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    7 hours ago, shoepatcher said:

    I think all 3 of these machines are made in the same factory in China.  You might give W.S. Bessett a call and ask for Mickey.  They are in Maine.   I just purchased a used 1341 Juki from him.  This is a newer and better version of the 341.

    glenn

    Thanks for your reply Glenn,  I agree, I am sure they all come from the same factory in china (a quick search on alibaba shows that you can buy one direct for $400-500 plus freight but that's pretty risky for my taste).  I did not know about W.S Bessett.  I will give them a call and see what they have.  I have looked at the 1341 as well and I don't mind buying used if it's in good condition.  Have you used both a 341 and 1341?  If so, do you think it's worth the extra money for a 1341?

    6 hours ago, kgg said:

    I went through the same thing that you are going through now when I was looking for a new flatbed machine. I knew what I wanted that would do most of my stuff. What to buy, clone or ? Test drove a couple of the clones, then tried the Juki and with no hesitation bought the new Juki 1541S for less money then what one of the clone dealers wanted. I would check with the brick / mortar dealers, compare the warranties, shipping costs and price for a new clone. Then do the same comparison for a Juki for both new and used. The new Juki in that class of machine I would expect the price difference to be significant however I would take a good used reconditioned Juki from a dealer over a new clone any day.

    When you finally narrow it down to a couple of machines take a trip to those dealers with a sample of your stuff in hand. I drove 4 hours each way to get my machine. Yes it will add to the cost but it is better and cheaper in the long run to get the right machine the first time around hopefully it is going to be a long term investment. Buy Once, Cry Once.

    kgg

    Thanks KGG, it is tempting to buy a Juki, if I could find a used one in good shape at a fair price it would be an easy sell.  I am afraid a new one is more then I can justify.  There is one on ebay LS-1341 right now for 2,400 + freight - which seems reasonable, but I hesitate to buy a used machine like this on ebay without being able to inspect it in person.  - https://www.ebay.com/itm/JUKI-LS-1341-CYLINDER-BED-WALKING-FOOT-REVERSE-110VOLT-INDUSTRIAL-SEWING-MACHINE-/133026812345?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0

    5 hours ago, Gregg From Keystone Sewing said:

    I agree that DNU-1451 series price genuine vs. clone is close enough to consider both at least if you will.

    However, the price difference between the Juki LS-1341 and clones...can be substantial enough to consider a clone in this case here.

    Thanks for your reply Gregg,  Yes, that is what I have found.  The OEM Juki LS-1341 seems to retail for around $4,800 new, which is hard for me to justify.

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    Hi everyone, 

     

    I am very tired of messing around with my assortment of industrial sewing machines for a garment leather product that I make on a regular basis and I am ready to invest in a better cylinder machine.  I mostly sew 2-4 layers of 2.5-3oz garment leather using #69-92 bonded nylon thread.  I know I want reverse, a large bobbin and I have a need for an assortment of feet with offset edge guides (I cannot use a standard roller guide  because I usually have at least some lapped seams with top stitching).  After doing a ton of research I have talked myself into a Juki 341 clone,  it seems to fill most of my needs. 

     

    But which clone?  There are at least three major brands that I have found: the Cowboy CB-341, the Cobra Class 26 and the Techsew 2750.  They all look like good machines, although I would rather have a U shaped table then the space saver that comes standard with the Cobra for my needs.  They all come with or have a speed reducer available as standard option (which I do want).  The spec's seem to differ a bit depending on which brand is tuning them and setting them up but my needs fall within the specs of all three brands.  I would like to be able to buy one locally (Central Maine) but I don't think that's really an option - although I will be driving to NYC the end of this month if anyone knows a dealer in that area?

    So, what does everyone have to say, whats the best brand to buy for a Juki 341 clone?  Or, maybe more importantly who should I buy one from? - I have never bought a new machine before.

    Thanks,

    Travis

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    My workload has increased to the point of needing to either set myself up with a Clicker or Laser Cutter. Due to the amount of complex patterns I use on a regular basis I would need to eventually invest $3,000 or more in dies to get to the efficiency level that I feel is needed.

    Since I am looking at a small investment in tooling I have been considering other options as well. I am wondering if anyone has had experence with CNC laser cutting leather? I generally work with latigo (usually black) in the 8-14oz range. I am specifically interested in learning what others may have experenced and what kind of edge the laser cut/what is nessesary to work it into a nice clean beveled edge?

    I am currently considering this machine (although maybe with a larger bed):

    https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/cnc-machine-blacktooth-laser-cutter-engraver-40w

    Here is a youtube video of one operating:

    Thanks,

    T

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    Thanks amuckart,

    Glad to hear it.

    You are correct I did mean UFA, I have not felt the urge to make it a UFO yet...

    Travis

    I suspect you mean UFA, they only become UFOs when the owners get really frustrated with them tongue.gif

    As far as I know, yes, they take the same needles as other 29-class machines.

    Thanks Sewman, Very good to know.

    Travis

    We sell organ needles along w/Schmetz & Groz-Beckart ,the last 2 will work better in heavier leather sewing than the Organs,which will bend & break easier.

    Bob

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    I can help you with identifying the machine, but not so much with parts. These old machines can be a problem as far as parts are concerned. They were made before replaceable parts came into play much. These are the first ones made, and newer model parts usually don't fit downhill. This model doesn't really have that many parts on them that are designed to be interchangeable with anything, and even few "replaceable" parts from a similar model unless you replace the entire machine.

    Bob Kovar in Toledo may be the best place to look for parts, but I've yet to have the occasion to deal with him. I think he's here on this list. I've heard nothing but good about him on several forums, and he may be your best bet. That reminds me that I need to get with him about a free motion quilting foot for my wife's Singer 96-40.....

    There are probably others here that deal with parts for the Singer 29-series machines, so I'll let them tell you if they have the parts that you need. I have the machine that I showed you (I don't use it), plus a couple of 29K70 machines that I do use, but I don't stock any parts for this series of machines.

    CD in Oklahoma

    thayerrags.com

    CD - Thanks again for your help. I will talk to Bob Kovar when I get around to rebuilding and needing a few parts.

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    If it's a Singer, it's probably a 29UFA (Universal Feed Arm), one of the first of the Singer 29-series line of machines including the 29-4. Have you got a larger photo of it? Is the back side open like mine? [Photo Note: The handwheel has been partially removed on my machine.]

    The serial number on mine is 12160702 and I date it to 1894. Yours will probably be all numbers without any letters too, if that helps you when trying to determine the serial number.

    CD in Oklahoma

    thayerrags.com

    Thank you CD, The back is open and looks just like your 29UFA. Knowing that the serial is all numbers should help ID. Do you know where I might find parts if needed? Are most of the components interchangeable with the 29-4?

    Thanks again.

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    Singer Patch.jpg I just purchased a Singer Treadle Patch Machine that functions but needs a rebuild (which I am going to start on shortly). It is very similar to a 29-4 but has a few different parts (such as a wood tie rod for the treadle and a solid cast iron head arm verses a lightened cast iron arm). Anyway the serial is not very legible and I am hoping that someone can help identify the model for me?

    Thanks

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