Members mogwild Posted August 30, 2012 Members Report Posted August 30, 2012 Randall Lockstitch. I can run the machine fine, still learning to make holsters though Quote
Members J Hayes Posted August 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2012 Randall Lockstitch. I can run the machine fine, still learning to make holsters though That is a beautiful machine!! I just love the old iron. Any idea of its age? Jeremy Quote
Members J Hayes Posted August 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2012 I ordered my Cobra Class 4 yesterday...with the new motor/servo fix, the learning curve should be a lot less pronounced...more control over speed should make it easier to learn.. I look forward to hearing how you get along with it. I read about the modification done to improve the speed control, something as simple as paper and pencil turned a good machine into a great one. I imagine the factory fix is a bit more high tech. What made you chose that machine over the many others? Jeremy Just purchased and received the CB4500 Cowboy this past Monday. Jake I was looking at that one online, looks real nice. Id like to know what you think of it and what made you go with that machine. Jeremy Quote
Members J Hayes Posted August 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2012 From the old grump: I hand stitch. IMO hand stitching is (when done properly) better looking, stronger, and longer lasting than what a machine does. When doing custom work, the customer deserves, and is paying for, the best that you can produce, and IMO that is a product that is hand stitched. Mike I agree, there is something to be said about hand stitch and quality. I do believe if I get a machine I wouldn't charge as much for machine stitched vs hand stitched. Quote
Members J Hayes Posted August 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2012 I should've also asked, those that have machines or getting new ones, is the craft your "day job" or side job, or just a hobby. Trying to justify the cost of one, although we spent $2400 on a fancy quilting machine for the wife 12 years ago and I bet she has less than 40 sewing time on it, she did get paid to make one quilt though. I just like my "toys" to earn their keep. Jeremy Quote
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted August 30, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted August 30, 2012 I'd starve if I relied on hand stitching my stuff "for a living". Fortunately, I don't currently make things to sell, such that I would starve if I did. I do like the look of the hand stitching over machine work. Everything has its tradeoffs, I guess. I'm sure some of the lifelong hand stitchers, though, are pretty darn fast at what they due. This is an enviable skill for sure. Jake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Chief31794 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 I sell what I make, have a business license, but I don't put in 8 hours every day, I'm retired and let the hobby pay for itself. I wind up hand stitching nearly everything, I bought it, but honestly can't justify the cost. If I were a production shop, then a machine might pay for itself, but like the old Grump I'd rather handstitch. (Note: since I bought it and justified it to my other half, I sew something on it once in a while when she's in the shop just to cut down on the aggravation of answering, "Thought you needed that machine to sew things?") Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members renegadelizard Posted August 30, 2012 Members Report Posted August 30, 2012 I look forward to hearing how you get along with it. I read about the modification done to improve the speed control, something as simple as paper and pencil turned a good machine into a great one. I imagine the factory fix is a bit more high tech. What made you chose that machine over the many others? Jeremy I was looking at that one online, looks real nice. Id like to know what you think of it and what made you go with that machine. Jeremy It was the best deal really. Great customer service and I got everything they make for it at a cost comparable to everyone else, plus the motor/servo mod. Quote Havoc Holsters
Members joshk Posted August 30, 2012 Members Report Posted August 30, 2012 I do this full time and use a Cowboy 4500 daily.... I agree with everything renegade said above.... Quote www.kolbesonleatherworks.com www.shopleatherworks.com www.facebook.com/kolbesonleatherworks
Members daveottawa Posted August 31, 2012 Members Report Posted August 31, 2012 (Note: since I bought it and justified it to my other half, I sew something on it once in a while when she's in the shop just to cut down on the aggravation of answering, "Thought you needed that machine to sew things?") Chief I love it! Quote
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