oldtimer Report post Posted March 22, 2013 I bought an Adler 30-1 patcher today. The serial # is 110259. Is there any website where I can see when the machine was made. . From the condition of the machine it seems like it is never used! There is a hand written note on the manual: sept 29, 1968. Can this be the year of manufacture? (The camera made the green machine grey) / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colttrainer Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Don't know what you paid but that is one sweet looking patcher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Wow, that machine looks nice!! I've seen some on YouTube running. I'm sure there's a way you could find out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I paid way too little ! About 400 $$ in US currency Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKlV4NTOtGk This is an amazing machine...look how it changes direction with a turn of the foot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Are copies of the manual available? I picked up two of them, and need a manual, so I know how to operate it correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) The manual that I got with my machine is in german, and it is an eternity since I studied german at school.... Well, there are pics! Edited March 23, 2013 by oldtimer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Haha! I'd have to have my German friend translate for me. Well at least with this newfangled internet thingy translations are getting easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 24, 2013 You need to know that on the sliding cam attached to the take-up lever barrel inside the trapeze, the words Dick and Dorf mean thick and thin. You set the position to "Dick" when you need extra thread on top for thick work, like over 1/4 inch. You'd set the lever to Dorf, for 1/8 inch sewing or less. 1/8 to 1/4 would use a medium position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted March 24, 2013 Thank´s Wiz, sounds like important info! I I have figured what the setting was about, but... Now I know!! / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
