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what model number of Adler 167 is it? ..there are a few variants enclosed Brochure shows the model type applications. As Wiz said ..most were used for [high speed]clothing manufacturing [jeans] and upholstery...heavier sort of work. I have a 167-72. Leaflets_Adler_Class_167_part1.pdf

hi Tor sent you a message..

use a cheap H Frame press ..supercheap @AUD$149...[6 ton] case the leather ... use "firmish" rubber under the leather [metal plate ,rubber, leather, metal die,metal plate] not fast; but it will work well ,giving a deep[and lasting ] impression.

Hi Tor [not Trox!!], there aren't many [or any?] needle awl machines here either [just short throat sole stitchers eg/. Landis 12,Pederson's,Gritzner's]. I actually haven't heard of another one here- just like the Singer Class 97 - I think there are 3 x 97's in NZ [naval base, museum and mine] I have a Dania 150 & a Gritzner [on power stands]. thanks.

HI Pcox, thanks for the help in getting the info ...

Hi Trox, very first thing I did ...... emailed last week and no reply .... next step will be getting the timezones right and actually phoning them at cost [or just ask here in the meantime] figure 220 lbs[~100kg] or less...but then could be way wrong. thanks

Hi All, what is the weight of a Campbell Randall stitcher ?[just the head - not the stand]. This a "standard" Campbell [not a high lift or Cyclone] Steve [Australia] gave me quite a good estimate,but I think I need to be absolutely sure as the shipper just might come back at me if I under quote [mainly safe handling besides cost] thanks

info,... http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=36692&st=30

hi ...here is a posting of what Steve has..forgot that he has this stash ..it is used gear ,but cheaper than new [in terms of the shuttle points ..a number of folks get them repointed with brazing ?bronze or something like that ..just to keep the machine going without spending too much money] http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=49831 ...new stuff is available from Aaron Martin in Canada :hence my quote to the seller of the Pearson #6 on trade me [postage from Aaron M' in Canada is also expensive as they use premium registered post ]

welcome back Darren looking forward to your opinions!

nice! job, Bruce. I wax the polished steel on my machines....with 85% humidity here, these bits rust real fast without some form of treatment [but oil the in-contact steel components]. Have had in-contact parts nickel electroplated [bed ,needle plates- but is expensive] I'd prefer to put the wax pot back on if it was my machine- just in case I lose it [i'm still cursing losing parts off my Singer 97]

sorry I can't vouch for this company, but had considered buying off them sometime ago- but their feedback put me off.And I wanted a machine where I could put in interchangeable typeset : - having the flexibility of changing typeset was a dealmaker for me. this is something you may want to consider.[the amount of personalised items I was asked for did lend to getting a machine with this feature] I have used large production hotprinters many years ago [9+ hour day use printing plastic bags and they were finnicky in their own way...had a guy there just to tune/fix them] I purchased a Kingsley locally [@220V] at a very good price.then purchased a lot of Kingsley hot printer typeset off ebay. I subsequently purchased 2 more hotprinters [Danish made?]locally and I am assured by an electrician that the heating unit is quite easy to repair if they ever need to be[hence not too pricey].But that hasn't been put to the test. this one you are looking at looks cheap, but may be "OK".... however with this gear you get what you pay for and I would definitely want local tech support [and part availability]..but then; the price reflects that?.I just don't get how that this same gear is priced so wildly over ebay[looks like a rort on ebay's commissions with the varied shipping price]

sorry :...link ain't great info.......talk to Ron Ross.. www.rosaddlery.com

try this link http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/NMAHTEX/0713/

I picked up a Adler 205-64 in a job lot recently. It was jammed stuck solid- I would have placed $ on betting that something was broken inside the machine. I just happened to have some triflow ,removed access panels and dosed the parts inside.but ATF/acetone ,Kroil, and the other brews all work [ATF & brews are much cheaper though] Initially nothing -- then realised the sticking part was the presser foot height mechanism [fine threads rusted solid]..this cleaned up and a redose and away it went. as you said, it will take a bit of feel ,wiggling and listening to where the issue is.

thanks ..definitely worth putting on the list.

i'm dooling!