Members jsmith Posted February 8, 2012 Members Report Posted February 8, 2012 Yesterday at 12 noon the truck delivered my class 4, 1 hour and 15 minutes later I made the first saddle repair with it. Set up was very easy it came with the sample stitching still attached to the thread in the machine, no doudt about how to thread. The dvd was easy to follow and will be handy for referance. Two calls with dumb questions got patiant answers and resolution of small issues. Steve and the staff at the Leather Machine Co. have been awsome to work with through the whole process Jeff Smith Quote
Members Brian Posted February 9, 2012 Members Report Posted February 9, 2012 Yesterday at 12 noon the truck delivered my class 4, 1 hour and 15 minutes later I made the first saddle repair with it. Set up was very easy it came with the sample stitching still attached to the thread in the machine, no doudt about how to thread. The dvd was easy to follow and will be handy for referance. Two calls with dumb questions got patiant answers and resolution of small issues. Steve and the staff at the Leather Machine Co. have been awsome to work with through the whole process Jeff Smith Hey Jeff - I got my Cobra yesterday, too. I upgraded from a BOSS. I lugged into the house, but havent set it up yet. Did you get all the attachments? Brian www.nittanyleather.com Quote
Members jsmith Posted February 10, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 10, 2012 Hey Jeff - I got my Cobra yesterday, too. I upgraded from a BOSS. I lugged into the house, but havent set it up yet. Did you get all the attachments? Brian www.nittanyleather.com Yes, I did get all the attachments. I've not yet tried all but I can see the place for them in my case. I have changed thread size twice with no problems at all just minor tension adjustments,I could'nt be happier. Jeff Quote
Members JET4 Posted February 10, 2012 Members Report Posted February 10, 2012 I have a deposit on one that is in the current batch that Steve just got. I am #42 out of 50 so I may be waiting awhile. Cannot say enough about just my one experience with Steve on the phone. There is NO doubt that I made the right decision on both the model and the person I am buying this from. I'm so excited that I can hardly contain myself. I have no clue how to sew on a machine, but I hope my learning curve isn't too hard. Quote Otis Leather Company
Members Brian Posted February 11, 2012 Members Report Posted February 11, 2012 So far so good with the machine. One issue that popped alomost immediately is the tension adjuster for the presser foot seems to cause the shaft to stick. I've added plenty of oil, but when using the lifter arm, or the pedal foot, it seems to jam in the 'top dead center' position. The presser foot will not stick in the up position after taking the tension adjuster completely off. On the inside of the adjuster I found what appears to be some residual paint or corrosion (looks orange to me) inside the piece. I took a cordless drill fitted with a brass bore brush and tried polished it. I may have to use some valve compound to smooth it out. That seems to have helped. I also actuated the lift 50 or 60 times to make sure the two pieces slide freely. Other than that, the machine is working as it should. Brian www.nittanyleather.com Quote
Moderator Art Posted February 11, 2012 Moderator Report Posted February 11, 2012 Hi Brian, That is probably some form of protection that is put on to withstand the trip over salt water. When I used to receive machine tools from Taiwan, they would be coated with it in places that were exposed. I found that regular gasoline did a wonderful job of dissolving it. Ethyl Acetate worked too, but was awfully expensive. Of course standard precautions should be observed with flammable and highly volatile compounds. Art So far so good with the machine. One issue that popped alomost immediately is the tension adjuster for the presser foot seems to cause the shaft to stick. I've added plenty of oil, but when using the lifter arm, or the pedal foot, it seems to jam in the 'top dead center' position. The presser foot will not stick in the up position after taking the tension adjuster completely off. On the inside of the adjuster I found what appears to be some residual paint or corrosion (looks orange to me) inside the piece. I took a cordless drill fitted with a brass bore brush and tried polished it. I may have to use some valve compound to smooth it out. That seems to have helped. I also actuated the lift 50 or 60 times to make sure the two pieces slide freely. Other than that, the machine is working as it should. Brian www.nittanyleather.com Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members ABC3 Posted February 12, 2012 Members Report Posted February 12, 2012 My Cobra Class 4 should ship out this coming Tuesday as per/Steve. We also have a Class 3 & an Artisian. (the Class 3 has been a dream but now growing into a third machine). Can't wait to get the second Cobra. It should make out life alot easier. I would recommend the Cobra line of machines to anyone and with Steve in the package - you've got a sure winner. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
two crows Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 Hey Jeff - I got my Cobra yesterday, too. I upgraded from a BOSS. I lugged into the house, but havent set it up yet. Did you get all the attachments? Brian www.nittanyleather.com Must be a virous or something, my class 4 was delivered on the 9th also.. in Central TX Quote
Members TTcustom Posted February 20, 2012 Members Report Posted February 20, 2012 I am #34 and they said possibly next week I could see it arrive. The anticipation is killin' me! Quote I am fifty years old and I have always lived in freedom; let me end my life free; when I am dead let this be said of me: 'He belonged to no school, to no institution, to no academy, least of all to any régime except the régime of liberty.' "What we need is more cowbell!"
Members TTcustom Posted March 4, 2012 Members Report Posted March 4, 2012 I got my Cobra 4 last wednesday but because I was away i couldn't unpack it until today. It looks great and was in perfect condition. Here is the but part. I am missing some accessories, the DVD and the extra needles. I started to check it out but broke a needle and now it is sitting silently until I hear back from Steve or David on monday. What size thread is that they used to sew the example that came with the machine anyhoo? I would like to order some thread like that. It is perfect for what I want to do first. I have to say that I am really dissappointed but I know that they have always made things right and will this time too. Quote I am fifty years old and I have always lived in freedom; let me end my life free; when I am dead let this be said of me: 'He belonged to no school, to no institution, to no academy, least of all to any régime except the régime of liberty.' "What we need is more cowbell!"
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