Well if you didn't have high expectations I wonder why you ordered it. There are over a hundred videos out there on this Chinese Cobbler sewing machine. The machine is worth every penny. Gets the job done. You said you paid about $150, well if you shop around you can get this thing for $109. You can also get a 3-year warranty for $22 on Walmart online sellers plateau. This machine is easy to operate manually. There's also an electric version for $100 more. The reason why this machine has legs is that it was supposed to be mobile. Meaning you could pick this up and put it on a cart and go find a place to sit on a busy street and do repairs on the spot. This machine is User Friendly, Simple in design and guaranteed to do industrial work. So thankful to have this machine brought into our country for those of us who cannot afford a $5,000 or $10,000 machine here.

Sir i just wanted to say that you just saved me a bunch of time and you did it clearly and concisely. Thank you.

fantastic video! you are one of many great people showing and teaching the world incredibly important things! thank you!!!

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

thank you my friend, it is always great to read a positive compliment!

You are life saver. Your explanation is very detail. The seller i buy from didn't even bother to explain how to use. Thank you very much for your video. God bless you.

@donaldporta

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you very much for making this video. I just bought one of these machines and am excited for it's arrival and the subsequent finishing it will probably need, as well as all the leather ideas I can finally realize. Gotta hand it to the Chinese, eh? As a qualified seamstress I can leave here a threading tip. When I want to change thread, I simply tie the new thread onto the end of the old thread which I cut at the old spool. I tie on the new thread, loosen the tension and pull it carefully thru up to the needle. There I cut the knot away (sq knot) and thread the new thread into the needle. This technique works for sewing machine and overlock machines and it should work with this machine as well.

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

That is an amazing idea and I will use it, thank you my friend, Don

@ronnetteharvey2002

4 жыл бұрын

Cathy Jackson. If it is binding then surely it is knocking on something. Find out by following the noise then do what is necessary to stop it. If it is because the tracks are not cut right then you may need a machinist. But maybe something may be loose likeif it was working and suddenly it doesn't then maybe a nut is loose or a bolt shifted. Really you haven't given much information in your explanation. Hope you do well. If you yet have time maybe you could exchange it but if not then you could take it to a shop. Seems there are lots of ways to solve the problem. Again... Well wishes.

@rubiconoutdoors3492

4 жыл бұрын

@Cathy Jackson figure it out?

Wow! Excellent video! You did a great job capturing all the steps necessary to spruce up that sewing machine and thread it correctly. All about the details... Thank you!

Than you for taking the time to help other ppl. God bless you.

Thanks so much for the great tutorial! I figured it would take some clean-up, and you proved that point! I am looking forward to getting mine and getting back to doing leather work!

I recently bought the same machine. Thank you. This was very helpful.

Thank you for the quality video. The sound may not be perfect but the content is just what people need to see to determine if they want to purchase this machine.

Wow great video. Thank you so much for doing it! I built up a lot of best case and worst case scenarios of ordering the machine after reading through the comments, but seeing unboxed makes everything a lot clearer. Thanks again

Thank you for taking the time and posting it. My machine is on order and I expect it in a week or so. You've taken much of the anxiety out of the purchase. Lots to do in preparation, but it'll likely do me fine. Again, thanks.

My machine arrived yesterday and I'm glad I found your video. I was aware that some changes would be needed and you explained a lot of important technical aspects. Thank you!!

@cids1599

Жыл бұрын

There's dozens of videos out there that help to work out any mechanical or operator problems.

Awesome video and tutorial. Thank you for this. I am now confident enough to make this purchase

This is an excellent video. Great idea to use the white thread for demo purposes.

Enjoyed this video , thanks for making and sharing. I would have never figured this threading out ...

You know,it`s a key video for make my own decision about to buy a machine like this one,for diy purposes.Contains the answers to my questions.Thanks,that`s one it`s useful!

