Artisan Question?

[Dusty2119]

I'm looking for a machine to sew chaps and other medium to meduim/heavy projects on and was wondering if the Artisan Toro 4600 is a good machine or if anybody here has used it? I've heard alot of hype about the toro 3000 but I don't want to have to try and stuff a legging through that 9" opening. Any comments or suggestions? Also I'm not into any big production so I'm not needing anything to stitch rediculously fast either if that makes any difference.

[Randyc]

I'm looking for a machine to sew chaps and other medium to meduim/heavy projects on and was wondering if the Artisan Toro 4600 is a good machine or if anybody here has used it? I've heard alot of hype about the toro 3000 but I don't want to have to try and stuff a legging through that 9" opening. Any comments or suggestions? Also I'm not into any big production so I'm not needing anything to stitch rediculously fast either if that makes any difference.

Dusty,

I'm not real familer with the 4600. I have the Toro 3000 and know that the Toro 4000 cylinder arm machine has a throat depth of 16.5" both the 3000 and 4000 are rated to stitch up to 3/4" thick leather. All three machines come standard with a servo motor and 2 speed controller, so that you can stitch very slowly.

Perhaps, one of the Artisan guys will chime in with more info on the 4600 or you can give them a call at Toll Free: (888) 838-1408.

www.artisansew.com They build great machines and have the best customer service in the business.

[Dusty2119]

I think I've made my decision and I think I'm gonna go with the 4000. I got to thinking about the flat bed and came to the conclusion that it might hinder me on other projects other than chaps whereas I can always buy or build a flat bed attachment that I can remove for projects that are easier to sew with just the cylinder bed.

[Randyc]

Dusty

The 4000 should serve you well.

Randy

[Bree]

I have a 4000-LA25. You might consider this longer arm model. That 25" arm is well worth the relatively small extra $$$ especially if you sew big stuff. It takes a little getting used to because the arm is so long but it gives you capacity to do jobs that others simply can't do or would have a very hard time doing.