kytim Report post Posted November 11, 2011 Hey everybody, I am going to purchase a new sewing machine, and I think I have it narrowed down to a Cobra 4 or the Cowboy 4500. They are pretty similar in price. Can someone please help me with the differences, pros, cons, etc. Pretty big investment to be feeling sorry about later. Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Kelley Report post Posted November 11, 2011 From the research I did before my purchase, they are basically the same machine. I purchased the Cowboy 4500 because Bob had them in stock and I needed one quickly. It arrived completely adjusted and ready to sew. Took about an hour to assemble on the stand and start sewing with it. I have not had any issues with the machine at all, and haven't even had to adjust anything. It's been used every day for the last 4 months and hasn't missed a beat. I have had some "operator error" issues, but those are on me and not the machine. I can only recommend what I have experience with, and that's the Cowboy. Bob's service before and after the sale has been outstanding. So based on that, I would recommend the Cowboy. Others have had similar experiences with the Cobra, and I'm sure they will document that here as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted November 11, 2011 I have the Cobra 4, and it is the best machine I've had the opportunity to use over the last ~10 years. Steve's customer service has been excellent up to this point and I've had the opportunity to work with him when he was at Artisan, prior to his starting Leather Machine Co. You're able to switch between threads, thickness of leather, and tension very easily. Mine does not have the EPS on it, as I do not envision having the need to use that feature. The Cobra 4 really is easy to use, even for the novice. I put my sister-in-law on it and she was sewing in no time. She had no prior experience with the industrial machines like these. Depending on where you're at, there may be someone nearby to you that has one of the machines. If so, I'd suggest getting together with them and checking it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted November 13, 2011 Same machine...get the one from the dealer closest to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
