Rae2012 Report post Posted December 29, 2021 Good morning. I'm looking for an artisan 4618. My bf went to a shoe class in CA and wants to start making his own custom sneakers. This is the machine they recommended after the class. Are there any alternatives or where should I look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 29, 2021 That machine looks good for shoe uppers. I don't know much about Artisan, but two of our sponsors sell similar post bed machine, roller driven machines. Cobra 8810 Cowboy CB8810 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylonRigging Report post Posted December 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Rae2012 said: Good morning. I'm looking for an artisan 4618. My bf went to a shoe class in CA and wants to start making his own custom sneakers. This is the machine they recommended after the class. Are there any alternatives or where should I look I have/use that Post Artisan model . Only job I use it for, is for bottom of bag seams I running right now . You get 2 bobbin size choices also in that 4618 from Artisan, or others selling . If you go the M-bobbin , just remember the feed end of Post is a tad larger in size , because it has to accommodate the larger bobbin assembly . That Duel-feed Post is a real smooth feeder, It has a small amount of Needle-feed motion in it also . also/no Reverse, but (for me) that is no biggie. The Artisan 4618 is same as the Cowboy 8810 , that Wiz posted link on . that Postbed body/sew mechanics is a real popular cloned model sold by several . Don't know where your US Area zip-code Is ? I heard that Artisan sell quite a few of those Postbeds to Leather Class down in Cal. area. . If you living in Cali. I would keep looking in used Craiglist for people dumping them when they get bored with their newfound hobby , If looking for a used Buy on the Artisan 4618 , I never seen used Artisan Post-bed around here . Seen a used Pfaff Post, dual drive last week in the craiglist , but it went pretty quick . Used .. Pfaff is another way to go if looking for used, and they are solid with several Post model choices, but Pfaff is a little spendy-$ on the OEM parts if needing . --- If you looking to buy New, Just call Artisan and talk to 'Chester' and ask if they have one in-stock . About a month ago, I called them and asked about 'time-line' on their next order for machines . Was told they are making up an order for machines for the end of Dec. or 1st end of January . So right now would be good to get on their list if wanting one. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites