Cobra Class 26 Leatherworking Sewing Machine Torture Test! 

David your comment got me thinking. I'm going to look into a camloc system for the table connection, so I can just quarter turn a knob on the bottom to lock the table in place. This would make putting the table and taking it off a BREEZE!

Glad I could help!

The Cobra has an oiler pad for the thread just above the needle. I find that helps a bit. I used to spray the thread with silicone on my Boss for the same reason.

@@RoadAgentLeather I'm using the Cowboy CB3200, which is similar to the Class 3, im quite surprised class 26 can go that heavy of a leather. Love your work man!

I agree. Do you visit Hans up in Roseville, or do you prefer the Bloomington location?

@@WilliamWilson_org I usually go to Bloomington on my way home from appointments at the VA but I've been to both. It all depends on what part of the Twin Cities I'm in. I'll go to the Roseville store next month when I go see the Saints play.

@@FatManLeather Well, hello to a local fellow craftsman. Pleasure meeting you!

Glad it was helpful!

You bet

I went through the same decision-making process. I bought this machine almost specifically to sew liners. I knew I was always going to saddle-stitch the main seam on holsters and knife sheaths by hand. Those seams aren't typically that long or difficult. But sewing together a bag, pouch, satchel, or a backpack by hand takes forever. From a practical standpoint, there's only a slight difference visually in 207 and 277 thread (in my opinion). Supposedly, you can run #277 thread on the top of the Class 26 . . . although I've never tried it myself.

I saw that weird yarn thing wrapped around a bunch of stuff and thought it was some leftover from the factory. Almost starting removing it when I saw the sticker saying it's there on purpose.

@@RoadAgentLeather Mine was actually binding up the machine. After I removed it all of my problems went away.

I always have problems in reverse with mine too, I usually just backstitch by hand using the wheel. That works the best for me anyways.

@@MCFrontierGoods thanks for the reply and the video. Looking forward to see what you’ll have in the future

Was speaking with someone that has a lot of exp with the machine. He said that it doesn't have a real reverse like the class 4 does. It is a pita to try and get it to land hole for hole. He said on the last stitch, raise the presser foot and spin the leather 180 and stitch forward again. Then repeat to stitch off the project.

What did you pay?

@@robertd6925 with table extension and tax, $2700.

Thanks for subscribing! Still loving my Class 26. It's changed the way I do my leatherwork. No problems with it so far!

perfect stitches right out of the box.

If you get a 26 from the leather machine co directly they will set it up and it will come with the sample piece they stiched on still attached to the machine. Any adjustments after that will depend on what you are seeing, but you will know that it was working from their office.

Thanks! It was a choice I fretted over a bit, but I'm also wanting to move into making bags, purses, wallets, and other smaller items. So felt the 26 was a better machine for that.

I still have my Tippmann Boss. Will have to see how much use it gets now that I have this machine.

@@RoadAgentLeather lol I bet it gets benched. I was looking to upgrade. Didnt know if it was for sale or not. Thanks

Not sure what you're referring to. Is it the marks on top from the pressor foot? That's adjustable. I'm not an expert on this machine yet. There's a wealth of knowledge on Leatherworker.net; including an active sub-forum just on leather sewing machines.

@@RoadAgentLeather I was referring to the marks from the presser foot. I don't know the correct verbiage yet, so I explained it as best as possible.

@@earthangel8875 I was asking the same thing. This marks were pretty bad and I would not be happy at all nor would I want to buy a smooth foot after paying all that money. I’m struggling….I’m ready to make this significant purchase and thought this was it now I am second guessing my decision.

@@oceanbeliever681 Keep researching until you find the answer. Buy once, cry once. Angel from The Bay

spool it came with is 138 bonded nylon. I use 207

@@RoadAgentLeather Thank you!

I didn't change it. Haven't even touched the tensioner yet.

@@RoadAgentLeather wow that's impressive! Thank you.

Yes!!

in this video I'me using #207 bonded nylon.

Thanks for watching!

@@RoadAgentLeather Yes we all can learn more..from others..🫡

Thanks for watching!

I presume everything comes from China :P Thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. But why are you YELLING?!