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I have a fetish for German machines. Juki seams fine though :D

its super strange that ALL the feet and plates cant use needles obove 140, even though it can use a 180 needle :S But yes im super happy with them. they said that they would just put the machine at demo in there shop. And I can use the 969 until the new 869 arrives.

So they agreed to exchange the machine, that is super nice. Im thinking the Adler 869-M is the right machine for me. Can anyone answer me about needle sizes. it seems, (from the manual) that all the feet and throat plates are made for needles 110-140. Does that means a 160 needle would not work? The perfect machine for me, would be able to sew 2-8mm leather. Sew with 20 (Tex 135) to 15 (tex 210) thread. The machine should be able to sew with thread max 10 size from the manual, so why would it not be able to handle larger needles?

this is what I thought. I will see if they would like to enxhange the machines, since I bought it only out of their expertise.

I would have thought the 869 would be a better machine for the job also. thickest leather I will sew is 8mm.

So long story short. I make and repair bags. mostly Louis Vuitton. Contacted a Adler reseller. Said I had a Pfaff 335, and she could not keep up with thicker threads. 20 (TEX 135) and needed an upgrade. So they sold me this beast of a machine. They assured me it was the right fit. first problem I ran into, other then the machine only came with R needles. is that its not possible to get a 140 LR needle for the damn thing. and that is my go to needle for 20 thread. I dont mind overkill. but what other problems might I run into down the line? Sewing with bigger threads it not a problem oc.

That is such a thin thread. I handsew like 100% of my work. but my wish is to do belt and dog leashes on the machine instead. I think Tex90 is the smallest the still looks good

That makes sense!. I can see they thread really is a limit when in the bobin case, but I was to afraid to file it down, since its hard to get a new one.

When I bought the needles and thread, is used this chart as reference. From Serafil, that is why I thought it should work

Thank you so much Kgg!, I had researched the needle to thread before, Just talked to some fellow danish leatherworkers, that said it was okay. they said the thread just needed to be inside the channel of the needle. But you have real references, so that is something I can actually use!. Would you recommend me buying new thread? or new needles. or both. And if yes, what sizes

Hey Shoepatcher!, thanks for your answer!, here is the front and backsides. When the knot gets at the bottom, and even though I just change the upper tension the slightests, the knots get on top. Even trying one several meters of leather, I cannot find the sweet spot. The leather is 3.5mm thickness. Needle is SCMETZ NM; 130 SIZE: 21 134 LR Thread is is Serafil 20 Tex 125 Bobbin tension: I do the drop test. where I drop the bobbin like a yoyo, and the thread gives a little.

No one have an idea how to fix this?

Help me!, im lost!. spendt 5 hours yesterday at this, and have not gotten any wiser!. Something is totally wrong with my tension. I can make it perfect, and then, it skips a few. I use Schmetz 134 LR size 21, and Serafil 20 Tex 135

Hi guys!; Had to take a break from the machine, Had to work a lot, and also had a vacation, im like 95% done I think. But this problem, I need your help again. Youtube video

Im getting closer :D its doing something now :D

Its like im going in circles a bit When I adjust one thing, and get it perfect, another seem to get out if sync Could someone coach me over video? I would gladly pay for you help <3

Wow that actually worked!! Thanks!!!

I startet centering the needle But this screw is so stock!, I will try using a screwdriver with hammer funktion later, maybe this can loosing it

Got it to work, thanks for your help :D

So I found a problem, not dont know how to fix it

Wow perfect Constabulary, this will help me so much!, I searched for hours online trying to find somebody with the same problem!! ;D

Ahh okay I get it :D I am using the 134-35 needles. I have the standard lift, about 8mm I think. im still getting the perfect adjustments ind. Right now, needle is perfect, also stroke. but presser foot is not moving, so I have to figure that one out later this week .:D

Hi Glenn, not sure what you mean, is the needle too long?

Not right now Im figuring out the timing still, and ordered the spring for thread tension, so cant test it. The needle strong is to long right now