Singer 29K60

[silverwolf1775]

Can someone please tell me what this machine was originally designed to sew? Also how thick of veg tan could I sew in this machine?

Thanks

Roy

[Constabulary]

these machines were originally designed as shoe patcher / shoe repair machines. They are not meant as production machines for heavy leather.

[shoepatcher]

As Constabulary stated, these machines are for shoe repair generally. You have a 29K60 which is a big bobbin Singer. I have adapted these machines for hockey repair but you still can only sew about 5/16" of heavy leather with them and your stitch length would be a maximum of 5mm and that is pushing it. Not a production machine as we know it today.

shoepatcher

[Wizcrafts]

I use my Singer 29k "patchers" to sew embroidered patches onto vests and jackets, especially over pockets and sleeves. I also use them to repair purse and sandal straps and loose thread on shoe and boot uppers. Their sole advantage is that the machines can sew in any direction and have very narrow snouts and long cylinder arms. Other than that, they serve no other purpose in my shop.

I limit my patchers to using #69 bonded thread, top and bobbin. The stitch length gets shorter over time, with use. Eventually, the machines will need to have the feed parts replaced, or brazed and shaped, to regain the original 5 to the inch maximum. The stitch length also gets progressively shorter as you sew over 1/8 inch of material.

Finally, the feed is via teeth on the presser foot. These teeth will leave lasting impressions in most smooth top grain leathers, especially in veg-tan. Rubberizing the bottom of the foot reduces its grip on slick leather, further reducing the stitch length.

You can still buy tiny patcher sized spools of bonded nylon thread from Wawak.