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I see that some models of heavy duty industrial sewing machines (Cowboy CB4500 and Techsew 5100 for example) offer a holster needle plate. What is the purpose of this plate? Would it be necessary to acquire this to properly make an IWB holster similar to a Milt Sparks VMII? Also, some of these plates have serrations that run left-to-right (if looking at the front of the sewing machine). What are the serrations for? FWIW, the attached pic is a holster plate for a Cowboy CB4500.

I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on a Durkopp Adler 669 but have some setup questions. For starters, does anyone know if the Classic Silverline or Goldline can be purchased or modified with a speed reducer? If not, I would definitely opt for the ECO version. I just like the idea of having a pneumatic foot lift. Can the pneumatic foot lift and LED lights be added to an ECO? Also, is there anything I need to consider if I want to sew bindings? Thank you.