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I purchased a Cobra Class 18 from American Leatherworks last year and received it in October. From the start, it hasn’t sewn properly without constant adjustments. I’ve spent more time tinkering with it than actually sewing. I spoke with the company’s service technician multiple times about ongoing issues. He gave me a few tips to address minor problems, like when the timing was off and the needle was hitting the bobbin case. I also took it to a local technician for servicing, only to be told that the bobbin case and hook were cheaply made. After a month of struggling, I called the sales rep to see if I could return the machine, but instead, I was pushed back to their service department to keep troubleshooting. If I could do it over again, I never would have bought this machine, but now I’m stuck with it. A year later, I’m still fighting with it. I ordered a new bobbin case and hook—hopefully, that helps, but at this point, I’m beyond frustrated. It cost me nearly $5,000 to get this machine shipped to Canada. For that price, it should just work.

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I am using the 136X16 needle system. Okay!! My needle size is off. I’ll order in the 180s. Also, I don’t think the needle should be touching the bobbin fork? Hmm. Is this a timing issue? I’ve left some footage of the threaded machine + the needle/bobbin issue below. thanks so much for the feedback!! 75108088332__73A478F5-1CBA-49B5-9350-644D4F36243F.MOV 75108098882__2CE15B3C-A774-43B1-BA80-7766226F1492.MOV 75108088332__73A478F5-1CBA-49B5-9350-644D4F36243F.MOV 75108098882__2CE15B3C-A774-43B1-BA80-7766226F1492.MOV

Hello. I recently purchased a cobra class 18. It sewed for a solid minute until it did not. The tension is off it seems? I’m using 140 needle with a 207 thread, sewing on 5oz leather. I’ve done more tinkering/diagnosing than actual sewing and feeling a bit down and out at the moment. The needle goes down a few time, then the thread begins to come apart then bunch and breaks. What’s happening? Help?