Where to buy a quality machine with a Efka servo?

[ruinbliss]

Hi  everyone, I have been reading a lot of the information on this forum pertaining to leatherworking and leatherworking sewing machine's. There is a phenomenal amount of information dating back from 2010 or before so I try to get the most recent as I could when I was looking for the machines that might interest me.

My question is simple, where is the best place for me to get a leather sewing machine that will let me use the correct type of leather for knife sheaths  I want to start with a top machine with  A pro Efka servo motor  

Next question is: Out of this group, Cowboy, Cobra, Techshu, or Adler, (205-?  Was mentioned on  this forum ) , what do you pros think about this choice.

I am a beginner, and disabled, so I cant even consider starting by hand.                  I would need a knowledgeable seller to set it up and offer support                                 I have a rotary three phase converter, so if it is a much better deal to go that route, that is doable                                      Thanks in advance for any information 

ruinbliss

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 20, 2016 by ruinbliss
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[mikesc]

Without knowing where you are ( you put "everywhere" in your profile to the left there ) , anyone is going to find it very very difficult to suggest somewhere for you to buy one ( or any machine for that matter ) and to have support available from the dealer..

Edited June 20, 2016 by mikesc

[Kohlrausch]

6 hours ago, ruinbliss said:

I am a beginner, and disabled, so I cant even consider starting by hand.       

 

Hi,

in this case I would buy local and base the decision on what is available locally.

Greets

Ralf C.

[Northmount]

OP appears to be from the New York area according to his IP address.

Tom

 

[Uwe]

It's hard to make suggestions without knowing what physical limitations we need to consider. Some systems can be adapted with hand controls for folks who can't operate a foot pedal. If manual dexterity is limited, certain controls can be shifted to leg/foot actuators, to allow for one-handed operation, etc. 

It boils down to finding somebody who's willing to put together a workstation customized for your needs. Any outfit that will only drop boxes at your doorstep is not really a good candidate. Once you find somebody local to put it all together, have them help you choose the pieces based on your intended use. Efka motors are great for many applications, but they may not be a good choice for what you're trying to do.

Edited June 20, 2016 by Uwe

[ruinbliss]

5 hours ago, northmount said:

OP appears to be from the New York area according to his IP address.

Tom

 

Thanks for the replies, sorry about no location

Nassau county, NY

MY main disability is my thumbs and wrists, as well as spinal. 

Sitting down is better than only standing. 

Having an  option to either sit high or sit low would be very good to have. 

For knife sheaths and thick strong webbing and leather for making a belt with support holder for a landscapers pole saw and clipper. 

Am I better off waiting for an older (80's) machine, that has been upgraded with a efka motor, as long as the base machine Will have the ability and the range of needles and the proper thread for the projects that I may encounter.

 Any machine that I purchase I Will want it to have the ability and the range of needles and the proper thread for the projects that I may encounter.

 I always overbuilt and or purchased a machine that is much greater with its abilities that I need at the present time.  that being said I also want to make sure that as a beginner I am not purchasing a machine that I simply will not be able to operate due to a steep learning curve. 

Any place to recommend, or should I start with Toledo, Ohio?

Thanks,

ruinbliss

[CowboyBob]

 

Yes,Toledo sounds like a good place to  start.(LOL)With the motor  & speed reducer we use you can go as slow as you want & even position the needle up or w/o much problem.I just made this video & ran the machine w/o ever touching the handwheel.This is a brand new machine that will loosen up in time & spin alittle easier once it gets broken in.

IMG_2224 (2).MOV

[ruinbliss]

Thanks for your reply, the  link that you provided does not seem to be working or Woodley's not on my iPhone 

Thanks

[Hockeymender]

Ditto, I can't get the video link to work as well. 

[brmax]

It worked here, after I signed in

The classifieds here on the board are some good places to look for machinery also, just no one within 700 miles of me has used items : (  at the time I'm lookin.

You will need a reducer so a decent servo is needed, I wish for an efka but not so much need of that production setup imo.

have a good day

Floyd

 

The internet explorer pops up asking me if open or download I just hit the open, but I still like the ole ie

Edited June 21, 2016 by brmax