PPS43

I'm new here, so just seeing your amazing work. Well done!

Hi dikman, just to be clear, even though I had watched a few videos on this machine, I had not considered the CB3200 prior to Wizcrafts link to the page on Toledo's page and his advice. My initial search for a machine was targeting sub $1000 machines, ideally in my area for ease of service. The general thought seems to be that a machine in this range will not do what we expect it too, so I'm upping the ante. Thanks again for all the great input.

Gentleman, thanks for your astute observations. I feel like I dodged a bullet thanks to your advice and input. The United machine, which is the same price as the Cowboy, was out of my budget, but I was considering it. Now I'll study the CB3200. Thanks!

Good catch on the United. The salesman insisted this one was the ultimate for leather! Can a walking foot be put on this machine? I think the knife sheaths would be the heaviest at maybe 1/4" thick total with welt. Maybe a tiny bit more. The viking gear- hard to say- she hasn't done any yet but is crazy about it, so I know it's coming. Agree 100% on the servo. Thanks again.

Hi All, Thanks for providing such a great forum. I'm a wood and metal working guy, in Atlanta GA. and my wife has been bitten by the leather bug. She's hand stitching now, but arthritis in her thumbs is killing the joy a little. I hope to learn enough here to get her a sewing machine that will serve her well! I've put my first post over in the Sewing Machine forum, so take a look at the 3 machines I'm considering for her. Cheers! PPS43

Hi All, Thanks for such a great forum! I’m helping my wife find a sewing machine for her leather work. She knows how to sew on a machine, but has been hand stitching her leather projects so far. She’s a hobbyist at the moment, but people are already asking her to do work for them. I’d like to get her a machine that will allow her to sew knife sheaths, messenger and camera bags, straps, notebook covers and also costume pieces (think viking style). I’ve found a few machines locally (Atlanta), all from sewing machine repair shops. They have all been serviced and are working now, so they're not project machines. (I have enough of those already!) Please see pics- I’ll include one or two of each machine, but I have more if you need to see something specific. The first one is a Singer 211G 155 with a table, new hook and clutch motor. This machine is not fully done, but is close. (Servo is optional for $100) 90 day warranty. $650 Next is an Adler 67-GK373 with reverse, walking foot, new top, legs and motor. $695 with NO warranty. Lastly, a Mercury (branded United) M-120-1 with Cylinder arm, 550w servo motor, thread stand etc. for $1895 with 90 day warranty. Sorry for all the stuff sitting one this machine. It actually looks amazing. And looks similar to some of the Cowboy machines in the shape of the body. So- if you care to share your thoughts I will greatly appreciate it. I’m under no real pressure to get one (other than it would make an awesome Christmas gift) so if none of these looks good, or are priced wrong, let me know. Thanks again and happy sewing! PPS43