My (First) Sewing Machine Is Here..29K33....its Heavy ;)

[alexitbe]

I thought I would show you guys and get some advice as I get it working...

As you can see I am armed and ready to take on this refurb.

[alexitbe]

The exterior is in really nice condition. I will not do much to it, I like the aged effect.

However, I am missing the shuttle body, which will cost about 30 dollars. Also the whole assembly to fill the bobbin (cannot find a place to buy that) and two things I cannot workout. They should be in the two holes in the pic below, Any guesses would be a real help.

Also, where is good to buy replacement parts in the States?

Thanks

Alex

Edited November 25, 2014 by alexitbe

[alexitbe]

And the rest of the pictures are below. As you can see its in really nice condition.

The wheels and cogs move and the needle goes up and down. So I am optimisitic that I, as a complete newbie, can fix it before Christmas...

If you find any faults please do not hesitate to say. This will be a real education for me and I am looking forward to it.

Thanks for your time and your comments

Alex

[Constabulary]

WOW - thats really a nice finish! So really he careful with the "Waschverdünnung" stuff!

The upper hole is for a tension assembly (including a stud, 2 tension discs, a spring and a nut), the lower hole is a for a set screw that fixes the position of the 360° mechanism when sewing in a certain direction. It prevents the mechanism from moving out of the sewing line.

[Constabulary]

College Sewing in the UK is a good source for 29K parts

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/catalog/search.aspx?keywords=29K

but I´m not sure which will fit for th 29K33 as this is one of the older models so I´d download the parts list for your machine and compare the parts numbers

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/SINGER-29K30-29K33-PARTS-BOOK

[alexitbe]

Thank you for the links and the information. I was at a complete loss.

I will take your word on the Waschverdünnung....I might even try isopropnol first, just to see. I think its quite weak.

I don't understand why there are two thread tensioning "things." Can I do without one or do I need both?

Regarding the setscrew, I noticed that the needle was sometimes catching the side of the "bobbin housing" (must learn correct terminology). So maybe you have solved this problem too..

Cheers

Alex

[Constabulary]

For sewing you just need the one on the topside. The 2nd tension (the one that is missing) is meant for darning - there is an optional darning device for the 29K and thats what the 2nd tension thing is for. The only person I know who has this device is the LW member WIZCRAFT. I personally have never touched one. But I use this tension unit as a thread guide when I wind the bobbin.

The needle is catching the inside of the bobbin housing? I´m not sure what you mean - if you don´t mind post a picture of this "situation".

When you loosen the upper screw of the needle holder you can shift the holder a bit sideways. Or you probably have to time the machine.

If you need a manual you can download one here (direct download link) BUT it is for the later models with removable gearbox and so forth but I think you will notice the differences. The general information are pretty much the same...

Edited November 26, 2014 by Constabulary

[alexitbe]

Thanks again... I have downloaded and printed all of those links so I have lots to study now.

I have taken a picture or the issue, but its so dark and I am using someone elses camera...

I hope you can see the "hole" or more like a channel for the needle to go down into the bobbin housing. It is this channel which shows sign of the needle catching and sometimes I can see it happening. I think the sideways shift you mention will be enough. I need less than a mm shift away from the channel. I am sure I can find that.

In conclusion, I only need the lower screw for the head and the shuttle hook and I will be able to do something. The reast of the stuff I will keep an eye out in the future for. The next thing would be to sort out some bobbin winder, but I hope I can pick one up from some old Singer. I hope they will be compatable.

Thanks very much for you help.

Alex

Edited November 26, 2014 by alexitbe

[Constabulary]

The needle should be centered in the needle hole. Maybe the needle is just bent. You can either use 29x3 (332) or 135x17 (DPx17) needles as they both have the same length

Just found some 29x3 (332) for a good price on Ebay Germany:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/10-ORIGINAL-OVP-PFAFF-Leder-Nadeln-Nahmaschinennadeln-3741-01-120-20-29x3-332-/171536511715?pt=N%C3%A4hmaschinen_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item27f05f72e3

I´d grab them for this price ( I have enough needles).

The only source I know for older 29K parts in Germany would be this guy:

http://www.altenaehmaschine.de

I´d contact him - maybe he has what you need.

Edited November 26, 2014 by Constabulary

[Cobra Steve]

I have always loved that machine! Happy Thanksgiving to all.