Cowboy 2500

[Sharon Mallory]

Hi, I've got a couple questions I was hoping some of you experienced folks could help me with. It's about a sewing machine for bags, wallets and perhaps other things. I currently have an artisan 618-sc1 for leather which works pretty well for purses and such but occasionally has a tough time getting through some especially thick areas. The problem is access to area's I need as there's no free arm, so I am entertaining the thought of a different machine. There is a cowboy 2500$ used on craigslist in Phoenix for 1000$ but I'm not sure if that's what I should get. I'm tired of getting the wrong machine and having to keep getting the higher level one. I don't see too many others for sale in the area that will do what I want. I'd like that cobra 4 I see but it's a bit more but if I have to keep getting different machines on the way is it really cost effective? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance. Sharon

[SkullCanyon]

Hi Sharon,

That Cowboy in Phoenix is not going to be enough machine for you, I was considering it myself. I am in the same predicament with a Highlead 618-sc-1 I have.

I make custom moccasins with it and sometimes run into trouble. I have bought and sold machines many times and am now saving my pennies for a new

Cobra 4 premium package. It will sew anything you throw at it and has a lot of versatility.

Kenny

[Sharon Mallory]

Thanks Kenny, I guess you just have to get a bunch of machines before you get the one you need. That's where I'm at too I guess. Still love my artisan and I don't think you get your money back out of them either. Sad.