Richard Wasnock Report post Posted April 23, 2013 I've been working with an old Aerostitch I picked up used, and also have a Boss kicking around. I would like to upgrade from the Aerostitch to something that has a clean stitch on both sides of the leather and doesn't need an air compressor. I would also like something to sew lighter weight leather. Suggestions? I've scouring posts, I'm sure there's some good ones here. But maybe someone knows of a specific post on specific machines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Wasnock Report post Posted April 23, 2013 I've seen this list $1300 range: Techsew 3650HD Cowboy 2500 $2000 range: Techsew 4100 Cowboy 3500 Cobra class 3 $2500 range: Techsew 5100 Cowboy 4500 Cobra class 4 If the money isn't an issue, then where should I look to spend my bucks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greystone Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Cobra class 4-25 IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted April 24, 2013 You aren't going to find anything that really has a clean stitch on top and bottom until you get to a need and awl machine like a Campbell lockstitch or a union lockstitch. It's just the nature of sewing machines... Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted April 24, 2013 I get close to the appearance of a Union Lockstitch on my Cowboy CB4500, by removing the feed dog and using the narrow slotted plate. The narrower the slot, the smaller the exit wound on the bottom. Also, use only the minimum amount of foot spring pressure required to hold the leather down as the needle ascends. This helps reduce the bottom puckering. Finally, use the smallest needle that passes the thread you are using and still pulls the knots up, to minimize the bottom puncture size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted April 24, 2013 Hi wiz. Do you have some pics of the slotted plate? I don't think I've seen those before. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted April 24, 2013 Hello all.They were using the slotted plate on Juki 441's for years before the 441 style became popular in the leather industry. The slotted plates are mostly used today for lighter leathers because you now have smooth feed dogs that are used for heavier leathers. The 441 clones will sew as close to a needle and awl machine including the COBRA Class 4, the Cowboy CB 4500 or the Techsew 5100. I am sure that Wiz, Bob, Ronnie, and myself would agree. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted April 27, 2013 Hi, Steve, do you have those slotted plates in stock? nobody want to sell me a slotted plate? Tor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
