Members stangman645 Posted May 20, 2014 Members Report Posted May 20, 2014 Hello All, I'm new to the craft and wanted to know what are some suggestions for a sewing machine that can sew leather? I'm on a serious budget and wouldn't mind buying a used setup as well. I want to get a machine that can handle from light to heavy weight leathers. I've been on here looking at some folks suggestions and I'm starting to get over whelmed with specs and requirements and all. I just want something for my entry level then I'll move up as I progress. Thanks, Quote
Members VoyageurCanoe Posted May 21, 2014 Members Report Posted May 21, 2014 Hello stangman645, I'm new to this myself but I bought an old refurbished HEAVY DUTY Brother sewing machine for sewing leather and found it's good for leather up to about 4 oz.The fellow I bought it from said it will sew 2 thicknesses of 10 oz leather,which it does but this is when you have the machine going full pin.It's very hard to control and I believe it's hard on the little motor. After doing more reseach, I found out that you want a commercial /heavy duty leather sewing machine with a servo motor which has the power and control to handle heavy leather. I like the info on the cobra machines that have a motor, and I also like the tippman "BOSS" that is handpowered which would be handy, especially up here in the bush where we don't have power. Anyway, check them out ,see what you think, hope this helps and take care. Quote
Members oltoot Posted May 21, 2014 Members Report Posted May 21, 2014 If in any doubt, overbuy for first one if you don't want to end up disappointed and need a second right away Quote
Members Randy Cornelius Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 I don't like to put products down but I would stay away from the boss as a first machine, I had one and they are somewhat hard to stay adjusted. I would suggest spending a little more money and get one of the Juki 440 clones that several vedors sell. It will be money well spent. They will sew light weight material from about 5 oz all the way up to 3/4 inch of skirting stacked. You can use a flat bed with them to sew garment as well as heavy stuff. Just my oponion. RC Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
Members stangman645 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 Randy, Can you please confirm the model number of that Juki 440 you replied on. I can't seem to find any information on that model at all. Regards Quote
Members oltoot Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 441 is the model# For starters look at the top of this forum page for 2 good ones Quote
Cobra Steve Posted May 22, 2014 Report Posted May 22, 2014 Hey Randy. Hope all is well. Please call me. Thanks, Steve Quote Thank You Steve Tayrien Leather Machine Co., Inc. 2141 E. Philadelphia St. Unit "U" Ontario, California 91761 1-866-962-9880 http://www.leathermachineco.com cobra@leathermachineco.com
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted May 22, 2014 Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 I would seriously take a look at the Cobra class 4 and I also would second staying away from the tipman boss they are constantly needing re adjusting Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Troy I Posted May 22, 2014 Report Posted May 22, 2014 Also might want to look at the Cowboy brand of sewing machines. Cowboy 4500 is awesome Quote TroyImler's LeatherBentonville, VA 22610 http://www.ebay.com/usr/imlers_leather
Members stangman645 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks for all of your input. However, the majority of these machines are way out of my budget and I may be stuck with hand stitching some of the thick items until I can afford the work horse machines listed. Quote
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