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I came across two 169 adlers for about 600 euros for both of the machines. Some small business that is going bankruptcy sells them Went to check them in person Machines look quite dirty and neglected as they are no longer in use Everything in terms of parts is there, they move freely and the hook assembly for both of the machines is doing the job of picking thread up. The gear belts for both of the machine was looking abit sketchy as they seemed abit narrow for the cogs. I will really appreciate some thoughts whether I should buy the machines and savе them from going into oblivion or I should stay away and not invest time in restoring them

Hello, it's my first post and I didn't find a better section to post this if this is not the place excuse me. On topic I have a walking foot machine, a new one I have set it, but there's a problem occurring : Whenever I try to lockstitch the thread underneath bunches up and is happening only when I reverse Somehow the above thread is pulled under without any signs of other problems My forward/reverse stitches are perfectly matching Upper tension and bottom tension besides this are perfect and in unison I have played with the hook also to see if it's misaligned or out of time, but I don't see anything wrong with it Have tried different size of needles and thread, but without any success Tried the tighten the top tension and its improving abit, but then the botton thread is showing ontop Providing 4 pictures, last one is when I sew and then turn the fabric which makes a perfect stitch formation I will be really thankful if you have any suggestions or have experienced similar problems

Hi, new to the forum and leatherworking in general. I've been enthusiastically perusing this forum, other internet resources and videos for the past couple weeks now. Following on from a lot of the suggestions for getting started, I've ordered what tools I think I'll need, ordered some books and sourced materials. While the wheels are in motion for everything, I'm yet to really pull the trigger on any hardware. Through all the reading/watching/listening I've done, I know what kinds of hardware I need, but then I get to the order pages and am left scratching my head. So many sizes/colours etc. Sizes aren't really covered in any of the learning resources I've come across, which makes sense as I can imagine it really depends on what you're doing. I myself figure I'll start with sheaths, belts and maybe dog collars, before moving on to what my inexperienced mind sees as harder projects, like bags, cases and wallets (I also have a really strong interest in cordwaining, but from what I've read on that I am a long long way off that). I suppose my main question is: what size eyelets, rivets, snap buttons, sam browne studs etc. would you consider essential? In other words I suppose, what do you experienced leatherworkers find yourself constantly running out of and having to reorder? I really just want to have a few of all the sizes I'm likely to use frequently on hand. As i'm ordering most of my stuff online, I'd hate to finally get everything in my grubby little mitts, start a project, then have to stop because I don't have X fastener, then have to order it and wait for it to arrive while my half finished project taunts me in the corner. I should mention, I did order 3 sets of 15mm snap buttons, as it just sounded like a fairly useful size. But that's the extent of my hardware purchasing. Thanks for all the great reading the forum has provided thus far, Rick.

Hi everyone, I want to get into some upholstery and leather work. I picked up a machine from a divorce issue. The guy bought it a few years ago with the intention to start using it but never did. So it is like new. It's a Consew 255RB-3 .... walking foot with all the gadgets that come with it still sealed in the plastic. Does anyone know anything about these machines or did I buy a donkey ? What needles and # thread should I be using on this machine for upholstery / vinyl / leather ? Thanks Sam