ss03947 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Hi, first post, I've been reading through this forum for a while now, basically at the leather work, since I fancy making leather sheafs for knifes etc. So, looking up the forum at the sewing machines, I've come across a Adler 199-21. Question, since I'm a complete noob at this, would this machine be suitable for me, & this task.? If not, why not, also any other advice would be greatly appreciated, ie; which machine for the task. Cheers, SS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Hi, first post, I've been reading through this forum for a while now, basically at the leather work, since I fancy making leather sheafs for knifes etc. So, looking up the forum at the sewing machines, I've come across a Adler 199-21. Question, since I'm a complete noob at this, would this machine be suitable for me, & this task.? If not, why not, also any other advice would be greatly appreciated, ie; which machine for the task. Cheers, SS. Hi SS, Welcome to the forum. A fast answer will be no. This is not a leather sewing machine. I do not know the subclass 21, however the Adler 199 is a home and semi industrial sewing machine for textiles. You will need a different machine for leather, preferable a triple feed industrial who is capable of sewing thick leather with thick threads. Adler, now Dürkopp Adler sell very fine machines for all kinds of material, the 199 is a old obsolete model. You can find information on old Adler machines on http://sew24.blogspot.no/p/downloads.html . However nothing on the class 199. Please read the pinned topics about this question, http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=25239 . It is no quick answer to this question, I find no reason to repeat the pinned topics. You need to read it to learn, alternatively you have to trust the sewing machine salesman when you ask him/her this same question. You better read the pinned topics, to save time and money. Good luck Trox Edited October 21, 2012 by Trox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ss03947 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Trox. Thanks for the reply.. That's one of the reasons I asked, I to couldn't find any info on this machine, + it's on the bay ended today. I didn't want to make a commitment & be stuck with something that was of no use for the purpose. Appreciate the links, & take what you've said on-board, Cheers, SS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted October 21, 2012 You are welcome. Trox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
