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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? 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 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.

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

Hello, I am looking to buy a splitter for latigo whip plaiting and general splitting with low production volume (3-5 whips per week). What spliter does everyone recommend? I have been thinking a landis 5 in 1 or similar would work well for my shop but is it accurate enough? I see the most plaiters use the C.S. Osborn manual type, why is this? Thanks, Travis

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

Wanted: 5 in 1, Creaser, Strap Edge Finisher/beveler. In Seatttle. On a budget and happy to do work on machines that need a rebuild. Let me know what you have laying around. Thanks, Travis

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 Thanks Sewman, Very good to know. Travis

Hello all, Does anyone know if a Singer 29UFO (predecessor to the 29-4) use standard 29-4 needles? Also does anyone have experience running Organ Needle Co. needles, are they any good? Thanks

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

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.

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