I lucked out…on a trip back to visit family, some cousins heard about my not getting a free arm walking foot machine, at an auction of a shoe factory. Dick made a sketch of a machine he’d had since WW2, and asked me if I could use it! I got it, for the cost of shipping; $80!!! It’s a 29-4, as well. Back in ‘90, when we were doing, War and Peace at the opera, I jerry rigged an attachment to the walking foot, to sew sequin slung onto the dozens of kokoshniks we made, sort of like a Cornely Machine!
I picked up one of those 4 years ago, sat in the shop till now. Glad you mentioned that large wing nut adjustment on the mainspring. Had no idea what that did. It would be nice if one could find a comprehensive service manual,or a video dealing with all assemblies rather than the user manual. I never thought of using it for making shoes into boots! I like those ideas!
I'm a little late to the party, but that wing nut on the back adjust the height of the presser foot. The stitch length adjustment is by the needle. It slides up and down.
Thanks for vid! I have been thinking about one of these but wanted to make sure it could work well on regular denim and khaki type material as well as leather. Wanted to be able to sew pockets and patches on old favorite work clothes and jeans ... looks like it will work.
I think it would work great on heavy weight woven fabrics like denim, canvas, etc. as well as embroidered fabric patches. It’s a fantastic machine, you will love it!
It's probably the pressure of walking foot on the material (at least in an adler 30, which is similar). Furthermore, on the backside there is also an slider that set the walking foot step height. On my machine the stich length is regulated by dropping the sleef around the needle shaft neer the foot. There is actually a scale which tells you the stitches per length unit. In case of the adler being european, it is per cm
Do you like the consew? I have been looking at them but similar like axis brand on ebay for 1/3 of the price. I already have 4 antique sewing machines so I am thinking new. Thanks
I absolutely love the Consew! The garment industry has a long history in my state and many small-scale sewing shops have old Consews in great condition- the machine repair folx all know how to keep them running well. I’m not familiar with the Axis brand but if you get one, I’d love to hear what you think of it!
Can you tell me how to get the instruction manual from the Singer website? It isn't recognizing the model number. Or possibly send me the file you have?
Hi I was wondering what mm waxed thread you use in the bobbin as the 1mm waxed thread I was using by hand is too think for my bobbin case. Help please. Just got a machine
The thickest that I have stitched on it is three layers of shoe leather and one layer of pigsuede lining. You could probably stitch even thicker stuff with it, but I never have.
@@jenkins1979 Wow, what a treasure! They're great machines. Do you have a copy of the manual? When I got mine (secondhand, years ago), I found it as a free download online and it has helped a lot over the years in keeping mine running. I remember having to do a lot of fiddling with the tension and the stitch-length wingnut to get the upper thread to pick up the bobbin and actually stitch. You'll figure it out! They're workhorse machines and were well-made.
There were different versions with modifications and improvements to the original model 29. Some of the details are available at ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-list/classes-1-99.html
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I lucked out…on a trip back to visit family, some cousins heard about my not getting a free arm walking foot machine, at an auction of a shoe factory. Dick made a sketch of a machine he’d had since WW2, and asked me if I could use it!
I got it, for the cost of shipping; $80!!!
It’s a 29-4, as well.
Back in ‘90, when we were doing, War and Peace at the opera, I jerry rigged an attachment to the walking foot, to sew sequin slung onto the dozens of kokoshniks we made, sort of like a Cornely Machine!
@@scottgray6276 wow that’s a real stroke of luck!
Thanks 👍.
I just bought the same model and it's 1897.
Going to use it for upholstery business in Scotland
You’re welcome! Good luck with your upholstery business!
Great video.............Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
I picked up one of those 4 years ago, sat in the shop till now. Glad you mentioned that large wing nut adjustment on the mainspring. Had no idea what that did. It would be nice if one could find a comprehensive service manual,or a video dealing with all assemblies rather than the user manual. I never thought of using it for making shoes into boots! I like those ideas!
I'm a little late to the party, but that wing nut on the back adjust the height of the presser foot. The stitch length adjustment is by the needle. It slides up and down.
The 29K is known as a "boot patcher" because it was originally made to apply repair patches to the uppers of work boots.
Beautiful job . Love the video.thank you for sharing
Какая восхитительная женщина. Я очарован.
