Adler 30-1

[wizard4u]

I am about to purchase a grey Adler 30-1. Don't have the S/N number yet. I understand there are 3 colors that correspond to dates of manufacture ....black, greenish and grey. Can anyone enlighten me as to what the color/dates are....or if not dates series or revisions. Also got a 30 manual download but don't know if all of the info pertains to the 30-1 or are their some differences. Also are there any reputable parts people that I could get any needed parts for the 30-1. My first post here ....hope to contribute more in the future. Mark

[shoepatcher]

The Grey 30-1 machines were the last ones made before they went to the 30-10. Some parts for the 30-1 are no longer available. Depending on what you need, there are people such as Bob at Toledo Sewing that might be able to help you with parts. I have some parts as well as parts list and operation manuals. I believe the 30-10 machines came in the late 70's. The Green Adler patchers came out in the mid to late 50's. The grey 30-1 machines came out in the early 70's. Before the green machines, everything was black. Hope that helps.

glenn

[Constabulary]

The Adler 30-1 is using some of the Singer 29K parts (hook, bobbin and afaik bell crank lever and maybe a few more). You never know if the machine has been refurnished / repainted or not so I would not count on the color alone. The 30-1 technically remained pretty much the same over the decades beside color, housing, thread adjuster thumb screw and maybe a few minor parts but I don´t recall any further.

I don´t know sources for Adler 30-1 parts in the US but in case you will need spare parts you probably will pay more for parts than for the machine. Adler parts are VERY expensive. Thats a fact you should keep in mind when buying an older Adler machine.

If I had to choose between a 30-1 and lets say a Singer 29K73 I would always take the Singer. The later Singer models are technically much more advanced. And don´t buy that Adler 30-1 are more reliable or "more heavy duty" or better built than the Singer patchers. I have restored both and the parts are pretty much all the same kind there is nothing heavier in the Adler or the Singer - maybe the weight of the housing but that's unimportant.

Both machines are doing the exact same job. But I have to admit that the treadle base on the Adler 30-1 have heavier / larger balance wheels (if still original base).

regarding color black are the oldest, followed by the greenish and then the light grey (if not repainted)

EDIT

Door bell rang - took too long to write - I knew Glenn will jump in here

Edited March 23, 2016 by Constabulary

[Constabulary]

To give you an idea of the parts prices, here is a German supplier:

http://www.wdn.de/artsearchresult.php?STICHWORT=30-1&x=0&y=0

[wizard4u]

Thank you all for the info, very helpful. Picked it up yesterday. looks to be in pretty good condition.  It is Grey and plate has stamped on it  "Model 30-1" with S/N of "116346" .  Been trying to find the year of manufacturer on the net ....but no luck ....anyone have an idea of how to find that out? I did find a manual and downloaded it. so will be playing with it in a few weeks.

Mark

[Constabulary]

I think there are no serial # data available from Adler. If it has an aluminum tag on the backside it at least from the 1970´s AFAIK. But maybe you can post some pictures of your machine.

[wizard4u]

Thanks ...I will post a pic after I get it out of the truck. Takes two to tango with that boat anchor.

 

[monkeyfacenz]

Can someone tell me the age of my Adler 30-1. Serial number 89749 please

 

Edited August 26, 2018 by monkeyfacenz
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[Constabulary]

AFAIK there is not "database" for Adler serial numbers. Post some pictures of your machine please.

[monkeyfacenz]

Can someone tell me the age of my Adler 30-1. Serial number