Rivet press recommendation

[Rivet press recommendation]

Hi. My wife sews handbags of cloth, vinyl and leather. These bags often require snaps, grommets, and rivets. Hammer setting these is at times difficult for her, and we’re interested in other options. Can anyone recommend a versatile press to do this kind of work without spending an arm and a leg?

[Canvas with leather bottom Safari duffel bag pattern]

8 hours ago, billybopp said:

The search on here is so-so.   Try searching google on this site by putting in what you are searching for, followed by a space then a full colon and site name ...

So something like canvas leather bag pattern :leatherworker.net

Hope that helps!

- Bill

Thanks Bill. 

[Canvas with leather bottom Safari duffel bag pattern]

Hi. I have a Singer 29K patcher machine, and I would love to find a pattern for a simple, rugged safari duffel bag that I could make on my machine. I tried the search function here on the forum, but it picks up on key words and shows multiple posts that are not what I’m looking for. So, #1, I’m looking for the pattern, and #2, I’d like to learn how to navigate this forum better. 

[Mouse purse]

6 hours ago, maxdaddy said:

THat's really cool. I think it needs some little feet though.

Thanks. I’ll work on that. 

[Mouse purse]

A little mouse purse I made inspired by and thanks to Harry Rogers. I had zippers that were actually too long, and ended up enjoying the added length by making into a tail and whiskers.

[Ted Cash Capper Sheath]

4 hours ago, HaloJones said:

Simple, I like it but I have to ask what is a capper? I assume it’s the brass (?) thing in the photo?

Yes. The brass snail shaped item is the capper. It holds the little percussion (snap) caps that ignite the powder in a black powder firearm. The caps here are little copper foil cups. 

[Ted Cash Capper Sheath]

I had seen capper sheaths before on eBay, and figured I could make my own. So, here’s my version. Sewn on my singer 29K71 

[Finishing edges]

23 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said:

At Amazon, the Edge Coat is about $10 for a 4 oz. bottle, while a comparable jar of Tokonole (4+ oz,) is about $14. Not too much more money, so I'd say it is well worth a $4 investment to get the many good looking edges that jar will provide.

Good point. I’ll give it a try. 

[Finishing edges]

Everyone seems to recommend Tokenol over Edge Kote. Is Tokenol worth the extra money?

[Finishing edges]

Thanks to those who weighed in on this. I will be getting some Tokonole as soon as I can. My wife suggested permanent marker   Had anyone tried that?

[Finishing edges]

Hi. I am making a small production run of little key ring guitar pick holders, and would like advice on what to put on the light cut exposed edges of the leather so it looks more finished. I believe I am using a medium weight  chrome tanned leather.  

Member Leatherpounder did an post on this very subject, but when I click on it, it says “content not found”. 

[Sewing Machine Bobbin stand]

Recently a member from Vintage  Industrial Sewing Machines Ken Meise made a post about a device his dad invented to hold and display bobbins that clamps on your sewing table.  
Aside from being a Singer 29K71 enthusiast, I am a weldor/blacksmith, and thought it would be fun to make some of these devices to sell. Ken has endorsed this graciously, and so, I am offering the device for sale. This holds up to 30 bobbins, and clamps to keep your bobbins handy on your sewing table or stand.  I call this the Bobbinhoop  
If anyone is interested in getting one of these, PM  me and we can go over our particulars, PayPal $25,and I’ll get it sent out to you. Thank you!

[Singer 29K71 hand wheel hub assembly]

6 hours ago, Constabulary said:

Check if the a gear on the main shaft is present! Often the machines w/o the wheel hub on the front do not have gears on the main shaft. Even if it is there it could be worn and you may need both gears cause used and news parts sometime "do not play well together".

VT is Vermont, right? So I would probably check with TECHSEW they sell 29K clones (Techsew 2900) so maybe they can help you with parts.

 

Yes, VT is Vermont. As far as I can tell, the gear on the main shaft is in unused condition. 

[Singer 29K71 hand wheel hub assembly]

Anyone parting out an old Singer 29K71 “patcher” machine? I am looking for a  hand wheel hub complete so I can move the hand wheel from the side of the machine to the front of the machine. I could order the parts from College Sewing Machines UK, but the shipping costs are very prohibitive.

