Members ChimeraKennels Posted May 20, 2012 Author Members Report Posted May 20, 2012 441 Clone or the real thing Adler Clone or the real thing No.9 or Classic Ferdnand 900 Bull Singer 97-10 If you find any of these for $1000, check them out very carefully because that price is way off what they should bring. I haven't been able to find one of these that looks reasonable. Sorry...but I am totally green so I am asking a lot of questions. I wonder if I should just go with the sailrite for now and just stick with nylon until I get more knowledge...but if any of you know where I can get a complete set up to "go now" with the leather without having to spend more than $1250-1500 delivered...please feel free to let me know. Quote
Moderator Art Posted May 20, 2012 Moderator Report Posted May 20, 2012 The Sailrite is not good for leather, the whole machine is too lightweight. It is a good machine, but 1/4" nylon and maybe chrome tan is about it's limit, and it won't do that for a real long time. You really need to call Steve and Bob when they get back from the Show Wednesday, and check the Marketplace area of LW. Art I haven't been able to find one of these that looks reasonable. Sorry...but I am totally green so I am asking a lot of questions. I wonder if I should just go with the sailrite for now and just stick with nylon until I get more knowledge...but if any of you know where I can get a complete set up to "go now" with the leather without having to spend more than $1250-1500 delivered...please feel free to let me know. Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members ChimeraKennels Posted May 21, 2012 Author Members Report Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Two more... 1. What about the CB 227? I see it is listed to only handle 3/8" leather, but I was told it would handle up to 7/16." If that is true, noting most of my work will be less than 3/8" only only rarely would I go over that...and then only slightly...then this should handle all my needs I believe...and I could possibly come up with enough to buy this machine new. 2. What about the Tippmann Boss machine for an application like I am seeking? I see mixed reviews about it... Edited May 21, 2012 by ChimeraKennels Quote
Moderator Art Posted May 21, 2012 Moderator Report Posted May 21, 2012 Why go that way when you can get a powered machine for a comparable price? Like I've said, call Steve or Bob Wednesday as see what they can do for you. Art What about the Tippmann Boss machine for an application like I am seeking? I see mixed reviews about it... Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members ChimeraKennels Posted May 21, 2012 Author Members Report Posted May 21, 2012 I see Tippman Boss machines used for $800 (plus shipping), which is a lot less than $1700-2200 shipped. I do have reservations about the Boss though...and am leaning towards the 227 or the 3500 right now...but both of those would really out of my intended immediate budget. I may be able to come up with the funds necessary for one of those however later this summer. BTW, I spoke to Bob this morning. He seems like a nice guy...and confirmed my fears about the 2500 machine leaving marks on the bottom side. Quote
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