Adler or Claes

[damen.rudi]

Hi colleagues,

I've got problems with my stichting machine, an Adler 30/70, due to multiple use and age. The fact that I have to work still 20 years as a shoe repairer has convinced me that a new machine would be welcome. Even more because the amount of stitching work gets more and more.

Two new machines have been offered to me: an Adler 30/10 and a Claes. The wholesaler has even placed a Claes in the workshop to give it a try. I'm not so satisfied because it stitches perfectly with 10, 20 and 30 but when I put a 60 or even 120 on it, it's nearly impossible to get tension on it.

Who has experience with these machines (new) and what are the differences?

Notice, the price is nearly the same so not of any importance.

Greetings,