[Singer 29K71 general settings and stitch length]

Hi. A while ago I posted about getting my Singer 29K71 walking foot machine. I have since gotten the needed parts (Thank you Wizcrafts) from Toledo Industrial Sewing machines. Last night I tried stitching for the first time, and had SUCESS. The old Singer sings again. I used Wizcrafts recommendations for needles and threads, and tried stitching 2-4 layers of denim. I had to play around with the tension to get the stitches in the middle, but am a bit unsure of all the other settings. Take-up lever tension, take up lever height, foot height, foot pressure etc.  Is there anyone out there who can advise on an old singer patcher machine what good starting settings would be for denim and leather? The machine also has a different set of tension discs on the front of the machine for darning. How does that work? Also, is there a general recommendation for stitch length (maybe a chart) depending on material?

[Singer “Patcher” machines 29-4 and 29K71]

4 hours ago, Gunnarsson said:

I think your numbers may be off. As far as I know the 29-4 wasn't around until the 1890's, and I think the first Singer patcher, the UFA, didn't come out until the late 1870's. Perhaps doesn't make a big difference, it's just very old vs. even older, but if you are selling the 29-4 having the correct data (or at least not include incorrect data) may be the best.

I think you are right. There are a number of serial # references out there, and I just used the first one I came to. Apparently I didn’t pick the right one. Thanks for your input. 

[Singer “Patcher” machines 29-4 and 29K71]

I originally posted this thread in a different category, 76 people read it, but not a single reply. So I thought I’d try it here. Sorry for my redundancy. 
Hi. I got a Singer model 29-4 several years ago as a barter deal for some custom ironwork. I always hoped to get it going, but I couldn’t ever seem to find the time. It’s a beautiful machine, needs some cleanup and it’s missing the treadle and a few other small things, but basically all there. Time went by, fast forward to last week, I got a huge deal in an estate clean out “free sale” I picked up a newer version of the machine model 29K71. This one is beautiful!! It needs the bobbin winder except the frame, but everything else is there. I have several questions to the community: I like the old cast table legs from the 29-4 machine better than the newer stamped sheet metal ones from the 29K71. However, being 99 years newer, (1865, vs 1964!), #1, I don’t know if the newer machine and tabletop would even fit the cast legs, #2 while I like the cast legs, I am a bit conflicted about changing out from the original 29K71 legs. What do you all think? Also, planning on selling the 29-4, what is a reasonable price to ask?

I have several other questions. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get the parts to rebuild my bobbin winder on the new machine? And what would you all recommend for needles and thread for various different work like cotton duck work pant patch work, vs leather pouch work?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Singer “patcher” machines 29-4, and 29K71]

Hi. I got a Singer model 29-4 several years ago as a barter deal for some custom ironwork. I always hoped to get it going, but I couldn’t ever seem to find the time. It’s a beautiful machine, needs some cleanup and it’s missing the treadle and a few other small things, but basically all there. Time went by, fast forward to last week, I got a huge deal in an estate clean out “free sale” I picked up a newer version of the machine model 29K71. This one is beautiful!! It needs the bobbin winder except the frame, but everything else is there. I have several questions to the community: I like the old cast table legs from the 29-4 machine better than the newer stamped sheet metal ones from the 29K71. However, being 99 years newer, (1865, vs 1964!), #1, I don’t know if the newer machine and tabletop would even fit the cast legs, #2 while I like the cast legs, I am a bit conflicted about changing out from the original 29K71 legs. What do you all think? Also, planning on selling the 29-4, what is a reasonable price to ask?

I have several other questions. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get the parts to rebuild my bobbin winder on the new machine? And what would you all recommend for needles and thread for various different work like cotton duck work pant patch work, vs leather pouch work?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Hi from Vermont]

Hi. I’m a weldor/blacksmith/sculptor from VT. I’ve always liked making my own sheaths, bags etc. I’ve always stitched by hand with a “Speedy Sticher”. But now I’ve got a beautiful leather patcher machine. Can’t wait to set it up and try it.