благодарю вас
Great video. Thank you for sharing Blessings Viewing from the French island St Martin in the Caribbean. I have a small collection
You’re welcome!
Thanks for vid! I have been thinking about one of these but wanted to make sure it could work well on regular denim and khaki type material as well as leather. Wanted to be able to sew pockets and patches on old favorite work clothes and jeans ... looks like it will work.
I think it would work great on heavy weight woven fabrics like denim, canvas, etc. as well as embroidered fabric patches. It’s a fantastic machine, you will love it!
Boa noite ,eu tenho uma iqual essa 29-4 .
Linda.
Macaé RJ
I’m considering one of these machines. Are they difficult to sew straight lines with?
To see a straight line, you need a firm control of the shuttle to keep it stitching straight but isn’t a difficult thing to do.
Hi I have one of these machines (Singer 29k ) could you tell me what the adjuster on the end of the rocker arm does ? Thank you Regards Norman Styoes
I’m not sure if I understand what you’re asking but I think it’s the wingnut that adjusts the stitch length.
It's probably the pressure of walking foot on the material (at least in an adler 30, which is similar).
Furthermore, on the backside there is also an slider that set the walking foot step height.
On my machine the stich length is regulated by dropping the sleef around the needle shaft neer the foot. There is actually a scale which tells you the stitches per length unit. In case of the adler being european, it is per cm
Fun machine.
The first time I saw one, I was amazed at what it could do!
Do you like the consew? I have been looking at them but similar like axis brand on ebay for 1/3 of the price. I already have 4 antique sewing machines so I am thinking new. Thanks
I absolutely love the Consew! The garment industry has a long history in my state and many small-scale sewing shops have old Consews in great condition- the machine repair folx all know how to keep them running well.
I’m not familiar with the Axis brand but if you get one, I’d love to hear what you think of it!
Can you tell me how to get the instruction manual from the Singer website? It isn't recognizing the model number. Or possibly send me the file you have?
Mine is a printout of this file: www.bootmaker.com/29-4.pdf
@@LaBricoleuse So kind of you!!! Thank you very much. I just purchased the exact same machine. Excited to play with it. My 5th vintage Singer.
Hi I was wondering what mm waxed thread you use in the bobbin as the 1mm waxed thread I was using by hand is too think for my bobbin case. Help please. Just got a machine
I admit I don’t know off the top of my head but I’ll check when I’m back at work on Monday!
The thread I use is not measured in mm, it’s 8 ounce nylon thread. I hope that helps!
Eu tenho uma dessa
Não tá funcionando
Eu gostaria que funcionace ela
What's the thickest material that these can handle?
The thickest that I have stitched on it is three layers of shoe leather and one layer of pigsuede lining. You could probably stitch even thicker stuff with it, but I never have.
Do you use the same size thread on top and bottom?
I do. I’m away from the workshop until next week but once I’m back, I can tell you what it is.
@@LaBricoleuse that would be awesome..hobby leather guy here and I inherited this machine.Oiled up it runs great just can't get it to sew
I will chat when you get home.Enjoy your trip
@@jenkins1979 Wow, what a treasure! They're great machines. Do you have a copy of the manual? When I got mine (secondhand, years ago), I found it as a free download online and it has helped a lot over the years in keeping mine running.
I remember having to do a lot of fiddling with the tension and the stitch-length wingnut to get the upper thread to pick up the bobbin and actually stitch. You'll figure it out! They're workhorse machines and were well-made.
The thread currently on this machine is labeled “bonded nylon #69”
Hola me podrías decir donde puedo conseguir piezas para giratoria 29-4
Lo siento, no sé dónde podrías conseguir repuestos para esta máquina.
What does the ‘4’ stand for?
I honestly don’t know! There are other models in the series like 29-3, but I don’t know what the final number indicates. I’d love to know though!
@@LaBricoleuse es codigo del modelo
There were different versions with modifications and improvements to the original model 29. Some of the details are available at ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-list/classes-1-99.html
Poderia ter legendas em português.
Eu não falo português, mas vou perguntar como adicionar legendas em outros idiomas.
@@LaBricoleuse obrigado
@@arivaldonunesarisnunes7150 As legendas em português devem estar disponíveis agora. Eles são a tradução automática do RUclips, desculpe qualquer erro.
@@LaBricoleuse muito obrigado
Halo sister how are you..