Consew 206RB-5 or Juki LU1508N

[CowboyBob]

I have 2 customers that are using the 206RB-5 (china) made machine using #277 on top for top stitching on car seats.

[RockyAussie]

Here is a link to the video I have just loaded that shows the importance of getting not just the right sewing machine but the right sewing table for it as well. Not the CB341 machine but pretty close to the size. There are a few other video's on this machine there on my channel as well. I will post this again later in its own topic section a bit later.

 

[kgg]

48 minutes ago, RockyAussie said:

Here is a link to the video

Great video showing the difference in table function but most importantly table construction / strength. Also the bag is damn nice.

kgg

[RockyAussie]

21 hours ago, kgg said:

Great video showing the difference in table function but most importantly table construction / strength. Also the bag is damn nice.

kgg

Thanks @kgg. I noticed a comment on that video this morning saying that they had the same machine but they got it with the smaller table. The new table I changed to has a footprint around 4" shorter and quite a bit easier to manoeuvre around in tight spaces. After discussions with the Cowboy agents here the newer tables in future will have a little less overhang under the cylinder arm still. 

[kgg]

5 minutes ago, RockyAussie said:

After discussions with the Cowboy agents here the newer tables in future will have a little less overhang under the cylinder arm still.

I do like the pedestal style bases so much more space. On my Kobe LS-1341 (clone of Juki 341) the center of the base of the machine hangs over the table top by very small amount. I think a good style of base for a cylinder machine would be like those old case iron cobbler bases that were used for the Singer 29K. When I can find another case iron cobbler base I am going revamp/modify it so I can mount the LS-1341 and servo on it.

kgg

[RockyAussie]

2 minutes ago, kgg said:

I do like the pedestal style bases so much more space. On my Kobe LS-1341 (clone of Juki 341) the center of the base of the machine hangs over the table top by very small amount. I think a good style of base for a cylinder machine would be like those old case iron cobbler bases that were used for the Singer 29K. When I can find another case iron cobbler base I am going revamp/modify it so I can mount the LS-1341 and servo on it.

kgg

I agree the overhang part but you would still only have a turning circle of a large shoe on the under table part. That may be an impediment on larger tote bags and such.

[kgg]

2 hours ago, RockyAussie said:

I agree the overhang part but you would still only have a turning circle of a large shoe on the under table part.

Good point.

kgg

[Wizcrafts]

I have multiple sewing machines in my shop. When it comes to sewing shoes, vests, Cowboy or biker hats, ball caps, or shallow bags, I use a 7 inch post bed machine. I can rotate the work around the post. If I need to sew something long and hollow, like a boot, pouch, purse, or deep bag, I use a boot patcher.

I have a Techsew 2700 cylinder arm machine on a U shape table. I use it to sew cuffs, hem pants, sew around the outside of bags, etc. Those items never give me any problem due to the shape of the table. It even came with a flat table attachment. A well equipped custom shop can have more than one type of sewing machine. Mine happens to have 9 with another walking foot machine at home.

[Yogeri]

Sorry it’s been a while… but I want to thank everyone one who chimed in and helped me in my quest for a leather sewing machine. Just wanted to update this thread.

My CB 341 should be here Monday, November 1. I’ll pick it up at a local terminal in my truck, probably will disassemble to get it up one flight to my leather crafts room. I’m hoping that I can get V207 to run smoothly through it if I have occasion to make small sheaths. Really excited to use this machine, it will up my game and hopefully help propel my hobby to something resembling a side business, for now. 
 

I’ve retired my 31-17, replaced in its table with a very inexpensive Mercury 406 (GC6-7 clone?, that’s the manual I got with it). It handles 138/138 on just about anything I can fit under the presser feet, it even sews 207 on top with some complaining, but for what I’m making 69 thru 138 thread is all I need it to stitch. 
 

(Sew) glad there exists a forum such as this!