hiloboy Report post Posted October 1, 2011 Well i'm sorry to ask the same thing.. what machine do i need to get? i'm looking at a Consew 206rb-5 and a cowboy cb227r..i want to use it to make wallets,handbags,vests,saddle bags,and tool and bar bags..i know maybe both.. but what one first? if its the cowboy cb227r does any one make a flat bed table for it?or how hard is it to make one..if you have any other ideas on what machine i should get before i pull the trigger.. ALL IDEAS WELCOME...i have read until my eyes are bleeding..and i'm still not sure..WIZ, or someone i need some help... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted October 1, 2011 You can sew flat items on a cylinder bed very easily. However, it is NOT as easy to sew tight radius round items (tool roll?) on a flatbed. If your work will include needing to sew inside curves, you'd be ahead of the curve with a cylinder bed. As far as making a flatbed attachment.....I think I'll let someone who's done it answer that. I've got some ideas on doing it, but haven't actually tried it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted October 1, 2011 Bob would be the one to ask if your looking at a cowboy anyways. I know the 4500 has a flatbed attachment that you can get. I have not used it but Ive got it just incase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherkind Report post Posted November 3, 2011 You can probably make a flatbed attachment to any cylinder arm machine. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=34847&view=findpost&p=218917 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted November 5, 2011 [quote name='hiloboy' timestamp='1317435525' post='215544'] Well i'm sorry to ask the same thing.. what machine do i need to get? i'm looking at a Consew 206rb-5 and a cowboy cb227r..i want to use it to make wallets,handbags,vests,saddle bags,and tool and bar bags..i know maybe both.. but what one first? if its the cowboy cb227r does any one make a flat bed table for it?or how hard is it to make one..if you have any other ideas on what machine i should get before i pull the trigger.. ALL IDEAS WELCOME...i have read until my eyes are bleeding..and i'm still not sure..WIZ, or someone i need some help... Aloha Curt, I would think about the CB3500 or a something like that. The reason is the cb227r will only take up to 138 thread and only has 3/8 sewing capacity. The CB3500 will go from 138 thread and up, and will sew as light as 6oz up to 3/4 of and inch of leather or more. This may come in handy doing some saddle bags or some repairs for other things. You will limit yourself with the smaller machine, yea, it would be great to have both! I called Cobra Steve and he had taken a couple Artisan 3000's on trade, I bought one over the phone and drove 6 hours to pick it up! Look for that kind of a deal too, they are out there when someone trades up! (Hey, no trade up yo rubbah slippahs when you leave!!) I lived on The Big Island for a couple years, south of Pahoa. I miss it! Aloha, Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
