Sewing Stitcher/machine For Holster Building

[Garange]

Thanks to everyone for their opinions and experiences especially with a newbie to the site. After careful consideration I bit the bullet and ordered a Cobra Class 4 today from Steve at Leather Machine Co., Inc.

Will be a few weeks before delivery but believe it will be worth the wait.

[Shorts]

I've been starting to wonder, why's everyone buying the Cobra Class 4 machine lately? Was there a sale I didn't know about?

Edit - compared to a Class 3

For what I'm doing (holsters), I haven't run into "I don't have enough room" on the arm length.

Edited June 9, 2010 by Shorts

[Denster]

I've been starting to wonder, why's everyone buying the Cobra Class 4 machine lately? Was there a sale I didn't know about?

Edit - compared to a Class 3

For what I'm doing (holsters), I haven't run into "I don't have enough room" on the arm length.

And you probably never will Shorts. It's kind of a guy thing. Always, if you can, buy larger than what you think you'll need. On the premis it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Anyway it's only about an extra $300 or so.

[Shorts]

And you probably never will Shorts. It's kind of a guy thing. Always, if you can, buy larger than what you think you'll need. On the premis it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Anyway it's only about an extra $300 or so.

I figured that's what it was. I understand it though. I do have some of that tendency come down the line from my dad. You know, why use a regular hammer when the sledge will do? I think my too practical husband (read: my "how much?" husband) puts a wet towel on those tendencies

I am driving a big Dodge Cummins to haul my lonely self around. And thank goodness I don't need the tow capacity to move me from point A to point B A gasser V8 will fill my needs just fine - but don't tell anyone I said that!

Edited June 9, 2010 by Shorts

[rickmoo]

Yeah, ditto on the Cobra class 4 machine. i called Steve last august and got the summer special. you won't go wrong with the cobra class 3 or 4 . sewing machines seem to be more competitive in price than a year or so ago. right now i'm making custom leather pen sleeves for a pen making ( supplier ) site. some of the leather is pretty thin. that big cobra 4 does a good job on it. it absolutely penetrates 3/4 " of leather easily also. i like the idea of sewing without having to punch so many holes by hand. leather stitchers are very kool and fun to sew with. not too hard to learn on either. hope this helps.

[Garange]

Just received the Cobra 4 a few days ago. I really like it and can tell it's a quality piece of equipment. Man it's heavy! I just started playing with it today and believe I will figure out the concept pretty quickly since I have never sewen with a machine before. Steve is great with his support and has never failed me when I've called him with concerns or questions. I have no regrets with my purchase and hope to use this stitcher for years to come.