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I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against.

Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those?

Tom

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i do know that the Larger Adler Machines have a sewing guide like you mention.

make contac with some of the sewing machine dealers that advertise here to see if they have what you are asking about.

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Might have been a tippman aerostich

if you go to the tippman web site you'll see a roller guide attachment that works on the Aerostich or the Boss

maybe you get a little creative & see if you can rig one up

best buddy

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I have a stitching guide that goes everywhere I go. It's called thee side of my finger.... LOL

Here Is a pic so you can see it in action.

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All kidding aside I simply plant my hand on the machine in a location that is comfortable and safe, then use my finger as a guide.

Most sewing machines have guides that can be used like the edge of the foot or a mark on the deck. learning to use these natural guides will help in the long run.

Respectfully,

Al

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I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against.

Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those?

Tom

I'm with Al.....I use my finger. However what you describe sounds like the swing away adjustable stitching guide that Weaver sells for their 205/370 Adler machines.

Bobby

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I have a stitching guide that goes everywhere I go. It's called thee side of my finger.... LOL

Here Is a pic so you can see it in action.

post-15465-000618600 1280977435_thumb.jp

All kidding aside I simply plant my hand on the machine in a location that is comfortable and safe, then use my finger as a guide.

Most sewing machines have guides that can be used like the edge of the foot or a mark on the deck. learning to use these natural guides will help in the long run.

Respectfully,

Al

I don't know... That guide looks too hi-tech for me....

<g>

Tom

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I don't know... That guide looks too hi-tech for me....

<g>

Tom

Tom.... anything is possible in N Hollywood, Calif... :rolleyes2::rolleyes2:

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I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against.

Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those?

Tom

Was it this one http://www.leathermachineco.com/catalog.php?item=23

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Tom i belive you will need to get a guide made for your machine. I don't think you will be able to buy just any guide and have it work on your machine because they all fit different. But their may be a few that will interchange.

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Her's a link to Cowboysew. <www.cowboysew.com/product9.htm> They have a Roller guide that will do the job and sounds like the one yu are talking about.

Ryan Neel sells them.

Kindest Regards.

Jim Saddler.

I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against.

Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those?

Tom

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