THE COWBOY 3200

[Ferg]

My first experience with a sewing machine was before I started grade school, almost 80 years ago. It was my mom's peddle Singer. I sewed some of her quilt patches together if I remember correctly, that didn't go over real well.

Have used several home machines and just brought home my newest Leather machine yesterday. Had made arrangements with Bob Kovar ( Toledo Industrial) to have them set-up a new Cowboy 3200 for me.

Bob asked if I wanted them to run through the operation, I said no. "Do you want to sew with it?" No. Bobby put the head in a box for me while we carried the remainder out to the truck. Looked it over when we got home with it. This afternoon

I put my new drop down roller guide from Uwe on it, oiled and threaded it. Set the Servo to Slowwww, turned the table perpendicular to my big window in the sewing room, sunlight washing over the machine, Placed two pieces of Bridle scrap together and 

sewed several different length stitches. Other than needing to loosen the foot pressure a little more, it sewed perfectly. I had to sit back and admire my stitching for a few minutes. Nice machine!!!!!

Anyone wishing to attach the drop down roller guide from uwe, The one he has in stock right now is a little long. I had to cut about 1/4" off one piece. Attaching the accessory bracket to the machine worked fine. The wall of the 

machine is only about 1/2" thick so I was a little surprised when the drill bit broke through before I got to 3/4" as suggested. Easily threaded the hole and attached the bracket. Notice I said, Hole as in one hole. Didn't drill the other hole since I have attached them before with just

one bolt. Also attached the extension from Uwe for the hand lift for the foot. The machine couldn't be anymore of what I wanted.

Thanks Bob and Bobby for getting it adjusted perfectly for me.

I have only one gripe and it doesn't concern the machine. Suppliers on the Web advertise they have every needle ever made by so and so for the 441 clones. Not so. You will be lucky to find a half dozen different. They supply all these fancy charts with all the "Point"

configurations and only have  maybe four.

If you are looking for a machine of this size and abilities, buy a 3200, you will never regret it.

Ferg

 

 

[bikermutt07]

Nicely done, Sir. Felt like I was right there with you.

[Kenl]

I just picked mine up two days ago. They are nice machines. 

[Bugstruck]

1 hour ago, Ferg said:

My first experience with a sewing machine was before I started gradin school, almost 80 years ago. It was my mom's peddle Singer. I sewed some of her quilt patches together if I remember correctly, that didn't go over real well.

Have used several home machines and just brought home my newest Leather machine yesterday. Had made arrangements with Bob Kovar ( Toledo Industrial) to have them set-up a new Cowboy 3200 for me.

Bob asked if I wanted them to run through the operation, I said no. "Do you want to sew with it?" No. Bobby put the head in a box for me while we carried the remainder out to the truck. Looked it over when we got home with it. This afternoon

I put my new drop down roller guide from Uwe on it, oiled and threaded it. Set the Servo to Slowwww, turned the table perpendicular to my big window in the sewing room, sunlight washing over the machine, Placed two pieces of Bridle scrap together and 

sewed several different length stitches. Other than needing to loosen the foot pressure a little more, it sewed perfectly. I had to sit back and admire my stitching for a few minutes. Nice machine!!!!!

Anyone wishing to attach the drop down roller guide from uwe, The one he has in stock right now is a little long. I had to cut about 1/4" off one piece. Attaching the accessory bracket to the machine worked fine. The wall of the 

machine is only about 1/2" thick so I was a little surprised when the drill bit broke through before I got to 3/4" as suggested. Easily threaded the hole and attached the bracket. Notice I said, Hole as in one hole. Didn't drill the other hole since I have attached them before with just

one bolt. Also attached the extension from Uwe for the hand lift for the foot. The machine couldn't be anymore of what I wanted.

Thanks Bob and Bobby for getting it adjusted perfectly for me.

I have only one gripe and it doesn't concern the machine. Suppliers on the Web advertise they have every needle ever made by so and so for the 441 clones. Not so. You will be lucky to find a half dozen different. They supply all these fancy charts with all the "Point"

configurations and only have  maybe four.

If you are looking for a machine of this size and abilities, buy a 3200, you will never regret it.

Ferg

 

 

Good write up. Great machine too. I have one of Bob's near the same. Regarding needles/points I have several but 90%  of the time I still reach for the packs from Toledo. S points I think. So I had to experiment, little tendancy of mine but I ended up right where he pointed me. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Good decision today and tomorrow IMO. Enjoy away.

[Colt W Knight]

I have a 4500 from Bob. Im impressed with the stitch quality of these 441 clones. 

[Hockeymender]

Hey Ferg,

Where did you get the grey light that is closest to the business end of the machine? That looks quite interesting. Can never have too much light.

 

[Ferg]

Joe,

Bob supplies that little magnetic light with the machine.  I had the machine turned longways behind my flatbed Consew. When I began attaching the drop down I turned it the way it is in the photo. Liked the natural light coming in that window. Sure helped my tired ole' eyes. I need all the light I can get. Notice the other light I have turned toward the machine, it is on the Consew table. I can use it with both machines. lol

My wife was even impressed with the stitching. Folks seem to have a lot of heartburn with the back-side stitches on numerous machines. They look extra nice on this one.

