marrie Report post Posted February 23, 2014 Hi I have sewn now for about a month on my adler 167 and it works great :-)) i even didnt have to change the speed of the motor ... With thick layers of leather it works great but thin layers of leather is a problem for me Is the machine just too strong for a thin layers or is it possible to make adjustments? The leather now just gets pressed together and doesnt sew nicely I tried thinner needles and less pressure on the upper thread... And does anyone have a good adress were i can buy extra foot for this sewing machine? The foot i now have is quite rough underneath and sometimes scratches ... And were i can get new screws for the "bottom plate" ? They are sticking out a bit and dont excactly fit the machine... Thanks in advance Marrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted February 24, 2014 Bob at Toledo Sewing should be able to get you feet for the Adler 167 as well as screws or the bottom plate. shoepatcher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marrie Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Anyone has some tips for me about sewing thin layers of leather on the adler 167? I called a company in holland were i live and they told me that my machine is only for thick heavy leather.... Is that so? I need it for sewing leather lining in bags Like a small inside pocket with a zipper and so Thanks Marrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Marrie; Ask your nearest Adler dealer to look to see if there is a throat plate with a very narrow slot available for your machine. This plate replaces the existing throat plate and requires the removal of the bottom feed dog. This converts the machine to dual feed: moving needle and inside foot. If not, see if there is a narrower feed dog and needle plate combination. The feed dog would probably have a much smaller hole, requiring smaller needles, for fine work. Otherwise, you may have to buy a separate machine for the lighter work. I keep a straight stitch Singer 31-15, that takes a wide variety of presser feet (including rollers), feed dogs, throat plates, etc. It is much easier on thin and soft material than any of my walking foot machines. There are many modern equivalents of that machine. It is a tailor's machine. Look for one with a servo motor, that does not require it to be operated at break neck speeds to distribute the oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordond Report post Posted March 19, 2014 what model number of Adler 167 is it? ..there are a few variants enclosed Brochure shows the model type applications. As Wiz said ..most were used for [high speed]clothing manufacturing [jeans] and upholstery...heavier sort of work. I have a 167-72. Leaflets_Adler_Class_167_part1.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marrie Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks for all the advice ! seems like i have an 167 63 with a zipper foot ... It works great on the cow hide i use for making bags with a 140 size 22 schmetz needle do you also have maintanance tips? i cleaned it and oiled it but i dont have a technical drawing showing all the oiling points...i just guessed a bit and couldnt find a manual online ;-)) i think i will look for a second machine on craigs list in holland i already have a pfaff 130 with a 1,5 amp motor but that doesnt work for thicker thread...and "the thread from the bobbin" (dont know all the english words) is never perfect always a bit loose so i spend a lot of time trying to get that ok ...time i would like to spend sewing! is there a machine (that maybe also does zigzag and) still strong enough for thin leather sewing with thicker thread? and if i dont want to spend a lot of money ... what is then a good choice? the adler dealer wich i called in holland for the spare parts and maybe have the machine serviced wasnt very nice told me that he doesnt want to service machines bought on craigs list. he said that i should contact the man wich i bought it from... going to try another company today now i know the model number! thanks again marrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Your manual that you want is on Durkopp-Adler website. At the dark blue menu bar open the download tab. At the popup on that page type in the class of machine. It will say 67-167 this is the file you want. You need to slow the machine down in order to sew multiple layers of thin leather. I have one of these machines with a servo motor on it and it works great. A speed reducer will work also. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marrie Report post Posted March 20, 2014 thanks for the info for the manual ! printed it out and will oil machine will find out how much a servo motor will cost thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
