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In bound rig. (The Mallet is only there for scale)

My new monster Rig is up running and quickly on its way to paying for it's self. I'm not accustomed to gear reduction driven sewing. seems like I may want more speed but, time will tell. I was afraid of stitching a three ply stack of nine oz but that fear quickly turned to elation. I will try to post some pics tomorrow. For now I need to run electrical, more light over head, extend the air manifold from the shop compressor. find a small trash can all to keep the beast alive and happy. I love that new sewing machine smell!! lol Thanks Cobra Steve

Steve, Just made it back to the shop. Now to unload the truck set up the New machine and as it turns out i have two clients that need stitching don this evening. Thanks for the hospitality.

Update I finally have a meeting with Judas Priest before there press conference in the morning. They have agreed to autograph The 80s Rockers for Japan Tsunami relief Vest. I will be doing fittings as well. Wish me luck link to the Vest pics

STEVE is THE MAN!!! I would recommend his service without reservation. He provides quality service in an industry where others would rest on their old reputations. Respectfully, Al Bane

This photo is my Pfaff 1245 with the side cover off. My finger is pointing to the gross adjustment. There are two slotted screws facing the top. I would STRONGLY recommend proceeding with care!!! I would: First take a paint pen and put a drop of paint on the side of the shaft and the bracket so you can go back to where you started. I used red as you may see in my low grade cell phone photo. (please excuse) Second make sure you use the proper screw driver. (go buy a brand new one if you have to) the screws will cost more than the driver will it's up to you. Third Loosen the screws ( don't remove them) just enough to move the clamp on the shaft. A small move between the clamp and the shaft should show huge move between the feet and the table. Fourth tighten the screws. your done Good luck, Al

I would try the local shoe repair shop. Ask them to teach you about the machine ( not shoe repair as they may not want to create a competitor) offer them some compensation for time and effort. The worst that can happen is they may say YES

I've sewn thousands of patches. My shop was located in Glendale Calf. directly across the street from Glendale Harley Davidson host of the Love Ride. I have a couple rules when it comes to sewing patches on leather clothes. First and foremost NO PATCHES ON ARMOR GARMENTS . If the client intends for the garment to protect him from road rash they must release me from liability. I inform them that additional stitching will weaken the structural integrity of the garment. under dynamic stress it can fail along the stitch line exposing the client to the abrasive nature of the road. This is why most biker folk wear a vest over there Jackets. Second If The garment is A high end or there is a possibility that it may need service in the future. i will opt to open the lining and stitch the patch in place. it only takes a few seconds so just do it. I have a couple post machines for this specific task. my latest is a brand new Cobra 5110 it has a roller foot on top and feed dog below. in most situations this is the most useful system. One would think using a flatbed machine or a 29K is easier, but i beg to differ. with a post machine i only need to open a 2.5" hole just enough for the post to fit through. Try that with a flat bed! on a jacket i will open the lining along the inner elbow and a vest along the side seam. (The 29k just does not stitch clean enough for my standards ) working this way presents it challenges but with a couple simple tricks these are easily overcome. i trace all the way around the patch with a pencil this way if the patch moves i can correct the situation without taking the garment out of the machine. Use super 77 to baste the patch in place. after a week the adhesive will fail and if you have to remove the patch in the future there will be no trace of the adhesive. NOTE: Smooth grain leathers only. Call Cobra Steve At The Leather Machine Co for the 5110 at a big bike rally it will pay for itself in one day. Best of luck. Al Bane

http://www.hansonrivet.com/w82b.htm have these fitted with the proper dies and your good to go.

You can't loose with Cobra Steve

Cobra Steve, You Rock!! Thank you for your help with the "80's Rockers Red Cross Tsunami Relief Effort" The Vest was a hit and the Cobra Worked PERFECTLY!! My link http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1925761273470&id=1525303910&aid=112032&l=6b2d814502

Have you had that machine in production long? If so what did you make with it? Thanks, Al

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