knurled presser feet

[mcguyver42]

Hello, I bought a used Chandler/ Adler 67 with table on Craigslist for $150.  From knowledge gained here I was careful to make sure that it has the upgraded rubber timing belt and that it is the Gk373 leather specific model.  I didn't notice until later that it does not have the standard presser feet, it has piping feet.  All of the presser feet sets that I am finding (including the original equipment feet) have very aggressive knurling.  From Adler's parts diagrams I don't see different feet options that might be specific for the Gk373.  My question is did the Gk373 come with the same presser feet and feed dog as the other models and should I expect any issues with the deeply knurled OE feet?  What are the smallest and largest thread and needle sizes that I can use?  By the way, this is my first posting and I want to thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experience.  I got a SP3 speed reducer, an Enduro servo motor with EPS and I found a great Artisan article showing how to turn the table upside down, lay out the components and mark the mounting holes.  I'm looking forward to getting my machine up and sewing.

[Uwe]

You got yourself a really good deal there! The downside is that everything else associated with this machine will appear wickedly expensive in comparison. Kwok Hing makes very nice presser feet for the Adler x67 and x69 series (http://khsew.com) some are knurled, some are perfectly smooth. Don't obsess over the "very aggressive knurling",  just try it out and see if it works for you. Thread and needles specs are listed in the manual, generally size 138 thread is your max on this class of machine, needles are spec'd at a rather narrow range of 120NM-150NM. The brochure and user manual has details.

 

Adler 67-372-373 Brochure.pdf

Quick Guide.pdf

[mcguyver42]

Well thanks for that Uwe, I think I will take your advice, get a standard OE set, and see how it works out. I found a new OE set for $50. at Murphysew.com As far as "wickedly expensive" goes, I suppose that engineering and tooling costs have to be recovered against a comparatively smaller number of units produced. My Adler reminds me of a clunky old Mercedes Benz. I was an auto mechanic for 33 years. I had customers who could afford to drive anything that they wanted to, but drove an old Mercedes Benz that didn’t really have much value. It was substantial, well designed, well made, comfortable and reliable and it would last as long as they wanted it to. They didn’t balk over high maintenance and repair costs because the car gave them value. Plus, there is just the cool factor that can’t be explained.