The old equipment was made to last and I am glad there are people like you who still use and appreciate their quality. I enjoy watching you and Roy Underhill using the old equipment and always wishing I could find some. Harry, as always, interesting and educational video.
It's interesting to see this 1927 Singer patcher in action Harry, far better than a static display in a museum. The inventiveness of the people behind such machines is wonderful to contemplate. I think the same about all the special woodworking hand-tools that Stanley produced last century.
You are so right. I collect sewing machines. Of late I needed to sew of few patches on the sleeves of a shirt. Guess what, non of my machines could do it. I ended up doing it by hand.
I could watch that mechanism all day. I remember my Grandmother had a treadle Singer sewing machine when I was a little boy and I used to be transfixed by it working, especially when she went slowly and the full movement was observable. Thankfully, my cousin asked for the machine when our Grandmother died and she uses it regulary. Much better than ending up in a skip or something. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Fantastic work. The singer looks like it operates wonderfully, I’ve got one of those Chinese knockoffs of that machine and whilst mine works you can tell it’s far more rough than the singer.
I keep my 1928 Singer 29k58 patcher around for the same reasons. That and the fact that I restored it myself. I have the treadle base, and made a removable flatbed similar to yours. I'm pretty sure our machines will be around several generations after we have passed through to Pearly Gates.
My question to you, sir, is without the ability to “back up” and see a locking stitch how do you finish off the sewing? Hand sew? Combination of hand sew and knots?
There's no need for a reverse when the whole machine head can be rotated. Finishing off is as easy as turning the direction 180 degrees in the other direction and going a few stitches.
Hello, very nice video. Did you buy your wooden flat bed attachment on your patcher and did you make it? I would like one for my exact same patcher. Do you have any plans? Thank you for sharing.
This was a great video. I enjoyed it very much. I make gun holsters and knife sheaths. All hand sewn. I really want to find a sewing machine for my shop. Do you have any suggestions on where I might find some good used machines?
Harry! I feel like we’re old buds! LOL I found a Singer 29-4 for $300 US. I can’t find what the “4” stands for…? It’s my understanding that the 70,71,73 stands for the length of the arm. But what Singer 29-4 stand for? Any idea? I can’t seem to find it on an internet search. Thanks in advance
Thank you for the demonstration of how it works. Others talk about it, but you actually take the time to demonstrate. Great!
The old equipment was made to last and I am glad there are people like you who still use and appreciate their quality. I enjoy watching you and Roy Underhill using the old equipment and always wishing I could find some. Harry, as always, interesting and educational video.
Thanks very much Ron....I got my patcher from a retiring saddler.
It's interesting to see this 1927 Singer patcher in action Harry, far better than a static display in a museum. The inventiveness of the people behind such machines is wonderful to contemplate. I think the same about all the special woodworking hand-tools that Stanley produced last century.
You are so right. I collect sewing machines. Of late I needed to sew of few patches on the sleeves of a shirt. Guess what, non of my machines could do it. I ended up doing it by hand.
I could watch that mechanism all day. I remember my Grandmother had a treadle Singer sewing machine when I was a little boy and I used to be transfixed by it working, especially when she went slowly and the full movement was observable. Thankfully, my cousin asked for the machine when our Grandmother died and she uses it regulary. Much better than ending up in a skip or something.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Yes absolutely Brendan. All the best Harry
Fantastic work. The singer looks like it operates wonderfully, I’ve got one of those Chinese knockoffs of that machine and whilst mine works you can tell it’s far more rough than the singer.
I have got to get one of these. Every time i see it i love it! Great show Harry!!
Dave Bardin Thanks Dave
I keep my 1928 Singer 29k58 patcher around for the same reasons. That and the fact that I restored it myself. I have the treadle base, and made a removable flatbed similar to yours. I'm pretty sure our machines will be around several generations after we have passed through to Pearly Gates.
Yes they are certainly built to last! Thanks for your comment.
Well done Mr Harry!
gracias amigo eres muy gentil de hacer estas demostraciones
My question to you, sir, is without the ability to “back up” and see a locking stitch how do you finish off the sewing? Hand sew? Combination of hand sew and knots?
I'm also curious as to how a stitch is started and finished off!
There's no need for a reverse when the whole machine head can be rotated. Finishing off is as easy as turning the direction 180 degrees in the other direction and going a few stitches.
Harry, any idea what the “4” stands for in Singer 29-4?
Hello, very nice video. Did you buy your wooden flat bed attachment on your patcher and did you make it? I would like one for my exact same patcher. Do you have any plans? Thank you for sharing.
Hi I got it off Ebay years ago...sold now!
Why do you do this to me! I have been keeping an eye out for one of these every since I found your channel and saw your first video on this machine.
caskwith Sorry about that!
This was a great video. I enjoyed it very much. I make gun holsters and knife sheaths. All hand sewn. I really want to find a sewing machine for my shop. Do you have any suggestions on where I might find some good used machines?
Donald Moody Best test out a machine at a reputable dealer....you will need a strong machine.
Harry! I feel like we’re old buds! LOL I found a Singer 29-4 for $300 US. I can’t find what the “4” stands for…? It’s my understanding that the 70,71,73 stands for the length of the arm. But what Singer 29-4 stand for? Any idea? I can’t seem to find it on an internet search. Thanks in advance
Hi its the model number...ISMACS website will have details.