Toledo Sewing Machine

[Tree Reaper]

Having the guide on the right of the needle makes me wonder if I really need the extra space on the right side of the guide.

My thought is, most of my work will be using the guide .

Tree....I've had the 3500 for 10 months now and I make holsters, knife sheaths, and belts on a daily basis, and I've yet to "wish I had the longer arm"...but you'll hear, when in doubt, and you have the $, it's better to overkill.

[KAYAK45]

I bought the 4500 for the longer arm because.. I didn't and still don't know what I will sew in the future and only want to do this once. Second, I think the resale value in the future will make up the current cost, if I ever want to sell while I'm alive, which I doubt.

One thing I may not do, if I had to do-over is buy all the accessories. But then again, what will I sew next year????

Kevin

[Wizcrafts]

Having the guide on the right of the needle makes me wonder if I really need the extra space on the right side of the guide.

My thought is, most of my work will be using the guide .

Do not assume that all of your sewing will be along the edges only. One day someone will want a Western holster and as you stitch around the 22 inches of body and back flap, you'll appreciate the 16.5 inch arm. Or, perhaps you'll sew a pistol belt with gunfighter stitching, like I do. You'll need all the room on the right side that you can get.

[Tree Reaper]

Ok; Well that's it then!

Thanks all.

Kevin.

[Wizcrafts]

Ok; Well that's it then!

Thanks all.

Kevin.

I still struggle on my Union Lockstitch machine, which has a 12" space on the right, when I sew weight belts, gun belts or large holsters. It takes a lot of room to fold up a double leather belt or strap for fancy fishtail stitching. Actually, a 25 inch arm is best for such work.