adler Adler class 105

[Trox]

On Saturday, May 07, 2016 at 7:27 AM, JBY127 said:

Here are a few pics of an Adler 105 - not sure of the exact model. It is a compound feed walking foot with a shuttle….

 I am looking for a machine capable of low volume, precision stitching on heavy boots, leather bags, belts and harness leather - most work will fall in the range of 3.5 - 10mm. 

I have heard varying reports from those in the industry and on some forums about how thick these machines can sew and would appreciate any testimony from anyone that can identify the model from these images, that has used this model or similar model machines or who would know what its basic capabilities are. Also an approximate year of manufacture.

I am aware the machine needs a couple of parts related to the tension assembly though is otherwise in basically sound  condition.

I work on a range of machines aged from late 1800's to the mid 1950's so am not afraid of the older models…..

Your experiences will be valuable for me to determine if this machine may be suitable.

 

Thanks and regards, JBY

HI JBY, it looks to be a 105-25 MO, top feed for moccasins seam (like the machine in UWe´s video). Looks to be modified in to a 105-25, they have added a feed dog and a other needle plate (the needle plate does not look to be Adler, it looks to be Singer or Chinese GA 5 machine, or something like it) It's a ruffler machine, top and bottom feed is adjusted separately (to make special seam on moccasins) . You have to zero the top feed to use revers. It's a special machine for the shoe industry, it's quite common to modify them in to be "regular" leather machines. It will be worth less than an 105-64 needle feed. However, it will work fine for forward stitching. Max material thickness around 1/2 inch. (To change stitch length you must adjust both top an bottom feed sepratly)

Tor 

 

 

[Darren Brosowski]

I have a 205 version of this machine that belongs to a customer and the adjustment on the front allows for differential feed so it is an "MO" machine.

It is a single walking foot only