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"I got the Cub due to the fact that i wanted the capability to sew very thick leather when needed and for the space it saves compared to the other sewing machines."

Our Master Tool line is designed and crafted to provide a lifetime of dependable service to professional leatherworkers. Weaver Leather Supply is confident that any Master Tool is the last you'll ever need to buy. If not, we'll replace it at no charge.*
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Overall rating: 4.961039 / 5 from 77 reviews.
The Master Tool Cub Manual Leather Sewing Machine offers smooth operation and ease of use, making it a favorite among leathercrafters. Its lightweight aluminum design and easy maintenance have been praised by customers. The machine excels in stitching quality, providing reliable and accurate results for various materials. The included accessories and friendly service further enhance its value.
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"I got the Cub due to the fact that i wanted the capability to sew very thick leather when needed and for the space it saves compared to the other sewing machines."
"First thing out of the box, love the color. Its sturdy and durable. I was a little intimidated at first but I dove right into the easy set up. I saw the stitch sample and it went from 1/4" to 3/4" and my eyes popped out because thats incredible thickness to go through. I love how its manual and the 2 hand placements you can choose from the wheel. My first project was a purse for my sisters birthday and she loved it. I love this piece. Highly recommend to a beginner for learning and feeling and if you want to go through some thick leather."
"I have never had a sewing machine before. This is my first. It’s an incredible machine. Even though I’m a novice, I rather quickly figure out how to use it. The instruction booklet was well designed and thoughtfully written so that anyone can get started quickly. Weaver is a great company to do business with and I appreciate the effort they have put into their products."
"My Cub arrived yesterday in good order. It was shipped in sturdy packaging and arrived at my remote/rural location within a week of placing my order. Right out of the box I was able to lay down flawless stitch lines on the stack of test leather shipped with the machine. I very much look forward to bringing this machine to bear on planned knife sheath and holster projects. The stitch lines are pretty enough for belts as well. On the test stitch lines I performed the machine sewed effortlessly, and build quality and quality of materials was quickly evident. This machine is worthy of passing down to my heirs."
"It arrived promptly, well-packaged and with all the advertised accessories. I'm giving it four stars for the time being because I haven't used it on a project yet. However, I've been extremely pleased at the quality of the stitching on some test strips. The first few tries with the white thread were disappointing because they looked "dirty. " I figured out the machine had been over-lubricated. After a little wipe-down, the stitches were pristine. It does a great job on 7-9 oz. stacked veg-tan. My only concerned now is how well it will perform on 5-6 oz. leather. Some reviews have said it'll perform adequately down to 3 oz. , but that it's not recommended for that light of weight."
"Right out of the box, sewed fabulously. Made 2 pairs of saddlebags for my rat rod and crusier custom bicycle. This thing is a beast."
"All I can say is wow! What a machine. I’m so glad I held out till yall this back in stock and didn’t get the other leather sewing machine out there. I’m really happy either way this, the only thing I didn’t like was the price BUT “buy right or buy twice”😳 so, I had to get this one. Plus, I did some research and as that it was made by the Amish?? 😳oh yeah, a must have👍🏽"
"Been using the Cub for a couple months on knife sheaths and works great. Very easy to work through 4 layers of 9 oz leather."
"This thing makes projects much easer to complete."
"Perform beautifully right out of the box. I just have to educate my self on using it properly. It is a heavy well-made machine and John covered just about everything I had to know but now I have to work on my muscle memory and using it. It seems to like thicker Leather rather than a thinner. The only thing I could recommend for this sewing machine is a light somehow incorporated on it other then a light it a great well made heavy duty sewing machine. The folks at the store were great to deal with and John was very knowledgeable and a great instructor. I am very happy with this purchase and I would recommend this machine to anyone that’s looking for a good American made sewing machine. Thanks again for all the help John Montini."