Jayrnz01

Thread 90, needle 10 (from the manufacturer)

What size threads would you estimate these to be?

Thansk for the reply, I'm not in the US, but have had a chat to my local distributor. Lovely work.

Yes I made an account so I could PM him yesterday but he hasn't seen it yet. I need to make the decision this week, I've switched between the two several times in my head. Price wise I have the option of the cb341 or the cb3200, I can't afford to stretch up to the cb4500 and the local distributor doesn't have the cb3500 (I'm not in the US) I also don't think I get a choice in table which is unfortunate as space wise the pedestal would be better for me. I'm scared I will either get a machine that doesn't do enough being the cb341 especially with the smaller thread, or a machine that will be to much being the cb3200 but with the rockAussie reduced plate thing. The plate sounds like it could make the 3200 viable and the wizard detuning post but I'm not knowledgable enough to really know. I've spoken to the local distributor on the phone who said the cb341 would have an easier learning curve but the cb3200 would eventually be ok, that was before I found out about rockAussies small plate which seems to solve the issue. But then I didn't know or think about hiding the Knotts of the thicker thread so there is that. I have been hand sewing and using a 0.8mm thread which is thicker than the cb3200 can do, so the cb3200 at 0.6mm max thick seems like a good level to me. I will be sewing (I'm used to mm so am googling and trying to convert) Bag, cross body, Totes, simple smaller bags. 4mm or more at the seams and (9-12oz maybe ) Id like to make Leather and canvas back packs. Belts, ideal near 4mm leather so (9oz) 12 or more at the buckle Dog collars and leads the same as thickness as belts. My wallets would be 6oz at the thinnest (1mm + 2mm) Cousin covers. Valet trays, key rings, I'd like to try knife sheaths but haven't made them and have started making shoes for a hobby. The sneakers I made were hand sewn with 0.8mm ritza tiger thread. The boots thinner thread on a machine that couldn't handle a thread with I would have liked to have used. I'd also like to give some Reupholstery a go on my couch and my old car. From the local distributor he thought this sounded more like the cb341, but said it doesn't have smooth teeth and again the thread thickness seems to thin to me. I'll be ordering the flat table attachment to go with it regardless of which model I get. A real conundrum.

I don't know much about sewing machines but I'm trying to learn, I spent a lot of last week reading through the posts on here, I usually use reddit so had to make an account to commen

Hi, can you confirm @RockyAussie is still selling smaller needle plates? I'm currently trying to decide between a cb341 and a cb3200, which is very similar to this thread, most of my work is in the 341 zone, but I worry about not being able use thicker thread and to do wider the times I will need it. RockyAussies' solution seems to push the cb3200 to the flexibility needed. Though I'd love to be able to make some curtains for my home and wonder if it's possible on the cb3200 even with the smaller plate etc.

Hi, I've been trying to decide between a cb341 and a cb3200 based on this thread I feel like RockyAzzie's modification it should be good for me. Can you confirm he is still making and selling them? I do lighter stuff bit I like a thicker thread so think the cb3200 will be best for me. I want to do Bags, wallets, valets, belts, and things of that nature plus hobby boots, some upholstery for my furniture and car upholstery, I'd also like to be able to do things like redo my curtains. The local dealer has a cb341 for about 2/3 the price of the cb3200 and I'm very torn.