Are There Any Major Differnces?

[Trox]

Thank you Jim, every day I learn something new is a great day.

I have the Cowboy accessories ( however, an other 441 clone) and I always altering/adjusting my feet’s and plates. I have an advice to them too; be sure to make all your 441 feet’s the same length. Preferable the default length of the TSC 441 (as we are using the original parts and service manuals for these clones). This way we do not have to be sewing machine mechanics every time we want to change a foot.

Thanks

Trox

[jimsaddler]

Hi Art

You appear to be lucky. If the Chrome is chipped or removed then it is for sure it will mark damp or moist Leather. Also the Feric residue will be left on dry natural Veg and many times when it is damped it will cause a stain.

This is born out by so many others in the Leather Trades being aware of this. As you should be aware with your extensive knowledge of Machines. Steel, cracked Chrome or chipped Nickel plating and Damp Veg Tanned Leather don't mix!!

So might we please get on with the job of enjoying the Forum and not try to build up one Machine above the other. Steve is a nice Guy and sells a nice Machine. It seems he doesn't require all of this help to sell his machines especially on the Forum. Especially when you are going against the established well known knowledge of the Leather Trades. Stainless doesn't Stain, Steel does unless it's properly plated. Hence Stainless can be ground, shaped to suit and Polished without causing problems.

Please Have a Happy Day.

Kindest Regards.

Jim Saddler.

Hi Jim,

I can agree with the part on altering the foot. I have never experienced problems with marking as you describe. I have modified feet for particular operations and have not had trouble with them even though I took the chrome off. When I approched this with Steve (Cobra) he started manufacturing those feet and including them in his accessory package. They produced what I required.

Art

Edited September 24, 2012 by jimsaddler

[KAYAK45]

To the question of the ORIGINAL POST: NO!

All else is service and advice. You get that from Steve @ Cobra, Bob @ Cowboy, and Ron@ Techsew! Pick the guy you like/or is near.

I like my cowboy 4500, AND the advice on my Singers. You do what you need to do!

Kevin