Members machinehead Posted August 11, 2014 Members Report Posted August 11, 2014 Wiz, Thank you for posting this excellent treatise. Quote
Members billybopp Posted August 11, 2014 Members Report Posted August 11, 2014 Wiz: I think the above post about needle systems would be a great addition to the pinned topic in sewing machines, as I don't remember seeing most of the info there. Bill Quote
Techsew Ron Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) I see from browsing this is a topic discussed often and it seems as though there are lots of different opinions but I will ask anyway. I sew textiles a lot so I am not new to sewing but don't have much experience sewing leather. I have several machines that say they are capable but they struggle with the thin stuff so will need t buy a new one Anyhow I want to sew messenger bags, rucksacks backpacks that sort of thing maybe the occasional wallet and belt? tool belt , knife sheath etc no saddle work etc I have recently used upholstery thread but am told the 3200 may not operate well with that small of a mil Any suggestions I really like everything I have read and seen about the 3200 cowboy but probably overkill anyone used know about the CB 227? Hi Carrieanna, if most of what you're sewing will be thin leather for bags, backpacks, rucksacks and wallets, you should go with a light/medium machine. Your best choice would be a cylinder walking foot machine so you can sew into the insides of bags. This kind of machine can handle up to #210 thread and needles up to size #24, though you'll probably be using #20 needles with #69/#90 thread for most of your projects. A machine like the 3200 or a 441 clone would probably be overkill and would limit you for sewing thin leather with smaller needle sizes. Your best bet is to go with the machine that will cover you for as many of the products you plan on sewing. Feel free to give us a call with any questions! Thanks, Ron Edited August 11, 2014 by Techsew Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
Members Carrieanna1172 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2014 Just a quick update I bought a used consew 227 no reverse stitch Thank you bob from cowboy machines ! So far so good! this is going to be a very good machine For me to practice and learn on I am really enjoying practicing Maybe a dumb question idk but can u speed this machine up at all? Quests I could call bob back and bug hi. Some more : ) Quote
CowboyBob Posted August 27, 2014 Report Posted August 27, 2014 Just got it & it's to slow??There is a knob on the front of the motor you can turn to speed it up. Please call anytime you have a question about your machine. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members mk1mad Posted August 27, 2014 Members Report Posted August 27, 2014 You could get a larger pulley for the end of the motor ,it's only 10 mins to swap it but you'll probably need a longer belt too , if it has a servo motor you can vary the speed with a knob usually on the motor or control box , Craig Quote
Members Carrieanna1172 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Members Report Posted August 28, 2014 We'll I knew that was a dumb question I found the adjustment knob And viola ! Plenty fast enough! Thanks Quote
CowboyBob Posted August 28, 2014 Report Posted August 28, 2014 Carrie,there's no dumb questions...only dumb answers. LOL!!! Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members Carrieanna1172 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Members Report Posted August 29, 2014 Question Bob I keep tripping the clutch safety ( thing) I think that's what's happening Anyway it stops walking? Is that normal when there is a slight thread jam? Now I can't get it walking at all it was fine 5 minutes ago but I did turn the little knob on the Tension wheel the one the belt is attached to? On accident really the knob has numbers I don't know what it is called Quote
Members Carrieanna1172 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Members Report Posted August 29, 2014 Ok I try to reset the clutch by pushing the button in and turning the the wheel clockwise and I have turned it both ways the button stay In a moment and then pops out? Not sure what it's supposed to do? Ugh Quote
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