What Machine Recomended For Holsters And Belts?

[Double Daddy]

Cleanview - I have the CB3200...love it! I was going to get the 4500 but wasn't sure about investing that much $$$. After a discussion with Cowboy Bob regarding what I anticipated using a machine for, he recommended the then-new CB3200. I am very pleased with it. It came set up/adjusted and ready to use. It has a learning curve...practice, practice, practice...also, read, read, read the advice that you find within this forum...its been a big help to me! I believe you'll be pleased with your purchase. Good luck!

[GrampaJoel]

Many of the machined today are clone machines. They tend to work very similar in fashion. Most do what they are designed to do pretty well.

That said, I have three Cobra machines.

The reason?

Steve and his customer service.

When someone needs help, If they can't help you, you may be un-helpable.

Joel.

[cleanview]

I have mixed feeling of anticipation.........cant wait to get it But no I have some frustration that will be present for a time.......all said cant wait to geti

Working on a couple of things that will probable be stitched on the machine once I play with it some

[harnessman]

Ooops! Double post.

Edited October 24, 2014 by harnessman

[harnessman]

I have been doing leather work for pretty near 50 years now, off and on, and have always hand stitched. About 6 years ago I was doing a lot of harness work and believe me stitching a pair of

six foot long traces with two, or more, rows of stitches, that's over 50 FEET of stitching, will wear out your little fingers in a big hurry. After much discussion with she who must be obeyed (swmbo) I scraped up enough money to buy a 441 clone. Best thing I have ever done and it turned my hobby into it part time money maker because of the increased productivity. Huge learning curve to getting that first machine running correctly and consistently but lordy it was fast!

I ran with that machine for about 3 years until I got tired changing over needles, thread, tension, etc between jobs and I broke down and bought a second machine, a pretty new cowboy 3500. It was a great machine and, despite the shorter throat, it did everything I asked of it smoothly and easily. I had that machine for about a year when one of the big Adler harness stitchers became available locally and I was able to pick it up for about half of retail, about the price of a new Cowboy (whew, SWMBO darn near scalped me for that one). For those who do not know the Adler is like a 4500 Juki clone but on steroids! It is by far The Best heavy duty free arm stitcher on the market.That big Adler was a real eye opener. The smoothness of German engineering and machining was incredible! Stitch regulation was perfect! To make a long story a bit shorter I sold the Cowboy to a young man I was mentoring and kept the Adler as my main go to stitcher. The 441 clones will do the job but the Adler does it just that much better!

So, any machine, even (shudder), a manual Boss, will be faster than hand stitching but if you have the need and have the $$$ go with a Adler, you will never be sorry!

JMHO, your millage may vary.

Edited October 24, 2014 by harnessman

[cleanview]

Had to get the funds together for it (dont do credit) and that kind of hurt. But am sure it will be money well spent, just glad I was able to. There have been too many times in my life that I could not rub 2 nickels together let alone pony up for a machine. By some strange yet suspicious circumstance time got a little better around the time that the birds left the nest. Go figure

[Kulafarmer]

Had to get the funds together for it (dont do credit) and that kind of hurt. But am sure it will be money well spent, just glad I was able to. There have been too many times in my life that I could not rub 2 nickels together let alone pony up for a machine.

Sounds like me, had the $ so bought the cobra class 4S

Look at it like other tools, bigger than you need is never a waste.

[longtooth]

I have a Juki 2000 pro. Love it.

[silverbullet]

Good luck with your new machine, and no worries if you need help Bob at toledo will be there for you. He's helped me and lots others on here. If and when I need something for any of my machines he usually knows exactly what I need and how to remedy the problems. I'm not lucky enough to have a cowboy machine but I've several old babies I've picked up , an old singer 211w155, 29-4 ,Adler 30-10 and 124 ? I think , but he's had parts and advise when needed. Just trying to say he's there for you if needed.