Class 29
UNIVERSAL FEED ARM.
(Picture Courtesy of Dorothy Brumleve)
Model 29-4
For Leather Stitching
IN the whole range of leather stitching this is one of the handiest machines ever invented and is useful for many purposes for which no other machine can be employed.
There is no under-feed, the machine being provided with simple and effective top-feed mechanism which is arranged to carry the work in any direction at the will of the operator. This is an advantage peculiar to this machine and one which enables the operator to utilize it in a great variety of ways, performing intricate work impossible to other machines but done on this one with the greatest ease and excellence.
A cone-shaped cam in the head acts upon a combined vibrating feed and presser-bar to give it a lateral movement when in contact with the material; the extent of this movement is adjustable and controls the length of the stitch.
The direction of the feed movement is controlled by means of two arms which project horizontally from the lower part of the head, near the needle bar. These arms can be turned by the operator and the feed caused to move in any direction desired, carrying the material with it.
The material can thus be fed in a complete circle of any radius without materially affecting the tensions or quality of stitch. The needle action is within one-eighth inch of the extreme end of a work-supporting arm measuring 124 inches from needle to its inner end; the outer end, containing the Oscillating Horizontal Shuttle, measures only one inch across the top and one inch deep.
This machine is extensively used all over the world for Boot and Shoe repairing, Furriers' work, Slipper-binding, School Bags, Harness work, Back- straps in shoes, inserting Elastic Gores, making Cycle Wallets, etc.
The stitching is performed at the extreme outer end of the arm, which may be inserted into the interior of very small and long apertures. 'The operator can easily reach the extreme end of a shoe and re-stitch gorings, foxings, front and back stays, rips, vamps and tips.
MACHINE No. 29-2
UPPER FEED MOVING IN ANY DIRECTION.
For Boot and Shoe Repairing. etc.
Lower Arm and Bed, 17 inches in length.
This machine is unequaled for repairing boots and shoes and will stitch closer to the toe of a boot than any other; it will use waxed and coarse thread, making a tight seam; it also uses a fine needle and thread.
It is largely used for new work and for patching and similar repairs; it is especially efficient for the insertion of new elastic gores into old Congress gaiters.
An adjustable wooden table, measuring eighteen by twelve inches, is pro. vided and enables use of the machine as a flat bed for plain sewing. The position of this table is outlined in the illustration/p>
Our Industrial Manuals page has various manuals for Singer's Model 29.
29K-41902 - 1906
MACHINE No. 29K-4
For Shoe Repairing, Putting in Gores, etc. Needle descends 1/8 inch from end of lower arm which is 1 inch deep and 1 inch across. Has upper feed only, which moves the work in any desired direction.
Additional 29K Examples
29K-58
29K-60
29K-62
29K-70
29K-71
29K-73
The following is lifted from John Langdon's Comprehensive Model List
UFA "Universal Feed Arm"
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1877 to 1892+ | Industrial | Universal Feed Arm. Un-numbered predecessor of class 29. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
| 29- (class) | Industrial | Universal feed arm (rotates 360 degrees). Upper feed only (MOST models). Arm lengths: short = 12 1/4", long = 17 1/2". Hand or treadle powered. Horizontal oscillating shuttle. For patching boots, etc. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
29K
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1877- | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin. (Production included U.F.A.) | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
| 29K1 | 1887-1921 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin. End Wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
| 29-2 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin. End wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K2 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. For general work. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W2 | (Cancelled 07/33) | Singer suggested replacement 110W126. | ||
| 29-3 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1"x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. Waxed thread. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K3 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin. Waxed thread. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
29-4
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1896-1927 | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. For boot and shoe repairing, putting in gores, etc. Replaced by 29-51 | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
| 29K4 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel; waxed thread. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29-5 | 1906-12 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel, TWO needles, one shuttle. Distance between needles 1/8". Upper feed. Lockstitch. "Feeds from the operator only" | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
| 29K5 | 1900-21 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
| 29K6 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1", small bobbin. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W6 | (Cancelled 07/38) | Singer suggested replacement 110W126. | ||
| 29K7 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K8 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K9 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K10 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8" x 1", small bobbin, end wheel, 5/16" long stitch. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W10 | (Cancelled 04/1924) | Industrial | Singer suggested replacement: 29W14 | |
| 29K11 | Industrial | Narrow arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 1", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16"). | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W11 | (Cancelled 07/38) | Singer suggested replacement 111W141. | ||
