Members Stocksuspension Posted February 18, 2011 Members Report Posted February 18, 2011 im in the market for a sewing machine. My intentions/duties for the machine consist of automotive leather upholstery and leather punching bags. I think the heavy duty leather punching bags have 1/4-3/8 veg tan leather. not sure. i was thinking about at cobra class 17. can you guys suggest any machine/ suggestions/
Moderator Art Posted February 18, 2011 Moderator Report Posted February 18, 2011 I'd pay a couple hundred more and get the Class 18, they use 111 foot sets which come in styles for hundreds of applications, and are fairly inexpensive. I have an 18 and it is great. Wife likes it too for quilting. Art im in the market for a sewing machine. My intentions/duties for the machine consist of automotive leather upholstery and leather punching bags. I think the heavy duty leather punching bags have 1/4-3/8 veg tan leather. not sure. i was thinking about at cobra class 17. can you guys suggest any machine/ suggestions/ For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Stocksuspension Posted February 19, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 19, 2011 i can still use that on garment / upholstery leather right
Moderator Art Posted February 19, 2011 Moderator Report Posted February 19, 2011 Sure, from 1oz up to about 20oz. Art i can still use that on garment / upholstery leather right For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Stocksuspension Posted February 20, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 20, 2011 is that too much machine for what i need? is there other machines that fit my needs? what should i look for? I know i need a walking foot.. whats recommended a post style machine for flat bench?
Moderator Art Posted February 20, 2011 Moderator Report Posted February 20, 2011 A post or cylinder arm would add considerably to the machine cost in that class of machine. Since you assemble a lot of bags inside out, a special machine may not be necessary. The needle feed on the Class 18 can help in feeding difficult materials, the Class 17 doesn't have that. Art is that too much machine for what i need? is there other machines that fit my needs? what should i look for? I know i need a walking foot.. whats recommended a post style machine for flat bench? For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Stocksuspension Posted February 21, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2011 A post or cylinder arm would add considerably to the machine cost in that class of machine. Since you assemble a lot of bags inside out, a special machine may not be necessary. The needle feed on the Class 18 can help in feeding difficult materials, the Class 17 doesn't have that. Art thank you for your reply/ experience. looks like im leaning towards a class 18
Members Stocksuspension Posted February 24, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 24, 2011 how does the consew 223r compare to the cobra class 18? can the 223r do the same as the cobra?
Moderator Art Posted February 24, 2011 Moderator Report Posted February 24, 2011 The 18 is a flat bed, the 223r is a cylinder arm. Upholstery is more flat work, but the 223R-1 is a nice machine, a bit more expensive than the 18. The 223 R-1 has a safety clutch, not sure about the 223R. The class 18 will be set-up for leatherwork, the 223 probably not. Art how does the consew 223r compare to the cobra class 18? can the 223r do the same as the cobra? For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Stocksuspension Posted February 27, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 27, 2011 thanks again art. Today i was in donwtown la getting some service work done to my juki. I was talking to the owner about what machine would compliment my interests. He recommended the consew 206rb1 and the juki lu-563. i asked him about techsew and he said he wouldnt put his money on it??? That he would rather stick to an established brand (adler.pfaff,consew etc)/ which brings me to my next question. Im hoping not to exceed a budget of 1500. the tecsew 2700 seems like a magnificent machine but i keep thinking about the gentlemens comments. any input on techsew?
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