knows a reliable / affordable company to use can you give me the contact info. Thanks Tucker

Try this link. I hope it helps http://www.singerco....al_numbers.html Tucker

I am looking for a Boot patcher machine that is in working condition something similar to the Singer 29k's. I'm located in St. Martinville La. so I'm hoping to have it shipped if too far to travel. Thanks Tucker

This is the first time that I've done a project like this. I usually stick with small items with border stamping. I read up on this forum to make sure that I was planning things right. It didn't come out perfect but its not that bad either. At least I don't think so. One thing for sure is that among a whole lot of other things I definately need to practice with the swivel knife. I also need to get a couple of large barrel swivel knives. The small barrel ones from tandy make my fingers go numb. Also I'm always trying to learn so I'm opened to suggestions on how to do things better. Thanks. P.S. If there are any MARINES on this board... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 11-10-1775 Tucker

I'm just wondering about the large barrel swivel knives. My question to the crafters with large hands. What size is the barrel that you are using? I will be ordering a couple of swivel knives and just looking for opinions on what is comfortable for you. Thanks Tucker

Welcome to the board, like what you did and looking foward to seeing some more. Tuck

That is awesome !!!!! I hope to be that good one day. Thanks for sharing. Tucker

This is his web site All American Sewing he is located in Baton Rouge La. Click on the Post and cylinder bed link to check out the machines he has to offer and his prices. There are a few things that I need to consider also and that is accessories. He might sell the machines but I don't think he offers accessories specific to the leather/saddlers industry, not like Artisen, Cowboy and Cobra offers. However the more I think about it the more I'm changing my mind. Thanks again for the input. Tucker

$3600.00 I think. We didn't talked to much on the price because he is going to try and locate a second hand machine first. If he can't find one then I will decide to buy something from him or else where.

I found a dealer about an hour drive from me and he sells Econosew Highlead & Gemsy. Holsters will probably the largest thing (thickest) that I will be sewing. He said that the Highlead GA2688-1 would work from what he sells. He also said that it would be a little more than what I would need which is okay with me. I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Now I know about Artisen, Cowboy and Cobra, but this guy is only an hour away if I have problems. I also know that help with the others is only a phone call away. I guess what it boils down to is......is this a good machine. I'm not commited to buy from him because I'm still looking. The dealer is originally from Russia and seems very know his stuff. it took awhile for this bayou Cajun to understand him but I'm sure it went both ways LOL. Thanks for the input. Tucker Here is a picture

OOORAH !!!! GOD bless Chesty where ever you are !!!

Very unique style and I like the designs very much. Welcome to the forum. Tucker

Great job it looks real nice. I hope you don't mind but I'm going to use your and make a similar one for myself. I don't have mahogany but I do have some hundred year old cypress. I'll get it done as soon as I get off this oil rig and post a picture. Thanks for the idea. Tucker