TechSew 2750 PRO vs. Cobra class 26

[Rodzhobyz]

Ahh, well, I probably wouldn't worry as much about which brand of basically the same machine, as much as buying from a reputable dealer who has properly set the machine up, test sewn and will be available to take care of you after the sale. 

Good luck!

[dikman]

I agree. As far as I can tell they are the same machine, the Techsew has extras which bumps up the price - laser guide (questionable value for most hobbyists), flat table attachment, swing down edge guide, needle positioner. It depends if you want/need these extras. If it were me buying it I would go with the Cowboy and save some money, particularly as it comes with a speed reducer, which I have learnt the value of and suit me much better than a needle positioner. Edge guides are cheap and easily fitted, and if you think you need a flat table attachment you can either make something up or buy the commercial unit later.

My opinion only, and probably not worth much........

[Rodzhobyz]

25 minutes ago, dikman said:

I agree. As far as I can tell they are the same machine, the Techsew has extras which bumps up the price - laser guide (questionable value for most hobbyists), flat table attachment, swing down edge guide, needle positioner. It depends if you want/need these extras. If it were me buying it I would go with the Cowboy and save some money, particularly as it comes with a speed reducer, which I have learnt the value of and suit me much better than a needle positioner. Edge guides are cheap and easily fitted, and if you think you need a flat table attachment you can either make something up or buy the commercial unit later.

My opinion only, and probably not worth much........

+1 on all points. 

As far as the eps, while I'm sure I wouldn't have removed it had one came pre-installed on my CB, I can tell you that with the control the servo - speed reducer gives me, I will never be installing one and think it could even become a "crutch".  I don't expect a lot of eps's are finding their way into the shops of already experienced craftsmen's who have honed their stitching technique without such aids. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not leading any March against eps's, but for the expense they require, I'd much rather invest that $ in more tools / equipment. 

Cheers, Roger. 

[JLSleather]

7 hours ago, dikman said:

If it were me buying it I would go with the Cowboy and save some money, particularly as it comes with a speed reducer, ...Edge guides are cheap and easily fitted, and if you think you need a flat table attachment you can either

Uh, yeah - me too. The cowboy is $500 less ($650 when you consider the speed reducer already included) and has specs matching what he wants to make.

Drop down guide is $40 and installs with a couple screws.  My [only] cylinder machine came with a flatbed table add-on, but it's still in the bubble wrap it shipped in - never used it.

Not sure about availability of dealers in the guy's location, but Bob aint so far from KY, right?

[steven1]

I have not used a Cobra class 26 but I have used a class 20 flatbed machine and a class 4 and both are excellent.  I have a Juki 1508 NH flatbed machine and really like it as well but I believe the cylinder arm machine to be more versatile.  I think the Cobra 26 would be a good choice.  Speed reducer is also beneficial in my experience.   I have not used a laser or positioning sensor so I won't comment on that.