Alder 269 or 69 Buying a Used one

[dikman]

" I am very familiar with saddle stitching buy not machine. I want the best looking stitch I can get, a slanted stitch if possible. I think I can get that with a machine if I use the correct needle???? "

Be aware that the results you get with a machine won't look as good as hand stitching, particularly on the reverse side. It's a characteristic of the needle punching through the leather.

[arz]

@dikman Thanks! I have heard the stitch is not as good looking. I will go do a test to see if it is good enough for what we want. Even if we use it for turned bags, hidden pockets etc. I think we will need it in time. I can only hand sew so fast....