DarkKnightGC Report post Posted March 15, 2014 I initially thought about getting the CB3200, then the CB3500, and finally thought about regrets I may have later. Like getting a 305 when the 350 is only slightly more (for those of you who messed with Chevy V8's). So after talking to Ryan O. Neel at Neel's Saddlery, and figuring out my finances to make it fit the budget, I went with the CB4500. I could not be happier. I'm sure I would have been thrilled with the 32 or 35, but I'm glad I went with the 4500. Just as smooth as can be. I've put some miles on it and had no problems at all. I cranked the servo motor down to the slowest speed setting and just started with some scrap of what I am normally stitching. I wanted to make sure I figured out this machine without messing anything up. As it turns out, having used smaller machines, there was no learning curve. I just started using it and never looked back. Ryan was awesome to deal with. I found the machine a breeze to set up because Ryan had already explained the finer points before I even received it. The 4500 was already adjusted exactly for my needs and use. I was on the fence for a heavy duty machine, and went with the "go with the biggest you can afford, as to not limit your future projects" idea. I got detailed information on each model and I'm glad I did, too. I was able to make a decision based on being fully informed. Obviously, I highly recommend this product and after about a month of use, I'm still thrilled about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catchndreams Report post Posted March 15, 2014 We have 2 of them and both run 30 hrs. a week and no problems. One is 2 years old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnightGC Report post Posted March 15, 2014 FYI, I hold the opinion that you should treat products you are happy with the same way you treat products you are dissatisfied with. I have given scathing reviews on products that I have found to be a ripoff when the company wouldn't make it right. The internet can be used for positive and negative, but far too often the reviews are written only about the bad products. I wanted to give praise where it was due. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anne Bonnys Locker Report post Posted March 16, 2014 You will find that most reviews are positive here because the dealers want their customers to be satisfied. It is important for their business but more importantly I believe it says something about the sort of people they are. Even when people have posted negatives here it has usually been user issues and in the end the customer has admitted that and we all know how hard it is to admit when we are wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBARK Report post Posted March 31, 2014 I have a cowboy 4500 as well. I've had it about a year and a half,and found it very easy to stitch on.I use it almost every day and have not had any real problems.Any problem I did have were because of something I did.I am quite happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted March 31, 2014 Just got a cowboy 4500, last Thursday...very easy to sew with...I'm still playing with it before I do any projects...One small problem--the mistake was all me...I threaded the machine and the tension was too tight...other than that...The biggest challenge is back stitching...it real tough getting bit to come out looking good on the back side--front looks great. Last Friday was the first time I've ever touched a sewing machine so I'm still learning. Cowboy Bob is the greatest...He even called on Saturday to see if I had gotten my tension issue worked out...what a pleasure to deal with true professionals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelcityK9Cop Report post Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Just got a cowboy 4500, last Thursday...very easy to sew with...I'm still playing with it before I do any projects...One small problem--the mistake was all me...I threaded the machine and the tension was too tight...other than that...The biggest challenge is back stitching...it real tough getting bit to come out looking good on the back side--front looks great. Last Friday was the first time I've ever touched a sewing machine so I'm still learning. Cowboy Bob is the greatest...He even called on Saturday to see if I had gotten my tension issue worked out...what a pleasure to deal with true professionals. Al Bane has a great basic skills video 441 Machines.... might be something that helps you get to know your machine better. It helped me a ton. Edited April 1, 2014 by SteelcityK9Cop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks for posting that video, I didn't know I could use the reverse lever half way through a stitch to back up from the edge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks for the video...Real helpful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted April 1, 2014 Kewl!! Just what I needed! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
