Anyone know how good this sewing machine is?

[Arizona Cattleman]

This seems to be an affordable alternative, any comments....

AC

[Arizona Cattleman]

Here are some of the specs.

•High presser foot clearance (1/2")
•Powerful feed mechanism
•Reverse stitch
•10.5" long cylinder bed
•Sews up to 7/16" thickness
•Sews 2 layers of 10-11oz leather, 3 layers of 9oz leather, and 4 layers of 7-8oz leather
•Stitch length adjustment (7mm max length)
•Equipped with Techsew 550 servo motor and speed reducer to sew at slow & controlled speeds - great for novice, amateur and professional sewers
•Needle sizes: #22 to #27
•Thread sizes: #69 to #350
•Foot clearance: 1/2"
•Maximum stitch length: 7mm
•Cylinder bed length: 10.5"
•Table dimensions: 47 x 21 x 24 to 31.5" (adjustable height)
•Techsew 550 servo motor: 550W, 110V, 0 to 3450RPM, designed in USA, 12 speed settings with knob, on/off switch 
•New reinforced U-Table provides open space around the cylinder bed
•Includes needles, bobbins, LED Stitch Light, oiler, instruction manual, tools, thread clipper, bobbin winder
•Includes 6 month warranty and FREE Lifetime Technical Support
•Machine comes pre-threaded, oiled, adjusted and READY TO SEW


AC

[JD Alan]

The machine may come ready to sew, but the operator is another matter. 

It ain't easy, that's for sure, but I've no doubt you could become a pro with this baby AC.

[Arizona Cattleman]

It surley will take practice, The price on this is less than a Tippmann Boss.  Thats why I was looking for someone that might have experience with this MFG.

AC

[Slowhand Bob]

This appears to be a medium duty machine as compared to the 3/4" presser foot clearance machines most holster/saddle makers seem to be using.  Take it from someone who knows first hand, machine sewing can have a pretty tough learning curve for some of us while others will take to it like a duck to water.

[outrider]

AC here again...this machine is similar in design to the Ferdco, the Cobra, the Artisan, etc.  only this machine has a smaller thraot opening...probably around 8 to ten inches.......Ahhhh I re-read the specs...it has a 10.5 inch arm clearence.  Go into the Ferdco site or the Artisan site...or for that matter the Cobra site and they all have similar machines.  I have not had any feed back on the Techsew machines..so I will not comment on how good they or are not.  Seriuosly...look at these other manufactures sites and you will get a good picture of what these machines will do

[cowboysew]

It is just the economic solution or beginner of leather works.  If you expect perfect stitching on your leather project, you can consider Cowboy Model 7441 (fine replica of Juki TSC-441) and 7205 (interchangeable with Durkopp Adler 205-370.

[Freedom]

Just a thought but IMO the 1/2" presser foot clearance is not near enough for holsters .. I know most will fit but things will be tight especially if you do any lining or seam welts..

[DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM]

They have them at harbor freight.