Singer 29-4 "patcher" Needle Plate Question (Photo)

[Ian1783]

The needle plate on my 29-4 Patcher has two differently sized needle holes. I'm sure the idea is that the larger would be for larger needles, and the smaller for smaller needles.

But what interests me is that on that side of the needle plate with the larger hole, there is an indented area above the bobbin case, but not one above the side with the smaller needle hole (pleas, see pic).

I have noticed that the bobbin tends to "jump up" under this indent as if there is too much room above the bobbin, thus allowing for this movement. It does not seem to effect the stitch.

Anyone with an idea of what that indent is for and how to utilize it and the different needle holes?

Ian

SF Bay Area

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[electrathon]

Not a direct answer, but on my 29K4 it only works properly on the side without the indent. I always assumed it was for a larger bobin that I did not have.

[CowboyBob]

I've noticed this too over the years & thought that since the side w/the larger hole might take a thicker thread & needs the clearance under the plate for it to clear w/o binding.

Just a guess.

[Wizcrafts]

The cutaway area is to allow thicker thread to push under and over the bobbin without binding.

[Ian1783]

Thank you all! It now makes sense, whereas before, that jumping bobbin case struck me as odd enough to worry that something was wrong.

Ian

SF Bay Area

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/

[CZoc]

Old thread, but right topic.

This all makes sense, but each hole on each side has a second hole. The needle can only go down one of these on each side. Right next to them at an angle, is another smaller hole....what is that for?

[Constabulary]

1 hour ago, CZoc said:

Old thread, but right topic.

This all makes sense, but each hole on each side has a second hole. The needle can only go down one of these on each side. Right next to them at an angle, is another smaller hole....what is that for?

for a small spring loaded pin coming from the bottom side of the plate it holds the plate in place - maybe it is missing on your machine...