jack523
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thats good info I bid on three of these tools for Ebay and the quality is outstanding!
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Back to the oil leaking down the foot post, I also have to take the thread out of the thread pot to prevent the oil from wicking down thread. This happened to me on day i had a puddle of silicone oil on the bed.
I use 100% silicone copier oil for my thread lube.
Yes I paid for it and I have it but I haven't installed it yet.
Yes, I made a point of marking it and counting the turns.
I started with a half turn and kept going up to six but it wasn't having any affect so I started looking at other possibilities.
The cardboard is a good idea, thanks.
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bingo that is the type I just need to know a supplier contact number or link. Thanks
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The type of edge guide i'm looking for attaches to the head near the needle, ball bearing roller and has a spring that keeps it positioned up out of the way or down depending on use.
I know this i an old post but can anyone point me in the right direction concerning a "swing-A-way edge guide" for a Juki DNU 241?
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I know this i an old post but can anyone point me in the right direction concerning a "swing-A-way edge guide" for a Juki DNU 241?
Doug,
Call Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial. 1-866-362-7397. He has at least one of everything ever made for a sewing machine.
BTW: Lowe's has a board attached to a post next to the Metric screws. It has "fittings" on it for your correct sizing etc.
ferg
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Ok thanks
I had an Adler 204-374 for a while and got my bobbins, needles, thread and oil from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines. Their toll free number is 866-362-7397.
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I have an Adler 204, I need extra bobbins, do you have any suppliers in mind?
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I know this does not pertain to the breaking thread issue, but i have had a problem finding a good course for needle supplier. I bought an Alder 204-374 from a policeman in NY, it used to belong to Wiz. I used Campbell Bosworth and they can't get the Schmetz needles 794 system. It will be the middle of next month before my order of #25 needles come in.
Does anyone have different needle suppliers?
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ok thanks I looked on their site the other day I'm just trying to gather more bullets in the holster so to speak.
Can't provide a link, but I ordered some from Weaver a few months back.
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Thats what i use it works well.
Try denatured alcohol...
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Looking for a good solid Brass Roller Buckle.
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What kind of industrial staples? I was thinking of brass but that would cut the cost buy inserting them by hand. Nice looking belt. I was making one like that with an oiled leather. Did you use contact cement?
The staples are to connect the ends of the keeper. I just use industrial staples and crimp them on with needle nose pliers. I make the holes for them with a stitching awl. Unfortunately, I can't upload any pictures right now. My computer went the way of the Dodo, and I have a temporary solution but the current computer I am using doesn't have a card reader, nor does my camera have a USB port.
Here is a picture that I already had that might give you an idea of what I was talking about with the buckle end.
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I have Phaff 335-H3 did know that Info, Thanks for that insight. Also how heavy of a thread can it take?
Hi,
I'm afraid I can't help with the 'Champion' machine as they don't turn up very often here in the UK. However, when I used to be in the shoe trade (many years ago!) the usual machine used was a 'Goodyear' outsole lock-stitch machine, but these required a great deal of skill to use properly. The only other machine that I have come across, that was designed for stitching shoe soles, is the Pfaff 335 (see Pic).
But I'm sure that some of the more knowledgable will be able to suggest a lot more!
Steve
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Thanks
Tandy for starters but there are many outlets for the dye. Google "Leather Dye".
ferg
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I would like to find a good web site to buy leather dye, do you have any?
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Thank you
Thank you for your help.
Ohio Travel Bag has all kinds of Purse hardware...If you cannot order from them direct, contact Springfield Leather (They advertise on this website). They carry some of their items, and can order items in from them as well.
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Wanting a service manual and a owners manual for Adler 204-274. Web site ?
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Found a picture of a machine like the one i was looking at, it was an Adler 20-201 http://www.hobkirk.co.uk/images/pictures/industrial-second-hand/adler-20-201.jpg
Sorry boys that deal did not go thru I was not willing to take the risk on that old machine. I know you "Sherlock Holmes" types out there would have liked to see those pics, it just was not worth the gas money to go back out on the other side of town and take the pics. Believe me i would have liked to know what it was myself. That old man had about six other machines just collecting dust.
Sometimes it feels like that little lost puppy, can't rescue them all. Thanks for your input.
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I happened to go into the Leather shop and saw some exotic colored cow hides with. The notion to make a purse with pink zebra cowhide has been on my mind. I like trying different things and be flexible to make something new.
