I've Never Machine Sewn In My Life .... Tippman Boss?

[RoosterShooter]

I have been saddle stitching leather holsters and tack for a little over a year now. I am wanting a machine to up my production time, and cut down on my manual labor.

Is a Tippman Boss the way to go?

Are they worth the $1500 invested to get a new one?

I am wanting a machine that is easy to operate and mobile in case I have to do an 'on site' repair.

Being completely new to sewing machines ... will the Boss be easy to operate and learn in a short period of time?

[mncarpenter]

Best suggestion I can give you-do a search on this forum for tippman boss-lots of discussions. Once you get your Boss figured out, they work great. Lots of good tips on here.

[DHauser]

Ive had my Boss for over 10 years and love it. Have recently purchased a Techsew 2700 for light to medium work but will continue to use my Boss for heavy work. I like it. As close to hand stitching as

you can get with a machine. One stitch at a time, exactly where you want it. Takes time to learn, adjustments are everything. Im actually having more trouble learning my 2700 than I did the Boss. Many will tell you get an electric first. I say get the Boxx first then go electric later. Also, portability is iimportant in my business as well.

[billymac814]

The Boss is a great machine and works very well on holsters. I loved mine and never had many issues with it.

That being said 1500 bucks for one is a big investment and for another 500 or so you could get a 441 clone that would be better. I would recommend a used Boss, they normally run around 1000 bucks depending on what's included with it.

[mlapaglia]

I love my Boss. It does what I need it to. I make mostly holsters, belts and cases/purses and because I have total control over the speed it never stitches where I dont want it to. I even took it to Tucson last month while visiting my mother so I could work on a few projects for her. ITs worth the money and has a good resale value.

Yes it has a learning curve but it is worth the time it takes to learn it.

Michael

[Jimbob]

I think for this kind of money I would NOT buy a Tippman, for hand operated or needing a loud compressor near....not my thing....and lots of complains from people own the newer Aluminium housing ones.....as been said, look for a used clone, or add a few bucks to purchase a new clone.....or find a good Adler 105 class...there are options, I would rather buy "real' sewingmachine....just my two cents!!

Jimbob