Tippmann boss

[Sanch]

Yea, so I don't really see alot of activity or posts about this little do dad what gives ?its either great or junk? I have read few reviews and of course most are positive but that may be mularchy (sp) also what happened to the outlaw? I don't need a big ol electric monster nor do I care to learn to be a seamstress. Cast iron and aluminum  both had great reviews and some naysayers too.. who here is using one exclusively and what for? I  am ass u ming thread size can be either larger or smaller dependant on what is being stitched ie. wallets=small, holsters=larger etc etc.... if you own one please chime in!!!

[OLDNSLOW]

There are a few guys and Gals round here that own and use them so you should here back from some. 

[Dwight]

I'll get in here, . . . mine has been a "new" aluminum, . . . from 2005 or 2006, . . . somewhere back there.

I use it for whatever I make out of leather, . . . if it needs sewn, . . . except vests, . . . different machine for that.

Look on my website for examples, . . . page 3 to be specific, . . . it sews everything up to and including 3/4 inch of dry veggie tanned leather, . . . although not too well on the 3/4 inch stuff.  I use it to punch the holes in those things, . . . then hand stitch it.

I live 2 hours from the factory, . . . whenever I have a problem (happened twice so far), . . . that I cannot fix myself, . . . I load it up, . . . call em and give em a heads up, . . . one of the mechanics cleans off a bench, . . . fixes my machine, . . . 2 hours later I am back home sewing again (or taking a nap).  The Tippmann people are great people to work with.

The other day I finished a belt that was darn near 3/8 of an inch thick, . . . for a feller that is in the 44 in waist area, . . . all in about 20 minutes, . . . at almost 6 stitches per inch, . . . total sewing was something over 100 inches.

I use everything from 207 thread to 415, . . . but 346 is my mainstay, . . . very seldom use anything else.

A happy customer???  Yessir, . . . I am, . . . and if I could go back and buy a different machine, . . . I most likely would not do it, . . . this one does what I want, where I want it, and the way I want it, . . . electrics do not always do that.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Sanch]

15 minutes ago, Dwight said:

I'll get in here, . . . mine has been a "new" aluminum, . . . from 2005 or 2006, . . . somewhere back there.

I use it for whatever I make out of leather, . . . if it needs sewn, . . . except vests, . . . different machine for that.

Look on my website for examples, . . . page 3 to be specific, . . . it sews everything up to and including 3/4 inch of dry veggie tanned leather, . . . although not too well on the 3/4 inch stuff.  I use it to punch the holes in those things, . . . then hand stitch it.

I live 2 hours from the factory, . . . whenever I have a problem (happened twice so far), . . . that I cannot fix myself, . . . I load it up, . . . call em and give em a heads up, . . . one of the mechanics cleans off a bench, . . . fixes my machine, . . . 2 hours later I am back home sewing again (or taking a nap).  The Tippmann people are great people to work with.

The other day I finished a belt that was darn near 3/8 of an inch thick, . . . for a feller that is in the 44 in waist area, . . . all in about 20 minutes, . . . at almost 6 stitches per inch, . . . total sewing was something over 100 inches.

I use everything from 207 thread to 415, . . . but 346 is my mainstay, . . . very seldom use anything else.

A happy customer???  Yessir, . . . I am, . . . and if I could go back and buy a different machine, . . . I most likely would not do it, . . . this one does what I want, where I want it, and the way I want it, . . . electrics do not always do that.

May God bless,

Dwight

Dwight, your input is greatly appreciated I will look on your site thanks!! Fantastic work sir if you are doing it all with that lil dude I'd say it's pretty dang sweet!

Edited May 22, 2017 by Sanch

[supercub]

I bought one of the original cast iron Boss stitchers when they first came out.  There was a bit of a learning curve with getting thread tension and a couple of other minor quirks.  After I figured it out, it worked well and did pretty much what I wanted it to do.  It paid for itself quickly and was a whole lot faster than hand stitching.  I eventually upgraded to a Juki/Ferdco pro 2000, but I still use the Boss for small projects.

One comment about Tippmann customer service.  It is first rate!  I needed a new center presser foot for the machine.  Called the factory and they shipped one right out.  Only problem was that it didn't work.  It was made for their newer machines - which had subtle changes from my old model.  Long story short - they machined a new part for me that fit perfectly.  Too many other outfits will just say, "sorry your machine is no longer made and parts are not available".

[Sanch]

2 hours ago, supercub said:

I bought one of the original cast iron Boss stitchers when they first came out.  There was a bit of a learning curve with getting thread tension and a couple of other minor quirks.  After I figured it out, it worked well and did pretty much what I wanted it to do.  It paid for itself quickly and was a whole lot faster than hand stitching.  I eventually upgraded to a Juki/Ferdco pro 2000, but I still use the Boss for small projects.

One comment about Tippmann customer service.  It is first rate!  I needed a new center presser foot for the machine.  Called the factory and they shipped one right out.  Only problem was that it didn't work.  It was made for their newer machines - which had subtle changes from my old model.  Long story short - they machined a new part for me that fit perfectly.  Too many other outfits will just say, "sorry your machine is no longer made and parts are not available".

Great to know thank you!!

[Yetibelle]

I don't own one, but I always liked the concept.  A simple machine, with a small footprint that can sew really heavy leather.  My first issue was, wow they are really expensive, even used they are typically average $800, however if its the right tool for the job then who care what it costs.  The second issue was a crank arm vs. a foot pedal.  Most of the time I wish I had a few more hands to help me out, so loosing one hand to cranking is a drawback for me.  I think I would have bought one of these if it had come in a foot pedal kick-press version.  Then I can just stamp out the stiches and use both hands.  My last point would be speed, since you crank-out the stiches they are not very fast but if your not concerned with speed of production its no big deal. 

 

 

 

[Sanch]

17 minutes ago, Yetibelle said:

I don't own one, but I always liked the concept.  A simple machine, with a small footprint that can sew really heavy leather.  My first issue was, wow they are really expensive, even used they are typically average $800, however if its the right tool for the job then who care what it costs.  The second issue was a crank arm vs. a foot pedal.  Most of the time I wish I had a few more hands to help me out, so loosing one hand to cranking is a drawback for me.  I think I would have bought one of these if it had come in a foot pedal kick-press version.  Then I can just stamp out the stiches and use both hands.  My last point would be speed, since you crank-out the stiches they are not very fast but if your not concerned with speed of production its no big deal. 

 

 

 

Yep and yep!

[OLDNSLOW]

I wouldn't know who to direct you to, but I think there was a guy that sold one here not to long ago, that made some type of modification that allowed for operation  with something other than the slot machine handle.  Now if were me and it had a few bells and could make a wheel go round that looked like oranges and cherries I could yank on that handle like a mad man.  

[Sanch]

2 hours ago, OLDNSLOW said:

I wouldn't know who to direct you to, but I think there was a guy that sold one here not to long ago, that made some type of modification that allowed for operation  with something other than the slot machine handle.  Now if were me and it had a few bells and could make a wheel go round that looked like oranges and cherries I could yank on that handle like a mad man.  

LMAO it took me a minute to get the reference I'm a little slow tonight I guess

Edited May 23, 2017 by Sanch