| 29K12 | Industrial | Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1" x, 7/8", small bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K13 | Industrial | Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1" x, 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K14 | Industrial | Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1" x, 7/8", small bobbin, end wheel; waxed thread. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W14 | (Cancelled 03/31) | Singer suggested replacement 110W126. | ||
| 29K15 | Industrial | Narrow arm 12 1/4"x 1" x, 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel; waxed thread. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W15 | (Cancelled 07/38 | Singer suggested replacement 110W127. | ||
| 29K16 | Industrial | Narrow arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 7/8", small bobbin, end wheel, long stitch (5/16") for worsted slipper work. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K17 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x, 1", small bobbin; end wheel. Upper & lower feeds for shoe binding. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K18 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x, 1", small bobbin, side wheel. Upper & lower feeds for shoe binding. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K19 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x, 1", small bobbin, end wheel, special needle bar. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K20 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x, 1", small bobbin, end wheel, special needle bar. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K21 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x, 1", small bobbin, side wheel, high lift. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W21 | (Cancelled 12/28) | Singer suggested replacement 110W127. | ||
| 29K22 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x1", small bobbin, end wheel, long stitch (5/16"). Upper & lower feeds for shoe binding. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K23 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 1/8" x, 1", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16"). Upper & lower feeds for shoe binding. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29W23 | (Cancelled 12/28) | Singer suggested replacement 110W127 (0.15" margin) | ||
| 29W27 | (Cancelled 12/28) | Singer suggested replacement 110W127 (0.15" margin) | ||
| 29K30 | Industrial | Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32" x 1 3/32", large bobbin, end wheel; waxed thread. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K31 | Industrial | Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32" x 1 3/32", large bobbin, side wheel; for waxed thread;. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K32 | Industrial | Arm 17 1/2" x 1 3/32" x 7/8", small bobbin. end wheel; waxed thread; for sewing in smaller spaces than 29K30. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K33 | 1900-21 | Industrial | Arm 17 1/2" x 1 3/32" x 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel; waxed thread; for sewing in smaller spaces than 29K30. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
29K51
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1922- | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8" x 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |
| 29K52 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8" x 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16"). | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K53 | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4"x 1" x 7/8" (narrow); small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K54 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4"x 1 1/8" x 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel, long stitch (5/16"). | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
29K55
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Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32"x 1 3/32" (long), large bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing (waxed thread). | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K56 | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4" x 1 3/32"x 7/8" (narrow), small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing (waxed thread). | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K57 | Industrial | Small bobbin | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K58 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 7/8", small bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K60 | Industrial | Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32"x 1 1/16", large bobbin, end wheel. Max. speed 500 SPM. Used extensively for repair work and also in the manufacture of a wide range of tubular articles such as, canvas hose, golf bags, automobile tool bags, artificial limbs and other miscellaneous work. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K62 | Industrial | Arm 17 1/2" x 1" x 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K70 | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x, 7/8", small bobbin, end wheel. Max. stitch length 5 SPI. For boot and shoe repairing. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K71 | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 12 1/4" x 1" x 7/8" (narrow), small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K72 | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32"x 1 1/16", large bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K73 | Industrial | Oscillating horizontal shuttle. Helical presser foot spring. Arm 17 1/2" x 1 x 7/8", small bobbin, side wheel. For boot and shoe repairing. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K171 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 5/32" x 1 1/16", large bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29U171 | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1 5/32" x 1 1/16", large bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29U171A | Industrial | Arm 12 1/4" x 1"x 7/8", small bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K172 | Industrial | Large bobbin | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29U172 | Industrial | Large bobbin | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29U172A | Industrial | Arm 17 1/2" x 1 5/32" x 1 1/16", large bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29K173 | Industrial | Small bobbin | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29U173 | Industrial | Small bobbin | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) | |
| 29U173A | Industrial | Arm 171/2"x1" x 7/8", small bobbin, end wheel. | 29x3 (leather), 29x4 (cloth) |