Adler K205-374 question

[lazyd]

I have a question about my Adler K205-374. Can someone tell me why there is a groove in the bottom feed dog ahead and behind the needle? It leaves the bottom thread sticking up above the surface of the leather. I think it should be at least level or pulled into the leather a bit...??? Is there anyway to remedy that? Thanks

[jimi]

Possible solution might be to change the feed dog? Are there any options without the groove available?

[Constabulary]

this rather sounds like a tension problem or do I get you wrong? I´d lower the top tension or increase the bottom tension. Not sure what the feed dog has to do with this?

Edited October 9, 2018 by Constabulary

[shoepatcher]

No.    The groove in the feed dog was for the threads to go in.  If sewing leather, you want an ungrooved feed dog to push the bottom thread back into the leather.  You can either fill it in with silver solder or contact Weaver Leather in Ohio.  They have ungrooved feed dogs for sewing leather for sale.  They sold more of these machines than anyone else in the world.   Ask for Allen Burkholder.  He is in on Monday and Tuesdays.

glenn

[lazyd]

I am not sure if there is a smooth feed dog available. I was hoping someone on this forum would tell me...??? I think I have the tension right... I cut a sample piece in half and the threads are crossed over about exactly in the middle. I was hoping someone would tell me what that groove in the feed dog is for...  I'm building a harness and the backside of the breeching, next to the horse, has the thread sitting on top of that bead caused by the groove in the feed dog.  I AM going to tighten the bottom tension a little and see if that helps.   Thanks

[lazyd]

13 minutes ago, shoepatcher said:

No.    The groove in the feed dog was for the threads to go in.  If sewing leather, you want an ungrooved feed dog to push the bottom thread back into the leather.  You can either fill it in with silver solder or contact Weaver Leather in Ohio.  They have ungrooved feed dogs for sewing leather for sale.  They sold more of these machines than anyone else in the world.   Ask for Allen Burkholder.  He is in on Monday and Tuesdays.

glenn

Thanks Glenn,  I can't believe I missed that. It is in their supply catalog. Weaver is my main supplier. I bought this machine used and have a little to learn about it yet. I had some JB Weld in that groove for a while but it fell out. I'll try again.   Thanks

[shoepatcher]

silver solder works better.

glenn

[Ken Nelson]

Weaver shows the feed dog in question in their 2018 wholesale catalogue for $103.00.  You might check with Bob Kovar at Toledo SEwing.  PM me.  Ken

Edited October 9, 2018 by Ken Nelson

[lazyd]

2 hours ago, Ken Nelson said:

Weaver shows the feed dog in question in their 2018 wholesale catalogue for $103.00.  You might check with Bob Kovar at Toledo SEwing.  PM me.  Ken

I saw the feed dog in the catalog. But I like to do things on the cheap! Thanks

[Ken Nelson]

That means you need to get handy if you aren't already.  Actually, I used to build custom spurs and bits and built a couple of presser feet back when I had my metal shop.  Not hard to do at all if you have steel stock, welders, grinders, sanders, buffers, a drill press and a little time. You have to be equipped to do a good job.  Metal or leather work.  Just my 2 cents worth.

Edited October 9, 2018 by Ken Nelson