Members ComputerDoctor Posted October 26, 2018 Members Report Posted October 26, 2018 Well, finally I bought my first HD Leather sewing machine today! I got the Cobra Class 3 'Premium package' @ Springfield Leather Company, in Springfield, Missouri, a nice 70 mile drive from my home:) As usual, my experience there was first class and my Sales associate, Mike walked me through just about everything from nuts to bolts, assembly, disassembly, threading, sewing and the whole Tamale:) He spent maybe 2 hours with me and I sure appreciated it. I even got to meet the FAMOUS Kevin, the YouTube movie star and he's as nice in person as can be! He even waited on me and sold me some more stuff that I needed. Although I don't make a lot of product as I do leather more as a hobby right now, I sure look forward to a lot less hand sewing:) Thanks SLC Sam Porter Quote
Members DJole Posted October 27, 2018 Members Report Posted October 27, 2018 You should be able to get some medical help for that... Quote
Members kyleatherworker Posted October 29, 2018 Members Report Posted October 29, 2018 Sweet! I think you'll love the machine. I envy you living so close to SLC. I'm 4.5 hours away. But, that's probably a good thing for my wallet Quote
Members battlemunky Posted October 29, 2018 Members Report Posted October 29, 2018 Cool, congrats on your cool new machine! Quote
Members ComputerDoctor Posted October 29, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks everybody! I just finished mounting the head unit, thread stand,fitting the belt, etc-etc. I can see that all of my scrap will get a workout, just so I won't ruin my good work pieces. Sam:) Quote
Members falcon45 Posted October 30, 2018 Members Report Posted October 30, 2018 Good luck on your new journey! Quote
Members Handstitched Posted October 31, 2018 Members Report Posted October 31, 2018 I got a phone call from our local courier saying that my machine had arrived from Queensland at his depot ..." would I like to pick it up ? " " WTF ??? It weighs a ton and besides, I paid for delivery to my house, not your *&^%$ depot !!! " It finally arrived on the back of a ute to my house ( very Aussie) and took 3 of us ( including the unhappy courier) to off load it. But I had to work the rest out for myself. Opening the wooden crate was a challenge in itself The wood came in handy though to make some shelves I was on my own after that. But Computer Doctor, I do appreciate the anticipation and enjoyment of receiving a new toy, like Christmas I do hope it gives you many years of service and enjoyment HS Quote
Members ComputerDoctor Posted November 1, 2018 Author Members Report Posted November 1, 2018 Thanks HS, so far-so good:) I fitted the edge guide tool today and it made it very easy to sew a straight line! A straight line is still relatively easy without the edge guide at slow speeds. Starting where and when I want to and finishing right where I want to is a challenge but practice makes perfect. 90 degree turns take some time to learn. Curves and ellipses are very easy. Threading the Bobbin and the 'needle' must be done very precisely so take your time. Take care! Sam Quote
Members TonySFLDLTHR Posted November 2, 2018 Members Report Posted November 2, 2018 21 hours ago, ComputerDoctor said: Thanks HS, so far-so good:) I fitted the edge guide tool today and it made it very easy to sew a straight line! A straight line is still relatively easy without the edge guide at slow speeds. Starting where and when I want to and finishing right where I want to is a challenge but practice makes perfect. 90 degree turns take some time to learn. Curves and ellipses are very easy. Threading the Bobbin and the 'needle' must be done very precisely so take your time. Take care! Sam Sam this is really great to hear! I will go tell Mike the kind words. Also, feel free to call in with any questions or problems you come up with. We will help you get through them to the best of our ability! Quote
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