Jump to content

Recommended Posts

  • Members
Posted

Wiz, Thank you for posting this excellent treatise.

  • Replies 25
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • Members
Posted

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

Posted (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 by Techsew Ron

5100-se-v3.gif.f5779794b2f4dc18493282052677f874.gif

Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines
Call toll-free: 866-415-8223
Visit www.techsew.com

 

 

  • 3 weeks later...
  • Members
Posted

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 : )

Posted

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.

Bob Kovar
Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd.
3631 Marine Rd
Toledo,Ohio 43609
1-866-362-7397

toledo-banner-2.jpg

  • Members
Posted

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

  • Members
Posted

We'll I knew that was a dumb question I found the adjustment knob

And viola ! Plenty fast enough!

Thanks

Posted

Carrie,there's no dumb questions...only dumb answers. LOL!!!

Bob Kovar
Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd.
3631 Marine Rd
Toledo,Ohio 43609
1-866-362-7397

toledo-banner-2.jpg

  • Members
Posted

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

  • Members
Posted

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

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...