Members 1CJK Posted March 29, 2017 Members Report Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) As requested by user UWE I will share my upgrades I did to my CB3200. I did not like the handle position from the factory. Also my foot pedal was so hard to push down I had to literally stand up off my stool to push it down. The extension piece for the handle is made from some stainless I turned down and then used the existing handle on the end. The handle does come down when the foot pedal is pressed but it is still light enough that it doesn't keep from returning up when you let of the pedal. You can also lock the foot up but pressing the pedal all the way down. This lets the handle fall all the way just like you pushed it to the lock position with your hand. I also orientated the handle so it faces you when the presser foot is down and it is also out of the way. To raise the foot I found it more convenient to pull the handle down rather than pushing the handle back through the machine. As for the foot pedal I had to come up with something. This system gives the pedal a mechanical advantage over the presser foot springs. With this set up the peddle is as easy to push down as the sew pedal. It also gives more range of motion. I hope with the pictures you can see what is going on. The parts for the pedal are little crude. I just haven't taken the time to make the permanent pieces. I absolutely love my machine and working with the dealer Solar Leather. Edited March 29, 2017 by 1CJK Quote
bikermutt07 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Posted March 29, 2017 Cool mods. So, the solar folks are good to deal with? When I can get a machine that is who I plan to use. I'm just over in Shreveport. (Not to be confused with "I'm from Louisiana", I was born and raised in God's Great Republic) Quote
Members 1CJK Posted March 29, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 29, 2017 I had a good e On 3/29/2017 at 2:49 PM, bikermutt07 said: Cool mods. So, the solar folks are good to deal with? When I can get a machine that is who I plan to use. I'm just over in Shreveport. (Not to be confused with "I'm from Louisiana", I was born and raised in God's Great Republic) Expand I had a good experience with them. Alexander over there was really helpful and took the time to answer all my questions. If things go as I hope I will be getting a splitter and strap cutting machine from them. Quote
Members SolarLeatherMachines Posted March 30, 2017 Members Report Posted March 30, 2017 Nicely done, Chris. A very good idea, and something that I think I might start adding to the 3200. Quote
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