fallequinox Report post Posted March 25, 2019 I am extremely excited about this and I want to tell the world about it. But they would just look at me with a blank look. No one else would know what I am talking about if I told them other than the people here. So here I am! I just got a monster sewing machine and I feel like I just got a new sports car. For those of you out there who have one of these, what's the learning curve like? Any tips/tricks you wish to pass on would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hildebrand Report post Posted March 25, 2019 Congratulations, no tips or tricks I have found yet. I just enjoy the heck out of mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 25, 2019 I have one important tip for you: HOLD BACK THE STARTING THREADS! That's all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luxuryluke Report post Posted March 26, 2019 Congratulations! I’m jealous. Pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted March 26, 2019 Lucky you. I can understand why you want to shout it from the rooftops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted March 26, 2019 I really enjoy using my Cowboy 4500. I make a lot of GPS Tracking collars, and the 4500 has been a life saver in labor. I use the wax pot(silicone) and it glides through biothane and thick leather effortlessly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartee Report post Posted March 26, 2019 That's awesome! Congratulations! I settled on the CB3200 and love mine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted March 26, 2019 I love sewing on my 4500 - I switch from 138 through 277 threads and rarely have to play with tensions - it just chugs along with thin and thick leather! Like Wiz says, hold the threads when you start - it really tries to pull the top thread back. Keep it well oiled and you will have many years of good service. I always sew a test piece prior to starting my project to adjust stitch length for the thickness of the project. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallequinox Report post Posted March 28, 2019 Thank you, everyone! Now.. the wait for delivery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 29, 2019 You learned to speak english, and you learned to type. You'll figure this out - it's easier than either of those things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
