Members scottishshoemaker Posted January 23, 2009 Members Report Posted January 23, 2009 What a good looking machine UKRay, I have a 29k58 that was left in a farm yard next too the milking shed you can imagine the state it was in. I used Jizer to clean it up and stripped it all down and got a mate of a mate to sand blast the treadle base then repainted it all, minus the workings. for bobbins you'lle be looking for the small size as the large one is for the 29k71 long arm patcher. Try Siserve Ltd, 37 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, LEICESTER LE2 5LT U.K.Tel: +44 (0)116 271 7152. thats where I get all my parts and great service, just ask for Neil and tell him George from Perth told you. Quote You Want It, I'll Make It!
Members torrbuidhe Posted January 23, 2009 Members Report Posted January 23, 2009 Here's a picture of a 29k58 table - http://www.needlebar.org/cm/displayimage.p...m=45&pos=16 Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted January 24, 2009 Members Report Posted January 24, 2009 I'm delighted to say that my lovely 29K4 is now squeaky clean and working beautifully. WD40 did the trick combined with an old toothbrush for the tricky bits.Thanks for all the PMs guys and thanks for the kind and helpful comments. Steve, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing your Grandfather's machine and I'd really appreciate a chunk of that belting as that is only bit of the machine that is absolutely shot! I'd like to collect some when we come to visit if that is okay - it should be quite soon. Terry, I have heard about those flat bed tables from Luke - he made one of his own - and would like to get one for myself as it would be invaluable for some of the jobs I do. Could you let me have a picture sometime so I can see how yours is made - or if anyone knows of an original table for sale then do get back to me. I'll gladly pay a fair price plus shipping. Don't worry about the glass raising... already done! Torrbuidhe, thanks muchly for the manual info and the source for a new knob - I'm on it! The only other thing I am hunting right now is some information about bobbins. I only have one and it looks like the one that was supplied with the machine when it was new. I'd like to get a few more but don't know what size to ask for. They apparently come in two sizes - large and small - anyone know which one this might be or how I can tell? Once again, I'm happy to buy used or new bobbins if anyone has some to spare. Hi Ray, No problem, as I said, we have the best part of a reel of 5/16" leather machine belting, and you can certainly pick some up when you come along. Also, I have a wooden table which should fit your machine, it once fitted Grandfather's 29K58, however, the original iron treadle stand is missing (long story) so it is of no use to me, so you may as well have it before the Deathwatch Beetle get it! Steve Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted January 26, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks for all your kindness and help guys. I have been overwhelmed by work and so apologies for the delay in responding. I have been using the machine tonight and can hardly believe how well it stitches. A bit more 'fettling' and I'll be a very happy man indeed! I'll give Siserve a call in the morning! Thanks George. Cheers, Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
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