Buying A Cobra 4-P Today!

[Allan1972]

Just called and waiting for Steve to call back…….

I know it comes with some tread but I am thinking I should add a few spools while I'm at it to save on shipping. I am doing mostly 3" wide guitar straps and have been hand sewing. I like the look of bulky tread as a feature, I think I want some 346 tread. I am thinking of using 277 for belts as they are narrower. I have been using 25 yard spools of waxed linen and braided cord from tandy so this is my size reference, would the 346 weight be similar?

Allan

[Allan1972]

Cobra 4-P ordered……...

I ended up getting the 346 tread in 4 colours and it ships with a 277 spool so I can try a lighter weight.

Will ship near the end of next week as I am in line to have my machine sent.

Steve has been to shows the past 6 weekends so probably a bit of a back log of orders:)

Wonder how long the shipping is to Red Deer, Ab. Canada, should have asked(guess I will send an email).

I am very excited to get this machine.

I'm sure it is not over kill for a hobbyist who has sold 9 items so far($1900)

Allan

[Colt W Knight]

I was able to pay for my used leather sewing machine in 3 weeks. I am now saving up for Cobra 4 or cowboy 4500

[JLSleather]

I have a cobra 4, but I don't thik they are NEARLY as wonderful as you hear about around here. But then, lots of people here think that SLC has good leather and Iraq has weapons of mass destruction

Not makin money, really -- basically losing $5 on everything I touch

[Allan1972]

I have a cobra 4, but I don't thik they are NEARLY as wonderful as you hear about around here. But then, lots of people here think that SLC has good leather and Iraq has weapons of mass destruction

Not makin money, really -- basically losing $5 on everything I touch

All I am really looking for is something that will cut the wear on my body hand sewing 8' runs of stitching on 13-30 oz's of leather.

Not looking for anything special just some nice stitches, straight on the front and back. Takes me 5-6 hours to cut holes and stitch a guitar strap and I tend to try and do it in one sitting. Shoulders are not holding up well to pulling all that thread, to the point I have not been doing a whole lot of work.

Not really making me feel good about my purchase

Allan

[Allan1972]

I was able to pay for my used leather sewing machine in 3 weeks. I am now saving up for Cobra 4 or cowboy 4500

I will give feedback on the machine once I get it and use it a bit. So far it has been great dealing with Steve, Marilia has always got my messages to Steve and he has gotten back to me.

Steve has been very accommodating with making things work for me, (gave him money and my first born) now I have a machine coming next week.

Allan

[Colt W Knight]

All I am really looking for is something that will cut the wear on my body hand sewing 8' runs of stitching on 13-30 oz's of leather.

Not looking for anything special just some nice stitches, straight on the front and back. Takes me 5-6 hours to cut holes and stitch a guitar strap and I tend to try and do it in one sitting. Shoulders are not holding up well to pulling all that thread, to the point I have not been doing a whole lot of work.

Not really making me feel good about my purchase

Allan

I went from hand stitching guitars straps to stitching with my consew. Night and Day difference on the wear and tear on my hands. Plus, what took me 5-6 hours to do by hand changed to 15 minutes. 10 minutes of neurotic testing to make sure the stitches are right, and 5 minutes of actual guitar strap stitching.

[JREESER1]

You will not regret dealing with Steve and his staff. Any question or need will get a response. The machine will make your life easier. Once you get the hang of it, you will be surprised at how quickly long projects get finished. Be sure to check out the Al Bane videos on YouTube, especially the threading, presser foot tension adjustments and oiling sections. Also consult Steve about the correct needles and thread combinations for your projects. He has seen it all.

Above all ENJOY and practice, practice, practice!

jr

[Allan1972]

I went from hand stitching guitars straps to stitching with my consew. Night and Day difference on the wear and tear on my hands. Plus, what took me 5-6 hours to do by hand changed to 15 minutes. 10 minutes of neurotic testing to make sure the stitches are right, and 5 minutes of actual guitar strap stitching.

this is what I am hoping for.

Allan

[Allan1972]

You will not regret dealing with Steve and his staff. Any question or need will get a response. The machine will make your life easier. Once you get the hang of it, you will be surprised at how quickly long projects get finished. Be sure to check out the Al Bane videos on YouTube, especially the threading, presser foot tension adjustments and oiling sections. Also consult Steve about the correct needles and thread combinations for your projects. He has seen it all.

Above all ENJOY and practice, practice, practice!

jr

Thanks for the vote of confidence, I have been watching a lot of videos and reading about the machine. I did watch Al's video which will come in handy I'm sure.

Allan