miker
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Yes the video is blurry (i made it with my phone) however it's visible what i mean! I'll make one more video later today. The funny thing is that the machine came like this from a service center! I guess i have to do it myself! Before i start any suggestion on what i must reset?
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The video was private! Try now!
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yes! Needle feed, walking foot!
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Here is the video i promised! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySGKJU5QfxE&feature=youtu.be You can clearly see the leather piece moving a bit forward while the needle is already in the leather! Is it supposed to be like that?
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One question! I think my machine needs timing! I'll explain myself. When the needle bar start penetrating the leather it still moves forward for a while. I thought that when the needle touch the leather sould be at its most forward position! Am i right? Tomorrow i'll make a video also
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I will use the battery pack from another drill.I have 4 such battery packs. I don't know how long can last! A friend needs a bimini for his boat and it's a good chance to try the machine! Actually it needs a better motor but this is for future. Also a bigger pulley on the motor and another suitable type on the machine. Anyway this is just an idea and this is the first attempt! I know there are portable machines on the market but i want to make this one!
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I had this idea long time ago. I have an old pfaff capable of zigzag and straight stitching that i don't use it any more! So i decide to make an experiment! Make the old machine portable! Ok it's a little heavy but only a little! I made a wooden box as a case for the machine. For the motor a use an old 12volt cordless drill. I took it apart and use the electric motor and the trigger. You can use the battery from any cordless drill. To make the foot pedal i used 2 pieces of plywood I made a lot of improvisation to make it work! It's not a state of the art but the experiment was ok! Total cost? Less than 50euros! There are plenty of improvement to be made. i will use it a little to see how convenient it is and if i like it i will make it better!
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Councilman24 is there something wrong with the link? I get 'MSCdirect.com is currently not available for your use.' That's the commersial name of the material? MDS nylon? I also found a material from shoes industry. I get a sample, polytex its name. Shoemaker use it to harden the heel of the shoes. It's some kind of thermoplastic because you have to use an iron to attach it to leather. Haven't use it yet.
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You are right about the photos. I took 4 but i posted only 2 .No1 and No4! That's why i said No4! i like the suggestion of RockyAussie! it's easy to find! I will also make a search for the other materials.
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Hello! Recently a friend asked me to make a bag! The bag is the one in the photos. This is a model i made from plastic not leather. My concern is about how to reinforce the leather so that it stays hard after a couple of year. I'll explain myself. On photo 4 you can see an extra piece of plastic (not so shiny). Under this piece i want to add something thin and strong to keep the leather in position (in the photo, you can see i have already test a piece of pvc but i don't like it). I am thinking of something like a thin piece of aluminium. Cardboard is something I do not want to use. The same problem on the handle!For the little strap for the handle i want something flexible and able to maintain the U shape. I hope i made clear what i want! Merry christmas to everybody
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Michiel i found it!Not exactly what i am looking for! It's in German and not my machine's class. But thank you anyway!
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Thanks Michiel but I can't see any link on your first post! The second link ( http://sew24.blogspot.nl/p/downloads.html ) it's spare part's list and user's manual! I need the service manual.
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Show & Tell: Table-Top Portable Setup For Adler 69
miker replied to Uwe's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Old post but very interesting! I have a some idea to make and old PFAFF 138-6BS portable! I have made a small wooden box to fit the head. Now i stuck on the motor! I want to make it a really portable machine so I looked for a 12v motor. So far I found nothing!!! I am thinking to try with a Cordless Drill! -
Back again! Does anyone have the service manual available on pdf?
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You are right! I guess i only have to get used to this orientation. Anyway i will make the question just for the knowledge!
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Yes indeed it's longer than normal. I guess that's why the L on the id tag. It's made especially for bags, big bags! The germans send me to the greek distributor. The cost is a little less than 100€. I will send the machine's head to service center so i will pay i few more € for the technician! I will ask them also if it's possible to make the modification.
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Thanks for the photos Uwe! The germans replied. The part is available and the cost is affordable! so i will go for a new one. This is my machine The flexible led light is from IKEA and with some modifications i managed to fit it I am also wondering if it is possible to change the position of the hook from left standing to right ?
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I wiil speak tomorrow with a guy i know to check if he can weld it. But in any case i want to get a new one! Depending on the price of course
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The machine is a 68-4563L.the part code from the manual is 037 00 054 3. and the description is indeed curbel
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Hello! Any suggestion on European sites where i can find spare parts for Adler machines. Not just presser foot and bobbins! i am looking for this one!
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this is my machine!
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Hi everyone! Recently i bought an old used adler post bed machine like this one i will post more infos later about the model. What i was wondering is if it's possible to change the position from left standing to right? Thanks!
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I finally found a necchi. I don't have it yet but i will be back with infos and photos
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That's a clever solution!
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As i search in the internet i found foxsew http://www.foxsew.com/sewing-machine-motors/76.html and also a very clever solution. A motor that replace the flywheel. So no need for belt. I will post it later