What Machine Do You Use?

[dirtclod]

Ferdco Pro 2000 for the last 20 years.

Edited January 30, 2016 by dirtclod

[Leatherstrap1]

Im in the uk and i make horse harness and can sew upto 3/4 inch on my busm #6 and for the thiner bits (1/2inch or less) i use a busm pilot.

To be honest i am thinking of importing a techsew 5100 and selling the two busm machines...i know some will think im mad but i think if i have one machine to do both then thats more room i have and less to pay out with having both machines serviced...

Atb

Ls1

Edited January 30, 2016 by Leatherstrap1

[JLSleather]

Of course, the down side of having only one machine, if something happens and the machine goes down, then no work is getting out the door. With two -- even if they don't match -- you might be able to complete orders with the second one while the first is being fixed.

[Leatherstrap1]

Of course, the down side of having only one machine, if something happens and the machine goes down, then no work is getting out the door. With two -- even if they don't match -- you might be able to complete orders with the second one while the first is being fixed.

True but i also have a spare stored at my brothers house that i could get if needed 👍👍

[dfrensdorff]

Cowboy 3200 from Neels .............. Ferdco 206 HL from Hoffman Brothers

[rdf1967]

I just purchased a cowboy 3200 a few weeks back and love it. I was in same boat as you. Belts took me forever. And yes these machines are pricey. However after picking up my machine and using it....it was very much worth it, and man let me tell you it is a "hoss". You cant go wrong with any of these machines others have mentioned. You will wonder why you waited. Save every penny you have and then enjoy the machins when you saved enough. And it will make you money back on it in no time. I git mine from Bob at Toledo Industrial. Bob was great to deal with. I saved on shipping by picking it up myself. About a 3 hr drive for me.

rdf1967

Edited February 19, 2016 by rdf1967

[Art]

I would say to buy from the guy closest to you. Bob at Toledo, or Gregg at Keystone will provide a great machine and even greater service. Gregg also has Adler, Pfaff and Highlead if you want a little more quality, but the Ferdco 2000 will do you just fine. Both of these gents have been around since the Camel wore Sandals, well at least Bob has, and can be trusted with getting you going.

Art