SPEEDWAY SW 2971 Single Needle Cylinder Bed Patcher Shoe Repair and Leather Mending Industrial Sewing Machine - Complete Setup, Table, Stand Included

The Speedway SW 2971 is the classic patcher — a single needle cylinder bed sewing machine designed specifically for shoe repair, boot mending, leather patching, and reaching into tight, awkward spaces that no other industrial machine can access. Built on the time-proven Class 29 patcher platform that has been the cobbler's workhorse for over a century, the SW 2971 is the go-to machine for any shop that repairs, mends, or alters leather footwear and goods. The defining feature of this machine is its universal upper feed system — the presser foot rotates 360° to stitch in ANY direction without ever turning the workpiece. This makes the SW 2971 uniquely capable of stitching boots, shoes, gloves, hats, purses, and any tubular or awkwardly-shaped item — simply reach in with the slim 1-inch wide cylinder arm and stitch wherever needed. Adjustable presser foot pressure handles everything from delicate cloth uppers to heavy leather soles. The SW 2971 is also a favorite among leatherworkers, saddle makers, glove repairers, hat shops, and small leather goods artisans — anyone who needs to sew on top of, into, or around objects where a flatbed or post-bed machine simply cannot reach. What's Included Speedway SW 2971 Patcher Industrial Sewing Machine (Ships Assembled) Servo Motor (Table-Mounted) Industrial Table and Stand Universal Upper Feed Presser Foot Double-Ended Needle Plate Standard Needle Set and Bobbins Operator's Manual Key Features 12-inch cylinder arm — reach into boots, shoes, and tight assemblies Slim 1-inch wide cylinder bed — fits where larger machines cannot Universal upper feed — stitches in ANY direction (360°) without rotating the workpiece Oscillating shuttle hook — proven, reliable mechanism for over a century Double-ended needle plate for versatile stitching configurations Adjustable presser foot pressure for material thickness from delicate to heavy leather 10.5mm presser foot clearance for multi-layer assemblies 1–7mm stitch length range for fine detail to structural seams Compatible with hand crank, treadle, or electric servo motor drive Mechanical design — proven reliability, easy maintenance, no electronic complexity Ideal For Shoe repair and mending (cobblers, repair shops) Boot repair, resoling stitching, and uppers Leather patching and mending Gloves, mittens, and handwear repair Caps, hats, and headwear repair Saddlery and harness repair Small leather goods (wallets, belts, pouches) Patches and labels on tubular or curved items Custom and one-off leather work Embroidered patch application on hard-to-reach areas Antique restoration and vintage leather work Tailoring, alterations, and bespoke shoemaking Any application requiring stitching into deep, narrow, or curved spaces Specifications Brand Speedway Model SW 2971 Machine Type Cylinder Bed Patcher (Shoe Repair / Mending) Stitch Type 301 Lockstitch Max Sewing Speed 500 sti/min Number of Needles 1 Number of Threads 2 Needle System 29×3 / 29BL Stitch Length 1–7 mm Presser Foot Clearance 10.5 mm (13/32") Cylinder Arm Length 12" (305 mm) Cylinder Bed Width 25.4 mm (1") Cylinder Bed Depth 22.2 mm (7/8") Feed Type Universal Upper Feed (360° Directional) Hook Type Small Oscillating Shuttle Needle Plate Double-Ended Presser Foot Pressure Adjustable Drive Options Hand Crank / Treadle / Servo Motor Motor External Servo Motor (Table-Mounted) Voltage 110V Material Weight Light to Heavy (Leather) Head Weight 28 kg / 62 lbs Table Size 20" x 47" Shipping Pallet Size 48" x 40" x 42" Includes Complete Setup with Table and Stand Assembly Ships Assembled