Singer 29K Foot Lift

[Constabulary]

I wonder if there is a subclass model of the Singer 29K with a higher foot lift.

Just like the Adler 30-7 which has a higher foot loft compared with the 30-1.

[Wizcrafts]

The foot lift can be modified by the owner. However, foot lift is tied into top thread disk release. If your machine has adjuster nuts over/under the presser bar, fastening to the lift plate, adjust them to allow the foot to lift higher before disengaging the disks.

Once you reach the height where the hand lift lever engages, there is no more lift to be had.

I suspect that most tweaked Singer patchers will max out at just under 3/8 inch of lift, allowing you to sew about 5/16 inch. The machine needs clearance to let the foot pull the work, then return to its starting position.

If you need higher lift and sewing capacity, buy an Adler 30-70, or a newer Claes patcher. That Adler actually sews 3/8 inch and the Claes manages almost 1/2 inch.

[Constabulary]

That really helps me! So I will look for a 30-7, though it will take some time as there are not many of them around as I noticed.