Jimbob Report post Posted June 26, 2010 I located a beautiful Adler 30-70 with motor and stand in Montana....got the guy down to $750!!!! And now I realize I am not able to travel that far....shipping to much for me also... He needs to sell fast and seems to be a nice guy! He has it on craiglist, search under Adler 30-70 or email me, I have his adress...I hope somebody closer to Montana can get this deal!! JimBob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar C Leather Report post Posted July 12, 2010 JimBob.... I found an Adler 30-70 for sale and am wondering if you know much about the machine and its capabilities. I currently sew most projects by hand or with my Tippmann Boss hand stitcher. I'm looking for something that is more versatile and can be used in saddle work with a long arm and can get in tight places. Do you know how thick of leather it can handle? Many Thanks, Natalie I located a beautiful Adler 30-70 with motor and stand in Montana....got the guy down to $750!!!! And now I realize I am not able to travel that far....shipping to much for me also... He needs to sell fast and seems to be a nice guy! He has it on craiglist, search under Adler 30-70 or email me, I have his adress...I hope somebody closer to Montana can get this deal!! JimBob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted July 12, 2010 Natalie, I hate take over but since we are an Adler dealer I just wanted to let you know that the 30-70 will sew to 3/8" thick leather & your right that with the small arm it'll get in tight places but it has a top foot feed only & the teeth will mark the top of your leather. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted July 12, 2010 JimBob.... I found an Adler 30-70 for sale and am wondering if you know much about the machine and its capabilities. I currently sew most projects by hand or with my Tippmann Boss hand stitcher. I'm looking for something that is more versatile and can be used in saddle work with a long arm and can get in tight places. Do you know how thick of leather it can handle? Many Thanks, Natalie Natalie The Adler 30-70 is strictly for repair work on shoes, handbags and leather clothe,,,,great to put on patches on biker vests....works wonder on repairing small purses. It is a money maker if you do small repair work, will not take much bigger then 69 thread!! So it is clearly NOT a machine for a saddlery!!!! But if you can get a working 30-70 for less then $500 take it home!!! It will pay for it self in a years worth of small repairs!! These machines cost in good used condition around 800-1200 dollar, they have a long arm and big bobbins...parts for these still plenty! If u get a killer deal, get it, they always sell good! Just rememnber it is called a shoe patcher for good reason!! Hope this helps a bit!! Jimbob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar C Leather Report post Posted July 18, 2010 Thank you so much for the replies. VERY helpful. I'm not going to bid on it but if anyone is near Lost Wages it's ending in about 4 hours on ebay and is pick-up only. Bid is currently at $338 but seller states there are 52 watchers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted August 11, 2010 I picked the Vegas machine up. He actually lowered the price from what I bid because he found some issues with it when I went to get it. So, is there an Adler expert that I should contact so I can get it straightened out? I am a machinist, and mechanically inclined, so I figure I can figure it out eventually, but if someone has some insight into this series of machine it would be helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted August 11, 2010 I picked the Vegas machine up. He actually lowered the price from what I bid because he found some issues with it when I went to get it. So, is there an Adler expert that I should contact so I can get it straightened out? I am a machinist, and mechanically inclined, so I figure I can figure it out eventually, but if someone has some insight into this series of machine it would be helpful. I'm an Adler Dealer & can help you either send a PM or call me & we'll get it straightened out. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted August 12, 2010 I'm an Adler Dealer & can help you either send a PM or call me & we'll get it straightened out. Bob Cool, I will get in touch with you as soon as I get it set up in the house. May be a week, or so, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
