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ok, the questions I like best, are the ones I can answer myself. I had the hand wheel tightened too much, so it was not the servo motor

Hey folks, here's an issue with the Jack servo: I can't turn the wheel by hand anymore (to go supersuperslow). I swear I was able to that on my old Duerkopp machine. Then I switched out the machine for an Adler 67 (same table, so I didn't reinstall the motor), and played around with the buttons of the motor, and since then I can only sew with the motor, never by hand (well in fact I can, but the resistance is too much for my hands to do it on a frequent basis...which I'd prefer). Does this ring a bell to any of you Jack users? Or does it sound like it isn't a motor issue at all? The needle positioner is not installed, and I have done resets as well already.

Also: can you advise me what feet to look for in order to avoid markings on the leather? Both my Adler 67 and the Durkopp 239 have a textured underside - are there feet available with smooth bottom, or do I have to sand that texture out?

Nijmegen, and especially Berg en Dal is located in a nice part of the country...too bad the 4-daagse route goes over less attractive main roads, as it's become so huge...

I bought it for 300,- looks really good, and the belt is like new - surprisingly this clutch motor is much more docile than the one the Durkopp. Even I as a beginner can do leather with it. Regarding the Singer table - it was used for a newer generation overlock machine, so unfortunately nothing for your interest I guess... Thank you both for your help - I am happy the machine came with that nice style lamp - I'll take that cable on the backside anytime for some good lighting.

Ha, allrighty I will...look at the timing belt and ask about the Singer. I wish you were right about the rural - in fact the better part of the NL is like a f&*^%$ suburb...but I guess the east is quite rural, yes... The place is close to the border - a little town outside of Didam. I live in Nijmegen.

One more question: that white cable on the back of the machine is for raising the foot I assume? Is it cable actuated with the pad that is being pushed sideways underneath the table? Or is it actuated by the motor? Reason I am asking is if it is actuated by the motor it won't be able to use this feature when upgrading to the Jack servomotor.

I am from Austria, but I live in the NL - I offered him 300,- and would pick it up tonight... good smelling senses - I just spotted the S on the table leg the seller is an older gentleman, and has/had a small business in a rural town - they used it for making custom blinds with it. He can't tell what model it is though... After I bought a Durkopp 239-525, I probably won't need another machine, but the Adler seems to be complete and ready to roll, which isn't the case with the Durkopp. What part of Germany are you from?

Thank you - I already bought the Jack motor which you recommended in my earlier topic. Ho much do you consider a fair price for this one, provided everything runs smooth?

Hello gang, can anyone help me ID-ing this machine, please? On the pictures it looks like a walking foot machine, which would make it a triple feed, right? Or could it be a dual feed? I also can't tell whether it's a 167 or 67. Any indication on that as well? The seller is hard to reach, and a very busy man, so on the phone I didn't really get the info I was hoping for, but if it turns out to be the right machine for upholstery leather, I would like to pick it up as soon as possible. Does that motor tell something interesting maybe (since it's a consew)? your help is very much appreciated -Thanks, Joe

So you don't think I could attach the standard mechanical connection to the pedal? (by standard I mean those adjustable steel rods) Steel wires sounds greattoo, but the pedal would need to be held in place somehow even more secure I guess.

Hi Uwe, can you tell how similar your Consew to the Durkopp 239 (238) is? I got one, and would like to build a new table for it, and was wondering where those rubber hinge pieces and rubber corner pieces could be found (preferably in Europe), and if the ones you have work for my machine too? Also: I am envisioning a table without the crosstubular structure to attach the treadle to...instead I was looking for a solution with a bass drum pedal. Do you guys think that would work? Thanks, Joe

Darn!!! I wrote the guy yesterday, that I want it, but the machine was gone... I also asked the seller if he has more of those Juki's coming by, and he said usually every few weeks... There's plenty of Durkopp/Adlers around, but after checking the service parts availability/pricing I will be waiting patiently for another Juki. Is there anything else you would recommend looking for (similar price range/features)? Thanks to all who replied. Joe

I'm amazed by the amount of info you guys provide. I forgot to mention one fact about the Adler: it is hooked up for 380V, but the seller offered to rebuild it to 230V (which I need). According to him it was a fairly simple process. I asked him if that would reduce the power of the machine, and he then replied that during his years as a leatherworker he would have been unable to really tell the difference...what are your thoughts on that? If I rebuild the Juki with a servo, will that allow me to go as slow, to do stitch for stitch sewing? Not sure if Germany is the best country to get affordable Adler parts, but I'm a german native speaker, and live within walking distance to the border. Thanks, Joe

Hello everybody, my name is Joe, and I am about to sew my first piece of leather, but first I need a proper machine to do that. Basically i am an industrial designer, who likes to craft his own furniture. Besides that I figured I could need a nice shop apron. So what I am looking for is triple transport machine that can do furniture grade leather up to 1/4" or so, so nothing special there. I might be doing upholstery as well. Not to intrigued by tick hsaddle and veg tan leather, so I believe I don't need a cobbler machine... Now I found three local machines which sound like what I need, but since prices and technical features differ, I'd like to hear your expertise. 1: Pfaff 467 - for as little as 200 Euros - the foot seems rusted, but overall the machine looks decent, as far as I can tell on those pictures. 2: Juki LU 563 - 600 Euros 3: Adler 167 - 600 Euros ...comes with a "stepping motor"...not sure if that's the same which you seem to refer to as "servo motor". Provided those three candidates are in good working condition, would you prefer one over the other? It's hard to find any reviews on the Pfaff, so I guess it made it into my selection, just because of the price. Can it compete with the Adler at all, which I consider the greatest of those three, not only because of the german made quality, but also because of the geared motor which is appealing to a beginner like me. Does the Juki anything better than the Adler? Is it a better machine after all? Is the Pfaff as great as Juki/Adler, or would you ditch it right away? I'd like to make a decision as early as possible - looking forward to your comments. Thanks, Joe