Bought A Cobra Class 4

[JWheeler331]

Well, after much consideration I bought myself a Cobra Class 4. 

 

I have not been doing leather work very long. I have been hand sewing everything obviously. Some things I will expect I will continue to hand sew but I wanted to add a machine to my arsenal so I did. 

 

Several people tried to sway me from getting one for various reasons but often times they just came across in a bad light. 

I know this is a big purchase and it being my first sewing machine, I will have much to learn. It was not purchased on a whim. In fact, I told myself that if I could make half of the money from my leather work then I would put up the rest. I actually made more than half before I pulled the trigger on the machine. 

This is an investment in my future I guess you could say. 

 

I am happy to have found leather working and have really been enjoying learning with each project. Now I will be learning also how to work a sewing machine. 

 

Thank you all for the questions asked, questions answered, photos, patterns and all around posts about leather craft. 

 

 

[Jann]

I'm excited for you!!!  I am new to leather craft as well.  I am (not quite) patiently awaiting an Adler machine for extra extra heavy duty leathers.  Please post as you go!

Thanks to you everyone on this site, I have learned A LOT from you guys.

[Kcstott]

once you get that machine setup and running. you are going to think what CAN'T i sew with this monster. 
you going to love it. 
Now take yourself over to face book and become a member of the Cobra Tips and tricks group. 
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/101589880193668

Quicker response then here and information specifically about your machine. 

[Handstitched]

I remember the joy when I saw my machine arrive on the back of the ute, just like that   . Mine arrived in a wooden  box/ crate, it  took 3 of us to lift it off.  ( I used the wood to make some shelves ) . 

Well done on your purchase , and hope all goes well for you. Bet you can't wait to get it up & running ?  

You'd be like a kid on Christmas Day . 

HS

 

 

[JWheeler331]

12 hours ago, Jann said:

I'm excited for you!!!  I am new to leather craft as well.  I am (not quite) patiently awaiting an Adler machine for extra extra heavy duty leathers.  Please post as you go!

Thanks to you everyone on this site, I have learned A LOT from you guys.

Thanks. I will. Good luck on getting your Adler machine. 

12 hours ago, Kcstott said:

once you get that machine setup and running. you are going to think what CAN'T i sew with this monster. 
you going to love it. 
Now take yourself over to face book and become a member of the Cobra Tips and tricks group. 
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/101589880193668

Quicker response then here and information specifically about your machine. 

Thanks. I just clicked the link and asked to join. 

2 hours ago, Handstitched said:

I remember the joy when I saw my machine arrive on the back of the ute, just like that   . Mine arrived in a wooden  box/ crate, it  took 3 of us to lift it off.  ( I used the wood to make some shelves ) . 

Well done on your purchase , and hope all goes well for you. Bet you can't wait to get it up & running ?  

You'd be like a kid on Christmas Day . 

HS

 

 

I def. kept the pallet. Not sure what I am going to make out of it but it won't be wasted. 

[JREESER1]

I've had mine for 6 years and never regretted the move, not once. Congrats!

[dikman]

Congratulations! There's something satisfying knowing that you have a machine that can punch through almost anything!!

All you need now is an ubiquitous 3/8" upholstery-class machine for lighter duties and you'll be set.

[chrisash]

It's strange the difference between the USA and UK and maybe a lot of Europe, in the US there seems to be a massive market for 441 clones for making Holsters and sheaths whilst over this side of the pond no real need for either so not a great need for the heavy machinery, unless working with horses etc making lighter machines more popular

In the UK no handguns, licences shotguns and rifles and only allowed to carry knifes with a blade under 2.5 inches and even then you need a reason to carry it

[Kcstott]

3 hours ago, chrisash said:

It's strange the difference between the USA and UK and maybe a lot of Europe, in the US there seems to be a massive market for 441 clones for making Holsters and sheaths whilst over this side of the pond no real need for either so not a great need for the heavy machinery, unless working with horses etc making lighter machines more popular

In the UK no handguns, licences shotguns and rifles and only allowed to carry knifes with a blade under 2.5 inches and even then you need a reason to carry it

You see the reason. it's our gun laws and gun ownership. 
You can't walk through my house with tripping over a rifle or shotgun

[Handstitched]

5 hours ago, chrisash said:

It's strange the difference between the USA and UK and maybe a lot of Europe, in the US there seems to be a massive market for 441 clones for making Holsters and sheaths whilst over this side of the pond no real need for either so not a great need for the heavy machinery, unless working with horses etc making lighter machines more popular

Its depends, whether its for hobby use  and/or with the view to turn it into a business, which was the case for me,  or for  an established business.  I've had mine since 2005, never looked back. I'd be lost without it now. It didn't take long to pay for itself  

HS