Members kleather Posted January 5, 2014 Members Report Posted January 5, 2014 Does anyone have any experience or familiarity with the Windham Cub hand crank sewing machine? I just saw an ad for it in the Jan/Feb issue of the Leather Crafter's Journal. Quote
Members awharness Posted January 5, 2014 Members Report Posted January 5, 2014 Was it the lubertos cub?? Tony came out with that machine awhile ago, talked to him this summer and he was getting ready to rerelease it! Quote
Members kleather Posted January 5, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 5, 2014 I think it might be, the machine pictured in the ad looks very similar to the photos of the Lubertos Cub posted within this thread...http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=29166. And while the company name differs, Windham Sewing Machines LLC, the address matches the given one as well. Quote
Members jackd942 Posted January 5, 2014 Members Report Posted January 5, 2014 Is there a web address or something to check it out? Quote
Members kleather Posted January 5, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 5, 2014 No website. Here's the contact information given in the ad... Windham Sewing Machines LLC PO Box 583 Moosup, CT 06354 phone: 860-564-8252 email: classiccub@att.net (hmmm?) Quote
Members jackd942 Posted January 6, 2014 Members Report Posted January 6, 2014 No website. Here's the contact information given in the ad... Windham Sewing Machines LLC PO Box 583 Moosup, CT 06354 phone: 860-564-8252 email: classiccub@att.net (hmmm?) Thanks Quote
Members awharness Posted January 6, 2014 Members Report Posted January 6, 2014 That's gotta be tony luberto, same email and address. Quote
Members kleather Posted January 6, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 6, 2014 Yes, it is him. I received an email reply with some additional information... Not mentioned in the ad: It has a 9" arm as measured from the needle to the frame. A good amount of workspace for a hand crank machine. The presser foot raises to 3/4" and you can sew to over 1/2" of leather,nylon, canvas etc. Also thread sizes from 69 to 346. The Cub is a full rotary machine with a 10" crank arm for good leverage. The Cub is simple and very easy to use and it makes a great looking stitch. See attached photos. Quote
Members Cascabel Posted January 6, 2014 Members Report Posted January 6, 2014 ..........and the price is ??? Quote
Members Anne Bonnys Locker Posted January 9, 2014 Members Report Posted January 9, 2014 From an engineering point of view the frame is just too light for the purpose of the machine. Quote
Members Tonywinsew Posted June 3, 2015 Members Report Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks kleather. Luberto's Sewing Machines is now Windham Sewing Machines LLC PO Box 583 Moosup, CT 06354 www.windhamcub.com Tony Luberto Quote
Members Gregg From Keystone Sewing Posted June 4, 2015 Members Report Posted June 4, 2015 I like the concept at least, not everyone needs a Durkopp Adler 969 for ten grand... Quote
Members amuckart Posted June 13, 2015 Members Report Posted June 13, 2015 it looks like the love child of a Singer 45k and a Pearson & Bennion A1. I can see turning that handle getting real old real fast. Quote
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