Where can i get the hardware for purses? Does anyone have a good web site to purchase hardware from?
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Sorry boys that deal did not go thru I was not willing to take the risk on that old machine. I know you "Sherlock Holmes" types out there would have liked to see those pics, it just was not worth the gas money to go back out on the other side of town and take the pics. Believe me i would have liked to know what it was myself. That old man had about six other machines just collecting dust.
Sometimes it feels like that little lost puppy, can't rescue them all. Thanks for your input.
But I will still like to se a picture, I collect old Adler machines
Trox
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i think you may have changed my mind on that old machine i looked at the one did he buy it from you?
As Trox mentioned, just because the Adler you are thinking about buying weighs 200 pounds and has a 20 inch body clearance, doesn't mean that it will make a good leather sewing machine. I have seen those long body Adlers, with one inch clearance under the feet, and they look like tanks. Nonetheless, these machines were built and setup for sewing sails, awnings, buffing wheels and car wash drying cloths. The buffing wheels and car wash cloths are thick, but made of cloth. They require a specialized high lift machine to sew them, and that's what these Adler 20-somethings are built to do.
Adler does make leather sewing machines. They include the model 204 and 205 and various sub-classes. I know of one member of this forum who has an Adler 204-374 for sale at a very good price. It sews up to 3/4 inch of leather, with a #25 system 794 needle, using #277 bonded nylon thread. The take-up and tension parts and the bobbin system are all designed to handle heavy thread, sewn into thick leather.
If you intend to sew sails, tents, awnings or buffing wheels, the old Adler 20-20 might be the perfect machine for those jobs.
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Do you still have this machine?
Edited to add some features of the machine;
-German manufactured, not a clone.
-low hours, and well maintained by prior owner
-uses Schmetz 794S needles
-can sew up to 3/4" using up to size 346 thread
-has a swing away edge guide, as well as a flat edge guide
-large bobbins
-multiple pressor feet
-brand new servo motor from Bob Kovar ...sews like a snail to a rabbit with plenty of power
-includes stand
Thanks for looking!
Mike
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I will get some pics for you to look at friday evening you can give me some pointers. I am looking for something that will punch a 277 thread at least. I just don't want make the mistake and buy something that will not work. I appreciate the help. I do have a Juki DNU-241, a Phaff cylinder bed, and a Phaff 338 zig zag. Thanks for the help.
As Trox mentioned, just because the Adler you are thinking about buying weighs 200 pounds and has a 20 inch body clearance, doesn't mean that it will make a good leather sewing machine. I have seen those long body Adlers, with one inch clearance under the feet, and they look like tanks. Nonetheless, these machines were built and setup for sewing sails, awnings, buffing wheels and car wash drying cloths. The buffing wheels and car wash cloths are thick, but made of cloth. They require a specialized high lift machine to sew them, and that's what these Adler 20-somethings are built to do.
Adler does make leather sewing machines. They include the model 204 and 205 and various sub-classes. I know of one member of this forum who has an Adler 204-374 for sale at a very good price. It sews up to 3/4 inch of leather, with a #25 system 794 needle, using #277 bonded nylon thread. The take-up and tension parts and the bobbin system are all designed to handle heavy thread, sewn into thick leather.
If you intend to sew sails, tents, awnings or buffing wheels, the old Adler 20-20 might be the perfect machine for those jobs.
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I have found an old Adler machine with allot of clean up to do. The old man isgoing to clean it up; he said the model number is a Alder 2020.
Ihave looked at it and could not find a model number on it. It has 19" to20" from the back of the throat to needle and 8" of clearance. I did some looking at machine like it and its called a LONG Arm very heavy machine.
Ithas a chain pulley set-up with clutch motor. I would like some one to help me find some more info on this machine or tell me where to look the model number on this beast. The head is very heavy may weigh 200 Lbs.
Whatthe price of a machine like this my cost? He wants $2000 for it.
I want to start doing some heavy stitching work on leather. I think the this will make a good machine just needs allot clean up rusted in a few spots and missing a bobbin winder part. The old man said he will find the part.
Please help me gather info. I would appreciate it. Garry
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The buckle guy is on eBay are use eBay all the time. Are use Chicago rivet sometimes and copper rivets with the washer behind the post and then clip it to length and then mash the rivet butt with ball peen hammer.
If you want to smoother fastener the Chicago Rivets work well Sometimes you need a removable Loctite on the threads