Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 2, 2009 I just got home with a Singer 29K172 long arm, big bobbin patcher, complete with the cast iron treadle base. It has a few non-standard nuts on top and needs the bobbin winder rubber belt replaced and a new bobbin winder tension disk set. plus the screw that locks the rotation of the head. Other than that, she's ready to sew. The best part is that I only paid $125 for it. Anybody who has the replacement parts I need should give me a shout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted December 3, 2009 WOW,That's a great buy!! I have the parts. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted December 3, 2009 WOW,That's a great buy!! I have the parts. Bob Hey Wizcrafts, that is the machine that I have always wanted! How come you have it??? Give me my machine please!!!Great buy, call Bob for parts, thanks Steve LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) FYI: Bob Kovar has explained the purpose of the strange t-bar adjuster on the back side of the head of the patcher. If I turn the T so it is in the line of ascent of the takeup shaft mount, it will be struck by that part and the foot will be lifted off the material, with the needle up. This allows one to darn work. I tested it and was able to pull the material any length I wanted, between stitches. This would be useful for skipping Dee rings and buckles on straps and belts. The T bar has two heights on the two arms. One is the full diameter of the T arm. The other is half the diameter of the shaft. This lets you choose how much the pressor foot gets lifted when the needle is at its highest point. Here are some close-ups of the head assembly, showing the T-bar in various positions. The last photo shows the pressor foot lifted, with the needle up, but the pressure is still engaged in the upper tension disks, so you can jump-stitch around dee rings. And, here is a close-up shot of the custom made thread stand holder, that sits where the standard little spool rod usually resides. This is definitely more useful! Edited December 4, 2009 by Wizcrafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 16, 2009 Does anybody on this forum have a copy of the user's manual for a Singer 29K172 long arm, big bobbin patcher? PDF, original, or photocopy is fine. A download link for a pdf would be appreciated. If you have a hard copy please PM me for my address and your price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeS Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Does anybody on this forum have a copy of the user's manual for a Singer 29K172 long arm, big bobbin patcher? PDF, original, or photocopy is fine. A download link for a pdf would be appreciated. If you have a hard copy please PM me for my address and your price. here's a pdf manual for the 29u172A....are you sure about the "K"?....this one is a big bobbin, long arm as well....they're pretty much the same after the 29-4 in my experience, there are folks here who know tons more than me, but i know you'll like the bigger bobbin....hope it helps....4th one down http://parts.singerco.com/IPsvcManuals/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) here's a pdf manual for the 29u172A....are you sure about the "K"?.... http://parts.singerc...m/IPsvcManuals/ Yes, I am sure I have a 29K(172), not 29U. Look at the photo full size. You can read the model number through the hand wheel on the front. Thanks for the link to the manuals. They will come in handy. There are parts manuals and service manuals listed. Unfortunately, they don't have one for my 29K172. Edited December 17, 2009 by Wizcrafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
