Leather Sewing Machines

[belle5429]

I am looking in to purchasing a leather sewing machine, I just purchased a singer off eBay however it does not seem to be the quality I am looking for. I am planning on making equestrian leather goods for my newly started business. I was looking in to Alder machines and watched a video for one on Weaver and wow does it seem nice however with a 7500 price tag. I am looking for suggestions on what people are currently using and any added features that you may find helpful. I would be sewing leather up to 3/4 thick. Thanks!

[Kustom]

You should get a Cobra class 4 from leather machine company.

[BDAZ]

Everyone has their favorite recommendation which is obviously the machine they own. That is called cognitive dissonance. However there are two highly recommended machines on this forum. The Cowboy 4500 and the Cobra Class 4..

Both are almost the identical machines with different paint and accessories. Call both companies and speak to Cowboy Bob or Cobra Steve as both are acknowledged as having excellent pre and after sales support. There are different packages on offer and shipping may be slightly more or less based on where you are, but either is your best solution.

Cya!

Bob

[stelmackr]

BDAZ,

Well said and I love the reference to cognitive dissonance in regards to leather machine preferences.

Bob Stelmack

[BDAZ]

I own neither a Class 4 nor a 4500

Cya!

Bob

[Kustom]

I don't own a cobra 4. I have a cobra 17 and a Luberto Classic. My Luberto Classic will sew 3/4 inch leather all day long. I didn't recommend it because they're not being made any more and are harder to find than the 441 clones. Without a doubt I recommended Cobra Steve because I've done business with him and he's taken care of me. The Cowboy is probably a great machine, but I haven't done business with them. If I recommended them it would be a guess and not from personal experience.

[DoubleC]

I recommend the Cobra because I do have a class 4 and you can't ask for better customer service than from Steve et al. The first thing I sewed on it was a 10 oz chair cover doubled over, so therefore 20 oz. It will handle your tack easily. I've ordered things from Bob before too and he too has great service so either would probably work well. Cheryl

Edited June 29, 2014 by DoubleC

[belle5429]

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions, I am definitely looking in to the Cobra 4 or the Cowboy 4500. I do plan on calling and talking to them about both machines. My plans are to make English bridles, girths, leather halters, specialty brow bands and bags. How is either machine on smaller things such as stitching on an English Bridle. I just want to make sure that these machines are not only suited for saddle making and heavier leather?

[BDAZ]

Do a search on You Tube for Cowboy 4500 and Cobra Class 4..

Cya!

Bob

[walletman]

Hi were hou from?

Will try to help

Thanks