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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.

~ 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

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Impressive! You've put a great deal of thought and effort into the project. Anxious to see your video.

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Looks good.

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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)

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Added some cabinet door snappers (or how do you call them?) to put the flat bed in a fixed position.

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And I have added a sewing lamp.

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I´m finally done

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And here is a Video :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFmD-Qfn08g

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~ 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

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Congratulations Constabulary, ......very impressive! Your dedication to keeping "Old Cast Iron" alive is to be admired.

Enjoyed the video.

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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.

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Is this the part that regulates the stitch length ?

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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.

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Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2

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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.

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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?

 

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