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A particular with either is they have installed the reducer pulley so this helps. If we “look around” not any that i see are listing specs on flatbed clones “except artisian” fwiw. And running with that as it obviously will get heated. It looks as though all are listing a 1508nh clone, so why even bother with another choice model. I would get that with a new box style reducer pulley and a good servo. I have seen the same clone with the top knob for step adjustment. In my mind a cloned machine will have its tuning needs as all do. Obviously these regularities may will be accustomed by dealers that sell and service them. I guess many and as I did and still do stop in at the forum here to get the top drawer information in all their respects. In that thank you So to get movin here I would choose a top load bobbin, because in my opinion it has a more robust hook to needle arrangement. This is only my opinion. Good day Floyd

It looks as though the 18 is a side load bobbin and the 20 is a top loading bobbin. If that particular is or has been in consideration then it may help. Good day Floyd

Hey thats way to Cool Really like to get a sander/ burnisher like that. Good day there Floyd

If this is very very seldom to be used for 3/8” then ok. But it still will be a pita, honestly. 3/8” many times is used in these (advertisement descriptions) because thats what the “hand lift lever raises” or the typical spec listing. If we use this on softer materials it could be much easier, but if its already a thin, tough and folded material its going to be a resl task. Some of these upholstery size class machines do have added build features for leather work in a production setting, most do not. Even so this capacity is not for tough leather or canvas, thats not my opinion Sir that's the fact. So getting on with an answer In respect say; your projects should be strictly selected to 1/4” max and soft materials. A great thread size for the machine is 92 in my opinion. ps: take something to try, although let them operate and do wear glasses. So 3/8” thickness of boat canvas is going to uh, well, explain a lot. Im from the Show me State, Missouri. The phrase in some other laymen terms, prove it or let's see what ya got! Good day there Floyd

You might try one of the dealers that sell that style. Some are on the site here in headings. Other than that if a thread tap tool is available this may help fix your correct width pulley predicament,locally. Good luck Floyd

What matters is your happy! If your in Missouri please pm good day Floyd

Thanks for posting the photos, the discussion sheds some light on used machines and their conditions. With all that aside I thought it was good to mention that, that particular model in bare bones sales I seen on sale! at 1,995.US and most important Im not sure if the present new machine is a clone, so could be a bit different. In respect I get a grin with; This 3hr travel, to me sounds a breeze. I have not been that lucky rather to another State in travel with all but one and a 4hr minimum one way. Sometimes this is the best option and in taking a break! Have a Good day Floyd

Nope for holsters in “my” opinion. A quick read above in the stickies/ permanent post regards to leather machines is a enjoyable read. With several of the above informative and good for a re-visit i found. good day Floyd

On the juki 15 series the back has two plates and so in my prior post this still makes it impossible. Thats having both covers off to inspect and or work on with machine tilted. I will say i have re drilled all as i mentioned before. Still its up to you to decide. On behalf of the industrial complex the base mounting is their priority and a standard. 3 of my shop tables were from dealers included the machine heads, even though i purchased them next to new shape from someones basement. Anyway the post holes were all the same “ wrong for me” so just have to fill-n-drill Floyd

I see one inspection cover, not sure if there is more. I found it best to be able to have the inspection covers “off” and still use the stand / prop. It was a pita while working on one if otherwise placed. Always finding another makeshift prop. I changed one and fillied the hole with resin. Keeping it on the high side of the machine is best fwiw i think. It’s Friday! Floyd

This is an Excellent post and a great reply tip. Thanks! Floyd

You might keep a good eye out locally, or travel distance first. As on the net purchases half/ 250. Of your initial funds mentioned are going to be used in shipping and insurance. There are a few post at the page top on machines to get. So if found an upholstery, compound walking foot type machine. These will sure make you some nice thin to medium projects. Although likely using thinner thread than hand stitching. good luck on your hunting Floyd

We should probably start in a machine choice, and describe the needle type or package #, thread size and nylon or poly. Could care less the brand for now long as its machine thread. Everybody includes myself would ask the machine, but in reality this initial stage the other stuff above is needed at the very same level. If the video clip is linked on one or both machines it could be a kick start. Good day there Floyd

