Finally...bit the bullet, pulled the trigger, kicked can down the road

[PastorBob]

So many times I have looked online for used sewing machines, then came here and did a search looking for comments from @kgg or @Wizcrafts to determine if it was a good machine.  I have had numerous messages with both of them helping me decide on a machine.  I tried the Chinese cobbler, and even my late wife, who could run the heck out of a serger and a local sewing machine repairman couldn't get it to work properly, even after it was buffed to shine after watching all the videos on the subject.

Friday I will be picking up a Cobra Class 4 machine from Springfield Leather Co.  Wish me luck.  Thank you guys for all the help and I am sure I will be pestering you with questions in the near future.

PS - I got the Premium package with stand.

 

[Double Daddy]

You won't regret it. I bought mine, a CB3200, from Cowboy Bob back in late '13...it paid for itself in no time, has never given me a moment's worth of trouble AND the learning curve was "flat" in large part thanks to this very forum. My singular regret was not going with its bigger brother (4500)...but...sewing machines can be addictions too...or so I've heard.  

Edited February 8, 2023 by Double Daddy

[Dwight]

I got sick n tired of sewing belts with a Boss . . . started saving up for a 3200 . . . and long story short . . . a "blessing" came my way.

I was easily able to buy the 4500 instead . . . and am seriously glad I could.

Now if I could just get over this covid and get some work done.

May God bless,

Dwight

 

[Thescandall]

You should be a happy camper Bob.  I love my 5100 and with the guys on here I can even fix and adjust it now.  

[PastorBob]

1 hour ago, Thescandall said:

You should be a happy camper Bob.  I love my 5100 and with the guys on here I can even fix and adjust it now.  

That's why I was a little more confident.  I have never done any sewing at all.  Surely I can figure it out.  I can help my dad turn a bull into a steer and run a Stihl 261 for firewood.  It's been a while, but engine swaps are not out of the question either.

[TomE]

Congratulations!  I made the same trek several years ago and have really enjoyed the Class 4.  I recommend watching Uwe Grosse's videos on adjusting the hook timing and the walking foot mechanism.  Also, if you can find a digital copy of the Juki TSC-441 engineer's manual it is a good complement to the instructions that come with the machine.  Have fun!

[dikman]

Don't forget to get yourself the narrow plate and feed dog from RockyAussie, it makes the big machine much more versatile. It's arguably the one "must-have" for the big machine.

And then have fun.

[Hammerheadc4]

Congrats!!!

 

[PastorBob]

17 hours ago, TomE said:

Congratulations!  I made the same trek several years ago and have really enjoyed the Class 4.  I recommend watching Uwe Grosse's videos on adjusting the hook timing and the walking foot mechanism.  Also, if you can find a digital copy of the Juki TSC-441 engineer's manual it is a good complement to the instructions that come with the machine.  Have fun!

Thanks for the insight.  I have subscribed to Uwe' channel and have downloaded the manuals from an old thread.

Thanks @Constabulary for making them available.

[JWheeler331]

A purchase you won't regret. I have been more than happy with mine.