BikerMike Report post Posted December 11, 2014 I've just acquired a Singer 29-4 Cobbler's Treadle Sewing Machine. I love it. But I have a problem, no screws to hold the head to the treadle base. I've purchased some screws from the hardware store, 6-32 and 8-32's but they do not work. Threads are different. I've tried what I thought might work, out of an abundance of screws I have around my shop. Does anyone have any idea what size these screws are? I figure somewhere around a 3/16ths fine but I'm not sure. It would be awesome if someone had some that I could get from them I would gladly pay. I'd really like to keep this machine as close to original as possible. It's a 1908 model and works beautifully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted December 11, 2014 You should start looking at 12, 14, 16 or 18 threads per inch screws. These are Imperial threads used by Singer for most of their older iron. They are not odd ball threads just discontinued from use. Good luck keeping it original. Is the back of the frame open or does it cover the drive shaft for the head and needle bar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted December 11, 2014 Welcome, try this place --- if they don't have the screws you are looking for they can probably tell you what size you need... http://www.horsenharness.com/singers29-4.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
