Members Melonie Posted February 25, 2017 Members Report Posted February 25, 2017 This beautiful Cowboy 227r just arrived last night from Neel's Saddlery. I assembled it all last night and from what I can tell it is ready to go, but I'm really nervous to do ANYTHING after I turn it on. I've never worked with this kind of machine and I'm afraid I might be missing something before I try it out. So I'm just looking for any experienced advice before I start. maybe it's just to tell me to stop being afraid and get on with it thanks in advance!! Quote
Northmount Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Take the belt off and turn it over by hand first to make sure nothing got loosened up and out of place. Then put the belt on and go for it. Remember to hold both threads for a couple stitches when you start sewing. Always have leather or something under the feet before you run it with it threaded. Tom Quote
Members Melonie Posted February 26, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 26, 2017 55 minutes ago, northmount said: Take the belt off and turn it over by hand first to make sure nothing got loosened up and out of place. Then put the belt on and go for it. Remember to hold both threads for a couple stitches when you start sewing. Always have leather or something under the feet before you run it with it threaded. Tom Thanks! Do you mean the belt that runs from the sewing machine to the motor? Quote
Members brmax Posted February 26, 2017 Members Report Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Its always good to prepare oneself, and with your putting it together is a great part of understanding the machine. I agree its a good thing to turn the machine over by hand a few rounds to just see how this particular one feels (as each one is a bit different ) It seem weird how smooth the machine is without the belt on, and even when on the different feeling with motor styles, like them servos have that not smooth and more like many many steps as turned vs the clutch style is smooth though more resistant when belted to machine. The thread is so cheap and a great tip having plenty in your hand taught when starting. Have fun and get to sewing Good day Floyd Edited February 26, 2017 by brmax Quote
Members eglideride Posted February 26, 2017 Members Report Posted February 26, 2017 I watched you tube videos about 30 times!!...then went for it...still learning..still scared I will screw something up...so far..knock on wood! Quote
Members eglideride Posted February 26, 2017 Members Report Posted February 26, 2017 My first stitches last year Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted February 26, 2017 Moderator Report Posted February 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, eglideride said: My first stitches last year Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
MADMAX22 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Melonie said: This beautiful Cowboy 227r just arrived last night from Neel's Saddlery. I assembled it all last night and from what I can tell it is ready to go, but I'm really nervous to do ANYTHING after I turn it on. I've never worked with this kind of machine and I'm afraid I might be missing something before I try it out. So I'm just looking for any experienced advice before I start. maybe it's just to tell me to stop being afraid and get on with it thanks in advance!! Make sure there isnt a hole just inboard of the table for your foot lift line to goo thru, looks like its rubbing on the table. If it doesnt you may think about doing such. Neel is good to work with and the machine should work just fine. Read over the manual like anything else new to you and have fun. Dont forget to oil it properly before starting. Quote
Members brmax Posted February 26, 2017 Members Report Posted February 26, 2017 Now that my friend is a good eye! Great tip, please check whats mentioned Quote
Members Melonie Posted February 26, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, MADMAX22 said: Make sure there isnt a hole just inboard of the table for your foot lift line to goo thru, looks like its rubbing on the table. If it doesnt you may think about doing such. Neel is good to work with and the machine should work just fine. Read over the manual like anything else new to you and have fun. Dont forget to oil it properly before starting. Great catch! There was a hole there for it. Thanks Quote
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