gigi
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Is the knife sharp and the edge deburred? It worked last week with the same adjustment and the same leather? Sometimes the knife may seem sharp but it is not sharp enough: the edge should be very well polished. I've learned from @Trox: If the leather is very delicate you can try using some blue masking tape on the grain side of the leather to make it strong enough to be run through.
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How to make a press for moulding leather pouches and such
gigi replied to RockyAussie's topic in How Do I Do That?
Great work! What machine did you use for sewing? You removed the belt tab on the back-side? -
How to make a press for moulding leather pouches and such
gigi replied to RockyAussie's topic in How Do I Do That?
Go Molly! My clicker press is similar, but uses hydraulic (bottle) jack and return springs. I think your design is better because the scissor jack is acting both ways (up and down) and you have more flexibility (bigger range). Thanks for sharing! -
I like this video, exploring multiple skiving possibilities. The mini sheet metal bending machine is just an idea: it needs adapting, removing one plate.
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It looks like a good idea. I think it looks similar with the one in this video (at 0:32): Something like this could also be adapted to work for edge folding and is not very big: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Kleine-Abbiegemaschine-Abkantbank-für-Blech-Blechbiegemaschine/322532466273
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Sieht ganz toll aus! Well done!!!
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Have you tried Fiebing's Deglazer? https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/fiebing-s-deglazer-4-oz In the picture looks like it works only on the grain side. It's easier to buy blank leather (natural, not finished).
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'Glitch': right! That's the word I was looking for, thanks!
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Cannot tell from the pictures if there is also a fine beveling along the darker border. I also think overall color comes first (light color), then the darker border (and buffing when dry, apply a finish etc.). Another possibility is dying just the darker border and applying an overall antique (in the lighter color). But considering how even the coloring is: a couple of coats of finish might have been used prior to the antique (or no antique at all).
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Yes, I've checked, thank you! It was just a temporary problem with the website sending the e-mail notification: I've received all the emails at once a few days later. Now it's okay.
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No, sorry!
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Very well done, nice design! I like how the gusset is attached to the bag, also the decorative buckles idea.
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You can use a flatbed attachment on a cylinder arm machine. It is easy to attach and you have both options in one machine.
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Nice design! There is an instructional DVD: "Drawing Sheridan Style Patterns" by Chan J Geer that I've found very helpful.
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I have heard of people using olive oil instead of neatsfoot oil but not as a finish (prior to finishing).
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Just a thought: Kingsley hot foil stamping machines operates around 200-250°C. Heat is set according to the material to be marked, marking time, foil. I have an 'Automator (Lyon)' machine, max heat is 300°C. A higher temperature requires a lower time of contact and vice versa. Sorry: don't know if 130 °C would work for any type of foil. Do you have the chance to test it?
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I've found a pdf but is not complete, scans are slanted and it's in German. Too big to send (2,4MB) but I can email it if you think is good. A few screenshot samples:
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Whatever it is you're looking for - you don't need it: my 'prehistoric' skiver doesn't have it and works just fine ***kidding (Mine has only a gear, the bell knife and the feeding stone)
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Now I see what you mean: the knife cover is missing on my skiver too. FORTUNAtely still have all my fingers . Hope you can find a used original part.
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Take your blue pills and put your helmet on Something like this? http://www.ebay.de/itm/Fingerschutz-fur-Lederscharfmaschine-YXP-/252436322788
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Very cool, I’ve never seen anything like this, amazing talent and skill!
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Where can you buy rule die steel (pre-sharpened)? Thank you!
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Comparing Edge Finishes
gigi replied to garypl's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
Giardini has a user guide on their website but you need to register in order to download it: http://info.leatheredgepaint.com/how-to-achieve-the-highest-quality-on-your-leather-edge -
Comparing Edge Finishes
gigi replied to garypl's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
I think some edge finishes work best on veg-tan, while others are meant for chrome-leathers. I don't know if any of those brands are suited for all types of leather. -
Very nice bag: love the way the skin pattern is used in the design (different scales sizes)! Are you using a 'buttonhole chisel punch' when punching the holes for the studs?