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HI guys that great information, there aren't a lot of different base machines out there of this size so I was wondering if it internally might be an Adler..... Regards Steve

thanks very much, I'll head over and take a look, does the Textima have a good reputation in your view?

Thanks guys, I don't mind if people criticize my old machines or really pass any kind of comment at all...including working in something about what they have or might like to market or pass on, its all good feedback and I really only get on here to share my pleasure of these machines. For example a person might say.."well why would I buy one of these old machines when I can get one of these new ones for only $xxxx?" And I'd think that a fair comment and I might like to respond with something in kind. This might be a bit picky but 'compound feed' does mean it includes a walking foot. Darren, yes the SD 28 is quite a remarkable machine, looks so simple yet is so well thought of. Yes you could make them in Taiwan, but what about someone having a go at something here in Oz or the US...... there must be some way of manufacturing at reasonable cost. My own pet desire is that we make these clones in our prisons and unemployment departments.... there is no home industry to devastate and it means people can learn skills and earn money, when they get out they would have a small nestegg to bankroll their future. Just a little reminder to anyone that might have some knowledge of the big Textima to pass it on to me pls. regards Steve

meaning what? how is this a reply to my topic?

HI Gary, yes I love the old machines, the ones with flat belt pulleys are especially interesting. The Junkers and Ruh are tricky to source, strangely they are quite expensive in Germany, around 400 to sometimes 700 Euros!! so that being the case I find it difficult to import them at any kind of reasonable price. This one came from England with a number of other machines so was a better deal. Here in Australia they sell for around $750 each. I don't really collect shoe machines, however so many people want insole and outsole stitchers that I grab them if I can and sell them on. Constabulary might be the man to source one for you, he's in Germany. Regards Steve

HI, thanks so much for the copy of the Adler manual, I've been searching for some time and have only recovered a few pages which I incorporated into my own homemade manual. I'm printing out your manual now and am thrilled to bits with it. Its really good of you to go to the trouble of sharing it with us less fortunate... If it wasn't for you and some others these manuals and information would be lost. Thanks and regards again Steve

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I've just had to push in a container load of machines so my display areas are a real mess, I would have about 80 machines in total plus lot of spares, needles and associated leather gear. Here are some photos of some areas of the shed, there are more areas with patchers, darners, Pearsons, Adlers, Singers etc no shown...

HI all, I've been really lucky in that I had work whilst building the collection, and then after a little while it was self supporting. I'm retired apart from the machines and they provide me with some pocket money when I sell excess machines or parts. I've attached a photo of the Singer 132B2B, the Juki DU-580 and the Claes Textima. As the Textima is German? I wondered whether you might be the best person to tell me something about it.... I've only turned the wheel by hand so far and can see the needle feed in action, however I didn't notice the foot lifting or releasing pressure as the feed went thru... would you know whether there is any action in the foot section in this machine?.... I'll get to it eventually but would be nice to hear from someone that knows.

haha, don't take any notice of Darren, he's from south of the border, they're all a bit strange down there.... I've just got a Singer 132B2B in, these have the real walking foot, reverse and 15mm leather sewing ability. Also arriving yesterday was a Juki DU-580 long arm, I don't have manuals for either of these machines if anyone knows of where to find a free download...... there are plenty of similar model manuals, but can't see tThese two. Also have a really nice leather Textima needle feed cylinder arm machine, quite a big beast, is there a manual out there for this? regards steve would love to see you all down under..... will put some photos on tomorrow of these machines

I know this is a bit late, however just for general info, its not unusual for K6 and K8 feed dog screws to be of different lengths, so putting the longer one in the shorter hole means it will bottom out and remain proud at the top.

Hi, yes the K8 and K17 are designed for about 8 mm, I guess you can push a bit more thru if you were keen. I get machines from all over the world, I have a network of friends and interested parties that help me. Sometime they come from Europe and sometimes the US and Canada. I've lost track of how many Pearsons I've brought out, however I have around 16 here at present.

