Things you wish you would have known

[Melonie]

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!!

[Northmount]

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

 

[Melonie]

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?

[brmax]

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

[eglideride]

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!

[eglideride]

My first stitches last year

[Wizcrafts]

5 minutes ago, eglideride said:

My first stitches last year

[MADMAX22]

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. 

[brmax]

Now that my friend is a good eye! 

Great tip, please check whats mentioned

[Melonie]

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