fivesixthree Report post Posted January 21, 2011 is the lubertos cub better than the boss from tippmann or worse ? any experience with it ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted January 21, 2011 I got the demo at Sheridan and then had some time to sit and play with it. The quality and design are up to usual Luberto "built like a tank" standard. Finish is good, no shortcuts were evident. I have only one problem with it. The motive power is a crank on the side of the machine (where a traditional balance wheel would be). I just have a problem with cranking that thing and feeding the work. That's not saying I wouldn't get used to it after a while, it cranks away from you unlike most balance wheels, which is a good thing. I have no problems working my No.9 with the wheel on the front, but the crank on the side might take some time to appreciate? It is a little more fluid than the Boss, and I would have a hard time deciding between the Cub and a Cast Iron (original) Boss. With the prices the way they are today, You should seriously consider a powered short arm 441 clone, unless portability is a factor. Art is the lubertos cub better than the boss from tippmann or worse ? any experience with it ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivesixthree Report post Posted January 28, 2011 OK DECIDED TO GO AHEAD AND BUY IT WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING TOO MUCH ABOUT IT JUST WHAT I HEARD AND SAW HERE ON THE BLOGS , I WAS ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR THE BOSS BUT JUST BECAUSE ITS MORE FLUID I WENT AHEAD AND GOT IT , WILL BE RECIEVING IT IN A FEW DAYS , I WAS TOLD ALSO ABOUT THE EXCELLENT SERVICE THAT LUBERTO S COMPANY OFFER SO WILL GIVE IT A TRY SOON Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyL Report post Posted January 28, 2011 OK DECIDED TO GO AHEAD AND BUY IT WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING TOO MUCH ABOUT IT JUST WHAT I HEARD AND SAW HERE ON THE BLOGS , I WAS ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR THE BOSS BUT JUST BECAUSE ITS MORE FLUID I WENT AHEAD AND GOT IT , WILL BE RECIEVING IT IN A FEW DAYS , I WAS TOLD ALSO ABOUT THE EXCELLENT SERVICE THAT LUBERTO S COMPANY OFFER SO WILL GIVE IT A TRY SOON Hi, Can you post your feedback on the cub after using it? I'm interested in a "manual" machine and would like to hear input from someone that has used one. Thanks so much! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QDaddy Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I second that request. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivesixthree Report post Posted January 28, 2011 ok for that its almost impossible to find any info on it not even from the lubertos web site , when i get it i will take some pics maybe even a video for you tube or something , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivesixthree Report post Posted February 8, 2011 got my cub in, i read the manual etc , its avery nice stitcher its heavy duty cast iron made in the usa , i read it uses 328s needles in differernt gauges , ordered a set of 200 and somme threading to fit from artisan co, will arrive in the nest few days and will take some pictures to post and a small review from me the novice stitcher , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyL Report post Posted February 8, 2011 got my cub in, i read the manual etc , its avery nice stitcher its heavy duty cast iron made in the usa , i read it uses 328s needles in differernt gauges , ordered a set of 200 and somme threading to fit from artisan co, will arrive in the nest few days and will take some pictures to post and a small review from me the novice stitcher , Keep us posted! I'm trying to decide between the two and I would really like to see what you think as far as use and such. Thank you in advance. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalobill plus Ed D Report post Posted February 14, 2011 got my cub in, i read the manual etc , its avery nice stitcher its heavy duty cast iron made in the usa , i read it uses 328s needles in differernt gauges , ordered a set of 200 and somme threading to fit from artisan co, will arrive in the nest few days and will take some pictures to post and a small review from me the novice stitcher , There are few other guys here interested in contact info on Luberto..can you please share any info you have,,,phone #... web-site... Thanks !.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivesixthree Report post Posted March 4, 2011 There are few other guys here interested in contact info on Luberto..can you please share any info you have,,,phone #... web-site... Thanks !.. LUBERTO'S Sewing Machines, LLC PO Box 665 Moosup, CT 06354 http://www.leatherstitchers.com/contact.htm 1-800-419-9898 1-800-522-6010 1-860-564-8252 FAX 1-860-564-6653 HERE IT IS GUYS I PERSONALLY HAVENT CONTACTED THEM BUT HEARD OF GREAT SERVICE >> OK NOW I HAVE BEEN USING THE CUN I DONT KNOW WICH SIZE IT IS BUT FOLLOWED MANUAL INTRUCTIONS AND IT IS A great machine IT WILL SEW 3/4 INCH LIKE BUTTER ITM REALLY SUPRISED THIS LITTLE ONE HAS NOT MADE MORE COMPETITION TO THE TIPPMAN THIS ONE IS CAST IRON AND HEAVY AND WILL WORK ON THE ROTATIOF THE HANDLE AND WILL ACCEPT DIFERENT SIZE NEEDES 328S 328DI SCHMETZ NEEDES IN DIFFERNT SIZES IM USING 25 WITH 277 TRHEAD WICH I GOT FROM THE ARTISAN WEB SITE FAST SERVICE FROM THEM TOO I GOT MINE OFF EBAY FOR 950 IM ADDING PICTURES ALSO THE CRANK IN NOT SUPER HARD TO ROTATE I DOES CLICK ON EVERY TURN BUT ALSO DOES THE BOSS CHEERS AND IM ENJOYING IT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivesixthree Report post Posted March 4, 2011 I got the demo at Sheridan and then had some time to sit and play with it. The quality and design are up to usual Luberto "built like a tank" standard. Finish is good, no shortcuts were evident. I have only one problem with it. The motive power is a crank on the side of the machine (where a traditional balance wheel would be). I just have a problem with cranking that thing and feeding the work. That's not saying I wouldn't get used to it after a while, it cranks away from you unlike most balance wheels, which is a good thing. I have no problems working my No.9 with the wheel on the front, but the crank on the side might take some time to appreciate? It is a little more fluid than the Boss, and I would have a hard time deciding between the Cub and a Cast Iron (original) Boss. With the prices the way they are today, You should seriously consider a powered short arm 441 clone, unless portability is a factor. Art SUPER THANKS FOR THE ADVISE IM USING IT NOW WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS VERY GOOD BAD ASSS MACHINE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted March 4, 2011 Please turn the caps lock off. So, did Tony move back to Connecticut from Montana? Art SUPER THANKS FOR THE ADVISE IM USING IT NOW WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS VERY GOOD BAD ASSS MACHINE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daleoffshore Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Please turn the caps lock off. So, did Tony move back to Connecticut from Montana? Art It's been a while for this thread,but I've been in contact with Tony on a problem with the no9 my Dad had.He was patient and worked me thru it,and He plans on getting things moving again. He's back and forth between Ct and Mt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
