thesergeant Report post Posted July 25, 2013 An Alder 167-373 has come up for sale locally for $600 complete with table/clutch motor, etc. I've had a really tough time finding info on the machine. Seems like there are generally positive things to be said regarding grey model Adler's but there isn't much pricing info beyond that. I'm considering picking it up but am also looking at purchasing a new Chandler 406RB1. I already have custom build table and a Enduro servo motor so all I really need is the machine head. Curious to hear what people think about the machine compared to say a vintage Consew 226 and a newer Tacsew T111 or Chandler 406 Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted July 26, 2013 An Alder 167-373 has come up for sale locally for $600 complete with table/clutch motor, etc. I've had a really tough time finding info on the machine. Seems like there are generally positive things to be said regarding grey model Adler's but there isn't much pricing info beyond that. I'm considering picking it up but am also looking at purchasing a new Chandler 406RB1. I already have custom build table and a Enduro servo motor so all I really need is the machine head. Curious to hear what people think about the machine compared to say a vintage Consew 226 and a newer Tacsew T111 or Chandler 406 Thanks guys! What do you want to know. Kochs Adler 167-373 (later merging with Dürkopp in to Dürkopp Adler AG 1990). The 167 is the same machine as the earlier Adler 67. It has a larger hook and a different handweel or else all part are interchangeable and they use the same part list. The 67 came in allot of sub classes, with different feed types one and two needle, the 167 only a few (one and two needle and a couple more). The subclass -373 was the surviving subclass. Straight lock stitch flatbed, It has compound triple feed ( bottom, top and needle feed). 7 mm max stitch length, forward and reverse. It handles thread sizes from Tex 60 to Tex 180 and has a large bobbin. The machine was made from 1955 until 1984, parts are still available. The machine is very well made out of the best quality German materials. You will find manuals and other downloads on this site http://sew24.blogspot.no/p/downloads.html. Its a old machine but the quality beats everything on the marked today. The machine you have listed and want to compare it too is all Chinese made machines, Consew and Chandler are good Chinese machines, The Tacsew however, has bad reviews on the forum. Tor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
