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BigMatt

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  1. I am tying to do some binding with my 227. Can you give me specifics of the binder you bought, any modifications you had to make, How heavy of leather can you use? Are you happy with it? 

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      That is the handle I am using. It works with the Mando tips and creases well.

  2. I have a Landis Model 30 splitter. It only has a 6" blade width, but I regularly split leather down to .7-.9mm.
  3. I like the 211 better since it has reverse (backstitch). Reverse is worth $100 to me. You will probably want to install a servo motor, but other than that, it is a good machine.
  4. I need to start naming my machines...
  5. Call Indianapolis Sewing Machine on Shadeland Avenue. I have had good luck with their servo motors they sell for $135. I have 3 of them. They should have them in stock.
  6. OK, here goes. I will admit, it takes practice and I haven't finished a whole piece yet, but it is working. I will be sewing a bag this weekend after I mount the machine to another stand that will give me more clearance. I cut out a mounting plate and drilled holes that allow me to mount the binder to the machine. I spent a while on the flat bed machine trying to get the hang of the binder. I also ended up grinding down some presser feet to get the binder closer to the needle. I like this presser foot setup for normal sewing too because I can see my work better. Well, I am having trouble posting all the pictures, so please visit my album - http://imgur.com/a/YxgSZ
  7. I did. I should be posting some pictures in the next few days. It works surprisingly well. It didn't require any serious modifications, just a mounting plate I had to fab up. With the 1" binder, I cut 1" strips and split them down to about 2oz. Since it is a straight binder, you can't do inside curves, but for straight runs and outside curves, it seems to work.
  8. I would definitely need to have adjustable heat. Some foils are picky about heat and will have fuzzy edges if the heat is too high.
  9. Ok, I took some advice and didn't take others. Since this is more of a hobby for me, I can't afford to drop $400 on a binder. If it came to that, I would probably do without. I was researching binders and came across the Sailrite swing away straight binder. It was what I really had in mind and for about $70, it was mine. It isn't a custom binder, but it also isn't a flimsy generic one either. I haven't gotten a chance to try it on my Consew 227 yet since my new needle plate and feed dog haven't come in, but it tried it on my Singer 531b-8bl flat bed, and after some adjusting, it works like it is supposed to. I ground down an extra set of presser feet to get the binder as close to the needle as I could and I widened the binder mouth since it is made for cloth and I need it to wrap around 10-12oz of bridle. I am making a mounting plate for the Consew, but I am encouraged that it works on the Singer. I will post pictures when I get the Consew lined out.
  10. Thanks for your input guys. Splitting the leather won't be a problem. I am also only in need of a single fold. Finally, if I go for a 30 degree binder, it might be easier for bridle leather than the 90 degree unit you are using Uwe - though I do admire that synchronized binder of yours. I figure if Frank Clegg can do it on his bags, it should be possible... I will post pictures and maybe video if it works out...
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