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Hello CD, I think the 50/50 of acetone and automatic transmission fluid is the best solution. It penetrates quicks and gets into all the nooks and crannies. You won't have to soak the machine. IIf it's anything like my Adler, you will have the plastic oil injection ports leading to all the bearings and contact surfaces. Get yourself a good quality high pressure pump oilcan and give the ports a squirt. Time is your friend here and just take it slow. I would also be prepared to replace all bearings as once siezed, they will never run right again and cause vibration through all the shafts. I'm probably not telling you anyhting you don't already know.... Paul.

G'day Singermania. Nice job on the restoration. Out of curioustiy, couldn't many of the parts be replaced with similar but non-original? In this age of CNC machines, having a few dozen parts machined or ordering some sandcast parts couldn't be too cost prohibitive. This was one of the reasons I built up a machine shop. This way I can machine all the parts for obsolete machines (which my garage is full of). Anyway, I'll follow this thread with interest. I spent a great deal of time in Bundy, having originated from Central Queensland myself (Gladstone and Rockhampton). I look forward to more posts. Paul.

Thanks Knut. Much appreciated. Paul.

Hmmm, thanks for the replies guys. It looks like I'm back to the 204. I will offer substantially less than the asking price since I will junk the table - I am guessing 3000 Kroner would be my starting offer. I am travelling out this weekend to look at it. I have the advantage that I'm in no rush. I have found many nice machines in the last few days but I need something heavy duty. Constabulary: what is the control like on the 204 and how hard is it to get accessories? I need a range of feet since I will be stitching belts, straps, sheaths, shoes etc. Thanks for the help so far guys. Very much appreciated since machines I work with are more the metal and wood working variety. Paul.

On a side note, I did find this one: http://www.finn.no/finn/torget/annonse?finnkode=44226266&searchQuery=industrisymaskin The lady says the motor is struggling but this is not a big deal given the condition and the price. It seems to be an Adler 67 - 73 walking foot. I will wait to hear back if it is still for sale.

Thanks for the reply. I received some more pictures which I have attached. The machine also looks like a cobbled together franken-machine. I don't believe I will offer the asking price - providing the general opinion from you guys who know machines better than I do think this will still do the job of sewing heavy leather.

Thanks tnawrot2. Does the machine I linked to look like it has triple feet or is the same as the 204-64 you are referring to? Paul

Thanks Constabulary. The machine is indeed an Adler 204-64 and the gent selling it said he has sewn extremely thick materials with no issues. I also believe that I can get the machine cheaper than the asking price since it has been for sale since the 29th of last month. It has a 3 phase motor which is ok as I have 3 phase in my workshop. So the Adler 204-64 would sew saddle leather then? I will be sewing pistol holsters, axe faces, knife sheaths etc.. so I want a machine that can handle this type of work. Thanks for the help so far. Paul.

Hello folks. I am quite new here but not a complete stranger to leather work. In the past I have either used an awl or glued, then drilled holes in the leather in order to use waxed thread for stitching. This is quite a lot of work and I am looking to make life easier. I rebuild machines as a hobby and stumbled across a German 5 in 1 a week ago that will make cutting much easier so now I am looking at making stitching more time efficient. Having done some reserach I am guessing a walking foot machine would be the ideal. Living in Norway has an advantage that I have access to many machines at a reasonable price. Not all are walking foot but all are industrial. I have attached some examples below: http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Beg_industrisymaskin_WALKING_FOOT_5760__ex_49915443.htm?ca=23_14&w=3 http://www.blocket.se/klippan/Pfaff_industrisymaskin_49527568.htm?ca=23_14&w=3 http://www.finn.no/finn/torget/annonse?finnkode=45301559&searchQuery=pfaff http://www.finn.no/finn/torget/annonse?finnkode=44838820&searchQuery=pfaff#resultat?keyword The machine in the last link seems to be a walking foot type and looks to be in good condition as well. I know of Adler machines so it seems like a decent price and would fulfil my needs. Any opinions on the line up? Sorry about the laguage being Swedish or Norwegian. Thanks for any help. Paul.

Hello all. I am a novice leatherworker that figured I should drop in and say hello. I have a background in making knife sheaths, axe faces and miscellaneous leather products mainly for bladed implements. I figure an introduction is the right way to start out before I start picking your brains. I enjoy machines that are vintage and want to get something from around the 60's. It is quite easy to find Pfaff, Adler and Juki here, not to mention old industrial Singers. Expect questions!! Paul.