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Thank you for the replies. I appreciate the feedback and will look into the different brands and companies. It’s helpful to have some personal recommendations. I’m in Oregon near Eugene. Pendleton is a drive but definitely worth thinking about. Thanks Jonathan

I’m very new to leatherwork and After tinkering around with an old singer 7-34 and learning its limitations while having had the opportunity to use a cobra class 4 I’m at the point of looking to buy a modern machine. I’m looking at the cobra class 4 since I’ve had the opportunity to use one and am familiar with it. I’m open to other machines but am hesitant to order one I haven’t use. No matter which machine I choose I need to order a machine since I’m not close to any dealers. Does anyone have recommendations on who to order a cobra from or any other helpful suggestions. I could order one thru my local Tandy and may do so l. Thanks Jonathan

Hello I recently got a Campbell Randall lock stitch machine with no cabinet or motor. I’m trying to decide the best way to get it set up and usable. I’ve talked with the folks at Campbell and they sell a complete package of cabinet and motor. I don’t know for sure if the machine I have is in working condition, from what I can tell being as inexperienced as I am it looks to be in serviceable condition. I’m hesitant to invest the money in purchasing the cabinet as its more than I paid for the machine not knowing if it’s a working machine. I’m thinking about buying a motor and building a table for it but I’ve so far been unable to find information about what motor would work for this machine or how to best go about building the gear reducing drive if that’s necessary. I’d appreciate hearing anyone’s opinion regarding this. Thanks