Wax Pot

[dirtclod]

Jam i bought mine from Ferdco, but i would think that one from Bob at toledo sewing machine, Steve at cobra, Ron at techsew or Grgg from keystone sewing would fit. Their copies of the machine i have.

[J Hayes]

Anybody care to share a picture of how their wax pot is setup? I'd like to see how the machine is threaded with a wax pot. It seems any of us that sew heavy leather would benefit from some thread lube.

Edited February 3, 2013 by J Hayes

[billymac814]

Here's mine. As you can tell I don't use it. I don't sew fast enough to create heat and the bonded nylon I use is pre lubed so I haven't found a need for it.

I do have a wax pot on my landis 12 and my McKay stitchers that use linen thread though.

If you decide you want one let me know and I'll sell this one. It'll fit the Cobra 4. This one is for the Cowboy 4500 so they are basically the same.

[dirtclod]

Here's pictures of my pot with a piece of sponge cut to fit inside the pot. A slot is cut in the sponge for the thread to run through.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/dirtclod50/1WAX2-1.jpg

[Red Cent]

That looks easy to build. Simple container that the thread runs through.

[VanHornSaddlery]

Hello, I have a Fedrco Pro 200 and have used it for about 15 years. I use the lube pot continuosly filled with 100% pure virgin olive oil, won't stain the leather and when I am done I always oil with the olive oil also, won't rot stitches and in light coats I can get the color I want. Anyway, I do a lot of repair work, sometimes 3 to 4 sets of relined skirts a week, plu all the oddball dirty breastcollars, rotten headstalls that haven't seen oil in thirty yearss, etc. etc.. When doing repair work I always run one needle size bigger, make sure the lube pot is filled and get to stitching. I think using the lube pot all the time helps stretch out the time in between needle changes, repair work or new build. I recently purchased a cobra class 4 and set it up with lighter thread for headstalls and lighter tack work, it is a fair machine for the money, guess I am to darn picky, so.I have done some tweaking on it and think I have it sewing almost up to the Ferdcos standards but will be adding a lube pot next as soon as possible. Just my opinion, hope it helps. Good luck. If you have any questions feel free to give me a shout.

Jake

VanHorn Saddlery

Ogallala, Ne

308-284-9928

[billymac814]

Jake,

Let me know if you want a lube pot for your Cobra. Ill sell mine, its brand new and never been used. Ill sell it for 75% of whatever the new cost is and ill pay shipping. It'll bolt right to the top of your machine.

[VanHornSaddlery]

I just sent you a message. Let me know what you want for it. Thanks. Jake

[Santo]

@billymac if no one else takes that pot ill take it

[Greystone]

this thread has gone to pot...lol did you sell its????