Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 17, 2023 Moderator Report Posted April 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Spicytacoman said: I watched a video about the cb3200 and it stated it can only do 2 spi. @Spicytacoman Can you send me a link to that video, in a private message? I want to hear for myself how it was worded that caused you to misunderstand that the stitch length is fixed, rather than adjustable. I promise you that the Cowboy machines all have adjustable stitch lengths, from very short, to whatever long. To be 100% accurate, there are some specialized sewing machines that have a fixed stitch length, but none of them are machines we typically use in general leather work, or discuss here. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Spicytacoman Posted April 17, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Wizcrafts said: @Spicytacoman Can you send me a link to that video, in a private message? I want to hear for myself how it was worded that caused you to misunderstand that the stitch length is fixed, rather than adjustable. I promise you that the Cowboy machines all have adjustable stitch lengths, from very short, to whatever long. To be 100% accurate, there are some specialized sewing machines that have a fixed stitch length, but none of them are machines we typically use in general leather work, or discuss here. I surely can! Quote
Members Burkhardt Posted April 17, 2023 Members Report Posted April 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Spicytacoman said: I surely can! Be patient and get a cylinder arm, you'll be happier in the end. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 17, 2023 Moderator Report Posted April 17, 2023 I watched and listened to the video that confused our O.P. It was being narrated by a text to speech converter bot and a poor one at that. The specs are all wrong. I hope nobody else finds it, so I am NOT linking to it here. The entire video was produced as clickbait. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Spicytacoman Posted April 17, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2023 I just spoke with a guy that repairs industrial machines and he has a bunch. He has a consew 227 he said he will sell for $800. Considering the max thickness of my work is about 14/15 oz (4 to 5 oz 3 stacked) would you say that would be capable? I think it only goes to #138 thread which should be fine considering the overall size of the items im making should have to hold much weight Quote
AlZilla Posted April 17, 2023 Report Posted April 17, 2023 I don't know anything about that particular machine but I do wonder if it includes a table/motor and if it's the model with reverse. Hopefully this one will work out for you! Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members Spicytacoman Posted April 17, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, AlZilla said: I don't know anything about that particular machine but I do wonder if it includes a table/motor and if it's the model with reverse. Hopefully this one will work out for you! Yea table and motor included. It doesn't have reverse though.. :/ Im going to end up buying that 206rb5 on Thursday if I can't figure out what cylinder arm to buy lol. And now I feel like I'm going to regret it. Quote
AlZilla Posted April 18, 2023 Report Posted April 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Spicytacoman said: Yea table and motor included. It doesn't have reverse though.. :/ I'm going to end up buying that 206rb5 on Thursday if I can't figure out what cylinder arm to buy lol. And now I feel like I'm going to regret it. I bet the 277 has a clutch motor. If the 206 works for everything you're currently doing and you're right about lower pricing meaning you sell more product, then you'll have a revenue stream and options. Make the 206 pay for a cylinder arm. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members Spicytacoman Posted April 18, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 18, 2023 So it has been settled. 206rb5 with servo motor, guy used it to make a set of couch cushions as he is a wood worker and didnt want to get into the hobby. He only wants $1100. I considered the consew 227rb2 but this guy wanted $1450, he is the second owner and bought it from another shop before putting it in his automotive shop. That alone made me uncomfortable plus it was more expensive. So I think the 206rb5 is coming home with me tomorrow morning Quote
Members Spicytacoman Posted April 19, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 19, 2023 @Wizcrafts @AlZilla @MtlBiker Heya! Just wanted to inform you all I went to get the machine and everything was working fantastic and super excited! Dismantled the head from the table for transport, when I got back home and reinstalled it, the belt would spin pulley but as soon as the needle goes through the pulley stops and the belt spins.if i pull the pulley back to release the needle, thr belt will pull the pulley again until the needle goes through then the belt spins without spinning the pulley.. It couldn't have been something major it was working an 4 hours ago before transport. Any ideas what I could've moved or done? Quote
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