RICHARD WALKER - Industrial Sewing Machine Man

[Samv]

I'm looking to get a j441 clone, has anyone bought a machine from Richard Walker in NJ? Kinda wanna make sure I'm not going to get any headaches. Also, new to this forum.

Thanks much.

Sam

[Wizcrafts]

It would help if you post a link to the company website and that machine.

[Samv]

7 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

It would help if you post a link to the company website and that machine.

https://industrialsewingmachineman.com/machines/mach.asp?dir=sewmach&brand=Cowboy&Model=CB4500&ProductType=Industrial+Straight+Stitch+Machines

He's got all the machines advertised here by the makers (cowboy, cobra, techsew, artisan etc)

Edited December 9, 2021 by Samv

[Wizcrafts]

It looks like a drop ship middle man. If anything goes wrong you would have to depend on him to assist you with parts or service. Don't know what else to tell ya.

If you are looking at getting a Cowboy, Cobra, or Techsew, the official dealers advertise here (via paid banners on top of each page) and provide after the sale service to their customers. Those advertisers keep the lights on here. That dealer is not one of our advertisers.

[Samv]

Contacted Heather at Leather Co, for the Cobra and her emails were lacking any sort of "bedside manners" didn't even get addressed by name and she told me they have lots of orders as if I was a bother to get minimal info before purchase. She even used caps at one point.

Toledo didn't even answer my email yet.

Techsew in comparison to Cowboy and Cobra seemed overpriced out the gate for the same clone. I also read reviews that were not flattering about their shipping.

Richard also seems to be in business for 15 plus years from my Google search and does repairs (has videos on YouTube).

So far Richard is the only one with both courtesy and price, and the former is maybe even more important. Was hoping someone had dealings with him to help me decide. Turns me off when on a large purchase the correct treatment is lacking to be honest, makes me think I'll need to worry about after the sale.

Thanks anyway.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Samv

[kgg]

20 hours ago, Samv said:

I'm looking to get a j441 clone

Sorry to hear that you didn't get a good feeling particularly when you are wanting to buy an expensive machine. What are you planning on sewing? Have you thought of visiting a couple dealers in your area to see if they have something or considered whether maybe a 1341 class machine would suit your needs or even one of the one arm bandits.

kgg

[Samv]

2 minutes ago, kgg said:

Sorry to hear that you didn't get a good feeling particularly when you are wanting to buy an expensive machine. What are you planning on sewing? Have you thought of visiting a couple dealers in your area to see if they have something or considered whether maybe a 1341 class machine would suit your needs or even one of the one arm bandits.

kgg

Thanks, I'm not new to leather work, just expanding my repertoire to holsters, gear, some handbag design "carpetbag" style. All items needing the 441 clone/227 or bigger thread.

Just moved to Kansas, I'm assuming nearest me (Kansas City/Missouri area) they don't have this sort of machinery on hand because of the niche demand.

I'm attaching the only small size pic I have of the kind of handbag I've done, combination of 69 size thread with post bed and large size wax thread, hand stitched (too time consuming).

[Dream4est]

Being in KC I would just call Toledo and speak with the owner directly. Their site has actual pix and videos  they made of machine and the price is the best online (2995 and up). The owner posts here and gives the best advice of all the 441 clone sellers IMO. I am a Consew dealer and I would probably buy a retail CB4500 from Bob before I bought a more expensive Consew 756r at wholesale. 

[Samv]

7 minutes ago, Dream4est said:

Being in KC I would just call Toledo and speak with the owner directly. Their site has actual pix and videos  they made of machine and the price is the best online (2995 and up). The owner posts here and gives the best advice of all the 441 clone sellers IMO. I am a Consew dealer and I would probably buy a retail CB4500 from Bob before I bought a more expensive Consew 756r at wholesale. 

Thanks for your post, Bob just wrote me as a matter of fact, so now I'm waiting for a shipping quote and hopefully we can do business. Always reassuring when the dealers are online and more accountable. Hopefully he's also good about follow up questions after delivery.

[Doc Reaper]

Bob and son have never done me wrong, I have purchased a 4500 and I’m pleased with his company!