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Sgheeter, The Politype was a shoe patcher made in Germany. Emile James was a company that imported shoe patchers to sell in this country. There were based out of New York. At some point, Emile James had their name cast into some of the Bradbury and Politype stands. Wither the companies did it or Emile James had stands built here I have yet to find out. They also imported the Bradbury A-1 Repairer shoe patcher from England. I have a Politype in my collection. It is very similar to the early Claes & Flentje which we know as the early Claes machines. I have a manual for the Bradbury but not for the Politype. Still looking for one. I have an early Claes manual but it is in German. I hope to have it translated into English in the near future. I have a few Bradbury and early Claes patchers as well. I believe the Bradbury uses a 175 x 3 needle in the Singer system. Not sure on the needle system for the Politype. You can PM for more details. shoepatcher

Bob at Toledo Sewing should be able to get you feet for the Adler 167 as well as screws or the bottom plate. shoepatcher

I believe the largest thread you can use comfortably with that machine is #138. You might be able to use #207 but that would require some machining to be done on the finger slot on the underside of the throat plate where the finger from the bobbin case goes. This give you the clearance for the thick thread coming around the hook and going up thru the needle hole . Anything thicker as to #138 thread just would not work properly in my opinion. I think the largest needle made in 135x17 is a 200 or #25. The other thing you have to consider is the needle hole size in the throat plate and even the inside presser foot. I think that machine will handle 3/8" of material without problems. shoepatcher

oclack, The H3 means it is a normal lift. H4 means high lift -meaning the feet would lift higher for more clearance under the feet. The "B" means it is a B class. C is heavier than a B class, C/D is heavier in sewing capabilities than C, etc. The D class was the heaviest model in the 335. You can get generic Pfaff parts such as the throat plate, feed dog, inner and outer presser feet from Henderson Sewing. Prices are much cheaper. They are in Alabama an their number is 1-800-932 0507. I have several 335 Pfaffs where I work and have gotten parts for them from Henderson. Just to give you an indication. The genuine Pfaff outside foot was about $120.00 the last time I checked. The generic foot was about $20.00!

Is this a 30-10 or a 30-7? If it is a 30-7, it needs the longer needle system 332LG for round point, 333LL LG for leather point. If it is a 30-10 or 30 -1, it uses the system 332 round point which is the same as 29x3 like the Singer. You can also use the 135x17 system since they are basically the same needle. I do not use the 29x3 needles in any Singer I set up. The 135 x17 comes in more sizes, in Titanium and the 135x16 is available in more cutting tips than the 29x4 needles. Hope that helps. shoepatcher

This is a SL-71 that Sutton Landis sold. I was a knockoff of a Singer 29K71 shoe patcher Parts should be interchangeable with the Singer.

Try contacting Michael Simard Ltd. in Canada. He has a ton of new old parts for Adlers and is a master Adler dealer. He told me Durkopp/Adler has come to him for old Adler parts that they can't get anymore. telephone number is 519-622-3766. Ask for Michael personally. shoepatcher

Post some pics of the machine if you can. We may be able to figure it out via the pictures adn see what it is close to. shoepatcher

Give Bob at Toledo Sewing a call. Last I knew, he had one in stock. Shoepatcher

Jennbeau, Call me in the evening after 7:00pm EST and I can walk you thru on how to time the machine. 757-8708385 shoepatcher

Adler large bobbin shoe patchers like the 30-7 and 30-70 can use the same bobbin and hooks as those used on a large bobbin Singer shoe patchers like the 29K55, 29k60, 29K72, 29K172. Hope that helps. shoepatcher

