Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted April 27, 2020 Members Report Posted April 27, 2020 Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members chrisash Posted April 28, 2020 Members Report Posted April 28, 2020 29x3 & 29x4 are available online from many places at least in the UK Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 28, 2020 Moderator Report Posted April 28, 2020 9 hours ago, chrisash said: 29x3 & 29x4 are available online from many places at least in the UK As they are occasionally in the US market. However, all of those modern system 29 needles I have bought are merely repackaged System 135x16. The reason I say this is because they all have a cutout scarf above the eye and are almost the exact same length as walking foot needles, whereas the original 29x3/4 didn't have a scarf. I have a few of these original no-scarf needles left from a previous purchase and they definitely perform differently than walking foot needles. You can set these needles so close to the hook that it actually makes slight contact above the eye. If any of you know where I can buy some actual System 29x4 without a scarf, please let me know. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Constabulary Posted April 28, 2020 Members Report Posted April 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, Wizcrafts said: If any of you know where I can buy some actual System 29x4 without a scarf, please let me know. I may have some 29x3 but most likely no leather tips - will check... 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
Members jimi Posted April 28, 2020 Members Report Posted April 28, 2020 sorry wiz, i only have 15 left!!!! ikes..... Quote
Members MarenNinni Posted April 29, 2020 Author Members Report Posted April 29, 2020 19 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: As they are occasionally in the US market. However, all of those modern system 29 needles I have bought are merely repackaged System 135x16. The reason I say this is because they all have a cutout scarf above the eye and are almost the exact same length as walking foot needles, whereas the original 29x3/4 didn't have a scarf. I have a few of these original no-scarf needles left from a previous purchase and they definitely perform differently than walking foot needles. You can set these needles so close to the hook that it actually makes slight contact above the eye. If any of you know where I can buy some actual System 29x4 without a scarf, please let me know. Have you checked sew-europe.co.uk? I just bought needles from them. Link here: https://www.sew-europe.co.uk/shop/needles/groz-beckert-industrial-needles/29x4-groz-beckert-needles/29x4-ntw-leather-point-needles-10-needles-per-pack/ Quote
Members MarenNinni Posted April 29, 2020 Author Members Report Posted April 29, 2020 I have an additional question. Is it possible to rig the machine to take spools instead of bobbins? I guess not, but maybe..? And what what thread is best suited for two layers 5oz pull up..? #noob you see. Quote
Members Bert51 Posted April 29, 2020 Members Report Posted April 29, 2020 I have mine setup for spools. I got some wire similar to a coat hanger and make it to wrap around the reel holder pin and go over the top of the Driving Lever where I sit the spool at the back of the machine. You can see what I mean in this picture, I have the wire turn in to cover it. I have a loop in the middle, but you do really need it. Bert. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 29, 2020 Moderator Report Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, MarenNinni said: I have an additional question. Is it possible to rig the machine to take spools instead of bobbins? I guess not, but maybe..? And what what thread is best suited for two layers 5oz pull up..? #noob you see. I removed the spool pin on the upper right and drilled it out to fit the bottom of an industrial thread stand. There is a nut and lock-washer on the bottom of the bracket holding everything in place. This works like a charm and gives me 4 spools to choose from. As I change colors of top thread I simply cut the old thread about halfway down from the thread guide above and tie in the new color. Then I lift the presser foot to release the tension disks, un-thread the needle and.pull the old and new thread all the way through the mechanism. I only need my threading rod when I accidentally pull the old thread too far up the snout. This patcher is always loaded with #69 bonded thread, on top and in the bobbins, with a #18 titanium needle. It can accept #92 thread if needed, which calls for a #19 or #20 needle. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Constabulary Posted April 29, 2020 Members Report Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, MarenNinni said: I have an additional question. Is it possible to rig the machine to take spools instead of bobbins? I guess she means the bottom thread (because of bobbins) - or not? Edited April 29, 2020 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
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