Cowboy cb3200

[Carriesleatherworks]

Opinions on the Cowboy cb3200 sewing machines? I found one for sale fairly close to me. I make quite a variety of things and realize one machine won't do everything but if I could mostly use it for sewing tack and heavy stuff and sew everything else by hand. Thanks 

[kgg]

13 hours ago, Carriesleatherworks said:

Opinions on the Cowboy cb3200 sewing machines?

My two cents worth:

i) it is a class 441 machine just based on the needle system it uses.

ii) the size of the hole it will punch is equal to basically a 2 1/2" finishing nail.

iii) the max size thread it can handle is V346 minimum size is V69

iv) the max thickness the machine will sew is rated for 1/2". 

v) the cost for a new machine is about $2200 USD

The questions:

i) What is the asking price which will depend on the condition? Any photo's?

ii) What size of thread do you what to use?

iii) How thick is the thickest leather you will need / want to sew.

iv) How often you will use the machine? If it is infrequently maybe consider a Cowboy Outlaw( new ~ $1400) or Tippman Boss (new ~$1000)

kgg

 

[Hildebrand]

@kgg hit it on the head on all points, nice assessment Kgg.

 

Todd

[Dwight]

I have the 4500 . . . which will sew a bit thicker and use some heavier thread . . . but from my perspective . . . the 3200 would very probably do what you need with no trouble.

I have nothing but good words to say for the Cowboy sewing machine I own . . . was worried to spend as much as I did for it . . . but am certainly glad I did . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

[Double Daddy]

I bought my CB3200 new from Cowboy Bob (Toledo Sewing Machine) back in late 2013 (great folks to deal with...VERY knowledgeable)...absolutely zero regrets as far as function and easy of use. If anything and I could do over, I would have gotten the "big brother" 4500 but that's another machine for another day, i reckon...if I can spare the room (I also have an antique industrial I use for light leather, canvas and cloth). 

That said, if you've found a good deal on a 3200 in decent working condition...close by your abode (yay, no shipping costs!!!)...I'd jump on that train car. As the experts herein will tell you (paging Wiz and Mr. Bob especially), it and its larger contemporaries have plenty of feet/accessory options and will sew a broad range of thread sizes, albeit with some setup required.

Toledo Sewing Machine has the spec's on it...Google them. (for some reason my computer won't let me link it)

Hope this helps!

Chris

[Wizcrafts]

On 10/28/2025 at 8:33 PM, Carriesleatherworks said:

Opinions on the Cowboy cb3200 sewing machines? I found one for sale fairly close to me. I make quite a variety of things and realize one machine won't do everything but if I could mostly use it for sewing tack and heavy stuff and sew everything else by hand. Thanks 

The cb3200 is one of the 441 class sewing machines, but, at 1/2 inch, it has less thickness capacity than the cb4500 and similar large models. The arm is shorter too, measuring in at 10.5 inches. Other than that, it uses the same needles, bobbins and thread. However, the Cowboy raised holster and stirrup plates are too tall for the 3200 due to its lower thickness capacity. Further, the optional drop-down edge guide doesn't fit on the 3200.

If most of your projects will be between 1/8th and 1/2 inch thickness, this machine will serve you very well.