Adler 105-64 and Adler 30-70

[fallendesperado]

I have a couple of questions for the wise sages that are members of this forum if you could spare the time. 

I just bought an Adler 105-64 that appears to be in reasonable shape, considering it's from West Germany vintage. I'm basically wanting it for smaller work like knife sheaths, gun holsters, or sewing patches on hats with chunkier thread, motorcycle gear and bags as my leather working skills are very mediocre.

I need to either make or buy a table and motor for it. Do any of you know of a good source for that or the plans for building one?

Also I was thinking a roller foot might work better for doing patches on hats. Is there any source for that? 

It might also need feed dogs.

My understanding is it will only sew 7/16" thickness with with #346 thread. Can a modified pressure foot and needle clamp get it to accommodate a full 1/2"? 

I have pretty solid experience with vintage domestic machines and I have an Adler 30-70 and a cheap portable walking foot.

[Northmount]

On 6/15/2024 at 12:53 PM, fallendesperado said:

I have a couple of questions for the wise sages that are members of this forum if you could spare the time. 

I just bought an Adler 105-64 that appears to be in reasonable shape, considering it's from West Germany vintage. I'm basically wanting it for smaller work like knife sheaths, gun holsters, or sewing patches on hats with chunkier thread, motorcycle gear and bags as my leather working skills are very mediocre.

Have you read the thread

 

[shoepatcher]

I believe it will sew 12mm.  The lift is that I know.  I have never seen a 105-64 with a roller foot.   People have thinned the foot thickness to sew thicker.   Pics would help.

glenn