 

Ferg

 

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Thanks for the review, machine looks great.

[CowboyBob]

On ‎3‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 7:39 PM, Ferg said:

My first experience with a sewing machine was before I started grade school, almost 80 years ago. It was my mom's peddle Singer. I sewed some of her quilt patches together if I remember correctly, that didn't go over real well.

Have used several home machines and just brought home my newest Leather machine yesterday. Had made arrangements with Bob Kovar ( Toledo Industrial) to have them set-up a new Cowboy 3200 for me.

Bob asked if I wanted them to run through the operation, I said no. "Do you want to sew with it?" No. Bobby put the head in a box for me while we carried the remainder out to the truck. Looked it over when we got home with it. This afternoon

I put my new drop down roller guide from Uwe on it, oiled and threaded it. Set the Servo to Slowwww, turned the table perpendicular to my big window in the sewing room, sunlight washing over the machine, Placed two pieces of Bridle scrap together and 

sewed several different length stitches. Other than needing to loosen the foot pressure a little more, it sewed perfectly. I had to sit back and admire my stitching for a few minutes. Nice machine!!!!!

Anyone wishing to attach the drop down roller guide from uwe, The one he has in stock right now is a little long. I had to cut about 1/4" off one piece. Attaching the accessory bracket to the machine worked fine. The wall of the 

machine is only about 1/2" thick so I was a little surprised when the drill bit broke through before I got to 3/4" as suggested. Easily threaded the hole and attached the bracket. Notice I said, Hole as in one hole. Didn't drill the other hole since I have attached them before with just

one bolt. Also attached the extension from Uwe for the hand lift for the foot. The machine couldn't be anymore of what I wanted.

Thanks Bob and Bobby for getting it adjusted perfectly for me.

I have only one gripe and it doesn't concern the machine. Suppliers on the Web advertise they have every needle ever made by so and so for the 441 clones. Not so. You will be lucky to find a half dozen different. They supply all these fancy charts with all the "Point"

configurations and only have  maybe four.

If you are looking for a machine of this size and abilities, buy a 3200, you will never regret it.

Ferg

 

 

 

[CowboyBob]

Thanks for the report!Glad to see your having fun,it was great seeing you again!.Those drop down guide are pretty handy,we expect to have more in soon.

 

[bikermutt07]

I just saw a video this morning of Alexander from Solar Leather. He was showing off a hand operation lever. That was pretty neat.

[Ferg]

I saw that also. I didn't think it sounded like something I would use. I an sure there are folks who would like to have one though.

Ferg

[Bugstruck]

Mutt, Know what? We are fortunate to have all these equipment guys. Bob and Gregg top my list because I've done business with both. Alexander puts up some good info too. He gave me an idea on lighter thread tensions, wasn't his intention on that video but I learned something different. After them, the tier of support here,  in behind their type, is no joke either. May sound like pandering, not. These boys just kick it and save us a ton of grief if we dare pay attention which I am getting better at. Each of them has an area of focus where they excel and yet, they have more overlap than some might think. Started out not even knowing this site existed. Learned some things the the tough way. I'll check out that video. I'll get to Philli one day to blow some dust off something I think is in the far corner. And I'll give Bob an at a boy for putting up with me and keeping me straight. Most importantly perhaps, I give Ferg credit for charging forward when many wouldn't. Man I love that. You young guys with posts exponential to mine and those contributions? Thanks! It all makes a real difference and I appreciate it.

[bikermutt07]

1 hour ago, Bugstruck said:

Mutt, Know what? We are fortunate to have all these equipment guys. Bob and Gregg top my list because I've done business with both. Alexander puts up some good info too. He gave me an idea on lighter thread tensions, wasn't his intention on that video but I learned something different. After them, the tier of support here,  in behind their type, is no joke either. May sound like pandering, not. These boys just kick it and save us a ton of grief if we dare pay attention which I am getting better at. Each of them has an area of focus where they excel and yet, they have more overlap than some might think. Started out not even knowing this site existed. Learned some things the the tough way. I'll check out that video. I'll get to Philli one day to blow some dust off something I think is in the far corner. And I'll give Bob an at a boy for putting up with me and keeping me straight. Most importantly perhaps, I give Ferg credit for charging forward when many wouldn't. Man I love that. You young guys with posts exponential to mine and those contributions? Thanks! It all makes a real difference and I appreciate it.

Yep, lucky indeed. Alexander also put up a holster sewing video recently. I'm sure I'm not the only who has posted about videos just sewing scrap? That is taking notice of the needs of future customers. 

I want to see what and how the machines can do the job.

And, cowboy has done a bang up job producing videos, not of just Ryan demoing the machines, but videos on how to fix common problems. That is also helpful.

Someday, I will luck I to a construction project that will produce some fast money, and I already know who I will call.

[AdamPCain]

Yeah the people around here are great I just boughta machine from Keystone a couple months ago. Gregg sat down with me for over an hour, and set the macbine up for leather. I haven't had any issues and started sewing as soon as I got home.