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@Uwe, thank you for the reference photo! I'm happy to stay in manual mode, I like to take it slow. A couple more questions for you — is it possible to adjust stitch length on the 30-1? Also, I noticed some marks on your piece from the walking foot. Have you ever tried to adjust the walking foot (whether that’s smoothing it a bit or adding heat shrink or tape) to prevent marks?

Appreciate you folks taking the time to reply! I’ve read that some folks will put heat shrink tubing on the walking food to prevent marking the leather, that was my plan. Not ideal but the price and size are right. If I determine it’s not for me, anyone know if $500 would be easy/hard to recoup in resale? No idea what they go for… Regarding stitch length, wonder what the smallest length would be on, say, two four-ounce pieces. Another question — does this machine accept various needle widths or is it pretty uniform? Thanks again, friends!

Can anyone comment on the range of stitch lengths that the 30-1 can do? @Wizcrafts?

Can anyone comment on the range of the stitch lengths the Adler 30-1 can do? I have a line on one for about $500, wondering if it will suit my needs for shoemaking. I realize it's not as nice as a post bed or cheaper industrial, but it's the right size/"footprint" for the space i have available. Photos of the unit in question below, if you're interested!

Looking at buying this used Boss online. Seller is asking $600, but thinks it might be missing parts. Can anyone tell by these photos?