I Think I Want A Cowboy Cb5500....new, Used, Or Wrong Machine?

[TinkerTailor]

Hey everybody,

Thank you for the replies. Looks like I have a few more pennies to save to get one.

Any recommendations of where to get one in Southern California?

Same machine, diffr'nt name, located in Cali.

http://www.leathermachineco.com/product/king-cobra-class-4-25-with-electronic-positioning-system/

Edited December 22, 2015 by TinkerTailor

[Mohawk Dave]

Setting it up is not difficult, lifting the head is a two man job, unless you are young and robust...I have a CB4500 from Bob and my 16 year old son and I put it together without a problem.

Sewing with it is another story...read all you can and watch as many videos as you can...and you will do fine.

Hi Troy,

Yes, I meant setting it up to function correctly and learn the machine. Not the actual physical part of setting it up. Mills, lathes, and gantry cranes are a little heavier. lol.

I have been researching, reading, and learning as much as I can so I'm not totally flying blind when I get this thing. Just found out fiancee's uncle has been doing upholstery for the last couple years and got to check out his new Juki last night. Hopefully I'll hang out with him more as he is the only one around here that I personally know that sews.

Same machine, diffr'nt name, located in Cali.

http://www.leathermachineco.com/product/king-cobra-class-4-25-with-electronic-positioning-system/

Awesome! I'll be stopping there in the next week or two to check them out and meet the company.

So, much like some handtools, these are made in 1 factory and slapped with a different paint color and name badge, huh? Fine by me as long as they didn't skimp on it.

[DocReaper]

Every time I sew a Western drop loop gun belt with bullet loops, or a large weigh lifters' belt, I morn my choice of the 4500 rather than the 5500.

I bought mine brand new and picked it up in person, from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines (Bob Kovar, owner and a paying supporting member here (aka: CowboyBob)). He always takes care of any problems with my machines or motors and sends parts out for next business day delivery. I never worry about support with machines I buy from him.

The 25" arm makes this a truly impressive machine. The pedestal stand is much heavier than the one I got for my CB4500.

One thing I would like to remind all Cowboy machine owners to do is to open the face plate occasionally and put oil in the tiny oil holes in all the crank shafts in the business end of the head. Use a precision oiler with a needle tube. You will have some oil drops to wipe up, but the machine will operate quieter and not seize up from lack of oil in these critical components.

[DocReaper]

I have the 4500, no regrets. I can sew on either side of the needle, so in this case a longer neck would make no difference. If you know of any reason why I should need one, please let me know.

I have the 4500, no regrets. I can sew on either side of the needle, so in this case a longer neck would make no difference. If you know of any reason why I should need one, please let me know.