tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post9220446517009859466..comments2024-02-15T13:00:51.078-05:00Comments on Vintage Sewing Machines: Singer 29-4Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06057276731453019090noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-18893430272773978322015-01-24T17:57:30.630-05:002015-01-24T17:57:30.630-05:00I have one too, slightly different version (29-52k...I have one too, slightly different version (29-52k, I think) because the drive is different.<br /><br />They were called 'shoe closers' and I think called Patchers because they're used for sewing patches or badges onto clothing sleeves.<br /><br />Mine hadn't been oiled enough and a link lever in the feed system wore down enough so it won't make full length stitches, only very, very short ones. A replacement part costs about $25, but I haven't used the machine much and so haven't ordered one yet. I mention it for you and other readers.<br /><br />DougVLDougVLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861959348774075438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-18947447782249600622014-05-18T00:31:29.446-04:002014-05-18T00:31:29.446-04:00We have one of these in our shop, but I have never...We have one of these in our shop, but I have never actually sewn on it. They are super cool and everyone is always asking about it and wanting to buy it. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105297138807360445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-54763694494123893092014-05-14T13:15:06.665-04:002014-05-14T13:15:06.665-04:00I too have a 29-4 and its somewhat of an extravaga...I too have a 29-4 and its somewhat of an extravagance, but very useful when nothing else works. (mine is not in as nearly pristine-for-its-age condition as yours, it has a brazed repair at the rotating needle assembly, and I paid a lot more than $25 for it) I've used mine mostly to repair and refurbish backpacking packs, adding new straps, tiedown loops, etc. and one project making large equipment covers from 18 oz laminated Vinyl. I often use it in "portable" mode. I take the head off the treadle stand, and just run it by hand using the huge balance wheel. I've seen pictures of them with cranking handles added to the wheel. My main complaint is the small bobbin size, and the bobbin doesn't fit my stand-alone bobbin winder, so I filed a tapered pin from a small machine screw; it jams into the center hole in the bobbin, and I wind them with my cordless drill. I generally use #92 thread, I haven't tried it with smaller thread on lighter weight material.<br /><br />--frankfrank_ocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-4899519007646307252014-05-10T22:06:54.383-04:002014-05-10T22:06:54.383-04:00I have that machine...and I love it dearly.I have that machine...and I love it dearly.Warlock Sundancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358242593817146293noreply@blogger.com