Adler 105-64

[07milch]

I’ve been researching machines (first time buyer) and am utterly overwhelmed. I mainly do purses (total of 6-12 oz) and other small goods. I was told an Adler 105 would be good? I found a nice 105-64 near(ish) (5 hrs away). Would this be a good machine? 

[jimi]

Although the 105-64 is a nice med-heavy duty needle feed machine, i think you would be better off looking for an Adler 69 or Pfaff 335 type machine. I am sure there are other options from other makes for this class of machine also. I personally use a Pfaff 335 for wallets,purses etc.... On the other hand if you were planning on doing belts and heavy stuff which needs a bigger needle and thicker thread, then the 105 is a very good choice. hope this helps.

[07milch]

12 hours ago, jimi said:

Although the 105-64 is a nice med-heavy duty needle feed machine, i think you would be better off looking for an Adler 69 or Pfaff 335 type machine. I am sure there are other options from other makes for this class of machine also. I personally use a Pfaff 335 for wallets,purses etc.... On the other hand if you were planning on doing belts and heavy stuff which needs a bigger needle and thicker thread, then the 105 is a very good choice. hope this helps.

Thanks for the feedback! I'll check into them

 

Edited February 19, 2019 by 07milch

[07milch]

Anyone else have feedback on the 105?? Or any other suggestions on machines to look into? What about the Cobra 26?

[Wizcrafts]

20 hours ago, 07milch said:

I’ve been researching machines (first time buyer) and am utterly overwhelmed. I mainly do purses (total of 6-12 oz) and other small goods. I was told an Adler 105 would be good? I found a nice 105-64 near(ish) (5 hrs away). Would this be a good machine? 

This machine has been discussed on Leatherworker.net. Use your favorite search engine to search for this term:

site: leatherworker.net adler 105-64

[07milch]

1 hour ago, Wizcrafts said:

This machine has been discussed on Leatherworker.net. Use your favorite search engine to search for this term:

site: leatherworker.net adler 105-64

Thank you but I’ve already read every thread on here regarding the machine. There actually isn’t very much info. 

[Wizcrafts]

The 105-64 will be useful to you as long as you are sewing at least 1/8 inch of material with #138 or larger thread, using a #22 or larger needle. Also, your projects will have tooth marks on the bottom. If your jobs meet these minimums, the Adler may be a good investment (as long as it doesn't need expensive replacement parts).

[Constabulary]

The 105-64 is a bottom feed + needle feed machine - they usually have less aggressive feed dogs compared with plain bottom feed / drop feed machines. So the marking are approx the same as on walking toot / triple feed machines.

[07milch]

7 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

The 105-64 will be useful to you as long as you are sewing at least 1/8 inch of material with #138 or larger thread, using a #22 or larger needle. Also, your projects will have tooth marks on the bottom. If your jobs meet these minimums, the Adler may be a good investment (as long as it doesn't need expensive replacement parts).

Thank you!

5 hours ago, Constabulary said:

The 105-64 is a bottom feed + needle feed machine - they usually have less aggressive feed dogs compared with plain bottom feed / drop feed machines. So the marking are approx the same as on walking toot / triple feed machines.

Thank you for the additional info, that helps!