This is from Durkopp Adler List over sewingmachine classes
Durkopp class 16-1 :
Universal-elastic sewing machine for shoe repairs
Cylinder, 330 and 380 mm, with the smallest cylinder head
CLASS 17-1-1:
E sewing machine for shoemakers, heart-shaped curve for the
Needle bar drive, otherwise similar in construction to the class 16-1,
Cylinder length 380 mm, small head
This seems like a shoepatcher with the smallest shuttle and is for shoe repair light work. I do not think this is the machine you need for that work. You should ask Bob Kovar (sewmun) about this machine he knows. But I think it is not possible to get parts for it, something about a factory bombed during the ww2. I dont know, but ask Sewmun (Bob Kovar knows) And he also sell used machines.
If you want to by a shoe patcher buy a Singer 29K or a Adler class 30 with a big bobbin for about the same price. You can still buy all the part you need for them. And you need spare parts for old sewingmachines!
Ask sewmun or you may find some info in the forum about this machine to.
Hope this was a little help.
Trox
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This machine is for sale for $200 near me. I am wondering wether or not it would work for sewing leather for bridles, breast collars, and such.
Thank you,
Rob