29k58 success

[TZHunter]

Doug,

Here's a link (at least address) to an ebay stitching awl like I use. . . you may find a better price, but this is the type of thing. . . . they normally come with 2 needles, 1 large, 1 small, both with triangular leather cut.

http://cgi.ebay.com/harness-repair-sewing-...p3286.m20.l1116

You can moisten leather a little over the small area you'll sew even with applying some moisture with your finger, not necessary to use a sponge or spray bottle.

I like Bree's idea of lubricating your thread better than my idea. . .I'd try that before I'd try moistening the leather.

TZHunter

[Bree]

Bree, so you add the lubricant into the parafin tray?

You could certainly do that. Put some felt in the tray, run the thread across or even through a couple of layers, put the tensioner down and pour in some lube. Easy to do.

OR

Simply lube the thread with your fingers just before you get to the spot giving you trouble. That way you don't have lube on all the thread if you want to keep it free of the lube.

I have done both and have no preference personally.

[tonyc1]

I use silicone in a spray can sometimes for items that drag on the bed of the machines. It is handy for many applications. I get it from a dress making shop.

Tony.

[Daggrim]

TZ...wow, cool idea about the stitching awl. I have two of them, gotten as gifts, which I've never found a use for. Now I'm going to keep one with my 29k.

Bree...also a very neat idea. Qiuck and easy, no muss, no fuss.

You all have given me a big boost. Many thanks.

I've come a long ways since my first posts about that sewing machine. I'd especially like to thank Bree for telling me to keep on trying, as the machine was almost indestructible. I had some negative input from a local repairman who said I had the wrong machine, and that it was basically just an expensive anchor.

Hah! Sheer unglamourous dogged persistence has often won the prize. I may not be high speed, but when the sh*t storm's over, I'm still here.

Dag