Cobra Tom

Dear Trox, please don't take this the wrong way but I recall you writing that you do not have the EPS motor which we sell for the COBRA Class 3, 4 or 4-25. I am sorry, but I do not have any experience with your Efka motor, so I can't comment on your suggestions. The trouble with the speed control mod on our EPS motors is in the design of the actutator that interacts with the light sensors. Basically, there are 3 functions with the EPS motors. 1) Putting your toe down makes it GO like the non-EPS. 2) Taking your toe off makes it STOP with the needle down. 3) Putting your heel down makes it do half a revolution to STOP with the needle up. The non-EPS motors had a single actuator but the EPS motors have two opposing actuators as part of the same lever. It was not possible to move the GO actuator (like the non-EPS) without affecting the opposite actuator. Installing the modification is possible but it requires trimming both the actuator and the modification to make room for the modification without changing the proper operating position of the STOP actuator. I spoke with Steve from Missouri on the phone yesterday after sending him the modification and explaining this to him. If anyone wants to attempt the modification on their EPS motor, we can send the modification, but it will require you to alter the lever and the modification by cutting both of them. Some may decide that it is not worth the time and effort of removing the actuator and sensor both, then cutting the GO actuator and the modification to fit into the sensor. If anyone with an EPS motor is curious to see what I mean, open the motor housing to better understand what would be necessary to install the modification. For those who are curious but have no EPS motor to open see the photos for a better look.

Do you remember the world of tomorrow? Random thoughts: The future ain't what it used to be. Things are more like they are now than they have ever been before. The only constant is change. The more things change the more they stay the same. The opposite of progress is congress. - Just my 2 cents, but what can you buy with a penny? Not a damn thing. If a penny is worthless then all the pennies are worthless. Worth less or worthless? I am now obsolete at Leather Machine Co.

Watch the DVD. Read the manual. Take your time. Follow the setup instructions. If you have questions, call Steve! He's the man, if he can't help you no one can. 866-962-9880

Leather Machine Company will be there! Meet Cobra Steve live and in person! Stop by and say !

Leather Machine Co., Inc. includes a DVD with the COBRA Class 3 and 4 machines. If you want to buy just the DVD we will include the machine at no charge. Same price either way. LOL.

May I suggest you remove the needle plate and maybe the feed dog as well. Then check if it still binds. If the machine has rust you can see, it may have rust somewhere you cannot see. Spray the WD-40 everywhere. Including feed mechanism eccentrics and feed forks. This JPG I found is pretty cool. It shows stuff you can't see.

Here is an article that might interest you. http://www.nationalnewstoday.com/industry/compare-dealers-brands-and-retailer-prices-before-you-buy-a-commercial-machine-for-sewing-leather.php

Try this downloadable reference guide from schmetz. http://www.schmetzneedles.com/learning/pdf/leather-needles.pdf It has examples of the stitch patterns that different needles produce.

What a coincidence. I am writing an article regarding this exact subject. I looked at the Weaver catalog and kind of reversed the info.I suggest you get in touch with the good folks at Weaver Leather and ask for their exert opinion. SteveTayrien11.doc

Here is a page from the parts catalog for the COBRA NP4 skiver. I think you want to replace the belt #37. I hope this helps. Skiver.pdf

Why am I not permitted to change my status? Please supply me with a staus change permit application. Name: Cobra Tom UserName: Cobra Tom IP Address: 184.77.66.91 Email Address: tom@leathermachineco.com

Found Photo here. http://media.photobucket.com/image/rare%20marshall%20skiver/jennimacc/CIMG3371.jpg?o=1 It looks like every other bottom feeding skiver.

There is a Tandy Leather in Costa Mesa which is south of Anaheim at 1215 Baker Street.

Leather Machine Co. offers the Osborne 86 splitter.