Rusty Adler 67-73 t w/ ac motor, do or don't?

[Badem]

2 hours ago, Matt S said:

@Badem An Adler 67-63 was the first industrial sewing machine I owned. They are very well built upholstery-weight machines with good parts availability. Sadly the 67 class machines have a small bobbin by modern standards and the -63 subclass has only needle-and-drop feed rather than the more fashionable triple-feed. Their quality and utility far outweighs their current market value. That particular machine you found exhibits rust from atmospheric moisture (where the paint has rubbed off from use) rather than being rained on so I'd say it could well be in good functional condition.

However the question is: will the Adler do something that your Pfaff cannot?

My current pfaff 561 works on variostop motor and pneumatics, though I don't have the lather option so already many functions are not in use. With the variostop I have the option of a threadcutter, but I don't have the option of lifting the pressure foot by pedal (=pneumatics) which is quiet essential.. Pfaff gives me just about enough doubts to consider this Adler

It's not a question for this thread but would I be able to retain the option of threadcutter and add the pressure foot-lift by pedal if I change the variostop for a servo on my pfaff?

I might just give the Adler a try, not much to lose and I received proof that the machine delivers stitches so basics are up and running.

 

[dikman]

That is an ordinary single phase motor, which means two speeds - stop and go. Is there a clutch/pulley arrangement underneath?

If someone gave it to me I might consider it, but I wouldn't want to pay too much myself.

[Michiel]

4 hours ago, Badem said:

You're right!  67-63t. I'm looking at several different options, I must have mistaken the advertisements. Thanks for your opinion!  What are your search requirements or just keeping an I on the advertisements? 

just keeping an eye

[Badem]

1 hour ago, dikman said:

That is an ordinary single phase motor, which means two speeds - stop and go. Is there a clutch/pulley arrangement underneath?

If someone gave it to me I might consider it, but I wouldn't want to pay too much myself.

 

 

Just now, Badem said:

 

 

 

Edited January 2, 2019 by Badem

[Badem]

Ops having a difficult time uploading the photo's

[Badem]

and does someone know what type of motor this is? I've seen them often but don't really understand what it can be.. this one's from a Pfaff 138

Edited January 2, 2019 by Badem

[Northmount]

3 hours ago, Badem said:

Ops having a difficult time uploading the photo's

You can reduce the file size to 800 x 600 pixels and be able to load lots of pics.

This is a clutch motor on your Adler.  Pressing on the pedal engages the clutch.  To run at slow speeds, you will have to learn how to slip the clutch.

Tom

[dikman]

Thanks Badem, as Tom said it has a clutch, but at 1/3 hp the motor isn't very powerful. Still looks like it needs a lot of work on it. I have seen those motors before, but blowed if I can remember where. I don't think they're very powerful (could be wrong). It's got a very small pulley on it!

[Badem]

I've anyhow taken in account that I'll need a switch to servo. @Michieldo you know a Dutch servo dealer? Quick Google search wasn't very clear.

Thanks all for your involvement it helps to understand this universe of machines!

Does anyone have some insight on the Adler 167? Seems in great condition and a good price. I understand it's similar to the 67- series, what is the difference? Is it an upgrade? Thanks! 

Edited January 3, 2019 by Badem

[Michiel]

Badem,

i have sent you an pm (in dutch)

The 167 has an larger bobin