BabutuHabiba Report post Posted January 16, 2021 I am buying a 29-1 next week on it's original stand which is really why I am buying it, for the stand. I have a 17-23 I will put on the stand. Anyway can anyone help me sharing where the 29-1 fits in the scheme of patcher machines. Thank you... Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, BabutuHabiba said: where the 29-1 fits in the scheme of patcher machines Not exactly sure what you mean? You mean technical data and capabilities? If not a 29K1 then your machine is a US made machine otherwise it is made in the UK.The machine is approx a century old (or older) - you can tell by the serial number. Very few parts are available new (some remained the same up to the latest model) , needle plates and gear box pinions are no longer available new (you may find some used in best case), the needle plates and pinions you find online are usually for the latest model and do not fit the 29-1. The Bell crank lever of the latest 29K models can be modified to fit the old 29 / 29K models. Hooks and bobbins remained the same as well as the parts of the thread tension units. Machine should be able to handle #138 thread max. but may depend on the needle plate hole and the hook. So #96 most-likely will work better. Max stitch length in best case is 5 SPI / 5mm but on used / old machines rather expect 2.5 - 3mm (because of parts wear) but you never know - depends on the conditions of the machine. And the thicker the material the shorter become the stitches. Machine should be able to handle 6-8mm stick materials. So thats what comes to my mind... hope it helps. A few years ago I have restored a 29K1. This was mine - maybe you find some useful information in this thread: Edited January 16, 2021 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted January 16, 2021 The 29-1 was made at the Elizabethport factory between 1894-1895. The 29K1 was made at the Kilbowie factory in Clydebank , Scotland. The stand should work for want you want it for. People will buy the 29-1 head if you decide to sell it. As Contabulary stated, this is and early machine. Singer stated making the UFA which becoame the 29 class in 1877. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
