What can a CB4500 do that a CB3500 won't?

[AlZilla]

I' appreciate some examples of projects that can be done on a longer arm machine like the CB4500 that can't be accomplished on the shorter arm machines.

Unless I needed to sew a seam down the center of a piece more than 9" wide, why couldn't I just put all the width to the outside of the shorter arm machine?

I don't expect to make any saddles.

Thanks for any thoughts.

[Wizcrafts]

Gun belts with bullet loops sewn on using a zig zag pattern need the extra space inside the body. Sewing the lower part of some bags requires more space on the right. Sewing any large and wide items the have to be turned and sewn around all side do better when there is more space on the right, Gun pouches that open like a butterfly are best sewn on a long arm machine.Western holsters need the extra length to avoid folding them in the wrong place to turn them around when sewing in a lining.

These are just some of the items I have sewn on my CB4500, with its 16 inch long arm. There are times when I wish I had been able to get the 5500 with its 25 inch arm. Would I take a 3500 as an additional machine? Yes. Would I buy one as my only heavy stitcher if I could choose a longer arm? NO!

[AlZilla]

4 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

Gun belts with bullet loops sewn on using a zig zag pattern need the extra space inside the body. Sewing the lower part of some bags requires more space on the right. Sewing any large and wide items the have to be turned and sewn around all side do better when there is more space on the right, Gun pouches that open like a butterfly are best sewn on a long arm machine.Western holsters need the extra length to avoid folding them in the wrong place to turn them around when sewing in a lining.

OK, gun belts and western holsters are all I need to hear. Those I have an interest in making.

Thank you!

[Hags]

7.5 inches. I thought the same thing about a cobra class 3 and 4. Bought the class 3. Every time I do a large revolver I wish I had spent the extra money.