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Thank you for all your help in narrowing down a machine. I am now the proud owner of a new Tysew Mark 5! I thoroughly tried it and it was perfect on all my leather samples, easy to adjust tension etc and was just perfect for my needs, plus I get a years guarantee and any technical help I need. Does anyone know which machine this is a copy of? Just would help for parts etc. Thanks again!

After some more research I have come across the Highlead GC2698 (£1295 plus Vat) and the Global and Wimsew equivalents. They are much cheaper than the new Adlers and I would have the reassurance of buying a new machine. I would be really grateful for your opinions on them please? Thanks again

My head now hurts and is spinning with machine numbers and information!! Decisions, decisions! I don't know which way to jump. Thanks again for all your help though.

Oh gosh, I'm confused now, isn't an 867 a flatbed? Why would you go for that over the Adler cylinder arms?

Thank you all for sharing your knowledge with me. I shall look out for a more medium duty machine. Either the Adler 269 or 69. Thanks again!

Thanks again for your help. I think the 205 may be too heavy duty for me and I am now worried it may be from China too?! How would you tell? It has a United label on it. I currently have a Singer 45k58 which is too heavy and I need to get the right machine this time! I have found an Adler 69-562. How much should I expect to pay for a used one? How much are they new? Maybe I should try to buy new so I have some dealer support, as I have no idea!!!

Thanks for your replies. I would be buying a used machine. I have found a 205 for £1350, which I feel is good value as its hardly been used and is only 3 years old. I can't get 2 machines as I don't have the space unfortunately. Would the 441 do the same work as the. 205? How much are they new as I can find any used ones in the UK? What would be the consequences of using 205 on the lighter leathers?

I am looking to buy an Adler 205. I only have the space and funds for one machine so need it to be able to sew bags, purses, chaps and possibly some saddlery items. As its a heavy duty machine, capable of sewing thick leather, will it work as well on thin leather and sewing leather to fabric? I don't want to make a costly wrong decision so any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you

Thanks for your reply. I may have found a 3 year old Adler 205 for sale. Please could you tell me what I can expect this machine to sew? Also, what sort of price should I be looking to pay for it? (£ I'm in the UK)

Hi After hunting around on this forum I have struggled to find the answer to my questions. I bought an overhauled Singer 45k58 with the intention of mainly making leather handbags, with and without fabric liners. I would also like to make leather chaps, possibly wallets and purses and othe leather crafty projects. I also produce hand stitched leather work, including bridles, headcollars, and belts. I have struggled with this machine from the beginning, and am self taught with the help of the manual! Sewing 2 pieces of leather together is not a problem, the issues start when I try to sew fabric to leather, when the leather and fabric are fed at different rates leading to disaster! I also have problems when I try to sew 2 pieces of leather , then sew another 2 pieces of leather into the work, then return to the 2 pieces of leather thickness. It misses stitches, and I can get it to pick up the stitches at all. The teeth at the bottom of the machine (feed dogs?!) also cause a problem and mark the leather or fabric which is another problem for me. Would I be able to sew hair on sheepskin to a saddlecloth with this machine? I have no idea if I am using the correct size thread, needles or if the machine is even set up correctly for my intended use? What I really need is someone to come an give me some tuition on the machine, if anyone know anyone in the UK who could help me? I wonder if I should sell this machine as I wonder if it is too heavy duty for my needs? What machine would be more appropriate that I can get in the UK? Sorry for all the questions! I hope someone can help. Thank you!!