Just brought a singer 29k

[chrisash]

I have just brought a singer 29k for £95 so seemed like a good buy and far cheaper than ebay prices

Main use will be on belts as pattern so nothing extra tough

Been wondering about thread , most posts indicate tex92 or even Tex 138 bonded nylon or polyester, but i was wondering what thread they used prior to the nylon and polyester being available both material and size

Being delivered later today so will respond with images then 

Edited August 14, 2018 by chrisash

[Constabulary]

92 or at max. 138 makes sense. However - I have seen Adler 30-1 setup for 207 thread (they are using the same shuttle as the 29K so no big difference technically) but it depends on the needle plate (needle hole in particular) and if the thread hole in the shuttle is wide enough. BUT 207 really make no sense for these machines because of the very small capacity of the bobbin. These machines are designed for repair work and not for producing leather goods.

Prior polyester and nylon cotton and linen thread have been used.

[Wizcrafts]

They used really thin 3 cord glazed linen thread. I have some of this thread in my shop on a mini spool. It is thinner than the 3 cord linen thread from Barbour.  I'm guessing between #69 and #92 in diameter. Could be Tex 80.

[chrisash]

OK here is the images, its a 29K53 model, only thing that seems to be missing is the needles so any help there would be appreciated as old posts give various answers the bobbin looks very small and I cannot tell what spare ones to buy, is there a way to tell

[Constabulary]

Not a too bad choice - the 29K5x series is very similar to the later 29K7x series - major difference it the gear box - yours has a fixed horn and "drop out" gear box with very fine teeth pinions - no replacement parts are available for this gear box, the pinions of the 29K7x series DO NOT FIT (so be careful when you remove the gear box for cleaning - do not loose or damage the pinions!!!). Compared with the 29K51 your machine has a slightly narrower horn tip - everything else is the same as on the 29K51.

The head is almost the same as from the 29K7x series and almost all parts for the head are available from College Sewing in the UK. Only difference that I recall is that the needle bar driving lever is pinned on your machine - the 29K7x series levers are not pinned... that's at least what I recall.

You can get the bobbins from College sewing too:

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/store/Singer29K,29USewingMachineParts

If you cannot find a manual you can use the 29K71 manual - you will notice the difference but threading, bobbin winding and so forth are all the same.

Singer 29K71, 29K72, 29K73.pdf

[Constabulary]

regarding needle - you can use 29x3 / 29x4 (same as 332) - or - 135x16 / 135x17 needles.

[chrisash]

Hi Constabulary

That's a great help, it looks like i have quite a lot to do, as expected it was bone dry but with a good oiling it runs very smooth, apparently it came from a shoe repairer of two generations who retired and it looks like its been well looked after as the old guys used to do even a leather patch under the foot. I am also under first option to buy his tools if his son does not want them. if it happens then i will take my pick and then offer the rest on this forum

Thanks once again, it was built in 1924 only 22 years before me

PS what size 29x4 do you recommend for ~92 or ~138 polyester/nylon I assume 4 is leather point

Edited August 14, 2018 by chrisash
added needle

[Constabulary]

Toledo sewing machines has a nice needle / thread chart:

https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html

 

[chrisash]

Gone with the 29x4 19, 22 for the #92 & #138

 

Thanks again

[Matt S]

Nice machine @chrisash -- she's a beaut. I'm looking forward to seeing her run!

 

V sizes like 92 or 138 aren't really used much in the UK. Most thread is sold by TKT number. The chart Constabulary linked to is really great. V92 is equivalent to TKT30 and V138 is equivalent to TKT20.