Members AndreNL Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Hi there, I'm currently restoring an Adler 20-2 and I have a fully operational and original Adler 20-2. I was wondering if there are any forum members who are familiar in working with these machines since my only experience consist of restoring them. I'm also looking for some parts but mostly interested in user info on how to thread them, what the machines were used or intended to be used for etc.. I'll post some pics of my machines as soon as possible André (The Netherlands) Quote
Members AndreNL Posted July 1, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 The incomplete Adler 20-2 Here's my other Adler 20-2, almost complete with all it's tools, table and motor. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Nice set! Seems you have bought a former German Army sewing machine. I remember from my Army time that these were used for repairing Truck tarps on levels above battalions and in depots. I think (but I´m not sure) that these certain kind of work stands were truck mounted for field repair. But the entire outfit is a general repair set for all kind of heavy leather, canvas or webbing harness and so on. Beside of that they maybe be good for repairing sails, parachute harness, heavy tow straps and other heavy stuff. What parts are you looking for? Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members AndreNL Posted July 1, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 It's a German Army machine indeed! The application of the machine you're talking about seems to fit my needs quite well. I'm still missing the little wheel to wind the bobbin's with and i don't know how the thread is supposed to run through the machine to the needle. Have you ever worked with this machine Constabulary? André Quote
Members Constabulary Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 No, I have not worked with this machine but maybe a manual of the Singer Class 7 helps you to thread the machine. I´m not sure if the treading is the same but I´m sure it will give you an idea. I´m not sure which wheel you mean. Can you post a picture of where this wheel should be attached? 7 CLASS.pdf Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members AndreNL Posted July 1, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 The little wheel on the right side of the photo... Quote
Members Constabulary Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Well I guess it will be quite hard to find. You should probably consider a complete new bobbing winder. There are table mount bobbin winder available but you need one for larger size bobbins. Maybe College Sewing in the UK can help you with this. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 The table mount winder looks like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bobbin-Winder-Long-Cylinder-Bobbins-Singer-45k-7-42-5-GA5-1-GB6-181-/221414104772?pt=AU_Sewing&hash=item338d4f1ec4 But remember you need one for large size bobbins. If College Sewing is not able to help you should contact Toledeo Sewing Machine Co. in the US, they are often recommended here int he forum for having spare parts for older machines. They also sell the 441 type machines which have the table mount bobbin winder for the large size bobbins so I guess they will have the spare winders too. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members AndreNL Posted July 1, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks for the info so far! I need some needles and thread to start testing. It seems the adler 20 uses the 794 system. How do i know what needle i need for a given thread size to be used with heavy fabrics? What thread sizes are these machines intended to work with? André Quote
Members Constabulary Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Hard to tell - any labels on the thread? Maybe on the underside of the cone? I have a package one 10 new SCHMETZ 794 needles in size 160 if that helps you for a 1st try. I´d ask 10€ incl. shipping to NL (Airmail letter). I´m from Germany so you should have then in a few days. If you have Paypal I can send them out today. Toledo has a nice needle / thread size chart: http://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
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