Sutton sewing machine

[JSage]

Hello All,

I recently acquired a Sutton free or cylinder arm heavy duty sewing machine, manufactured by Sutton Shoe Machine Co. of St Lewis Mo.

I am looking for any and all information I can get for this machine. So far internet search has given nothing except apparently Sutton used to be part of Landis. I have written Landis and am waiting their reply.

I also hope to find what current brands parts would fit, that I may use for replacement or accessory  (presser foot, bobbins, plates etc.). Oh and what needle system. This machine looks very similar to a Cowboy 4500, Techsew 5100 or Cobra class 4 with old singer body styling.

Thank you, any help is appreciated.

 

(Yup, second posting of same content, screwed up the first one)

[Northmount]

@JSage  Please add a couple photos showing the front, rear, and presser foot area to help identify your machine.  Any model numbers off a plate mounted on the machine, if any, would help too.

Tom

[JSage]

Thank you Northmount. Yes, I'll put up some photos, ( soon as I figger out how).

Cant believe I forgot the model number. Its  "H-L", and the unique stand, also a Sutton  is model no PMS-MH.

JD

[JSage]

Here are photos of the Sutton.

If a different view is wanted let me know and  hopefully I'll remember how I did this.

Again, thanks for the help!!   And thanks to the "How to post pictures" topic!

 

JD

 

 

 

 

[Bert51]

Looks like an Adler 105 series, even the pot look like the Adler pot.

Bert.

[mikesc]

It has a look of a 1950's Mercedes about it..so yes, probably Adler :)

[JSage]

Humm, always wanted a Mercedes, a Unamog. Thanks!

I'll look up the Adler. Thanks also.

 

JD

 

[Bert51]

Needles are #328 or 214x1 for canvas and #328LR or 214x2 for leather.

Manual is available on Adler's site last time I looked.

Bert

[JSage]

Bert51, Mikesc,   I cant thank you enough. In doing some web research the past couple days I found you are absolutely correct,  this machine is indeed an Adler 105. I don't know the dash number but possibly 64. I have found a downloadable copy of the operators guide and parts diagram ( in German, oh well, nice assembly diagram ) from the Adler site. There is a photo of this machine as new with the Adler decal, and on a stand like I have. Its on Pintrest and the unit looks new. There is also a Youtube video of one for sale with both the Adler decal and the Sutton badge on it. Its also on the stand. Unfortunately he does a terrible job showing the back of the stand where the drive components are. This drive uses a standard electric motor with a  variable width v-belt pulley liken to a snow machine drive. This belt drives a two pulley speed reducer setup on a jack shaft that belt drives the machine head. The clutch is part of the large v-pulley of the speed reducer, you can adjust the speed of the motor somewhat by a knob on the front of the cabinet that rises and lowers the motor changing the diameter of its drive pulley. It sounds more complicated than it is. This machine was in daily use until about a month ago when the previous owner closed the doors of his saddle shop. I then got it at their sale. It has years of accumulated dust dirt and dried oil built up on the machine and in the stand and drive components. When I get it cleaned up and back in service, I'll post a couple photos.

Now to figure out what makers accessories like presser feet or drive plates and such will fit an Adler 105.

I'm going to have to find a Mercedes hood ornament and mount it on top. It'll be the closest thing to a Unamog I'll ever have.

Thanks again for all the help!

JD

[Constabulary]

Thats an Adler 106-64 needle feed machine as it seems