Question On Shuttles, Adler 205 Vs 441 Clones

[oldtimer]

Will a shuttle from a 441 Juki / clone fit and work in an Adler 205-374 ?

I noticed that Weaver sells both the original 205-374 shuttle and a shuttle for their Master Lockstitch sewing machine ( 441 clone),

There is a significant difference in price, 390 USD for the Adler shuttle and 196 USD for the 441 clone shuttle.

When I had my Adler overlooked by a repairman I was told that the shuttle was worn, so one of these days I´ll order me a new one - and trying to save some $$$$.

/ Knut

[Trox]

The shuttels are the same and is the Industry standard.

You can buy a Japan made Hirose shuttle for a third less than the original Adler

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/catalog/partlist.aspx?CategoryID=1997

http://shifasewingparts.com/Products/hirose-shuttle.html

and a Chinese one would be much cheaper. (And maybe the original Adler one is made in china, who knows)

If you look at the websites, you will see that the Juki TSC 441 uses the same as The 205.

Cowboy sell shuttles too, ask Toledo Bob or a other Cowboy dealer.

I would also like to buy one of those Cowboy shuttles, If you find out who will import them let me know

http://www.cowboysew.com/product9.htm

Trox

Will a shuttle from a 441 Juki / clone fit and work in an Adler 205-374 ?

I noticed that Weaver sells both the original 205-374 shuttle and a shuttle for their Master Lockstitch sewing machine ( 441 clone),

There is a significant difference in price, 390 USD for the Adler shuttle and 196 USD for the 441 clone shuttle.

When I had my Adler overlooked by a repairman I was told that the shuttle was worn, so one of these days I´ll order me a new one - and trying to save some $$$$.

/ Knut

[oldtimer]

Trox

Thank´s for the info ! That´s what I suspected and needed to know to save some money .

/ Knut

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

Be wary of the bottom dollar Chinese shuttles. I pulled one out of a brand new machine today that was poorly finished and the spring was out of shape.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Be wary of the bottom dollar Chinese shuttles. I pulled one out of a brand new machine today that was poorly finished and the spring was out of shape.

This is on point; don't chance a critical working component of the machine buy a quality Koban, Hirose hook and avoid problems.

[llucas]

Will a shuttle from a 441 Juki / clone fit and work in an Adler 205-374 ?

I noticed that Weaver sells both the original 205-374 shuttle and a shuttle for their Master Lockstitch sewing machine ( 441 clone),

There is a significant difference in price, 390 USD for the Adler shuttle and 196 USD for the 441 clone shuttle.

When I had my Adler overlooked by a repairman I was told that the shuttle was worn, so one of these days I´ll order me a new one - and trying to save some $$$$.

/ Knut

Knut, a question. This is an older post, but did you use the shuttle for a clone and did it work in your Adler 205-374? I am rebuilding an Adler 205-374 and this would be useful information. Thanks.

[llucas]

Anyone have an answer for this? Will the clone shuttle work on the Adler 205-374?

Edited February 16, 2016 by llucas

[Uwe]

Call the good folks at Weaver and just ask them! The are THE experts in the country for Adler 205 machines. They will tell you if the 441 shuttle will work or not, and if not, why. Report back here what they tell you.

Edited February 17, 2016 by Uwe

[Wizcrafts]

I don't think it will fit unless you also buy the proper shim for the needle size you plan on using. The Adler 204 and 205 required a shim inside the shuttle race to prevent the needle from hitting the hook and to set the optimum clearance to avoid skipped stitches.

[llucas]

Call the good folks at Weaver and just ask them! The are THE experts in the country for Adler 205 machines. They will tell you if the 441 shuttle will work or not, and if not, why. Report back here what they tell you.

I talked to Weaver today, and yes, a clone shuttle can be used -- with a proviso: the manufacturer needs to state it will work on the Adler 205 series.