Would any of you guys be able to recommend a sewing machine?

[grumpy_grinder]

Just wondering if there is an affordable stitcher out there. I was looking at the tippman manuhal stitcher but it's still almost 1300$ US. I'm getting tired of hand stitching it's long amd boring.

here's the tippman

http://www.tippmannindustrial.com/tippmann-boss-leather-sewing-machine-p-29.html

thanks

 

[Horsewright]

More moeny but look really hard at the Cobra 4. On my wish list. I use a Ferdco Babby Bull but am wanting to get the Cobra 4. We have the Cobra 18 for lighter stuff and its an amazing machine.

 

[grumpy_grinder]

It's a nice machine Dave but too nice for me and my hobby! I might be better off trying to find something second hand or stick to hand stitching

 

[sheathmaker]

The Tippman Boss is a really good little first machine. That's the way I started, but it won't be long until you decide to move up to motorized machines, so logic says, why not start out with a good motorized machine.?? New or used???Either, IF the used machine is functioning perfectly and in otherwise good condition, but the price of a really good used machine and the brand new Cobra 4 (which would be and IS my choice) are generally not that far apart.

As a hobbyist, I understand your reluctance to spend a lot, but if you do go on and your hobby expands beyond your belief, then the money will have been well spent.

I could not even guess how many times my machines have paid for themselves.

Edit to add: Occasionally the guys at Leather Machine Company (Cobra) have some nice trade in machines that they have tuned up, so you might check there for used.

Paul

 

[grumpy_grinder]

Thanks Paul , I'll look into it. What should I look for in a machine? Is there certain traits and quality's I want or want to stay away from? what should I look for in a second hand machine? certain things that are primed to failure maybe?

Thanks

Grumpy

 

[Horsewright]

1) Walking Foot can't tell ya how much better that is then dog feed. 2) Presser foot lifts high enough to handle sheath work easily (5/8" to 3/4"). I would want size 207 thread to be in the middle of what it handles. Its really true though. There are a lot of machines out there for about the same money as the Tippman. My Ferdco runs about $1500. Doesn't have the walking foot and a pretty steep learning curve but its been a tough, reliable sewing son of a gun.