question on older Adler cylinder arm machine

[UncleSam]

I have a chance to purchase an older Adler cylinder arm machine for items that I cannot use my Brother LS2-F52A for due to bulkiness of pieces.  It has a leather belt that is getting replaced, and also I would have to supply a 3 prong HD 50 amp plug.  It comes with bobbins, bobbin case, needles and 3 cones of HD harness thread and original paperwork/manual.  My question is, can I use the HD socket from my clothes dryer?  I removed the dryer 2 years ago, and left the plug and receptacle in place in case I ever got another dryer.  I have a solid safe 220 service here at the farm.  The Adler is in a saddle shop and has 3 other HD machines for harness and saddles and they don't need this one.  I work there a few days a week, and had expressed an interest in it, so the owners are getting the leather belt replaced.  Any thoughts on the older Duerkopp-Adler machines?

sorry photo is so small, will get better photo and serial number today while at work.

Uncle Sam

 

Edited December 5, 2021 by Northmount
Corrected title and info cylinder not post bed

[kgg]

2 hours ago, UncleSam said:

My question is, can I use the HD socket from my clothes dryer?

Your dryer receptacle is normally a four prong 220v, 30 amp so first check the voltage and amp rating of the motor. Typically the 50 amp 3 prong plugs are meant for 220v where you have two hots and a ground. I would suspect the motor on the Alder is 120 v.

kgg

[UncleSam]

Thank you so much for that information KGG.  The dryer socket I have is 3 prong  Here are two pictures of the machine.  

[kgg]

10 minutes ago, UncleSam said:

The dryer socket I have is 3 prong

Did you check the nameplate of the motor too see what voltage the motor on the machine is rated for?

kgg

[kgg]

8 hours ago, UncleSam said:

I have a chance to purchase an older Adler post machine

The Alder is not a post bed, it is a cylinder bed machine. Do you know what model it is, do they have the manual? The machine looks in pretty good shape.

kgg

[UncleSam]

knew I had something wrong   They have the manuals Except for the leather belt they were using it just not much since they got the Weaver one which is larger.  I'm back at work on Friday I'll get more information from the manuals then.

 

kThanks!

I will check the plate on the machine Friday and get more information.

Thank you,

US

[kgg]

On 11/30/2021 at 2:06 PM, UncleSam said:

I'm back at work on Friday I'll get more information from the manuals then.

What did you find out about the machine?

kgg

[UncleSam]

Hi KGG, it took me a while to get back to the photos of the cylinder arm Durkopp.  That inside belt is the timing belt, but trying to find the model (not the serial number) number has proved difficult.  Seems as though they are available (depending on model number) from Moscow or Ukraine via China for about $30 +- Takes a few months to arrive and then you have to find a brave soul to install them which is quite costly.  The one from Russia is nylon with copper bands but don't know if it's for which model of cylinder arm.   

Here are the photos I got on Friday- 

Thanks so much for looking KGG, I've contacted several people around my area (between Buffalo and Rochester) and am still trying to find out more-like if it can be fixed.

US

[UncleSam]

By the way KGG, tell me about your China patcher .

US

[kgg]

6 minutes ago, UncleSam said:

By the way KGG, tell me about your China patcher .

The Tinkers delight is delegated to the basement as I have a couple of more things I want to try before it makes it's out-the-door journey. What are you planning on sewing and what is your budget. I'm sure someone could offer suggestions as what maybe a good match for your needs/wants.

kgg