Cobra class 26 forward and reverse stitch lengths adjustment questions

[bruce johnson]

6 hours ago, sojourner999 said:

@bruce johnson @Wizcrafts is there someplace I can go to or some Google search term to find leather workers shows?

Yes, there is! On the forum here in the right sidebar just under recent topics is the calendar of upcoming events. 

In addition, the major leather magazines Leather Crafters Journal and Illume (used to be ShopTalk) sponsor the shows and have information in their magazines, on their websites, and Face book/Instagram  pages. 

[sojourner999]

10 hours ago, bruce johnson said:

Yes, there is! On the forum here in the right sidebar just under recent topics is the calendar of upcoming events. 

In addition, the major leather magazines Leather Crafters Journal and Illume (used to be ShopTalk) sponsor the shows and have information in their magazines, on their websites, and Face book/Instagram  pages. 

Thank you.

[TomE]

I purchased a (barely) used Class 26 several years ago and have had no problems.  I am impressed with how handy it is, its ability to feed fairly thick material, and ease of setup for thick(er) and thin projects.  No problems with matching stitch length in F and R although I mainly use the range of 6-9 SPI..  It's been a good addition and complements the Class 4 that I started with.  I think many of the problems you see in the FB group are due to operator error/inexperience.  Because the Class 26 is a popular machine for beginners you might find a used machine in your area.

[sojourner999]

On 7/5/2024 at 7:44 AM, TomE said:

I purchased a (barely) used Class 26 several years ago and have had no problems.  I am impressed with how handy it is, its ability to feed fairly thick material, and ease of setup for thick(er) and thin projects.  No problems with matching stitch length in F and R although I mainly use the range of 6-9 SPI..  It's been a good addition and complements the Class 4 that I started with.  I think many of the problems you see in the FB group are due to operator error/inexperience.  Because the Class 26 is a popular machine for beginners you might find a used machine in your area.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[shoepatcher]

26 Cobra us a clone of a Juki 341.  The mechanics manual for the 341 will work on the 26.  No problem.  Order  the machine.  The 26 is not a hybrid.  It is a clone of the 341.  Parts are interchangeable. 

glenn

[sojourner999]

21 hours ago, shoepatcher said:

26 Cobra us a clone of a Juki 341.  The mechanics manual for the 341 will work on the 26.  No problem.  Order  the machine.  The 26 is not a hybrid.  It is a clone of the 341.  Parts are interchangeable. 

glenn

Thx for reply.

[kgg]

23 hours ago, shoepatcher said:

26 Cobra us a clone of a Juki 341.

The Juki LS-341 takes a "M" style bobbin and the Cobra takes a "U" style bobbin. To that end there are differences which maybe minor but the OP did mention that he was told by LMC it was a hybrid of Juki and PFAFF. I don't know of any PFAFF's that take a "U" Style Bobbin while the Juki LS-341 and 1341 take the "M" style bobbins.

On 7/4/2024 at 12:01 PM, sojourner999 said:

Was told the 26 is a hybrid of juki and Pfaff.

kgg

[sojourner999]

4 hours ago, kgg said:

The Juki LS-341 takes a "M" style bobbin and the Cobra takes a "U" style bobbin. To that end there are differences which maybe minor but the OP did mention that he was told by LMC it was a hybrid of Juki and PFAFF. I don't know of any PFAFF's that take a "U" Style Bobbin while the Juki LS-341 and 1341 take the "M" style bobbins.

kgg

It does appear 26 is not a complete clone and a hybrid of some sort.  Thx @kgg

hybrid of what, who knows.  I guess I’ll have to buy one and find out.