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So I'm noodling around on youtube today and I came across a video done by Kevin and Rusty over at Springfield Leather that was about 45 minutes long and going over the Cobra Class 3 sewing machine.  It looked like an impressive machine and would suit my purposes as I make primarily knife sheaths.  I've also been thinking about branching off into guitar and instrument straps as well.  So a medium duty machine is in order unless I want to spend most my time hand sewing as I have been.  I'd like to hear from others that own this particular model.  What are the pros and cons of this machine.  Any buyers remorse?  It looks to be well built and reasonably priced but you can only tell so much from a video and there's really no where around where I live to actually put my hands on one.  So....what say you?  Thanks.

Oh....here's a link to the video if anyone is interested..... http://springfieldleather.com/Sewing-Machine-Cobra-Class-3

...Tony

 

Tony V
Rifle River Leather
Ogemaw Knifeworks


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One is born a poet. One becomes a craftsman.

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For what you're making, have you compared this one?

http://www.tolindsewmach.com/cb3200.html

 

JLS  "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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I use my friend's Cobra 3 all the time for sheath making, and holsters. I like it and the best part is it will easily handle 3/4" thick stacks of leather. There are times I stack 5 layers of 9 oz with an exotic inlay piece. This machine handles it with no problems. Remember you can find a used one too. Sometimes Cobra has them.

George

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Hialeah, Florida

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3 hours ago, JLSleather said:

For what you're making, have you compared this one?

http://www.tolindsewmach.com/cb3200.html

 

I did as a matter of fact look at that one, and even though its less expensive, I wasn't as impressed with the specs as compared to the Cobra 3.  I really don't mind paying the price as long as the quality is there...you know....pay once cry once.

 

Tony V
Rifle River Leather
Ogemaw Knifeworks


There are two individuals inside every artisan...the poet and the craftsman.
One is born a poet. One becomes a craftsman.

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1 hour ago, TacticallySharp said:

I use my friend's Cobra 3 all the time for sheath making, and holsters. I like it and the best part is it will easily handle 3/4" thick stacks of leather. There are times I stack 5 layers of 9 oz with an exotic inlay piece. This machine handles it with no problems. Remember you can find a used one too. Sometimes Cobra has them.

Yeah George, that was one of the things that I'd liked about this model as well....rated for 3/4" of leather, and is one of the reasons I asked the question.  You've answered it.  Thanks.

Perhaps I could just use your buddies too...I see your just down the road from Gainesville. :rolleyes:

Tony V
Rifle River Leather
Ogemaw Knifeworks


There are two individuals inside every artisan...the poet and the craftsman.
One is born a poet. One becomes a craftsman.

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Am I wrong or is the cobra the only one with a bobbin winder?

I haven't seen one on the cowboy or the techsew machines.

That will be a deciding factor one day when I can get one.

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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The Cowboy machines DO have bobbin winders.  

JLS  "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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Ya have to admit them guys at SLC do put in their videos some great humor while getting use to your new Cobra machine.

Like was mentioned earlier a machine for products your focused on making and then there is always an option for other machines to do something specific. 

The potential for classifieds here on site is great to keep an eye on. good luck

Floyd

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50 minutes ago, JLSleather said:

The Cowboy machines DO have bobbin winders.  

Is that the stuff on the front of the machine? 

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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On teh CB 4500, it's right on teh top right (same as the cobra thing).  On the 3200, and 3500, push the thumb button to wind bobbin ;)

 

cb3500.jpg

JLS  "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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