Thanks chaps, I'm still working thru to see what is good and what needs work. The Textima is a real beauty and I've been after one for some time. The Adlers are huge, can only lift them with the workshop crane. I've got a small problem with the Singer 45K89 that I have... so these two will help me find the source of the problem. regards Steve

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Hi All, Our latest shipment from Europe has arrived, machines coming from England, Scotland, Germany, France and Italy. We had a few problems with collection of one group of machines as our driver was mugged by gypsies at an overnight stop and we had to wait for insurance red tape before we could resume collection. Driver shaken but not stirred. This shipment contains 9x Pearson BUSMC no 6, 2x Singer 45K89 with cylinder arm, reverse and walking foot, 1x Textima with cylinder arm reverse and needle feed, 2x Adler 20-200 massive twin needle machines, 1x Blake insole stitcher, 3 outsole stitchers including Junkers and Ruh, 1x Singer 29K,, 31K, 21W62 and some smaller leather sewing machines, some leather cutters and skivers etc... Also brought in a Bradbury table to suit my Bradbury patcher head and another old table to suit my Singer no 3. Here are some photos...

HI, yes the walking foot machines are the 133K8 and the long arm version the 133K17. I have them both and are marvellous sought after models. They are basically Singer 132K6 machines in cylinder arm form so will sew the same 8mm without fuss. The other variations are either bottom feed only or plonkies that have no feed and are darners. You are correct there is not much documentation. These are very very good machines, not highly regarded in the States as the K6 is not so popular there, however in Britain, France and Australia they are very much well thought of. My latest shipment from Europe arrived this morning, here are a couple fotos, there are 9x Pearson no 6, 2x Singer 45K89 walking foot cylinder arm, 1x Textima needle feed cylinder arm, 2x massive twin needle Adlers, 1x Blake insole stitcher, 3 outsole stitchers etc.... .. Regards Steve

HI Big Johno, Darren is the man for the modern machines, I keep mainly older heavier leather machines in stock, about 70..... several of these machines do look new however they are still period machines. I will have a Colt 441 coming in a few weeks if you are interested in one of those, they are one of the better Chinese Juki 441 clones. Best Regards Steve

HI Darren, yes the Singer 8-8 that I have has the larger of the 7 class shuttles and I'm pretty sure uses the 1000 roundpoint needle.

Hi, sorry have been off the air for a while.... doin a little camping. Sorry not to have answered earlier. Machine looks like a number two or four with bottom drive, if the drive does not go up and down but just back and forward then it is made for wide panels rather thank saddlery. Dave, I've got hold of a Union Lockstitch, so along with you and Trevor Scott and maybe a couple of others we form a fairly small Aussie group. I hear you have cut lose from the saddlery school, trust it was a good experience and hope you can help others again soon. Best Regards Steve

HI, I thought most needles were available for the Pearson no 6, I have most here though don't really sell them on, including roundpoint for repairs. I would think that Aaron Martin in Canada should have most sizes. Yes a long arm Pearson without the transverse shuttle setup like the Luberto would be nice too.

HI Bob, I'm only a collector rather than a saddler so don't take my advise as gospel..... The wax pots were there for the old days when the thread really needed lubrication and also to make the thread last longer.... these days a lot of saddlers do use a modern lubricant to help ease the thread thru the material and also to keep the needle cooler.... but as you have found it is not absolutely necessary much of the time. There are a number of different pots available depending on the machine setup, I have most if you need one. Regards Steve

Hi, thanks for the info, I have trouble removing grease and was from old finishes, seem to take more off than I want to. Here are three of my machines, you'll see the Adler Class 3 in Koch guise as well as my cylinder arm and post bed models. If you look closely you'll see the fittings are similar on all three machines. Don't be fooled by the photos, these machines are really big. Regards and thanks Steve

Machine is looking very nice, I have trouble getting off the grime but not removing the old paintwork, do you have any suggestions that you find work?

yes you are right, what I thought was K1.3 was really Class 3, I must brush up on my German..hehe

Just getting back to what you said about the machine being called a Class 3.... I think in Adler guise they were called the K1. Of course I could be wrong, however that's my understanding. When you get the manual it may be confirmed either way. REgards Steve