Rossr Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Folks, In my continuing adventure of leather sewing I came across a Durkopp adler 291 N . I know nothing about them but from what I am told it can sew up to 1/2 leather. I am doing mostly sheath work. of the price is right on this type of machine would it work or be worth it? Any thoughts welcome Thanks Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted March 31, 2013 Anyone at least have a link to the adler site in english? Trying to make sure this is a lockstitch machine and walking foot. Thanks Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted April 1, 2013 Try goggle translator see if that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted April 1, 2013 I looked at some articles about your Adler and it appears to be just an upholstery grade machine. If so, you will not be able to sew 1/2 inch with it. Further. it will be limited to a maximum thread size #138. There are Adler models that can sew 1/2 or 3/4 inch, but they are very heavy duty machines. I had a model 204-374 that weighed at least 175 pounds, for the head only. It was so heavy it warped the table along the center line. It could sew 3/4 inch, with 4 cord linen thread, or #277 bonded thread, but the needles tended to get stuck inside the leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks for the info I am going to try the translate It may well be just an upholstery. I did find it is a compound feed and a single needle. Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
