philippe Report post Posted June 11, 2011 I have seen many discussions on needles and machines, and thread, but so far I haven't found much on the proper applications of the presser feet and needle plates. I just bought and set up a cowboy 441 (cb4500). It came with all kinds of wonderful and exciting attachments like a holster plate, slotted plate, stirrup plate, left and right feet, blanket feet and feed dogs, portable snow blower attachment, chainsaw...etc. you get the idea. Well the instructions I am sure as everyone knows are a little less than helpful in identifying the purpose associated with these. Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of what I am seeking or perhaps explain and possibly illustrate specifics. I am a newbie to the big saddle stitchers so any info is helpful. And if I can help clear up any questions I have asked just let me know. Also I apologize ahead of time if this is a repost I know the most of you like to keep a clean non redundant forum. Thanks -Philippe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted June 11, 2011 All i have for my machine is the right and left feet. I use the left toe foot for most every thing. It will allow you to sew up closer to the edge with the roller guide on. The stirrup plate is for sewing around a stirrup when you cover them and i think some folks use it for sewing holsters. When i make a holster i use the plate that came on my machine. The rest i don't have or really know how or what they are used for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted June 11, 2011 The stirrup plate is both raised and rounded on top. It has a long narrow slot. This plate will help feed highly curved items, like cue bags, golf bags, sleeves, tubes, and even stirrups. The holster plate is raised and flat on top. This helps when sewing formed cases and holsters, allowing the shaped side to slide past the raised portion. It is also useful for sewing past snaps and buckles and D-rings. The flat slotted plate is for sewing very close to the edge of narrow leather straps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted June 13, 2011 The stirrup plate is both raised and rounded on top. It has a long narrow slot. This plate will help feed highly curved items, like cue bags, golf bags, sleeves, tubes, and even stirrups. The holster plate is raised and flat on top. This helps when sewing formed cases and holsters, allowing the shaped side to slide past the raised portion. It is also useful for sewing past snaps and buckles and D-rings. The flat slotted plate is for sewing very close to the edge of narrow leather straps. Wiz.... This is a very good question/thread....and you provided good answers as usuall.....now my question, also sort of new to different applications.....is there a way so see pictures of these different applications.....maybe with the leather project in the machine....a so called action pic....?? Maybe fellow machine owners would like to show how they use their plates/feet.... Thank you all James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Here is a link that may help with pictures http://www.leathermachineco.com/catalog.php?category=11 Barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
