ShawnW

I am currently making a custom show halter for a customer, and they want something different in the silver department. I am having trouble finding anything other than the same old stuff when it comes to silver trim bars for the cheeks and nose. Anyone have any suggestions for suppliers?

Finally got to pick my new CB2500 up from Ryan at Neel's Saddlery earlier this week. Ryan took about 4 hours out of his evening to set it up, adjust it, and tweek it so that it sews perfectly. I've already used it on a couple breast collars, and have tried stitching everything from about 5 oz and up, and I assure you I am not dissappointed. It is going to make my life MUCH easier. Just wanted to thank Ryan, and let everyone else know that if you are in search of a machine, give him a call. Shawn

I have a Necchi BV industrial machine. It is a high speed machine (up to 2200 spm), that uses 16x73 needle system. I have been searching for some info on this machine, and other than the original owner's manual (which I have) I have not been able to come up with anything. I have used this machine for auto upholstery work, but didn't know if it would also work as a chap/wallet machine. I was wondering if it compared in any way to the Singer 15-91. I was also contemplating turning this machine over and finding something that will sew heavier. Anyone have any info? Thanks, Shawn

Good morning. I had several questions on a couple of industrial machines. I have talked to several dealers, and I live very close to Ryan Neel, who has also been very helpful. I make horse tack including headstalls, breastcollars, chaps, etc. I currently have an industrial Necci for the light work, and us a Singer 29K for the medium stuff, and hand stitch most of the heavy items. I am wanting to upgrade machines, and have been debating between the Cowboy 2500 and the Chandler 406 or Consew 206. I have heard good and bad about both, but when it comes right down to it these machines are within my budget. I am currently working on a project that is going to be some of the heavier stuff that I do. It is a breastcollar, total thickness on the end is slightly less than 3/8", 3 pieces of 8 oz, and the middle is 2 pieces of 8oz. I know several makers that have used Ferdco 440's, and liked them, but having the bottom feed is a problem. The only problem I foresee with the flatbed machines is the thickness limitation. I currently use 138 top, 92 bottom in my 29K, and I am happy with this thread. I will probably go up to 207 top on a new machine. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on selecting one of these machines, and if you may have anything used available. I appreciate any comments. Shawn

Jake, How much are you getting for a pair of those, if you don't mind my asking? Thanks, Shawn

This one is a straight stitcher, and was used for harness and saddle skirting. I figured a curved needle would be better for boot soles. Didn't know how well the straight stitcher would work.

Have you sewed any boot soles with it? I've got a chance to buy one. Still on the factory pedestal, with a motor. Kicking it around because I'd like to do some resoles, but want to get a machine that will let me do that and some tack to.

I've been offered an old Champion stitching machine. Just wondering if anyone out there uses one, and whether or not you can sew boot soles with one. If not, do you have any suggestions on a machine that would be good for resoleing boots, and some other harness and tack? Thanks, Shawn