Members newfieboy Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, newfieboy said: IMG_2348 (2).mov Edited February 21, 2020 by newfieboy
Members newfieboy Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) IMG_2349 .mov Edited February 21, 2020 by newfieboy
Members newfieboy Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 Sorry if quality sucks with these pics and video. The size limit is so small, I did my best! Thanks for your help BTW!! Much appreciated. Its nice to see the internet being used for some good instead of bad! Im new to the sewing world with this being my first machine. I have the PDF version of the manual but nothing else but the help from you fine people! Im use to needle and thread and 2 hands!!haha but this machine feels right in my hands and I know it can be sewing just as good as the day it was sold! Anyways thanks again ! Much love!
Members Constabulary Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Teeth on foot really looks worn, I would replace the foot or try to sharpen them with a diamond file. I would also reduce the foot pressure, maybe it works better with less foot pressure. Looks like you are sewing 1 layer of leather so the rough / flesh side of the leather may cause friction too. So in combination with the high foot pressure and worn teeth this could cause feeding problems I think. Just my thoughts... In the video have you set the foot lift to H = High? You can increase the foot lift when you adjust the "Lifting Lever Shaft Lever". I have done this on my 29K71 too. To give you an idea read this. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/88903-restoring-oem-stitch-length-on-singer-29k70/?do=findComment&comment=608122 Warning - if you adjust the lever make sure the machine is not binding up, if it binds up to not crank it over and set back the lever until it is no longer binding. The top thread also has to go around this small pots Edited February 21, 2020 by Constabulary ~ 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
Members newfieboy Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 I fixed my upper threading like you suggested and turned down the foot pressure and believe it or not its a lot better! I used the skin side up at first and it feed it through a lot better. Im going to sharpen my teeth a bit and see if that helps anymore. I would say my 29k71 is feeding at 6/10. Are there any more tips you guys could let me in on? Ill try anything!
Members jimi Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 I think also from the pictures the foot looks very worn, That is probably the main reason it is not pulling the leather through??
Members Constabulary Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 4 hours ago, newfieboy said: and believe it or not its a lot better! I I believe that You need just as much foot pressure that the friction of the needle does not lift the leather when the needle bar is rising - lower it as far as possible. ~ 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
Members newfieboy Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 do you guys (and girls?) think that buying these parts would help with my stitching length problem? I have noticed that my stitch regulator is really worn and leaves the foot with to much play. With a new stitch regulator and gib along with a new feed motion bell crank(for the price its easier) Im thinking it will improve drastically. Also a new foot will help with my feed problem? Thoughts?
Members newfieboy Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 This is my foot with the worn stitch regulator. IMG_2352.mov
Members newfieboy Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 as you can see the bad end of my stitch regulator is almost worn all the way through!
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