What Is The Difference Between A Cobra And Cowboy?

[Rayban]

I'm partial to the Cowboy brand because.....it's what I have.

Someone said it best on here some time back.......can't decide? Get it from the dealer closest to you.

You certainly won't be sorry with either.

[Kcinnick]

Looks like the Cowboy is going to come out cheaper for me. I will probably call both Steve and Bob, their preferred method of contact seems to be the phone, its just easier for me to get to a computer than a phone...

[Rayban]

Looks like the Cowboy is going to come out cheaper for me. I will probably call both Steve and Bob, their preferred method of contact seems to be the phone, its just easier for me to get to a computer than a phone...

I always get quick responses from Bob via email..."Bob" <sewmun@aol.com>,

[Wizcrafts]

I always get quick responses from Bob via email..."Bob" <sewmun@aol.com>,

Email response time on AOL depends on who you send your email through. I have had delays up to one week in delivery of email sent to Bob, or other AOLers. At other times the email was never delivered at all, not even to a junk folder. They apply their own blocklists and have their own definition of what constitutes spam. Rather than let members decide, AOL's mail servers make a decision first. If they get it wrong, and they do, the email in question is held up, or rejected, with no notice to the intended recipient, or the sender.

In fact, the only notices I have ever seen from AOL, are for an unknown account (misspelled), or a full account not able to receive any more messages.

[Steven Kelley]

You can also send Bob a PM on this forum.

I posted a question about my CB4500 and backstitching a few weeks ago. Within 30 minutes of posting the question, my phone rang, and it was Bob calling to help me with my issue. My issue turned out to be operator error, not an equipment problem. He has always been very helpful with my many questions.

Edited October 10, 2011 by Steven Kelley

[Kcinnick]

Well the a la carte pricing and lower shipping rate is going to make the cowboy more affordable. Seems like level of service is good from both Bob and Steve.

Anyone have any suggestions about what accessories to order with the Cowboy, I am want to be able to sew belts and holsters.

[Steven Kelley]

Well the a la carte pricing and lower shipping rate is going to make the cowboy more affordable. Seems like level of service is good from both Bob and Steve.

Anyone have any suggestions about what accessories to order with the Cowboy, I am want to be able to sew belts and holsters.

I bought the 4500 with all the accessories. I've played with the holster plate, but end up using the standard feed dog, plate, and presser feet. I occasionally use the right toe presser foot. I would say you need the right toe presser foot (toe away from roller feed guide) and the roller feed guide, along with the standard feed dog, plate, and double toe presser foot. You should be able to do virtually anything with holsters and belts with that.

[Kcinnick]

Any difference between getting just the right toe presser foot or just the left toe presser foot? I was recommended to stay away from the holster plate and get a left toe presser foot. It looks like the allow you to do the same thing, is this just a personal preference on if you get left or right.

Is the roller feed guide standard (I thought it was).

Nick

[Wizcrafts]

I bought the 4500 with all the accessories. I've played with the holster plate, but end up using the standard feed dog, plate, and presser feet. I occasionally use the right toe presser foot. I would say you need the right toe presser foot (toe away from roller feed guide) and the roller feed guide, along with the standard feed dog, plate, and double toe presser foot. You should be able to do virtually anything with holsters and belts with that.

I think you meant to say the left toe foot, which is away from the edge guide, on the left side of the inside presser foot. The right toe foot sticks out about 1/8" to the right of the inside foot and will interfere with the edge guide, if the guide is set very close to the strap or project being sewn. I almost never use the right outside foot.

The left toe foot has one toe, on the left of the needle and inside foot. The right foot has one toe to the right of the inside foot. If this foot is used, you will have to stitch about 1/4' inside the outer edge. With the left toe foot you can get a 1/8" in stitch line, while using the roller guide.

[Randy Cornelius]

I bought the Cobra because I have know Steve for several years begining when he was with Artisen. He is one of the nicest guys in the leather business. He goes to all the shows and I spend much time talking with him at the shows. He is alwasys there to answer your questions and help. Even when he left Artisen he still helped me with my Toro 3000 when they would not return my phone calls. Maybe if the other dealers would go to Sheridan, the international Leather Guild shows we could get to know them too. Just a thought.

Randy