Cobra Steve

Hey, cal429258, i'll be waiting! Steve

Hello to all. To those of you who have a Juki 441 or the Juki 441 clone like the Artisan, Cowboy, Cobra, Ferdco, SewPro, and others, and your machine starts to skip, follow this procedure: Lower the needle 1/16 of an inch. Just above the needle set screw is a hole that allows you to see the top of the needle. Drop the needle so the hole is half way covered with the top of the needle. Then test on scrap leather. If this solves the problem, then your machine is slightly out of time. If the company that you bought your machine from has done the correct set up of the machine, then you will not need timing devices or spacers to solve this problem. Here is the sequence that you should follow: 1. Make sure that there are no problems with the threading, or any burrs that might be on the point of the hook, or anywhere else. In other words, make sure that all of the normal things are as they should be. 2. Put a new needle in the machine. 3. Set stitch length at zero. 4. Raise presser feet. 5. Remove needle plate so you are able to see the hook. 6. If you are still unable to see the hook after removing needle plate, then remove the feed dog. When putting the feed dog back on, make sure that it is no more that 1/16 of an inch above the needle plate in it's highest position. 7. Turn hand wheel towards you until the needle is in it's lowest position, then continue to turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle comes up 3/16 of an inch. This measurement is critical. 8. At this time, the point of the hook should be even with the needle, and approximately 1/8 of an inch above the eye of the needle. 9. If this is the way your machine is set, then it should sew. If it still does not sew after making sure that all of these adjustments are correct, then you may have to retime your machine. 10. If you need to retime your machine, then do what "Grunt" said: CALL STEVE! I will help anyone with any of these problems, no matter what machine you own. Thanks, Steve

Hi Bill, If I were you, I would call all of the sewing machine dealers and talk to them. Gather as much information as you can get, then make your decision. Thanks, Steve

Allan, call Bob.Steve

I am in Highland, between Redlands and San Bernardino, just off the 10 Freeway. I am right next door to Tandy Leather. Steve

Hi cal429258, hope all is well. and welcome to our forum. Good people and good advice is what you will find here. I am also from SoCal. Thanks, Steve

Hi QDaddy, if all else fails, contact Tacony direct at 1-636-349-300. The Tac in Tacsew is from Tacony. Thanks, Steve

Hi thiesfer, make sure that you hold the 2 threads for a couple of stitches when you start sewing. Also make sure that your tensions are not too loose. Thanks, Steve

Great job, Wiz. Steve

Thank you, Johanna. Steve

Hi Russ, if all of the advice given so far hasn't worked, and if Artisan can't get the machine to work, there are other contributing factors that may apply. If I, Bob Kovar, Wizcrafts, Art, or any other competent mechanic tried to tell you in a post, it could take up to an hour of typing. So you might be better off to call one of us and see if we could help you over the phone. Thanks, Steve

Hi Mokosh, Bob at Toledo's number is 1-866-362-7397. Steve

We sell the Fantastic Burnisher and have had no problems. After checking out the leatherman's burnisher (if King's X says it is good, then it must be), check out ours. Thanks, Steve

HI Richard, dirtclod hit on it. What will you be making? You want a machine that will do most of what you do and a zig zag machine probably is not the machine. Thanks, Steve

Hi Greg, welcome to our forum. Lots of good info here, as well as people too. Glad you found us. Steve

Hi Jason, there are many factors to consider regarding this issue. First of all the machine should be set up for leather. The correct presser feet, needle plate, and feed dog are a must. They must be smooth so they do not mark the leather, and depending on the application, a left, right or double toe foot will be needed. Using a leather point needle should also be used. There are guides that will help keep the leather straight that are also available. As for the speed, yes a smaller pulley on the motor will help slow the motor down, but the best way to slow it down is to use a speed reducer with a servo motor. If you choose to, you can call a number of sewing machine dealers that should be willing to help you, including myself. Thank you, Steve

Hi amuckart, if it does what you want it to do, then it is. Steve

Hi amuckart, usually an attachment maker handles that type of binder, however, you may find what you need at a industrial sewing machine store. Steve

Hi amuckart, both are good machines, however parts for the Seiko are easier to find, and less money than the Adler. Seiko and Consew parts are interchangeable. Presser feet, bobbins, needles, and some plates as well. Some Singer, Brother, and Juki parts will fit as well. Thanks, Steve

Hi D.A. Very nice! Great job! Steve

Hi Nomad, beautiful! Steve

Hello all! I think I have figured out what this machine is. If you go to the 6th picture down, you will see the brass plate. Just above the brass plate is the model number. If you click to enlarge, then put on your reading glasses, you can see the bottom of all 4 numbers. The first number has a rounded bottom, like the number 3, the second number is the bottom of a number 1, then there is a space, then the third number is also the bottom of a number 1, and the last number is also rounded(a little different than the number 3) like the number 5.....hence, 31 15. This machine is a 31-15. For more detective work please call Cobra Steve at 1-866-962-9880. That's all for now rookies! (Ha Ha).

JLSleather is right. The model# will be on that plate. Looks like a 31-15 or 31-20 to me, although Wizcrafts could be right. Either way, this is a tailors machine. Also the picture of the Consew is a 226. Thanks, Steve

Hi all! Just wanted to tell you about the Leather Show in Sheridan. WOW! What a show! More vendors than ever, more people than ever, and I sold more machines than at any other show! 23 in all! I have a picture,(Johanna, yours is on the way), that you all will see soon with Jesse Smith, Al Gould, Bob Klenda, Don Butler, and Pete Gorrell all standing in my booth with the COBRA Class 4. It will be in the July issue of Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal. All of these saddle makers and leather crafters are proud owners of the COBRA CLass 4! All of these gentlemen are Al Stohlman award winners with the exception of Don Butler, who is nominated for next years award. It was good seeing all of my freinds, and meeting new ones. The camaraderie is what this industry is all about, and I am glad that I am part of it. The King Museum was fantastic as always, the Marching Cavalry Band was great, as usual, the food was delicious, and everyone had a good time. I want to thank Art and his family for their help and support, and of course everyone involved. If you ever have a chance to go to Sheridan, you will not be disappointed. Great town, great people, and great show. Thanks, Steve

Hi Deanimator, may I suggest that you call the different Sewing Machine Dealers and gather up as much info as you can get before you make your decision. Remember, the info that you get is free. If you are set on $500.00, then you should call Bob Kovar. Thanks, Steve