Cowboy Cb-8500 Or Cobra 5550

[harnessman]

Hi All

I am looking for a machine to sew fancy stitching into 3-6 oz leather and am looking for some feedback on these two machines, Cowboy cb-8500 or Cobra 5550. They look to be identical and come set up with a roller foot. I was originally looking for a old Singer 31-15 but they seem to be scarce as hens teeth in the upper midwest where I live. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jim

[Art]

Hi Jim,

I have the Cobra 5550. It is a race car compared to my other stitchers. Good for boot tops. It runs 69, 46, and 33 thread fine. I have the servo and speed reducer and I don't have to ride the handwheel like on my old 31-15 (but it had a clutch). It sure is a lot tighter than the 31-15 too. It is invaluable for doing tight turns and intricate work, stuff I used to dread in the 618. Nice machine for flat work, you'd have a hard time getting it away from me now.

Art

Hi All

I am looking for a machine to sew fancy stitching into 3-6 oz leather and am looking for some feedback on these two machines, Cowboy cb-8500 or Cobra 5550. They look to be identical and come set up with a roller foot. I was originally looking for a old Singer 31-15 but they seem to be scarce as hens teeth in the upper midwest where I live. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jim

[harnessman]

Hi Jim,

I have the Cobra 5550. It is a race car compared to my other stitchers. Good for boot tops. It runs 69, 46, and 33 thread fine. I have the servo and speed reducer and I don't have to ride the handwheel like on my old 31-15 (but it had a clutch). It sure is a lot tighter than the 31-15 too. It is invaluable for doing tight turns and intricate work, stuff I used to dread in the 618. Nice machine for flat work, you'd have a hard time getting it away from me now.

Art

HI Art

Great! just what I wanted to know. Thank you for the feedback.

I agree withe the servo vs clutch. I have a clutch on my Singer 211 and it is OK, but still tends to freewheel sometimes when you least expect it. ON the other hand I have a servo on my big class 4 harness machine and I can easily lay one stitch at a time exactly where I want it! Love that servo, really should get one for the Singer as well.

Thanks

Jim