Singer 29k2 restoration and asking for advice

[Bosko90]

While looking for solutions for the vital parts, I have made cosmetic fixes. While my 29k-2 was falling on hard times, it lost some part of letter G. I decided to recreate it. I modeled a 3d model, printed it and then glued it where it should be.
At this point I would like to ask if anyone knows what was originally painted gold on the baseframe? Were the company signs on the sides also gold?

 

 

Edited April 24, 2024 by Bosko90

[Tastech]

With the stand you can do anything you like that you think looks good .  Your frame is not the original pattern that was made when the machine was made . There are 3 versions, the one you have is the second generation which came out in the 1920's it is also the most common and in my view the best looking pattern . I will send you some photos of all 3 variations of my restored machines to give you a look at the differences . I think i have posted a few on this site somewhere before  . I just got a new phone with a better camera so i will post some more on this thread using better lighting . I restore 29k's to suit my aesthetics black is not my preferred color . The way i see it is there are thousands of black originals in various conditions in the world but not many like mine . They are fun to work on ,simple yet functional and not at all hard to use . Although some parts look identical from different variations of the machine they are not . When sourcing replacement parts always make sure part numbers are identical .The part numbers are stamped on the parts. But most of all be patient , very patient . I waited 10 years to find replacement gears for a 29K53 , then found 2 complete gear boxes in the same month . Go figure .

[Bosko90]

hello, yes, everyone likes their own. I always want to make things as original as possible. Here, someone already had the base sandblasted and powder coated a couple of years ago, and it is very nice. However, I might not do thes. I will certainly not paint the machine, because it is not new, I want to see 100 years of history, while mechanically I want it to be in a good condition as possible. I didn't know there were several different baseframes. I would appreciate pictures. My machine is from 1920, why do you think the base is not from the original? Yes, the parts give me a lot of trouble because they look almost identical. Some fit, some don't. I don't have enough knowledge to know what goes together, even if it's not the same model. So I appreciate your help.

[crazymbfarmlady]

Are you still using this machine ?