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I forgot to add the 669 classic or gold edition as I call it has a different hook because of trim knife. Plus, instead of the narrow slot, there is a 1/4" box hole in the needle basket to allow for the bigger needles. Just be aware of that if you go with the 669 Eco because it has a horizontal hook. The 869 has a vertical hook and will sew a little heavier material. Both are great machines and the Cadillac in their respective classes. glenn

Ok I have a 669 Eco. One thing you have to know about the Eco model. The largest needle you can use on it from the factory is #150. I sew mostly with #138 thread and prefer the #160 needle because of deflection. I sew a multitude of of materials so the #160 needle is paramount to that thread. I solved the problem by removing the bobbin basket and enlarging the slot in it that the needle goes thru with a combination of carbide bit and diamond bit and carbide Mitchell card. That metal was hard let me tell you!! It now will handle up to a #180 needle. Fixed my buddie's 669 the same way. Adler in their infinite wisdom uses the same hook in the 669 Eco as they did in older 367-373. Why they did not make it to accommodate the #180 needle is beyond me because the 669 Gold edition with toys lets you run up to a #180 needle. Go figure! When you order one, specify the 9mm stitch length vs. the 6mm stitch length. Better to have in and not need it than need it and not have it!!! glenn

You need to post a commentary about each machine and picture. All I got was up to the 144 as to pics

Check out Kwok Hing. they make some pretty good parts including binder for 205. Not sure on the Cowboy 4500 which is a clone of the Juki 441 glenn

Bob, Actually Weaver got the Weaver 2050 thru Atlanta Attachment. Golden Wheel made them. They sent 40 some back because of problems. The whole thing was a real shit show for Weaver. By the way, Allen Burkholder has retire from Weaver effective July24th. On his own. glenn

Damn. Never heard of that on a Landis curve needle. The Rapid E317 was considered the Cadillac of the curved needle machines since it had a hydraulic foot lift and clamp. Pics please glenn

Isn't the Consew 2050 a clone of an Adler 205 where the Cowboy 4500 is a clone of the Juki 441? glenn

Juki bought Nakajima about 20 plus years ago. They renamed it the DU-241H. You can get manuals for it on line or on the Juki web site. Thread will not release unless take up lever is at its highest point. glenn

serial or model number? glenn

Call Diamond Needle in NJ. They carry Organ needles which I have used for years. Good needles despite what some people say. Only G-B and Organ make Titanium coated needs which are fabulous. i use both and have found no difference between them. I do not use Schmetz any more because of that. glenn

Schmetz has a new needle out that has bigger eyes in it. Now can sew #138 with a 21 needle!!!!

Did you raise the walk of the foot when sewing thicker items? glenn

Do you have a parts list to get the correct part number? You need that first. Once you have a parts number, then we can move forward. glenn

great. I got a manual from Constabulary. glenn

Show us pic of needle next to hook. Needle system you are using? I would say needle bar is fine but hook is off in timing. glenn

No Will not sew #207 very well. May if only on the top. #138 is the best thread with a #160 needle. glenn

C , send me a PDF of manual please if you would. glenn

How many hooks and bobbins so you have for the Durkopp? glenn

pic or video will help

you want to use round points on canvas. It pieces vs. cuts which all leather points do. glenn

That foot will not fit C. Sorry glenn No still have them. uses same bobbin as 7-34. glenn That foot will not fit C. Sorry That foot will not fit C. Sorry I still have those parts. glenn

No that will not fit C. sorry glenn No that will not fit C. sorry glenn glenn No still have them. uses same bobbin as 7-34. That foot will not fit C. Sorry glenn No still have them. uses same bobbin as 7-34. glenn That foot will not fit C. Sorry glenn No still have them. uses same bobbin as 7-34. glenn That foot will not fit C. Sorry glenn No still have them. uses same bobbin as 7-34. glenn That foot will not fit C. Sorry glenn No still have them. uses same bobbin as 7-34. glenn

Both great machines. If you can get an original Adler , DA or genuine Juki, only better. The older German made 205 machines had only a 12" throat. The Juki 441 and clones have a 16.5" throat. DA later made a 16" throat for Weaver. The 205 is smoother and has the needle guard on the hook. The Juki 441 and clones have the bobbin winder on front. I personally have had 2 205 machines. The one now has all the toys on it but trimmers. Great machine. Whichever one you can find at the best price, get it! glenn

I would contact Hoffman Brothers again and see what they have. Also contact Campbell-Boswell in Texas. They deal in a lot of types of leather machinery as well. glenn

It truly is. Stand could be made so much better. Not ergo friendly in my opinion. I came up with a way to motorize a 29K or Adler 30 class on the the treadle stand that is fairly easy to do. Only part you have to remove is the metal or wooden Pittman arm. It takes using the machine on a set up to come up with a better set up. glenn