stor Report post Posted July 17, 2017 First of all let me thank all of you that make the effort to share information on this forum, been a huge help while i started leatherworking ! So finally i got my hands on a singer 29k, its a 29k8 and according to the serial its made 1897 so happy 120 year birthday Its been served and a few years ago and no one have used it after that so all i needed to do was to feed it some oil, everything runs smoothly and im looking foreword to learn to work with her. I got it for 200€ and a nice bonus was that i also got the original stool with the singer. Done fair amount of research but cant really find much information about 29k8, closest i got has been in a few manuals that have 29k73, anyone have any information to share about 29k8 ? Here is a few pics /stor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted July 17, 2017 Congratulations on finding such a great deal on such a beautiful machine. LOVE that stool, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted July 17, 2017 Stor, I have and original parts list for the early 29K's from 1900. Let me see what it say about the 29K8. We know it was built at the Kilbowie plant. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted July 17, 2017 Aye, Bonnie Scotland!! good picking Stor! I found this on a forum...don´t ask me where they got it from 29K & 29U Subclass Listing 29- (class) Industrial Universal feed arm (rotates 360 degrees). Upper feed only (MOST models). Arm lengths: short = 12 1/4", long = 17 1/2". Hand or treadle powered. Horizontal oscillating shuttle. For patching boots and other Tubular Work 29K Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K1 Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin. End Wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29-2 Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin. End wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K2 Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. For general work. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K3 Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin. For Waxed thread. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K4 Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. For waxed thread Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K5 Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K6 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1", small bobbin. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K7 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K8 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K9 Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K10 Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8", small bobbin, end wheel, 5/16" long stitch. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K11 Narrow arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16"). Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K12 Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K13 Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K14 Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1", small bobbin, end wheel; For waxed thread. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K15 Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1", small bobbin, side wheel; For waxed thread. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K16 Narrow arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel,long stitch (5/16") for worsted slipper work. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K17 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin; end wheel. Upper & lower feeds. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K18 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel. Upper & lower feeds. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K19 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, end wheel, special needle bar. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K20 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, end wheel, special needle bar. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K21 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel, high lift. 29K22 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, end wheel, long stitch (5/16"). Upper & lower feeds for shoe binding. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K23 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16"). Upper & lower feeds for shoe binding. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K30 Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32", large bobbin, end wheel; For waxed thread. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K31 Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32", large bobbin, side wheel; For waxed thread;. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K32 Arm 17 1/2" x 1 3/32", small bobbin. end wheel; For waxed thread; For sewing in smaller spaces than 29K30. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K33 Arm 17 1/2" x 1 3/32", small bobbin, side wheel; For waxed thread; For sewing in smaller spaces than 29K30. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K51 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K52 Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16"). Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K53 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4"x 1" (narrow); small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K54 Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16") Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K55 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32" (long), large bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing (waxed thread). Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K56 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4" x 1 3/32"(narrow), small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing (waxed thread). Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K57 Small bobbin Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K58 Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K60 Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32", large bobbin, end wheel. Max. speed 500 SPM. Used extensively for repair work and also in the manufacture of a wide range of tubular articles such as, canvas hose, golf bags, automobile tool bags, artificial limbs and other miscellaneous work. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K62 Arm 17 1/2" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K70 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. Max. stitch length 5 SPI. For boot and shoe repairing. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K71 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 7/8" (narrow), small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K72 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32", large bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K73 Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 17 1/2" x 1 x 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K171 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 5/32", large bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29U171 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 5/32", large bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29U171A Arm 12 1/4" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K172 Large bobbin Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29U172 Large bobbin Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29U172A Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32", large bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29K173 Small bobbin. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29U173 Small bobbin. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) 29U173A Arm 17 1/2"x1", small bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted July 17, 2017 Well done for getting that stool with it. The stools are quite sought after, and the 29K8 looks lovely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stor Report post Posted July 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Uwe said: Congratulations on finding such a great deal on such a beautiful machine. LOVE that stool, too! Thank you 3 hours ago, shoepatcher said: Stor, I have and original parts list for the early 29K's from 1900. Let me see what it say about the 29K8. We know it was built at the Kilbowie plant. glenn Thank you for taking the time, i appreciate it very much ! 2 hours ago, jimi said: Aye, Bonnie Scotland!! good picking Stor! I found this on a forum...don´t ask me where they got it from 29K & 29U Subclass Listing 29- (class) Industrial Universal feed arm (rotates 360 degrees). Upper feed only (MOST models). Arm lengths: short = 12 1/4", long = 17 1/2". Hand or treadle powered. Horizontal oscillating shuttle. For patching boots and other Tubular Work 29K8 Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8", small bobbin, end wheel. Needle 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time, this is a good start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted July 17, 2017 Nice setup and well displayed! There are Singer crazy people out there who would kill for one of these stools - thats what I´ve heard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted July 18, 2017 Nice buy, and looks to be in remarkably good condition. Like that stool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makitmama Report post Posted July 18, 2017 7 hours ago, stor said: Thank you Thank you for taking the time, i appreciate it very much ! Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time, this is a good start. see ISMACS 29 page at the following address- lots of pretty pictures and great info. I will be happy to take that one off your hands if you decide you don't want it. http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-29-leather-stitching-sewing-machine.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted July 18, 2017 (small queue forming here for the stool................) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted July 18, 2017 me is first with the stool.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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jimi Report post Posted July 21, 2017 Vultures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted July 24, 2017 Finally found my 1900 29K parts list. The 29K8 was set up to sew waxed thread. It had a heavier tension spring on top and in the bobbin case to handle the thicker thread. It also had a different throat plate. Other than that, same as the 29K1. By the way, your machine is missing the stop screw in front to lock the feed foot as to direction! glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted July 24, 2017 2 hours ago, shoepatcher said: Finally found my 1900 29K parts list. You're gonna scan that to PDF and post it here, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stor Report post Posted July 25, 2017 On 2017-07-24 at 2:52 AM, shoepatcher said: Finally found my 1900 29K parts list. The 29K8 was set up to sew waxed thread. It had a heavier tension spring on top and in the bobbin case to handle the thicker thread. It also had a different throat plate. Other than that, same as the 29K1. By the way, your machine is missing the stop screw in front to lock the feed foot as to direction! glenn Any chance you can scan it and post it here Glenn ? Would love to see if i can find the missing part aswell. Thank you so much for taking the time to look for it ! /Stor On 2017-07-17 at 9:06 PM, Constabulary said: Nice setup and well displayed! There are Singer crazy people out there who would kill for one of these stools - thats what I´ve heard This made me do some research and and its crasy how much they go for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 Bummer, you checked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted July 25, 2017 STOR knows too much.... Seems my hint was too obvious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted July 25, 2017 OMG, OMG... an original Singer stool! I've never even SEEN one before! You lucky sonofagun!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted July 25, 2017 Molds ( "clones" ) can be made from such things..and subsequently, castings.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Stor, the part number is SS535. College sewing in the UK carries the part. I think it is $2.35 pounds. It is a clone piece but should work. Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stor Report post Posted July 31, 2017 5 hours ago, shoepatcher said: Stor, the part number is SS535. College sewing in the UK carries the part. I think it is $2.35 pounds. It is a clone piece but should work. Glenn Thank you so much ! Notest i was missing the Oil cup spring aswell ordered them both. Whats the thickest thread / needle i can use on my 29k ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted August 1, 2017 I would say #138 on top. You can use it in the bobbin but the bobbin will ot hold very many feet of thread. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