Trox, I just found out this past Thursday some interesting news from Michael Simards in Canada. They are the Adler rep for all of Canada. I talked to Michael personally. Seems he has genuine parts for Adler machines going back over 40 years. He has some parts for the 5 class Adlers as well as other old Adlers although we did not get into specifics. . Thought the members would like to know this fact. I do not have the phone number in front of me but you can find it on line. They have a website. If you know the part number, ask for Nora or Michael. They may or may not have it but is worht a try and Michael told some of these parts are no longer manufactured. glenn miller quote name='Trox' timestamp='1331667896' post='239191'] Hi Buffalobill, I have an Adler class 5-27; it is the same machine as the 5-8. The 5-8 has bottom feed and a jump foot, forward and reverse. The class 5 is the forerunner of the class 105. I also have a 105-25 but I prefer to use my old class 5. My 5-27 sews 14 mm tick heavy leather; the jump foot works great on leather. The machine was made for sewing medium and heavy leather, having a bottom feed it will sometimes set marks on the leather. However, not as much as a bottom feed only machine will. The jump-foot takes away some of the pressure from the feed dog, when the foot jumps with the feed. Adjusted the right way, markings on the leathers backside is not a big issue. The stitch pattern is even and fine. This is the yesterday's saddler machine, and cannot compare to the modern triple feed 441 or Adler 205-370 saddlers machine. Nevertheless, the build quality and materials is superb, I will not part with my machine. I will sell my newer Adler 105 and 204, but my class 5 stays. Made before the WW2 and still in new condition. The class 5 uses the same shuttle/bobbin as the class 105 first came with, some of the later 105 machines have changed their to the new big 204/205 shuttle. Using the new industry standard bobbin, same as the classes 204, 205, 441 and clones. The Adler class 5 cylinder bed, class 4 flat bed and Singer class 45 flat/cylinder bed (Similar machine from Singer) served Leather workers faithfully for over a half century. The Adler 205, Juki 441 and clones is now the new standard in the saddler business. Made in China, only time will tell if they last as long as the old class 5 did. Trox

Chipster, That sound like and early Claes or Durkopp. Can you get some pics of the machine and put them on the forum? I or other memebers may be able to identify it. If it is indeed one of these machines, there are no parts for it available. I may manuals on the machine.

Can we get more pictures of this machine? This is the first Claes machine I have seen that is not a shoepatcher. Shoepatcher

This is an early version of the 105-8 cylinder machine. I think it was a forward only machine with no reverse. shoepatcher .

Bob Kovar should have the three parts you need. If not, i think I have them but I am leaving on holiday for 10 days tomorrow. glenn miller shoepatcher

Rob, Sorry for getting back to you so late. Pictures were good. As far as parts go, you seem to only be missing the slide plate, part #15508 in the old parts number system. Glad you were able to find the slide plate for $55.00 which is not to bad a price. I have the parts list and operations manual. Email me at shoepatcher@yahoo.com and I will get your phone number and call you. Pfaff made the best post machine of any manufacturer until recently. shoepatcher

Please post some pictures of the machine so we can see what if anything is missing on the machine. Pictures from the back, front, sides and top would be helpful as well as a picture of the brass plate with the model and serial number on it. I have manuals on the machine. shoepatcher

Elliot , Can you send me some other pictures of the machine? I may be able to better indenfity the machine. It looks like a early Claes but the stenciling on the balance wheel is different. I have a few of the antique Claeses in storage glenn miller email: shoepatcher@yahoo.com

Laplanderbags, If you can get me the part numbers, I may have a source for parts for you. I have a parts book for the old style casting of the machine. Is your machine the old style casting? shoepatcher

Anyone out there got a copy of a Pfaff 335 cylinder parts list? I am looking for one for the old casting style, not the new 335-G. Thanks in advance. glenn miller

Steve, Juki bought Nakajima some years ago and keep a lot of the machines, sometimes keeping the same model number, sometimes changing it. Bob Kovar should know if they kept this machine and that should help you with the part. shoepatcher ] Howdy, I am in desperate need of a part for my sewing machine, I am in the middle of 11 pair of chaps and I have broke the take up spring somehow, so I am kinda screwed right now. My machine is a Nakajima DDN-738, I need a new take up spring part # 2014. here is a scan of the part. If anyone can help me please PM me, email me, flynsaddle at shaw.ca or phone me, 403-615-4616. Thanks much Steve

UKRay, Like all sewing machinses, it depends on the machine and what you are wanting to sew with it. Adler machines are great but it also depends on how and who set them up. I would like to know the model of the used Adler you are currently considering. I have a 69-373 Adler I am just gettting ready to set up. It is a used machine and I will know maor eabout ti as I ger it set up and sewn off. Give us more on what you want to sew and the size thread you want to use. Servo motors are great if set up properly. shoepatcher

I agree with Trox. This was an early 30 class Adler that was originally black. To me, it does not look that good. I would want to see sewn samples. Plus, this has the old style balance wheel on it. Withowu sewn samples, I would not buy it. shoepatcher