BearNorthwest Report post Posted March 2, 2019 Hi, although I'm a brand new member I've been finding good information on this forum for years. Currently though I'm stumped, and I thought I'd ask for some advice. I do most of my sewing on an Adler 205-64 with the Ferdinand Bull modification. Lately it has decided to start skipping a bunch of stitches, and I'm at a loss for what it is. I have a basic knowledge of machine maintenance, and I would like to become even more comfortable working on my machines. I know already that there is not a lot of information on my particular machine other than parts diagrams and such, so I'm looking for a recommendation for any source of information on sewing machine repair. A good book or web series would be ideal since I can't really take the time to go to an actual class. Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted March 2, 2019 @BearNorthwest Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You'll get more action here. Take photos of your problem and post them in this thread so you can get some specific help. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heydox Report post Posted March 2, 2019 Sorry I can’t give you a good answer about a source of information for your machine, but I can tell you that you are most likely experiencing a timing issue with your shuttle hook. This is the first thing I’d check in troubleshooting your problem. Wish I could direct you to a YouTube video on checking and adjusting timing for your machine, but I’m not familiar enough with your specific machine to know the right video when I see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearNorthwest Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Thank you for your advice, I'll look at the hook and see if it's timed properly. I noticed today that often when the machine skips a stitch the thread ends up on the wrong side of the needle. It seems like the loop is forming, but twisting back around the needle instead of staying on the side of the hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Sometimes it can help identify if you turn the needle ever so slightly. This may give the loop a better hook up. Another concern has been the base of the feed dog, a wall it has on it. This area many times is machined with a concave, here is where the loop can push off from and then completing the route through the needle. This area could have got a burr. Good day Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 6, 2019 check the needle / hook timing - often the needle bar is a little bit to high. W/o sitting in from of your machine - I would try lowering the needle bar by 0.5 - 1mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
