took the plunge and ordered a sewing machine
if a guy were to order one for leather work. what would you suggest for:Ok that’s like saying I bought a truck????? Without saying what make model !!! Lol
So what did you order ?
You won’t regret it
it was under 200 bucks and is hand crank driven. Search using 'cobbler's sewing machine'
nothing fancy, but a pretty nifty upgrade to hand stitching everything
if a guy were to order one for leather work. what would you suggest for:
a) money is not an issue
b) specific price points?
Yeah, between Paul Long and Horsewright is a bit of combined experience.Ugh that’s like asking what pickup truck lol
Over in the Sheaths and such forum here on BF there’s threads about this. There are so many available. Juki, Cobra, Cowboy, Campbell. Then there’s manual stitch machines also. All well made machines. Then there’s what do you want to do with it ie thickness of leather. Shoot me a pm we can exchange phone numbers. I’m no expert but I read a lot before buying. Gladly share that info , also there’s more other leather crafters here with waaaayyyy more experience. Some of those have chimed I’m in the threads I mentioned.
Yeah, between Paul Long and Horsewright is a bit of combined experience.
I see the Cobra machines mentioned quite a bit.
I leave sheath making to the pros. If I make a knife that deserves a nice sheath, then I'm more than happy to pay for it.Which Sewing Machine?
If I was to look for a used sewing machine for leather work AND other projects as well, what features should I be looking for? Walking foot? Heavy thread capability? Straight stitch/other stitches? Slow feed rates? Ability to remove the work surface to manipulate the work piece around a tubular...www.bladeforums.com
Hey Bill I have a pair of Overalls that need hemmed, interested?Yes both are long time leather guys and don’t forget cpirtle , Chad is another with long history with leather. All are exceptional craftsman and great people.
The Cobra machine is the brand I ended up with myself. I’ll probably soon be adding another
Lmao !!!!!Hey Bill I have a pair of Overall that need hemmed, interested?
Hey Bill I have a pair of Overalls that need hemmed, interested? l
Canvas duck, you know the type you never wash?Leather overalls?
Outstanding!Oh my god…this just got finished by Mr Long and will be inbound tomorrow for my FK2.