Moderator Wizcrafts Posted November 10, 2017 Moderator Report Posted November 10, 2017 29 minutes ago, SanderMiddel said: Buy an Adler 205-370 and make it your dream machine.. worth all of it! Adler discontinued the 205-370 in January of 2015, when they released the model 969 ECO. There are probably a few new 205s with some dealers around the World. But, most of the remaining stock has been sold. So, one would probably need to purchase a used machine. Adler replacement parts are extraordinarily expensive. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Ken Nelson Posted November 12, 2017 Members Report Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) I believe I saw that Adler you are talking about on the Craigslist out of OKC. I suspect it might be a moccasin machine and may or may not have a feed system if it is one. Check it out closely. Those adlers without a feed show up on EBay every once in a while. I imagine some people are pretty sick of their purchase and soon! The one I saw I think, if I remember right is a 205- something M. If it is a regular 205-37 something, you will love it if it is not worn out and that would probably be caused by neglect. HTH. Edited November 12, 2017 by Ken Nelson Quote
Members GPaudler Posted November 13, 2017 Members Report Posted November 13, 2017 I've been lucky to find a few Adlers (30-7, 120-2, 105-27) and a Pfaff 335-something, at prices I could afford and they are nicely made with good metallurgy, but I think that China and Taiwan are able to make excellent machines as well. There just has to be a customer who isn't always saying "cheaper, cheaper!" To Wiz's point regarding Adler parts cost: I wanted a presser foot for my 105 and was quoted over $300. I made my own. If I needed a more complex part requiring tighter tolerances and precision grinding, I'd be in for a big expense. Quote
Members Patrick1 Posted February 28, 2023 Members Report Posted February 28, 2023 Wiz said; Another difference that bothers me about the 441 type machines is that the manual pressor foot lift lever is on the inside of the head, where it can be blocked by the work light or edge guide. Simple part solves that problem. https://heprecision.com/shop/ols/products/extension Quote
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