Members Constabulary Posted January 22, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 22, 2015 Tomorrow I´ll work on some small details and will test sew it. Then I´m done I think. I´ll try to make a small video in the days to come. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Evo160K Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Impressive! You've put a great deal of thought and effort into the project. Anxious to see your video. Quote
Members cdthayer Posted January 23, 2015 Members Report Posted January 23, 2015 Looks good.CD in Oklahoma Quote "I sew, I sew, so it's off to work I go....." My sewing machines:Adler 205-370 (Hand Crank), Adler 205-64 (Hand Crank), Consew 226 (Clutch/Speed Reducer), Singer 111G156 (Hand Crank or Clutch), Singer 111W153 (Clutch), Singer 20U33 (Clutch), Singer 78-3 Needlefeed (Treadle), Singer 20U (Treadle), Singer 29K70 (x2) (Both Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 96-40 w/Darning Foot (Treadle), Singer 31-15 w/Roller Foot (Treadle), Singer 31-15 (Hand Crank), Singer 16-41 (Treadle), Singer 66-1 (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 201K4 (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 216G Zigzag (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 319W (Treadle)
Members Constabulary Posted January 24, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Added some cabinet door snappers (or how do you call them?) to put the flat bed in a fixed position. And I have added a sewing lamp. I´m finally done And here is a Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFmD-Qfn08g Edited January 24, 2015 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Evo160K Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Congratulations Constabulary, ......very impressive! Your dedication to keeping "Old Cast Iron" alive is to be admired. Enjoyed the video. Quote
Members ndnchf Posted June 22, 2016 Members Report Posted June 22, 2016 I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to say what a great job Constabulary did, and how helpful this thread is for me as I work on my 29-4. Quote
Members oldtimer Posted April 20, 2017 Members Report Posted April 20, 2017 Is this the part that regulates the stitch length ? Quote "The gun fight at the O.K. corral was actually started by two saddlemakers sitting around a bottle of whiskey talking about saddle fitting"...
Members Constabulary Posted April 21, 2017 Author Members Report Posted April 21, 2017 thats the one but the wear on other parts may have an influence on the stitch length too. But basically a new bell crank lever improves the stitch length but it most likely will not bring your machine to the full 5SPI. I yet have not seen a used (or even restored) 29K with full 5SPI. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
RockyAussie Posted April 21, 2017 Report Posted April 21, 2017 Somehow I missed this thread before and I must say I have never seen such a nice patcher set up ever. Very nice work. On another note, that bell crank needs replacing for sure or at least rebuilding to get any stitch length at all. I did grind down the adjustment band (the square band with the thumb screw in it) shorter once and that gave a noticeable improvement in stitch length.The higher it goes the longer the stitch. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members jimi Posted April 21, 2017 Members Report Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Hi there Oldtimer,The ring where it fits into is probably worn too? and it has a roller up the stem of it, if that sticks and gets a flat spot it could also shorten the length. and a worn foot also? Edited April 21, 2017 by jimi Quote
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