Ordered A Cobra Class 4

[DieselTech]

1 hour ago, dikman said:

I bought the narrow plate set from RockyAussie and haven't seen any need to take them off, they work well for everything I'm likely to do.

I'm hoping the same here. I wish RockyAussie wasnt in OZ, I would like to have some of his molds. Lol I need to get off my butt & just make them. 

If you dont mind me asking, what needle plate# & thread size do you mainly use all the time? 

Thanks. 

Edited March 20, 2024 by DieselTech

[dikman]

I haven't done much with mine but the intention was to use #277 (heaviest thread I could find here) on holsters, but the beauty of the narrow plate set is it also sews #138 just fine. Not bad for a big lump of a machine like the 4500! I have other machines for #69 thread.

[Patrick1]

The purpose of the holster plate with feed dog is to maintain the the design of the machine. It sews just like the regular feed dog and plate. You can go fast or you can go slow, and even back up with no issues. It's the same with the narrow plates and feed dogs. The 

[jrdunn]

On 3/20/2024 at 4:51 PM, DieselTech said:

I'm hoping the same here. I wish RockyAussie wasnt in OZ, I would like to have some of his molds. Lol I need to get off my butt & just make them. 

If you dont mind me asking, what needle plate# & thread size do you mainly use all the time? 

Thanks. 

I bought one from @RockyAussie and received it here in good old Oklahoma, USA.  Price and shipping time was more than reasonable.  Very happy with it.  I too haven't taken it off yet.  JM2C, Jim

[DieselTech]

11 minutes ago, jrdunn said:

I bought one from @RockyAussie and received it here in good old Oklahoma, USA.  Price and shipping time was more than reasonable.  Very happy with it.  I too haven't taken it off yet.  JM2C, Jim

Thanks. What do you think is the thinnest leather is you have sewn up with the narrow needle plate & feed dog & get good results?

[jrdunn]

I have sewn 2 layers of W&C 2-3 oz bridle leather in a test.  It worked much better than expected but the 277 thread that I had on hand was too large.  The knot was centered well but somewhat visible from both sides.  Looks a little strange.  I think 138 would've been much better.  Might get by with 207 but I had just gotten it and wanted to try it out. 

JM2C, Jim

[DieselTech]

4 minutes ago, jrdunn said:

I have sewn 2 layers of W&C 2-3 oz bridle leather in a test.  It worked much better than expected but the 277 thread that I had on hand was too large.  The knot was centered well but somewhat visible from both sides.  Looks a little strange.  I think 138 would've been much better.  Might get by with 207 but I had just gotten it and wanted to try it out. 

JM2C, Jim

Thanks. I appreciate it. That is exactly what I was hoping for. I plan on using only 2 thread sizes 138 & 277, & I was planning on using a 138 thread for my lighter projects. 

[DieselTech]

10 hours ago, Patrick1 said:

The purpose of the holster plate with feed dog is to maintain the the design of the machine. It sews just like the regular feed dog and plate. You can go fast or you can go slow, and even back up with no issues. It's the same with the narrow plates and feed dogs. The 

@Patrick1 when I swap out to the #25 extreme needle plate & presser feet, will I need to make a walking foot adjustment. I watched a couple videos, but it wasnt for your needle plate & feed dogs. 

Thanks. 

[DieselTech]

Well I got a email for earliest possible delivery date of 3-26 to 4-1. I cant wait. 

[DieselTech]

Well I am supposed to take delivery of a cobra class 4 sewing machine in the morning. I'll keep you all posted. Hopefully I can find some help to set it all up.