Adler 30-1 Timing

[drunknpirate]

Also, if anyone has a video of their machine turning with the needle plate open so I can see the shuttle/needle relation I would GREATLY appreciate it!

heres a pic of the machine...http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a4cc29b3127ccef785c0b11fc600000030O00AatGTZy0ct2IPbz4C/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00107949624520141208203000453.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[timberbarns]

I have an Adler 30-1 that keeps missing stitches. I'm pretty sure the timing is right. The needle is adjusted toward the bobbin as far as possible on the needle bar.The spring on the shuttle carrier broke and was replaced with one for a singer. I don't know if that is the problem. Any thoughts?

[Constabulary]

What needle system and thread are you using? You can use 29x3 (Dix1, 332) needles and 135x17 (DPx17) they all have the same length.

Try to adjust the small spring on the shuttle carrier, maybe it is pushing too hard against the shuttle and the thread has problems to slip through.

Is the tip of the shuttle worn or broken? Though you say the timing is correct you sometimes have to play with it a little bit to find the

Edited February 25, 2015 by Constabulary

[timberbarns]

I'm using 29x3 needles and I've tried size 69 thread and size 92. I don't use 92 in the bobbin though. The shuttle works fine in my 29k-71 singer, I'll order a new one and see. The thread slips by the spring on the shuttle carrier easily. It's almost like the spring doesn't keep the shuttle against the wall tight enough to pick up the loop. The wall is worn, but I didn't think it was that bad. I'll mess with the timing some more and see.

[timberbarns]

Here is a picture of the amount of wear on the wall.

[timberbarns]

One thing I've noticed is that it misses less with the bigger thread and bigger diameter needle.

[Constabulary]

I don´t recall how it looked on the Adler 30-1 I once restore but yours really looks very worn!

Maybe you can compensate the wear by adjusting the spring the way that it pushes a bit harder against the shuttle...

Thats one of the things I like on the Singer 29K´s - the new types have an affordable and replaceable gear box. The Adler gearbox is replaceable too but they for sure will cost an and arm and a leg.

Edited February 25, 2015 by Constabulary

[timberbarns]

I made a spring special for the shuttle carrier and now it's working perfectly. Thank you for your help.

[NGSC]

I'm working on a Adler 30-70 and the problem is that when sewing threw 2 layers of leather and moving the fabric from right to left it will sometimes skip stitches. On 1 layer no problem any direction. the needle to hook clearance is as close as I can get it. The eccentric screw will not turn for me either. I am at a bit of a loss. I have another one of the same machines and I don't have any issues at all. 

Any suggestions would be appreciated. 

Thanks.