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By BigRig
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I am looking at machines that the foot climbs over bulkier seams with ease. Currently remodeling medical equipment and using thick old Naugahyde and 3/4" sew foam piece to piece. The total 1 1/2 " foam thickness and two layers of vinyl sews just fine in my machine, the foot climbs well but not as well as I would like. Any good climbing machines out there?
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By Adam12
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I'd say that the machines with higher overall foot lift should have wider adjustment range but somewhat limited to the machine's needle system. Longer needle=higher lift potential without the needle bar hitting the feet. What machine are you using now? And i guess you've maxed out the climbing adjustment? An old pfaff 545 H4 i think uses the longer 190 needle system
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By BigRig
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@Adam12 , Hi Adam, I have an Adler 67-372-T It really is a great machine and when climbing over seams. It does come to an abrupt stop and bangs at the needle. Once I live the presser foot lever it will continue to sew.
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By BigRig
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@Adam12 , my climbing adjustment knob may have broken off in shipping if I think it is where I think it is.
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By Adam12
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Look for a slot on the back here
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Loosen the nut and slide it to the top then re tighten. That will max out the climbing height.
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