Table Top Questions for Cylinder Arm Machines

[kgg]

When it comes to table top attachments I have couple of questions:

1. How deep does the table top really need to be from the front edge to the rear edge?

2. How wide does it really need to be from the needle to the left outside edge?

3. What do you use the table top for?

4. What accessories like guides / binders / etc if any do you use with the table top?

5. What class of machine do you use it on Class 341, Class 441?

Hoping for some good discussion / experience.

kgg

Edited September 28, 2024 by kgg

[DieselTech]

I got the Cobra class 4 & the Cobra class 26 sewing machines. I bought the table tops for both machines, just because it's the thing to do Right? 

I have used the class 4 table top for belts & rifle slings, but it probably really was not needed. 

I can get you measurements for both table tops if that is what you need. 

I think the reason for me, buying the table tops was for piece of mind. I have them if needed. 

I am actually wanting to set both machines up for edge binding. Again piece of mind thing for me. 

[kgg]

1 hour ago, DieselTech said:

I am actually wanting to set both machines up for edge binding. Again piece of mind thing for me. 

Are you planning on using 90 degree or inline binders???

kgg

[DieselTech]

48 minutes ago, kgg said:

Are you planning on using 90 degree or inline binders???

kgg

I want a synchronizing 90° binder, but they are are about $700-$900 I believe for the 441 or 341 sewing machines.

I ordered a swing away binder setup, that I am going to try & adapt to 1 of my machines for now. 

Edited September 28, 2024 by DieselTech

[Wizcrafts]

I have table top attachments for my Cowboy cb4500 and Techsew 2700. I rarely ever use them. But, when I do it's because I'm sewing something that must lay flat. With that in mind, 12 inches is about the minimum width I'd find useful and 15 or 16 is closer to an actual industrial table width, which is 20 inches front to back. Since both of these table tops are in my shop, I'll measure them later and post the results.

[jrdunn]

 

About two years ago I ordered a CB4500 with a table attachment.  The table is still in the cardboard, so I don't think I'm much help.  I do like my CB4500, though.  JM2C, Jim

[Dwight]

My  4500 came with one as a group of accessories. 

I like it for just about every thing I do . . . which mostly is belts, holsters, knife sheaths . . . and a very occasional billfold.

I spent a couple hours making mine quicker and easier to take off and put back on with a couple of 3/8 inch wing nuts . . . 

I use it most of the time.

May God bless,

Dwight

[DieselTech]

Here is a Cobra class 26 flatbed attachment & some dimensions. 

I had to get it setup, soo I figure I would throw some pics up. 

[DieselTech]

Here is a Cobra class 4 441 class machine with flatbed attachment. 

Threw up some pics with dimensions.

[Patrick1]

Finally got around to making a table for the wife. She loves it. Fits all my flat plates and stout. It will probably stay on 95% of the time. 2 screws and it's off. Been racking my brain for a year for a good set-up. This is too simple. The main thig for her is having a flat place to sew on. Not sure about having a fence and engraved lines for I don't no if we would need them.