Members Bitta Posted September 11, 2015 Members Report Posted September 11, 2015 The Cobra and Techsew big packages offer similar capacities and attachments other than the Techsew having the laser guide and coming with EPS. Are there any other significant differences? I know Cobra is all American made, but don't know about Techsew. I don't know if Cowboy offers an everything and the kitchen sink pkg or not, but would certainly entertain it as another American made option. Decisions decisions... Quote
dirtclod Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 The Cobra and the Tecksew are made in China ! Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Uwe Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 I don't mean to burst your bubble, but I don't think any of these machines are made in America. It's more about American reseller working with the better of the Chinese factories for their customized products. Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members dikman Posted September 11, 2015 Members Report Posted September 11, 2015 Yep, you're quite right, Uwe, and it applies to many items. A little while ago I bought a plasma cutter, and virtually all the brands/models available here are from China.The gentleman who sells the brand that I bought (his brand) said that he carefully selected the factory that makes them and personally visits the factory at regular intervals to ensure that they're doing what he wants. It shows, as I opened it up and the build quality is excellent. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Hockeymender Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 It is my understanding that the Cowboy and the Cobra machines are made in "A" rated Chinese factories. The Techsew may be as well. The overall quality of the Cowboy is excellent and has served me well. It would be wonderful to have these machines made in the U.S., but those days are long past. Quote Regards, Joe Esposito www.hockeymenders.com instragram: @hockeymenders.com
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 11, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted September 11, 2015 American made.. tha's a good 'un Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Bitta Posted September 11, 2015 Author Members Report Posted September 11, 2015 Well lemme get the egg off my face...wow. Sigh, so they are all made in China? That sure knocks the wind out of my sails in justifying the price tags. But, it is what it is and if Chinese steel is all we've got to work with, I can only hope the level of service and attention I've seen and heard about on here from CobraSteve and CowboyBob remain steady. All we can ask is that they stand behind their product. Guess that knocks the Techsew out of the picture. Quote
Moderator Art Posted September 11, 2015 Moderator Report Posted September 11, 2015 Since you are in Ft. Worth, you might want to travel up to Wichita Falls on October 2 and 3 for the Boot and Saddlemakers Trade Show. Cobra and Cowboy are usually well represented there. This is a good time to test them out and get EXACTLY what you want. You might even be able to take one home, saving on the shipping. They hold the show at the MPEC complex. Art P.S. There is also Campbell Randall down in South Texas, a little bit of a drive and a more expensive machine, but made in the U.S.A. and the Campbell is one of the best machines out there. They also carry some of the more useful Adler and Seiko machines in addition to the Union Lock. Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Techsew Ron Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 Well lemme get the egg off my face...wow. Sigh, so they are all made in China? That sure knocks the wind out of my sails in justifying the price tags. But, it is what it is and if Chinese steel is all we've got to work with, I can only hope the level of service and attention I've seen and heard about on here from CobraSteve and CowboyBob remain steady. All we can ask is that they stand behind their product. Guess that knocks the Techsew out of the picture. Your best bet is to call each of the companies you're considering doing business with and see which machine works best for you. All of the advertisers on this website will stand by the products they sell. Cheers, Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 11, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted September 11, 2015 Okay, I'll dissent here. You're in a large enough metro area that there is surely someone local who can get you a good machine - and even let you test drive it before deciding. In fact, if they won't do that, walk away, cuz someone else WILL. Even if 'dealers' showed up on your doorstep (saving you shipping).. where will they be when the machine goes down or needs service? Nope, for my money, go with the local guy. He has parts for you machine, can install them if necessary, and likely has a "loaner' machine to use while yours is in the shop. Must be signs of the times. Customer service didn't used to mean you fix it yourself. After a year, perhaps, but not the week after you bought it. My next purchase, I think probably an adler. Man, them things is 'smooooooooth'...... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
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