I ordered one of these about 2 days ago. I'm very amped up to get this machine. It's simple design and being made of metal looks like it could last a very long time. I have a simplicity. Bought it in '92 i think. I've had it in shop x2 for tuneup. The craftsmen have both given me compliments on it. All metal. Bought it I my 30s now I'm in my 60s. I think this new machine will be the last one I'll need to buy. Thank you for this video because i had no idea what to expect. Now I'm much at ease. Thank you. Yes. Thank you so much.

Great video. Thanks! I’ve had mine 4 years now and never heard of the oil points so that’s great. And nice sanding job :)

Very good detailed video on this for someone considering doing the same...I am interested in the hobby, and this helped a lot...Thank you .

Excellent job explaining unboxing this leather machine👍

Thanks for posting this very helpful tutorial and review. Take care friend.

Not just a good review, but an excellent review! Thank you.

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much my friend---Don

@Native_love

4 жыл бұрын

@@donaldporta Yes! Thank you for the review and the tips!!!

@youraccount7003

3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful review. I am considering buying one myself and this has helped immensely thank you.

Thanks for this. I've recently got one, realy easy to put together, make a base for it and get some good results, but then, I am an engineer. However, I'm now going to polish it up. A really useful tip. Thank you.

Thank you for the great video... I just unboxed mine and now look forward to improving it and then using it, and I can do all that with confidence because of your shared info. Bravo!

@donaldporta

4 жыл бұрын

thank you Martt

Nice job on refining the machine.

Thank you Donald! I ordered mine yesterday! I'm not afraid of hard work so hopefully I'll have it up to speed in no time. God bless you and your family! Thank you sir for the excellent review and tips!

@donaldporta

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Awesome video! thank you so much! I just bought me one of these machines and this video has helped A LOT in the set up!

You did an outstanding job on this video Donald. Thanks so much for posting it. I really enjoyed it and it was extremely helpful. I ordered one of these machines a couple days ago and this will help when it arrives.

@cluek9780

5 жыл бұрын

fsa1946 I’m echoing your statement, subbed.

@possumsausage5029

4 жыл бұрын

I'm echoing the both of you. Getting ready to order one now

Thanks for all this invaluable info.

Nice work there and very good explanations also. Interesting machine, it will pay for itself in no time. Thank you

Hello, very nice job going over this machine! Your video gave me just the help I needed to get mine (which has been sitting in my kitchen for a week now) up and running. Thanks for being so thorough.

@donaldporta

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I am considering buying one, this was a great video.

It's amazing. Your friend's video is fresh and beautiful good video. It was a good healing time. Thank you very much

VERY well done. VERY useful. You have performed a wonderful service with this YT for potential buyers and I for one am grateful. Best wishes.

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

thank you my friend- Don

excellent un-boxing of the leather shoe sewing machine ! the evaluation of the process is most excellent ! awesome video !! 1000 thumbs up !!

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend--- your comments encourage me to keep doing more!

just bought this unit last week, spent a few hours tweeking things... your video added a few things I was missing so thank you for posting this..

Nice Video ! Today I'll be taking delivery of an older model ShopSmith, and plan to go over that machine in much the same way that you've done with this working machine, so this sets me up really well to proceed. TY for sharing your setup and craftsmanship.

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment---Don

Beautiful... Thanks a lot... I bought the same machine... And didn't know how to put it together... Your video was very helpful... Thanks again... I will watch it several times again...

@donaldporta

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Great job Don! I’m saving this video for when I buy this machine. Your thorough review and advice gives me confidence to start sewing my own leather patches.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Excellent tutorial, Thanks

I really appreciate your doing this video. My machine is coming Monday and I'm looking forward to the unboxing, cleaning and using it. Thank you once again, I appreciate you!

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you. Very well done"'Start up procedure."

Thanks for the video .I bought one and it’s still in the box . Great job.

@donaldporta

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Very good tutorial! Thank you very much for your video!

