Members Bob A Posted March 5, 2012 Members Report Posted March 5, 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. I pretty sure the thread in the example they sent with mine was 277. I also broke a couple of needles when first trying it out. I'm sure Steve will take care of you. Quote
Members ABC3 Posted March 5, 2012 Members Report Posted March 5, 2012 Bob A: How are you breaking needles ? Just rec'd mine as well with no problems. 207 & 277. The light is my only concern and Steve has the problem solved with a small LED light that has magnets that can be placed under the arm. I pretty sure the thread in the example they sent with mine was 277. I also broke a couple of needles when first trying it out. I'm sure Steve will take care of you. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Members TTcustom Posted March 5, 2012 Members Report Posted March 5, 2012 It was operator error on my part when I broke a needle. I pulled on the thread instead of just holding it when starting up to stitch and it bent not broke but it sure broke when I tried to straighten it out. 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 5, 2012 Members Report Posted March 5, 2012 It was operator error on my part when I broke a needle. I pulled on the thread instead of just holding it when starting up to stitch and it bent not broke but it sure broke when I tried to straighten it out. Got an email reply from David S and as can be expected from this company with a great reputation all is being put right and the missing accessories are on the way to me. Top notch sales and service by people with common sense and the decency to put things right. They really do a great job there. 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 Bob A Posted March 6, 2012 Members Report Posted March 6, 2012 Bob A: How are you breaking needles ? Just rec'd mine as well with no problems. 207 & 277. The light is my only concern and Steve has the problem solved with a small LED light that has magnets that can be placed under the arm. I broke one and bent one. Both caused by me pulling the thread to the side. Rookie mistakes on my part. I'm thinking about getting the LED light, Do you have a picture of it? Quote
Members ABC3 Posted March 6, 2012 Members Report Posted March 6, 2012 I broke one and bent one. Both caused by me pulling the thread to the side. Rookie mistakes on my part. I'm thinking about getting the LED light, Do you have a picture of it? Do not have pic but worked with it today and well worth the $20. Tell Steve I suggested to get one. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Members rccolt45 Posted March 7, 2012 Members Report Posted March 7, 2012 I just got my cobra class 4 last night. set it up but didn't thread it. Can you all who have been working on one for awhile advise me on how you know the tension is right? I intend to put the tread on tonight. What should I look for to know if it right or wrong? Rob Quote
dirtclod Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 Sew some scrap and if it looks good leave it alone. I'm guessing that no matter who's machine a person buys they have adjusted the tension and sewed on it before they send it out. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Moderator Art Posted March 7, 2012 Moderator Report Posted March 7, 2012 The leatherworker.net dealers are good about that, it should sew from the git-go. However, stuff you buy off of eBay (except for Techsew) is pretty much right from the box and set up for lighter thread. Some I have seen still have corrosion protection on them. Art Sew some scrap and if it looks good leave it alone. I'm guessing that no matter who's machine a person buys they have adjusted the tension and sewed on it before they send it out. Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members rccolt45 Posted March 8, 2012 Members Report Posted March 8, 2012 Set it up last night and it sewed perfect no adjusting needed. Thank you Steve!! Quote
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