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BTW - has the 226 a reverse lever? As far as I know some of the older 226 do not!!!

The Adler 120 is a Monster, this is the successor of the very heavy Adler 20. I think is one is way to heavy compared with the other machines. I think the Adler 167 has the best reputation but is expensive and the parts + accessories are expensive too. I´d go with the Consew 226 as it uses the same accessories, sewing feet and so on like the Singer 111w and parts+ accessories are available even on Ebay. You will be amazed what you find when you enter Consew 226 on Ebay. An the price of the 226 is quite good but depends on the overall condition. But since you are buying from a dealer I guess it is in a good condition.

everything is replaceable. question is if it is worth the work / money. I´d say it pretty much depends on the condition / age of the machine.

looks like one of the smaller domestic machines. I probably will sew 2 or 3 layers of garment leather but picture is too bad to tell the model.

Considering the prices I´d take the Toyota too. But even when it has a little bit the look of an Singer 211 this does not mean that the parts will fit. The Adler 167 looks like the Pfaff 145, Duerkopp 241 and Singer 155 and so on but they all use different parts. I would not count on it that the Singer parts will fit especially since you do not find much information about the Toyota machines!

just cleaned the face plate with needle bar, presser bar + some other parts and noticed they punched the last 3 digits of the serial number in almost every part. Just like serial numbers on guns.

when the Adler cots 600 more that the Toyota - how much does the Toyota cost?

Thanks but I´m about getting a copy of the original manual but haven´t received it yet. So I hope it will answer all my questions. In case I don´t get it I will email you. Thanks again! I just emailed SCHMETZ because of the needles, they don´t have / make them anymore but their Product Manager emailed me back and said I should call him tomorrow... I wonder what else he can tell me... You are welcome! I hope I can bring the machine back to life.

Just like today. Any chance you know where to get the needles? A few are included but they are old so I don´t know if the last when I start using the machine.

After oiling and some cleaning I opened the housing (just 3 screws) - what a nice simple design! Meanwhile I can turn the hand wheel and parts are moving but no sewing yet.

Men, I love these old machines. The last picture looks a bit like the Adler III I recently have found. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=54432

My latest restoration project - an early 1900´s ADLER Class III leather sewing machine. This seems to be the forerunner of the Adler Class 4. Yet, NOTHING is working but I´l give this old Lady some TLC and see if she will work again... I just wanted to share these pictures since they do not show up often.

Just a short statement as I´m on the run... The Adler 48 is pretty much the same machines as the Singer 17. Maybe this helps for finding some more information. I think both are not the ideal machine for the job. You should probably look for Consew 227 oder Techsew 2700 or Cowboy / Cobra equivalent. They are all the same type of machine Just to give you an idea: http://raphaelsewing.com/blog/?p=78 Have to run - sorry...

I´d try a needle 1 or 2 sizes larger than the one you are using atm. Larger needles punch slightly larger holes so that may solve your problem.

Found this on Ebay Germany: http://www.ebay.de/itm/150-Stueck-alte-Naehmaschinenkoe-wbr-pfe-Singer-Phoenix-Duerkopp-Pfaff-Veritas-5595-/171259162579?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

Duuuude $2350? I would never pay that much for this machines. I thing $800 - $1000 should be okay. Well, the Adler 5 machine is a great machine but very old. The old Adlers are build like tanks. The successor is the Adler 105 and their successor is the Adler 205. I had a few Adler 4 flat bed and they will last forever. I never ever had any issue except the posts of the thread tensioner broke but thats an easy fix. Shuttle hooks and bobbins are easy to get but everything else is hard to find. But you will probably never need any spare parts! Since it has a a kind of top feed (or moving foot) the presser foot a bit special and almost not available except you find some machine enthusiasts who may have some spares. Needle system is 328 - easy to find! This is not a real walking foot machine, the presser foot moves back with the material and flips forward again as it is spring loaded! I personally do not like this system! Just my 2 cents

Have it for sale on Ebay - better price is possible outside Ebay. http://www.ebay.de/itm/331144053846 Machine runs on 220V with a 400Watts SIEMENS clutch motor with 50mm pulley. EU wide shipping is possible but I have to figure out how much it will be. I may also have some accessories which I will only sell to the buyer of the machine (if he wants them).

sweet - how much do they cost nowadays? Do you have them in stock?

Lift The Dot fastener - pretty common to find in boat outfitter stores or even Evilbay

I´d assume "toggle" but don´t know for sure

not too important. I´ll find and vintage one sooner or later. I know Godstartool.com has cast iron pedals for just $10 but this is not the pedal I want.

Google is your friend (sometimes) - just found one on ETSY and it is even made by SIMANCO https://www.etsy.com/transaction/184641418 Would be cool if I can find another identical one.

I´m looking for 2 cast iron foot pedals for foot lifting. No matter if vintage or new. They need to need hinged like this one and not at the heel end I know SIMANCO once made them

I don´t think there are many parts interchangeable since the machines are totally different. Maybe some tension discs or screws - if at all. But anyway, I´d be very interested in seeing some picture. I´m probably interested in the parts but depends on what it is.

This screw actually is for adjusting the foot presure. The tip of the screw goes on a flat metal spring and this spring puts the preasure on the presser foot.