dikman
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You've been a busy boy! For some reason your travelling light fixture made me smile , don't know why as it's simple and effective.
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Welcome mate, turtle or not that holster is very nice work.
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I'm guessing that you also said smokeless powder was just a passing fad? Yep, I reckon there would be more of a market for them, too. Lots of leatherworkers have arbor presses.
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Not the prettiest job I've seen (sounds funny coming from me!) but an effective solution to adding a speed reducer. The only thing to watch though is when winding bobbins, don't get any slack from your spool as the winder being so close to the pulley it could get "interesting" if the thread got caught!
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Personally, I wouldn't go with the Pfaff. They're a quality machine from a top manufacturer but it may not be the best choice for what you want to do. Many of them were set up as binders which means the feed dog will only be back and forth rather than the lift and move type. Clearance under the feet is often not as great as some other machines and I agree with kgg, I doubt it will handle #207 thread, max is likely to be #138 but will probably be happier with #69. Look for another machine, in the long run I think it would be a better move.
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Servo motor direct drive or under the table?
dikman replied to Moti's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
kgg has summed it up pretty well. From my perspective as a hobbyist the only possible advantage is a more compact setup - but that is far outweighed by the cost factor. Having a motor under the table (or mounted on the table, next to the head) gives you flexibility in your setup and if you need to replace the motor there are any number of generic motors available at reasonable prices. A no-brainer, really. -
Very impressive! The gradation/shading is very effective.
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Well, I must admit to being confused. Your post refers to "our system" and gives the impression you are manufacturing them. Your other recent post says you make tools for the fashion and leather industry. Whoever makes them they appear to be very nicely made.
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It looks pretty good to me , Herbie. What Fred suggested will tone it down a bit, but sometimes subtlety isn't necessarily needed.
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Cartridge Belts: Curved or Straight?
dikman replied to ZARDOZ the GREAT's topic in How Do I Do That?
Personally, I reckon you're overthinking the whole thing. Any curve on the belt is unlikely to be great enough to be an issue for boolit loops. -
There are no "rules" or "laws" that say how you must do something in leatherwork, you do whatever works for you. There are proven methods that work well for some things but if you want to do it a different way that's also fine. Some people believe in only doing things by hand (no machinery), again there's nothing wrong with that it's an individual choice. Just go for it and enjoy yourself.
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Nothing wrong with that stitching, looks good.
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I guess we need a photo (or two) showing the construction of said knife.
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Is that an Irish thing? It's often said that some Tasmanians have two heads.
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If it's a hidden tang and it's already starting to loosen I'd pull the blade out of the handle, remove the ferrule and reglue both with an epoxy.
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It will likely remain one of life's mysteries.
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You're a glutton for punishment! Impressive job, though, and I'm sure they'll sell well, given the intended market. On a side note, I see you got the colours right, "they" persist in referring to it as a rainbow but a rainbow has seven colours whereas "theirs" only has six. It always makes me shake my head and smile.
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I'm guessing that the bit hanging down acts like the end of the belt and you put the tongue of the buckle through the hole?
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It is an interesting-looking machine, a bit unusual, but the only way I would buy that is if it was dirt cheap as I consider it very much an unknown quantity. I've never seen anything quite like it. I'm with kgg, put the money towards something a bit more "mainstream".
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That is a LOT of work!!!
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Glue? It should be the consistency of milk, like doc said, and runny. Are you sure the thinner is the right type for the paint? A quick search shows others having the same problem. It's a urethane finish so will likely need thinning quite a bit but the wrong thinner will certainly turn it "gluggy". Maybe try lacquer thinners? Funnily enough some have said they can spray it straight from the bottle. Perhaps the needle in the airbrush is too fine?
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Unfortunately (for you) as kgg said you will need a 441-class machine to do those gunbelts and holsters. It's not just the ability to handle thicker thread - #277 minimum - but the sheer power to punch a heavy needle through the leather and the increased clearance under the feet that is needed. The only other option is a "one-armed- bandit" as has also been discussed.
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In the end it sounds like it was a pretty easy and simple process (after all the talk about buffing and electrolysis ).
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As mentioned, photos will help, particularly the foot pedal linkages and where they connect to each end.