Members Aven Posted December 23, 2020 Members Report Posted December 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, CowboyBob said: FWIW Industrialsewingmachineman is a drop shipper,he doesn't stock anything so since Cobra is shut down he won't be able to send one either. Well then I guess it's a drive to Chicago. It's doable, it will only take a day round trip. Beats the WA to NM run I've been doing. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 23, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted December 23, 2020 I'm certainly NOT the sewing machine guy, but isn't this the same thing with a paint job? Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 23, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted December 23, 2020 Wait... now I'm confused (worse). What's the difference here... is the "vertical axis hook" mean the bobbin is vertical, or the axis is vertical and [thus] the bobbin is horiz? Otherwise, same needles, same feet, same thread, same lift, same arm length, .... and both available with choice of table style... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members TonySFLDLTHR Posted December 23, 2020 Members Report Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, JLSleather said: I'm certainly NOT the sewing machine guy, but isn't this the same thing with a paint job? That is the thing and I am sure Wiz or anyone would really agree. The casts are all the same and the same with the Juki. Like most things in life we get attached to names. As far as I am aware we (SLC) are the only ones who actually stock Cobra Machines in our store. Unfornantly we are out of stock and can't get any from Leather Machine Company. At one point I heard they had cases popping up in their warehouse and closed to keep it from spreading more, but I can't confirm this story. Either way...machines aren't going out of there for right now. As soon as we are able to get stock we will update in the best ways we have. Quote
Members joman8591 Posted December 23, 2020 Members Report Posted December 23, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 4:39 PM, KennethLee said: I know they cant help it, and theyre shut down (so they tell me) until the ENDDDDD of January......well Ive been saving for a CLASS 26 , and there is NO substitute, ive seen the 'others', and theyre nowhere near as good. ID PAY A $500 PREMIUM ON TOP OF THE PRICE JUST TO GET THE MACHINE!!!!!!! Literally these days i CANT THROW $$$$$$$$ out there and get this machine !!!! Its got me utterly bummed out. I have a Cobra 26............... i sent you pm on details (hope it worked) Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 23, 2020 Moderator Report Posted December 23, 2020 This is turning into a most interesting topic! Festivus approaches. Let the airing of grievances begin! Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members shoepatcher Posted December 23, 2020 Members Report Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) KennethLee, I am sure Bob or Steve or Ralph would be the first to tell you the genuine machines are made better but also much more expensive. The clone machine is a good machine but the tolerances on a genuine Juki 341 or 1341 or closer. The clone was built to offer the customer a choice. I have a 1341 and have sewn on both the Cowboy and Juki 341. All are good machines. I see no difference between the Sew Tech, the Cobra and the Cowboy. All good and I believe all made in the same plant in China! The Juki 1341 retails H/O for somewhere between $3,800-$4,100.00. Great machine not cheap. You want a better machine that any of these, go to the Juki 2310 or the Cadillac, Adler 869. Trust me, none are better than the 869. That head only costs over $5,000.00! It is all about price. You say the Cobra 26 is better than the the Cowboy or Sew Tech. Based on what? I say no and that is based on 40 plus years of sewing experience! What are you basing your opinions on? Please tell me. Those questions are not meant to be a smart ass, rather information. Have you sewn on the Cobra 26? Have you sewn on any of the other machines. If not, how can you make that claim? There are lot of people on this site that are very, very good as to knowledge on machines. Listen to them! They are merely tying to educate and see your opinion. If not convinced, then buy the Cobra whenever they open back up and be done with it. Bitching will get you nowhere. Trust me!! glenn Edited December 23, 2020 by shoepatcher Quote
DonInReno Posted December 24, 2020 Report Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 4:39 PM, KennethLee said: ....well Ive been saving for a CLASS 26 , and there is NO substitute, ive seen the 'others', and theyre nowhere near as good. I hope you get that Cobra! I’ve long been impressed with the brand loyalty with Cobra (and CB) and regardless if it’s better or not than any other brand there’s nothing better than saving up for something that excites you! Quote
Members KennethLee Posted December 24, 2020 Author Members Report Posted December 24, 2020 15 hours ago, CowboyBob said: FWIW Industrialsewingmachineman is a drop shipper,he doesn't stock anything so since Cobra is shut down he won't be able to send one either. thank you for being so kind, im gonna contact him, also a nice guy in washington state contacted me about a used one Quote
Members Aven Posted December 24, 2020 Members Report Posted December 24, 2020 Did you check out the one on Craigslist? The one outside of Chicago Quote
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