llucas Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Does anyone know where I can find these walking feet with smooth bottoms for the Adler 205-370 series? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7_tusRFIjw&spfreload=10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Weaver Leather carries them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llucas Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks very much. I have a call in to them, awaiting reply. Any idea on the part numbers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Weaver's presser feet (part numbers 204-22-011-3, 204-22-011-3-R, 204-22-011-3-L) look to be OEM Durkopp Adler feet (not sure about that, actually) and have a price tag to match at $230 a pop retail. I have some of Kwok Hing's Left/Right presser feet (KP205LN, KP205RN) on order and should get them in next week. These also have smooth bottom feet, the quality is VERY nice and they're a more reasonable $89 when I sell them in my ebay store. If you have a company set up you can get a wholesale account with Weaver which lowers cost significantly. You can also order directly from Kwok Hing if you manage to get their attention (shipping cost can be significant, though). Edited December 1, 2015 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llucas Report post Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Uwe, I like the look of those Kwok Hing feet and the smooth needle plate and smooth feed dog from Kwok Hing you have on eBay. I am leaning in that direction. As a novice with a sewing machine I am sincerely interested in all the options. The harness makers set-up that is currently on my 205-374 badly marks and cuts the prefinished leather and veg tan that I use for belts and holsters. I do have a company set-up and am looking for something less than retail. I do need something that does not mark or damage the leather. I have been hand stitching for a few years and this is my first foray into machine stitching. I am slowly getting up to speed on what will work with my new-to-me rebuilt Adler 205-374 machine. On the retail website Weaver seems a little overpriced. Reasonable for some; overpriced for me. In addition, I am looking at the possibilities to slow down this Adler 205-374. Servo motor with speed reducing pulleys? Speed reducing pulleys with the existing clutch motor? Many things to consider on a limited budget. Edited December 1, 2015 by llucas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Weaver has wholesale as well, though i would go with Uwes option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llucas Report post Posted December 1, 2015 I like what I am seeing with Uwe's options, but as a novice with a sewing machine I am trying to figure out all the options. It would be easier if I could see something sewn in a double 8 oz. leather with the Kwok Hing options, lol. I am a very visual person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Yes you have to shop around to figure out what works for you. Toledo Bob should have access to the Cowboy line of presser feet, some of which are stainless steel (there are also a few Kwok Hing feet on that page - who knows how they're all connected behind the scenes). I had ordered feet from Weaver, Bob, and Kwok Hing over time to compare notes. Some of the left/right feet are simply sawed-off full feet, which is fine but doesn't appeal to me personally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llucas Report post Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) The Kwok Hing KP205RN seems like the best choice for stitching belts close to the edge using the roller edge guide on the Adler 205-374; The Adler 204-22-011-3 Outside Presser Foot from the Cowboy line seems like a good option for general purpose stitching for prefinished leather and veg tan. The best option for a smooth needle plate and feeddog would seem to be the Kwok Hing product you recommend. Still investigating. In a few years these issues will be second nature to me. Right now it is all very new. Edited December 1, 2015 by llucas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llucas Report post Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) As a small business owner I would prefer to avoid retail prices. Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. As a person on Social Security income I must watch all costs carefully. Maybe one day I will be a famous holster-maker and not worry about such things, lol. Probably not. Edited December 1, 2015 by llucas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