You may try to look at the clone history. Skip the name and use the number may help good day Floyd

The great write up here is really beneficial, just wanted to say thanks for the tips. A real eye opener in so many ways. Good day there Floyd

Nice That mitsubishi looks like a singer 212, plain needle feed but really I cannot see it that well. Your other pick the consew sure looks to have a walker setup, though you may have to do creative back stitch, as it doesn't look to have reverse. In either choice one of the dealers here as mentioned can sure find the needle gauge for you. good day there Floyd

Im not yet familar with the brother machine yet, the other 267 is interesting. Curious on the Durkopp, what is the other number part ( 267-373) possibly. As I understand the older ones are probably much better, being made in Germany. As mentioned the 267 is very good quality and very expensive as I understand. While looking around I see the brother can really sew fast and this describes to me it must be balanced very well for this style machine. It has an 8mm max stitch length, Wow!. I noticed in description it has a oil pump, so if its been taken care of this in my mind can be a great machine for you. I would like and need to hear more about the oil system, as these are really capable for fast sewing I question myself can it still oil as well sewing very slow. This has been discussed before on many others. And for that matter the other machine may have a oil pump also. So if either has been taken care of well they should be a great machine. good day there Floyd

Its been 2+ years already I will be serious, So as a start I remember in one of the sticky's about leather machines Wizcraft made some great comments, some referencing thread size and some use in leather items. The machines you list possibly need separated, just because the 2500 and 3500 are different and handle bigger thread levels, they both use a shuttle type bobbin typical in heavier machines. Between these two the 3500 is a serious keeper in the same class as the 4500 with a shorter cylinder, so its a big dog. The others Juki 341, Cobra 26 and CB-227 are in the medium class typically heavy canvas and upholstery and leathers in that thickness range. To be clear and this I think is most important, most thread in these is 69, 92, 138 in my opinion. Some people run 46 through these machines their whole life, in others they may be Super tuned to use 207. This size of thread need discussed with the professional dealer and persons that use them with this thread and how interchangeable. This is the best step forward, running these questions around and even getting your own answers with some of these new ideas, issues and just every ones thoughts. Floyd

Your saying that because ?possibly the bottom side thread is like banjo string tight and not yielding to the top, or not centering the knot in material. Am I picking this up correctly on the top tension maxed Its a great idea on the purchase of multiple bobbin cases, this I heard from others several times and so made it a priority in doing. Initially I had the question for myself on some of them tension gauges they sell. So I had an abstract method, get this, I used 27 grams of weight dropping over the table edge in a hokie made canvas pouch and was a good start for a new one in my 92 thread setup. This weight amount was from some projects that I thought the thread stitch was good. Good day Floyd

Good afternoon! Here is a link, and if your using your cell phone, dealer advertisements are who knows where ( in humor ) On the old laptop here they show up on top screen if you have them turned on. http://www.tolindsewmach.com/cb227r.html

It may be an ideal time to give Bob or his son Bobby a call at Toledo Sewing. One of the Cowboy dealers and familiar here on the site. Floyd

Would it be correct that the harness feet are more designed for either a narrow feed dog, smooth or toothed. Or actually the sloted plate less any feed dog. Curious Floyd

In looking at the hook and needle contact by way of removing the cover plate and possibly the feed dog. Can you tell if this contact is still in the scarf area of the needle as it should. I ask this in the event the needle bar has raised from the clunk. As it may have because the needle hitting the plate or feed dog. Good day there Floyd

I went back and re read the post and as always learned more. Good pickup Darren On my behalf, im on this labor day Holiday stretching for an excuse. ( cough cough Im readjusting mine a bit ) Here goes: the walker foot recently mounted has the raised area for thread stitch bury. Anyway I thought it worthy on holiday here. Thanks for the tip, Cheers! Floyd

Uwe thats a nice set, curious on the feet surface are they smooth, thank you. Im considering if one were to use that walker foot with the custom inline presser feet that are available. Its close to the same width as walker style. I think i might give that a go for this project with the hi part, One could have the project run on the outside. Possibly another option is the standard blanket plate and its feed dog. It looks thin but may be to much bite for some materials. Floyd