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Can you get em here by tomorrow?

Yes Matt. The original boss that attached to the handwheel was nylon? with the thicker pulley the original center screw was much too short so I bought a kit from College that included a steel center boss and longer screws as well as extra L shapes etc. Everything is solid. Its a very simple principle. On the little circuit board there are two U shaped sensors . There are two discs with cut-outs, one for needle down and one for needle up. When the cut-out reaches the sensor it stops the motor. I've adjusted both discs so all is good but after a while it changes, Maybe things have to be done in a certain order, I was expecting a call from College today . Maybe they were busy. Personally I think I have a poltergeist. When I first got on it today it worked perfectly on pressing the button it was on F2 which should have been F1. After some sewing it went out of whack again. Yesterday I used an allen key on a presser foot and put it on the table in front of me. Two minutes later I couldn't find it. I searched everywhere. I even used my extended magnet so search places I couldn't see. This is the point where I knew I had a poltergeist and the hairs went up on the back of my neck. I picked up a different allen key to do the job and actually said out loud " OK you bastard, you've had your fun but you can't win". I sat down to the machine and looked down and there, poking out from under the treadle was a third of the missing allen key in plain sight.

I think you've got it dikman. It's puzzling though because the two discs are fixed and where you put em should stay the same. Maybe College will know something later. If not I'll have to take it off.

The unit is solid. Just paid for a new mounting kit to accomodate the bigger handwheel. I've had the back off and adjusted the two wheels so It's just how I want it. Do some sewing and a while later it's all over the place again. It even switches between up and down. In F1 it's supposed to be needle down when foot off but sometimes it switches. Only thing I haven't tried is pulling the plug or maybe there's a reset button. Dave at College sewing who sells em might know something but he wasn't in today.

Do these go wrong often? I have the Jack type and I keep resetting it but it doesn't stick. Dave at College isn't in today so can any of you guys shed any light?

I can't claim to be an expert at saddle stitching. I've always used John James but after watching lots of Tony Sees (DieselpunkRo) videos I noticed he uses a longer than usual needle. He doesn't promote them but he doesn't say why. Long story short I badgered him into getting me some. They arrived yesterday after 11 days from Romania (which was expected). They look ok haven't used em yet but they've got to be easier being longer, we'll see.

Thanks Uwe, you're a star. I've had a day and a half with this today. Everything looks great and then something changes, stitch length, breaking threads, needle syncro. You name it, I've had fun with it today. I'll persevere. I know it'll be good when it's done.

Almost got this where I want it but the needle isn't in the center of the hole. Don't want to make the hole any bigger. The manual makes the adjustment sound easy but I can't find the part it's referring to. Help me out someone please. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/461563/Duerkopp-Adler-69-373.html?page=14#manual

You set the speed on the panel. The pedal then gives you from zero to max . In the video the set speed was the lowest I can get it which was 16. On that setting I can stop at half a stitch. If I set the speed to 41 (the highest it will go) the machine will still go from zero to max but at a faster rate. Finished the fettling today. Put on the new belt but had to extend the slot in the table. Had to make a new bracket for the needle synchroniser because of the bigger diameter of the pulley but all done now. I know it's gonna be a joy to use now once I attempt to fine tune it. :)

Another update. Pulley now secure but belt too small, changing it tomorrow. Made a leather one to test. https://youtu.be/fCRqWdEqTeM

Update. Turns out the shaft on my Adler is 14mm not 15mm so will be exchanging the taperlock bush later. Also the center set screw that holds the nylon bush for the synchroniser isn't long enough for the thickness of the bigger pulley but it looks like College Sewing has that covered with a kit. I did bodge it together with a torx bit in the keyway and a leather strip for a belt andthe result looks really good. I'll try to do a video when It's done.

Don't know about self piercing but depending on the density of the rubber might be worth looking at pop rivets with a speed riviter like lazy tongs.

I've just ordered a 250mm pully with the corresponding taperlock bush with a 15mm bore. Total cost inc vat =£23+ the new belt. The only variable is the size of the new belt. I'm aware that if I could get the servo to start at 1 instead of 16 I wouldn't need such a big pulley but I can always change the size of the pulley and use the same taperlock bush. Another factor in going for a big pulley is weight. I might even add more weight to make up for the heavy factory handwheel.

Yes, I believe 1600 would be too fast for me but I've brought the speed down some by fitting the 40mm pulley. It's still a little too fast so I'll be taking a trip to the pulley shop soon for a replacement hand wheel. I might go as big as 250mm. I know it's a bit sticky outy with no guard on it but there's only me and the dogs here and the dogs can't reach. Have to cut a longer slot for the longer belt and move the bobbin winder but I think it'll be worth it. I'll still have up to No 41 if I want a bit more speed. I don't Know if the Jack motors have the gradient thing in em. I'll check before I do anything drastic.

To be fair, the speed of the Adler isn't far away from what I want because I've already installed a 40mm pulley on the servo. I think I will replace the hand wheel for a bigger pulley. I put a 170mm pulley on the Durkopp 239 along with a 75mm pulley on the motor which gives me good speed and control and more torque than the Adler. I think my biggest problem with the Adler at the moment is the control. It's been put to the front of a Singer table and getting close to the action meant that I was inadvertently putting more weight on the toe and the balance was such that it would suddenly start and frighten the life out of me. I moved the treadle forward slightly but I can't counterbalance the weight of the treadle. I will add springs/bungees to the forward edge of the thing until I get it tamed. Folker, I appreciate what you're saying and of course, each to his own but for me a car is for getting from A to B not spending hours polishing it. Those SR gizmos are way too much faff for me. A pulley and taperlock bush will probably cost around £20/£25, Will give me the speed I want, and because it has more mass will be slightly slower to get going and give more torque. It will be easier to "handwheel" and will take minutes to fit excluding any alterations to the EPS infrastructure.

The slower of the two modes starts slower but to be honest I don't see much difference between the two modes. I'm not sure of the slowest speed at what would be No1 but the speed goes up by 100 for each increase thus No50 equates to 5000. Mine starts at 16 but I've installed a 40mm pulley so god knows what speed it's doing. Both speed modes will use whater No is selected. I'm beginning to feel like a dog with a bone. I can do a stitch at a time if I'm careful and I think some foam under the pedal or a spring/bungee will cut down the surprises. At the moment I'm frightened to put my foot on the treadle if there's any work under the needle.

That's great Danne, thank you. Unfortunately I can't see an answer to my problem. I already know how to change the speed but it just won't go lower than sixteen. On my other machine (different servo) it starts at 1. I've sent an email but not holding my breath.

I may have asked before and got no answer. The servo on my Adler 69 starts at 16 and goes up to41. I can't get it any lower.I've got it somewhere near where I want it by putting a 40mm pulley on it but it still catches me out sometimes. If I can't get a solution I'll probably replace the hand wheel with a large pulley. Anyone got a manual please?

Does the singer have reverse? Looks like the Pfaff does.

Thread is slightly out of date but your plea should still be heard. Good luck.

You my friend are a man of considerable patience and skill. I salute you.

I made a bag as a gift for a young lady who loves Wolves and purple. Magnetic closer as well. OK I'm no artist but.... It came back cos it was the wrong purple.

Excellent work! Attention paid to detail in every aspect. People will see this and be reluctant to show their stuff Wonderful chair also. Well done.

Sorted now guys. Went with Abbey. Polyester wrong colour so went with nylon but at least it's Dark Brown.

A very kind offer Folker but unless they ship direct to the uk (the one I looked at won't) It's shipping to you and then shipping to me. Plus I'd rather bite the bullet than cause you hassle my friend.