damoomad Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Hello, I am really new to the forum, but this place has been a grt place, to help me start with a leather projects & crafts. after working for while, I decided to buy a machine and I need in terms of recommendations, feedbacks etc., in help buying cylinder arm machine. which is capable of using big thread and needle size to work with Bridle butt leather of 2 to 3 layer of 10 to 13 oz leather. I am considering of buying singer 45k89, with alternative foot. But, i read so many post and articles on this forum about foot marks left on the work piece (veg tan/bridle leathers). I looked around and I kind of made up my mind to go with adler 105-64 needle feed, which I believe can help in reducing the marks on the leather, since its a needle feed and i can grind the grooves on the feed dog! I will be delightful, if member of this forum can help me in deciding, to which cylinder arm machine to go for ? and where can I buy it from. People who are willing to sell their adler 105-45 or any cylinder arm sewing machine within uk, inbox me with price and other details? NB: I am not willing to spend too much, looking somewhere around 400£ to 500£ Any feedback or response will be very much appreciated. Thank you Quote MultiQuote Edit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyalLeatherDesigns Report post Posted September 17, 2013 You will not find a cylinder arm for that price the cheapest I have seen the Adler 105-64 is $ 2500 plus shipping or you can get a new Cobra for $ 2695 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Try wimbledon sewing machines (london)ask for ray. Ray has his own sewing machine museum there and is very knowledgable. Have you considered a BUSM pilot. They are very hard to source but really are the mutts nuts. Ray had one for sale a few months ago. Not sure if its still available but however he do manage to get other machines. I have a pearson 6 and a pilot for doing harness and they both do what I need. Pilot will do from 1-2 mm to 13 mm and pearson 6 will do fence panels with right needle. The busm machines are quite hard to find here in uk but do come up from time to time. My pilot took me 2 years to find. Then just like a bus (can't find one and when you do another turned up a fortnight later) hope this helps you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damoomad Report post Posted September 20, 2013 You will not find a cylinder arm for that price the cheapest I have seen the Adler 105-64 is $ 2500 plus shipping or you can get a new Cobra for $ 2695 Thank you for letting me know, unfortunately I am looking for something in UK. I have seen the machine in USA and they are comparatively very competitive for the price! I wish it could have been the same in Uk Try wimbledon sewing machines (london)ask for ray. Ray has his own sewing machine museum there and is very knowledgable. Have you considered a BUSM pilot. They are very hard to source but really are the mutts nuts. Ray had one for sale a few months ago. Not sure if its still available but however he do manage to get other machines. I have a pearson 6 and a pilot for doing harness and they both do what I need. Pilot will do from 1-2 mm to 13 mm and pearson 6 will do fence panels with right needle. The busm machines are quite hard to find here in uk but do come up from time to time. My pilot took me 2 years to find. Then just like a bus (can't find one and when you do another turned up a fortnight later) hope this helps you Thank you for providing the contact details! I tired but no response. Do you know anywhere I can get the machine, dealer, or seller. who could give a reasonable offers? BTW, I like your BUSM pilot, its looks like a beast! thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks it wasn't like that before I managed to get all the crusts off all the built up wax and the dust from the bone dry cogs. I've give her a good clean and had a service and its like new. Keep trying ray he will more than likely help you out but may take a few calls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) Hi Damoomad, I think you'll struggle to find a decent 45K for that sort of money & Adlers are usually much more expensive, the only guy I can think of off hand is Hartley Sewing machines in Walsall, he repairs & deals with leather machinery all the time he is very good & knowledgeable....but he's not cheap, sorry I don't have any contact details. Edited September 21, 2013 by Jax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) If you can deal with an Adler 104-2 (flat bed) I would probably sell mine for 400€ + shipping. Its just the machine + some accessories, no stand and motor (easier to ship). Edited September 23, 2013 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
