Description
Cowboy CB341 Medium-Duty Cylinder-Bed Leather Sewing Machine
The Cowboy CB341 is a medium-duty cylinder-bed walking-foot sewing machine designed for leatherworkers, bag makers, upholstery professionals, repair shops, and manufacturers working with lightweight to medium-weight materials.
Its compound-feed system synchronizes the needle, walking foot, and bottom feed mechanism to provide controlled material feeding and consistent stitch formation. This makes the CB341 particularly useful when working with leather, canvas, vinyl, and other materials where maintaining accurate stitch placement is important.
The machine’s slim 72 mm cylinder arm provides excellent access to curved and three-dimensional products, making it easier to sew bags, wallets, belts, shoes, holsters, hats, and other shaped goods.
Key Features
Compound-Feed Walking Foot
The CB341 uses a true compound-feed system, with the needle, walking foot, and bottom feed working together to move the material through the machine.
This synchronized feeding action helps:
- Reduce material shifting
- Maintain consistent stitch length
- Improve control over multiple layers
- Handle changes in material thickness
- Produce clean, consistent seams
The walking-foot system is particularly useful when sewing leather and other materials that can be difficult to feed evenly.
Smooth Leather Handling
The CB341’s feeding system is designed to minimize unnecessary marking on the surface of finished leather.
This makes it particularly suitable for projects where maintaining a clean appearance is important, including:
- Premium leather goods
- Bags
- Wallets
- Belts
- Upholstery
- Decorative topstitching
Slim Cylinder Arm
The CB341 features a 72 mm diameter cylinder arm with a 225 mm arm length.
The cylinder-bed configuration allows the operator to maneuver three-dimensional products around the sewing area more easily than with a conventional flat-bed machine.
It is well suited for:
- Bags
- Wallets
- Belts
- Shoes
- Hats
- Holsters
- Tubular leather goods
- Automotive upholstery
Narrow-Edge Sewing
The throat plate configuration provides close access to the left side of the cylinder arm, allowing the operator to sew close to narrow edges, gussets, flanges, and tight corners.
This is especially useful for detailed leather goods where accurate edge stitching is important.
Medium-Duty Material Capacity
The CB341 can sew materials up to approximately 12 mm (about 1/2 inch) in thickness, depending on the material, needle, thread, and sewing conditions.
For everyday operation, it is particularly well suited to lightweight and medium-weight leather goods and layered materials.
High Presser-Foot Lift
The presser foot provides up to 15 mm of lift, giving additional clearance when positioning thicker leather assemblies, canvas, marine vinyl, and other bulky materials.
Large-Capacity Bobbin
The CB341 uses a large Style U bobbin, providing greater thread capacity than many machines in its class.
The larger bobbin reduces the frequency of bobbin changes during longer sewing projects, while the drop-in configuration makes bobbin replacement quick and convenient.
Wide Thread Capability
The CB341 can accommodate a broad range of thread sizes, from lighter thread through approximately #138 bonded nylon or polyester.
Under suitable sewing conditions, it can also accommodate thread up to approximately #207.
This flexibility allows the machine to be used for both functional seams and heavier decorative stitching.
Precision Low-Speed Control
The CB341 is equipped with a 750W/110V low-speed high-torque servo motor, providing precise control over sewing speed.
Low-speed operation allows the operator to:
- Sew stitch by stitch
- Follow tight curves
- Control corners precisely
- Maintain accurate edge stitching
- Work carefully with valuable leather
- Perform detailed decorative stitching
This controlled operation makes the CB341 suitable for both experienced leatherworkers and operators who are developing their sewing skills.
Versatile Applications
The CB341 is designed primarily for lightweight and medium-weight leather and fabric applications.
Leather Goods
- Handbags
- Purses
- Wallets
- Belts
- Pouches
- Leather accessories
- Small leather goods
Footwear
- Shoes
- Leather footwear components
- Shoe repair
- Curved footwear sections
Upholstery
- Automotive upholstery
- Furniture upholstery
- Marine vinyl
- Upholstery components
Other Applications
- Hats
- Holsters
- Canvas goods
- Tubular products
- Decorative leatherwork
- Edge stitching
Parts & Attachment Compatibility
The CB341 follows a widely used industrial sewing-machine design and can accommodate commonly available Singer 111W-style needles, presser feet, and related attachments.
This gives operators access to a broad selection of replacement and specialty accessories, including options for:
- Binding
- Welting
- Edge guiding
- Zipper applications
- Specialty leatherwork
The availability of compatible accessories makes it easier to configure the machine for different projects without relying exclusively on proprietary components.
CB341 vs. Heavy-Duty Leather Stitchers
The CB341 is designed for a different type of work than the heavier Cowboy CB3500.
The CB341 is particularly suited to lightweight and medium-weight leather goods, where maneuverability, smooth feeding, and precise stitching are priorities.
For substantially thicker and more rigid materials such as heavy holsters, saddlery, and thick harness leather, a machine such as the CB3500 is better suited.
This makes the CB341 a practical choice for workshops primarily producing bags, wallets, belts, footwear, upholstery, and other medium-weight leather products.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cowboy CB341 |
| Machine Type | Medium-Duty Cylinder-Bed Walking-Foot Sewing Machine |
| Maximum Sewing Speed | 2,500 RPM |
| Maximum Stitch Length | 6 mm |
| Needle System | DP×17 / 135×17 |
| Needle Size | Nm 125–180 |
| Thread Capacity | Up to #138; up to approximately #207 under suitable conditions |
| Bobbin | Large-Capacity Style U |
| Maximum Top Feed Stroke | 7 mm |
| Arm Length | 225 mm |
| Arm Diameter | 72 mm |
| Maximum Presser-Foot Lift | 15 mm |
| Maximum Sewing Thickness | 12 mm |
| Feed System | Compound Feed / Walking Foot |
| Reverse | Reverses into same holes |
| Servo Motor | 750W/110V Low-Speed High-Torque Servo |
Why Choose the Cowboy CB341?
The Cowboy CB341 offers a practical combination of cylinder-arm maneuverability, compound-feed material control, and precise low-speed operation for leather goods and medium-duty sewing applications.
Its combination of:
- Slim 72 mm cylinder arm
- 225 mm arm length
- Compound-feed walking foot
- 12 mm maximum sewing thickness
- 15 mm presser-foot lift
- Large-capacity Style U bobbin
- Wide thread range
- Narrow-edge sewing capability
- 750W low-speed high-torque servo motor
- Widely available compatible accessories
makes it a versatile choice for bags, wallets, belts, footwear, upholstery, hats, holsters, and other leather and fabric products.
Product Information
The Cowboy CB341 Medium-Duty Cylinder-Bed Leather Sewing Machine is designed for professionals and craftsmen who need precise, controlled sewing on lightweight and medium-weight leather goods.
Its compact cylinder arm makes it easy to maneuver curved and three-dimensional products, while the compound-feed walking foot provides consistent material feeding through multiple layers.
The large-capacity Style U bobbin reduces interruptions during sewing, while the low-speed high-torque servo motor provides the precise control needed for detailed stitching and tight curves.
With its combination of versatility, maneuverability, material control, and accessible accessories, the CB341 is a strong option for leather workshops focused on bags, wallets, belts, footwear, upholstery, and other medium-duty applications.
Price: $2,695.00, plus shipping.
Contact us to order the Cowboy CB341 or to discuss whether it is the right machine for your application.








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