Members Edvin Posted September 21, 2014 Members Report Posted September 21, 2014 I have been looking for a hand cranked machine for detailed work and portability and have of course seen the Tippmann Boss. Is there any other machine that is also hand operated? I have a Singer 45K but would like something lighter and more precise. Seems like the Boss is the only option, must be something similar as well or am I wrong? Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------- Audhumbla.se Archaeological reconstructions & industrial design Audhumbla on Facebook
Members Roq Posted September 21, 2014 Members Report Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) http://www.leatherstitchers.com/classic.htm - I have never used this one. My experience with the BOSS was not pleasant. It is a very finicky piece of equipment. Tippmann took it back Edited September 21, 2014 by Roq Quote
Members Colt W Knight Posted September 21, 2014 Members Report Posted September 21, 2014 Depending on thick you need to see, you can pick up older treadle operated Singers. Quote
Members Edvin Posted September 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 21, 2014 http://www.leatherstitchers.com/classic.htm - I have never used this one. My experience with the BOSS was not pleasant. It is a very finicky piece of equipment. Tippmann took it back That's what I'm afraid of. I'm living in Scandinavia so shipping a Tippmann Boss back and forth is not something I would like to do. Tippmann do not have any sellers here in Europe. The other machine looks a lot like those shoe cobbler machines from China. Seems like a reliable construction but I really dislike when there is no estimate of the price. I just might get a Cowboy Cb-3200 instead and hand stitch the few times I'm away. The cost in not so much more and the machine seems more reliable than the Boss. If I had a seller close by I would really like to try a Boss though. Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------- Audhumbla.se Archaeological reconstructions & industrial design Audhumbla on Facebook
Members Roq Posted September 21, 2014 Members Report Posted September 21, 2014 Give Ryan at Neel's Saddllery a call Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted September 21, 2014 Moderator Report Posted September 21, 2014 Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, the primary Cowboy dealer in the USA, can advise you about the cost of boxing and shipping a Cowboy machine to Scandinavia. Your local voltage will need to be considered. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Constabulary Posted September 22, 2014 Members Report Posted September 22, 2014 if shipping, import fees and taxes are an issue - you meanwhile find these machines on the continent as well. I recently stumbled on ebay over some: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Brunnetti-Freiarm-fuer-dickes-Material-Sattlermaschine-/321529387166 http://www.ebay.de/itm/441-Sattlermaschine-mit-220-V-Kupplungsmotor-sofort-startklar-/221555267008 Sieck in Germany also has them: http://www.sieck.de/maschinen/naehen/sattler-naehmaschinen/details/5563/ http://www.sieck.de/maschinen/naehen/sattler-naehmaschinen/details/4337/ Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Edvin Posted September 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 22, 2014 if shipping, import fees and taxes are an issue - you meanwhile find these machines on the continent as well. I recently stumbled on ebay over some: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Brunnetti-Freiarm-fuer-dickes-Material-Sattlermaschine-/321529387166 http://www.ebay.de/itm/441-Sattlermaschine-mit-220-V-Kupplungsmotor-sofort-startklar-/221555267008 Sieck in Germany also has them: http://www.sieck.de/maschinen/naehen/sattler-naehmaschinen/details/5563/ http://www.sieck.de/maschinen/naehen/sattler-naehmaschinen/details/4337/ Thank you, that is precisely what I'm looking for! I have contacted Sieck and will see what they say. Shipping for a Cb3200 from Neel's Saddlery and Harness would be around $400-700 to Sweden and that's in addition to the 25% import VAT outside EU. If anyone have a tip of another seller in Europe, I would be very glad to hear it. Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------- Audhumbla.se Archaeological reconstructions & industrial design Audhumbla on Facebook
Members Edvin Posted September 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 22, 2014 I just got some prices back from GSBmachine on a hand operated machine and wanted to include price if anyone else is interested in the future. The HUJI-43-6 is a small machine for sewing and repairing shoe, bags and canvas. HUJI-43-6: 63usd+97usd delivery cost=160usd total Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------- Audhumbla.se Archaeological reconstructions & industrial design Audhumbla on Facebook
Techsew Ron Posted September 22, 2014 Report Posted September 22, 2014 That's what I'm afraid of. I'm living in Scandinavia so shipping a Tippmann Boss back and forth is not something I would like to do. Tippmann do not have any sellers here in Europe. The other machine looks a lot like those shoe cobbler machines from China. Seems like a reliable construction but I really dislike when there is no estimate of the price. I just might get a Cowboy Cb-3200 instead and hand stitch the few times I'm away. The cost in not so much more and the machine seems more reliable than the Boss. If I had a seller close by I would really like to try a Boss though. A hand operated, portable machine like a patcher could be appropriate for your lighter/more precise projects. Some of our shipping costs to Europe are comparable with shipping costs in North America. Feel free to contact us for an estimate. Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
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