Excellent unboxing and review/repair thanks

Recently ordered one of these, and this video will be a big help. Thank you for sharing!

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent instructional vid. Thank You very much!!! 😎😎😎

Thank you for making this video, big help!

This is the most comprehensive tutorial on anything that I have found on KZread.thank you for a wonderful job and not only showing what was wrong but your fixes as well. I have been wavering on should I risk it to order this machine or not but I will now be ordering it soon.

@gergemall

Жыл бұрын

Agree

Thank you taking the time to review this and by showing how you modified the unit to make it better with standard household items.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome video! I’ve seen many videos on this machine and this is definitely the best one that I’ve seen. You must’ve been a teacher very thorough. After watching this video I have confidence that I can get my machine running proper. Thank you! When I get around to doing A leather working video I will link to your channel.

@donaldporta

4 жыл бұрын

that's very kind of you, thank you my friend!

Thank you for the video, I’m gonna go buy one now

really interesting video, multi skilled, practical fella.

One of the best videos. Explains everything. Looking at one of these. Figure i will be a few days getting it ready. I will take most parts that i can remove and grinding them to a mirror finish. thank you.

@donaldporta

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

Thank you for this review, I'm just about to order this machine. Stumbled across it and and a link to your page. Thanks!

As an owner of an actual Singer 29K machine, I am really impressed with what these crudely made cheap machines can do. Of course with my Singer, everything is very finely machined, and glides like silk even though the machine is nearly 100yrs old. All the issues with this machine would seem to be solvable with better training and attention to detail at the factory (where they have cheap labor). I don't know why they don't offer a higher quality unit for say $100 more. It would still be a bargain. I am very tempted to buy one of these to play around with. Black Bear Forge recently built a table for one and added a servo motor and a large pulley. He has smooth, slow, heavy punching power, and shows sewing what looks to be at least a half inch thickness of layers of tooling leather.

@BensWorkshop

5 жыл бұрын

I'm feeling the urge to buy one to make a better one from scratch and see if I can sell them.

@lukedorny

5 жыл бұрын

You mean big dog forge?

@cids1599

Жыл бұрын

Actually this is a really affordable and awesome machine. When the power goes out you still have a machine the sew with. The word cheap doesn't go with this machine. Inexpensive and affordable is the correct words. The machine was made to be portable for cobblers or other leather Smith's to work on streets and corners in China. I've had more expensive American bought machines that crapped out on me. This machine might be simple but the design has lasted for a century. All I have to say is if someone here in the US has five or 10 grand to buy a machine here then go for it, but if you don't this is a perfect machine to accomplish work tasks at hand.

Thank you for this video . I am thinking of buying one of these machines and this information helps . Now I know more of what I will be getting into and what it in tails . I will probably buy one anyways , I like to tinker also . "Deeds not words"

Great presentation. This machine, while being crude seems beautiful when transformed with a bit of elbow grease. I think the frame would benefit from a repaint. With some gold pin stripes!!! Great vid. Thanks.

pretty amazing machine for the price IMO ,over 10 years ago i purchased a Chinese Walking Foot Sewing Machine from Ebay and i got what i was promised sure the machine has a few flaws (minor )but has been working fine since i purchased it right out of the box i will add i am a hobbyist and i’ve been using the machine to sew Marine canvas and Vinyls for projects one boat and /or Auto interiors onmy personal Vintage cars and i’ve been very pleased with the machines performance i’ve also done very minor machining and polishing to mine similar to what you demonstrated to yours again for the cost shipped to my door i would highly reccomend the product to anyone interested of course a Professional would need a more costly machine to stand up to his or her needs as those do use better quality metals and parts

Thank you sooooo much for so much detail & taking us through the modifications and set up this machine! So extremely helpful. I've just set up my machine. I'm now going to buy a file ...so awesome thank you so much

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Really good unboxing and explaining of all the parts. Thank you very much, well done.

