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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.

where are you located? Maybe one of the well known dealers is close to you.

look for a used one... Dealers often offer used machines as well or just check Craigslist but when you are new to this buying from a dealer is probably the better option for you.

Check the Video in this thread, I will give you an idea: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=49979&hl=video

Maybe the Video in this thread will help you: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=49979&hl=video

These take to much space on the table. I will use wing bolts or so. Speed is not important. I´m doing this as a hobby so I have all the time

My work stand "spare parts"