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So just curious. Why keep them 3 years and sell? I'd assume it's not a wear and tear problem, seems like 3 years they'd just be broke in?
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That Juki 1342 sounds awesome in the description. However the price about tipped me over. Too much for me, unless I could find a used one. I'm still looking.
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5 hours ago, kgg said:
The Techsew 4800 would be sort of similar to Juki LS-1342 in that it has a adjustable presser foot climbing mechanism. Looking at the photo's on their website it has the larger diameter nose like the Juki LS-1341 and their model 2750. The difference between the Juki LS-1341 and a Juki LS-1342 is basically the presser foot climbing mechanism and the smaller diameter nose which maybe beneficial for smaller items. What I did notice is the spec's for the Techsew 4800 says it is capable of handling V277 but it can only handle a #24 needle which is good for V207 so I think that maybe a typo in Techsews spec's. As a note that the Juki LS-1341 and LS-1342 can handle a #24 needle but it appears they rate their machines for the max size of thread for the max sewing thickness not thread size capability of the needle.
My conclusion:
i) if you need an adjustable presser foot climbing mechanism in a clone machine with similar spec's as the Techsew 4800 then maybe investigate something like the THOR GC 1341
ii) if you need a smaller nose and the presser foot climbing mechanism buy a Juki LS-1341 which is going to cost a lot more.
iii) if you can do with a clone machine having a slightly larger gauge nose and no presser foot climbing mechanism like the Juki LS-1341 then look at the Cowboy CB341, Cobra Class 26 and Techsew 2750 to name a few.
kgg
Thank you, I'm in the process of checking on the machines you mentioned.
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On 5/3/2024 at 12:43 PM, stampingdelight said:
hello
wantin to make a friend a leather hat yet I am not sure how to break down circumference of there head to be albe to make a pattern, any tips on how one breaks it down into how long & wide to make the pattern? not finding any info here when did search and not seeing anythng online other that how to know your hat size yet nothing on how pattern is made.
Use a cloth tape. Measure the circumference of the head. Then it's just math depending on what type of hat. 3 panel = circumference divided by 3+ your fudge factor or seam allowance etc. That's how we do it with fur hats anyhow.
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Copy that, thanks
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Thank you guys for your help. I appreciate it. I tried to quote and add a pic but that reply went bad. I don't know what I did wrong, I apologize for whatever happened. Anyway, after thinking more about it, I'm wondering if the 4800 might be the answer? I'm not stuck on a particular brand, but I've heard good things about techsew customer service/warranty. The 4800 if I'm reading the descriptions right, should sew 3-5 oz leather as well as the occasional heavy tack repair? Is there an advantage to one brand over the other? The cowboy brand I think I could find close enough to drive to. The others don't seem to be the case. What would the 4800 be in the other brands? As I said before, without the experience all I can go by is the written description. Which isn't always completely accurate I guess.
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I don't know what happened to my reply in 5100 post. I can't edit it or fix it. I hope you can, I don't want to break your website
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I'll try it right now
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Excellent reading, thank you.
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Wizcrafts, I have fur sewing machines. I don't want it to sew fur. I'm just curious as to the variety of leather it can handle. I would like a cylinder machine with a flat bed option, that will handle the widest variety.
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Did you sell your machine?
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That is very nice. My thought was, 5 round loops, what an excellent idea. That 1 leftover round won't do much good if you've been through the first five.
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I have read that, it was very good. In fact I took notes. I've been lurking around here for a while now. If the 5100 I mentioned will sew everything from wallets to tack, it's the one for me. I want to be as versatile as possible. This is an example of some of the stuff we do right now. Lots of work with fur, some leather work. I want to do more leather work and I'm buying a machine for the future. ( if that makes sense) I will be doing knife sheaths for one customer, bags for another and maybe even fixing horse tack. I need to be versatile and open to anything. At least I need to have the equipment to be able to.
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I'm new here, thanks for letting me in. I clicked the techsew add up top. What's your opinion on the 5100? It says it will sew wallets to thick leather
Mens Western Style Cowboy Jacket with Fringe
in How Do I Do That?
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Yes sir, you're welcome