Burkhardt

Thanks for the info, kind of. I don't understand where you guy's come up with the assumptions about my sewing and/or the machine. In the few posts I've asked questions I say I'm buying a Class 4 which I think is more than capable to do the job.

See you're assuming again. 4-wheeling in my world is either my 1978 CJ5 on 38s or my 1979 Bronco on 40s. I own from 1 inch to 8 inch that you snap to get trucks buried in mud out, not Atvs that I also own and use the 1 inch for tie downs not recovery. I use 3 inch ratchet straps for tie downs when trailering.At the 4-wheeling events they have people at them that cut with the heat knives and sew them custom right on site. It's not rocket science. And I asked about thread not webbing.

You got that I don't know anything about sewing and have no idea about straps because I asked where to buy bulk and nylon or polyester thread? Each site you look one says nylon and the rest say polyester for the U-V. They are sewn in a box-x pattern. I've been 4-wheeling for over 35 years and probably own more straps than you've ever seen.

They seem to have everything thanks for the info.

Not sure if I put this in the right section, sorry if I didn't. Question I have is which thread is better for sewing like tow straps of lifting harnesses? I'm sure you don't use a leather needle so you don't cut the fibers and use a round point. What size thread also for up to 6 inch wide straps or doesn't it make difference and you just add more stitches do to the extra width vs one that's narrower? And finally do any of you know anywhere that sells the strap itself in bulk. Thanks in advance for any advise.

It's a matter of do you want the foil debossed or are you OK with just the stamping foil. You can get a hot stamping machine for under 500 or up to 5000 with automatic foil advance and you can make the the holder so you can repeat every time. Check in the marketplace on here or Tandy or Springfield Leather.

Thanks for the info. It's at a local auction so without knowing what model it is was tough to figure if it was worth looking at.

Can any of you tell what model this machine is?

That's the most I've read in 30 years and answered all the questions I had. PM'ed you RockyAussie. Looking at buying a used Class 4 and after looking at the prices of accessories was thinking to keep looking for one that's the premium package. Either way it sounds like regardless the narrow plate set is the go to regardless for best results. Thanks for all the help.

Are there any accessories (presser feet, needle plates ect. ) that will fit a class 4 that are the same from different brands and models? Or find a way to cross reference to find out? The Juki 441 look close but is there a difference?