@donaldporta

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Captivating video. I will buy this machine and use your tips on how to make it better. Thank you :)

This is absolutely excellent. Very helpful. Thank you so much for making this video!

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Nice work. Very chill!

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Well done. Blessings!

Got mine yesterday on my birthday. A gift to myself. lol. I appreciate your video and will look for all the glitches you've shown. I hope this baby will sew buckskins because I'm tired of all the hand sewing. Keep videos coming. We all will appreciate it.

@donaldporta

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

Thank you so much. God bless you. I was figuring on getting one of these.

Thank you for the well depth review

Thank you for excellent video

Thank you for the threading 🧵

@donaldporta

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Good looking machine.I have one and it does a good job.It will sew thicker leather than you think. I really like mine.

I am using 111 years old Singer 15188 from 1908' It's running like gold :)

THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO.

Suuuuuper helpful video!! Thank you so much!

Thank you. Excellent video.

Excellent and helpful review! I have wondered about getting one of these patcher/cobbler machines for a while now, since they are so much less expensive than other leather sewing machines. I'm so glad you shared this. I might want to invest in one now.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the great video! Just ordered one, I’ll definitely make these changes to the machine.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for posting this, it was very helpful. Keep up the great work.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thanx. Very helpful. Nice greetings from Austria, Europe🇦🇹

@1508girly

5 жыл бұрын

Hi..anothet Austrian 🇦🇹 here living in the 🇺🇸..

What an excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate the shortfalls and offer solutions. I have been seriously thinking about buying this machine and thanks to your video, I now know what I am likely to need to do, to get it functioning correctly.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@grahamhill8018

3 жыл бұрын

@@donaldporta It was for me and I am sure for many others also.

The Nike Shoe Factory upgraded sewing machines for the crew and sold last year's models on Amazon.......A Very Thoughtful decision by management. : )

@Contantq

5 жыл бұрын

I assume the seven year olds had a hard time turning the units....

@bobjimenez4464

4 жыл бұрын

@@Contantq yes, the weak ones were eliminated.

@DisgruntledMarineTheGrunt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, now I feel better about my decision to buy one! If they held up to that hell. it's worth the $95 I spent on it.

Very good info. thanks for sharing.

Looked at one of these some time ago... this video is great.. thankyou ... think its worth the money when I have some spare ..the mods and prep look more than acceptable for the price

@rubiconoutdoors3492

4 жыл бұрын

It looks badass, in an old world steampunk sort of way.

I don't own this machine, but I must admit, I was captivated while watching this video and your detailed explanation on on how to care, file parts & maintain the proper functionality of this machine.

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great review---Don

@Reb4ful

5 жыл бұрын

@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta@@donaldporta ...As far as I am concerned, you more than earned!

Thank you for sharing. I am really thinking of buying one now. Your video is very informative. i think I can run one now. Thank you very kindly.

you the man! tanks so much for the video!! very helpful!!!

You should get a commission. Excellent presentation.

Great review. Just bought mine. Thank you.

@donaldporta

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it

This was really helpful, thank you. 👍

Very well taught.

Again THANKS! Excellent explanation with details. You da man!

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Thank you for the great video we truly appreciate it

@donaldporta

2 жыл бұрын

You bet

Thank you so much for this video. I am looking for a new machine and think this one would do the job. I wouldn't have considered it because I wasn't sure I could put it together. With your video, I think i could. Thank you.

@donaldporta

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

I hope the owners of the business that makes these, sees this video and corrects all the faults shown. Just added. The guy who made this video clearly knows his stuff. Great informative video. Many thanks sir.

@donaldporta

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive comment My Friend--- Don

Donald Porta : thank you sir for sharing this video . i'll have to invest on one of these . Best blessings .

very, very helpful! nicely done.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I am now confident enough to buy one after watching this video. Thanks.

@donaldporta

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Hey, thank you for the very informative video. I think that I just might buy one of these.