Strap Cutter Machines

[Mike516]

I think it's between these two:

http://www.solar-leather.com/cowboy-strap-cuttter/

http://www.leathermachineco.com/product/cobra-ak-20-leather-strap-cutting-machine/

They look very similar. In fact, the only differences I can see, aside from the table, is the black handle on the right side of the cowboy. And that may be from the angle of the picture. Then the Cobra seems to come with more accessories.

Is there any difference in performance?

[Thor]

Lifting a secret? Both are from the same Chinese manufacturer.

[Mike516]

Call me naive, but this is the same machine, made by the same manufacturer, for two different companies who each put their name on it? How could that be? You would think someone has a patent on the design.

But now that you mention it, this looks a lot lie another one I saw recently. I think it's called a Leatherpro or something.

 

[Thor]

The Juki 441 is made as a clone for various retailers like cobra, cowboy, TechSew, sewmac, sieck, brunetti... They are made by 2 companies in China and Japan. The Japan made clone can be found by the name of japsew. I looked into that before I bought my 441 clone. The real difference is the service the retailers offer and some minor adjustments.

Even if there are patents out there, it doesn't matter all that much as most companies like Pfaff, Adler and so on are owned by Shanggong in China. http://www.sgsbgroup.com/en/about.html

So back to your strap cutter. Do you think it's any different with them?

[Mike516]

That is interesting. I too bought a Juki and I love it.

But to the point of this discussion; So they're all the same machine with a different table under it. Then I'm likely going to go with the Cobra. I don't like the foot controller and I don't see a need for the light. Plus it looks like the Cobra comes with better accessories and a lifetime warranty.

For 2 grand this thing should stain it, put the buckles on and ship it for me lol.

Thanks for the info Thor.

[SolarLeatherMachines]

Hi Guys, 

That's my website mentioned.  I just put up some new photos of the CB-818 Strap cutter.  Have a look at them.  Let me know if you have questions.  We also have a lifetime warranty, although these machines are so simple, there's very little to go wrong with them.   http://www.solar-leather.com/cb-818-belt-fringe-cutter/

Alexander

[Mike516]

I decided on the AK 20. Winds up it comes with a foot controller after all lol. Oh well I'm sure I can get used to it.

I ran a couple test pieces through and it seemed fine. But I just ran about a 9" X 48" piece of 6/7oz double shoulder through it for 1" straps and about 3 straps in on either side and in the middle few inches of the pieces, it didn't cut all the way through. Is there a trick to this or an adjustment - am I doing something or not doing something?

 

[Art]

Hi Mike,

You might want to adjust the depth of cut, or actually the bottom roller height.  There is a black lever to the right of the cutting throat that should be all the way up.  If that is not the case then put it all the way up and try again.  If it is all the way up, you can adjust the eccentrics (like cams) on this lever (under the feed table) to give you a little more lift on the bottom roller.

Art

[Mike516]

Right, but all the blades are dug into the bottom roller. The ends are fine. Why would the middle be the problem?

[Art]

Could be any number of things.  Bent bottom roller or knife shaft.  Knives not all the same diameter.  Where did you get it?

Art