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About RockyAussie
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Rockhampton Queensland Australia
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Saltwater crocodile leathergoods
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developing metal accessories for leatherwork
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RockyAussie started following Servo motor stops working, modify your machine?, Burnt edges anyone tried this yet? and and 1 other
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Most of these things can be done pretty easily if the base machine is strong enough for the work. Many times if you check back on the machine manufactures models you will find that the same base model can be for fabrics or leather etc. Things like the thread return springs and needle hole size etc all need to be considered. That pointy thing that catches the thread loop can generally be moved to allow for a larger than spec needle. If you have something in mind you want to do well lets hear it.
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Sounds good. Thanks for correcting me on the LS 1342 as against the LS 1341. Just check the sump, it should for some reason have a bung which has a washer that can get to leak easily. I checked mine the other day and all of the oil has seeped out. Ruined the edge of the stuck on table strip.
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What I found works best for me is to give the leather a couple of light coats of sealer before I do the engraving or cutting. This stops any charcoal rubbing showing up and I then either use a high blast of air to remove some or sometimes I just hold it under the tap and scrub with a toothbrush. Once dry I generally give it another coat to seal the engraved part.
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This video shows what we here in OZ call a Cowboy CB6900 and I believe in the states it's called a CB1341. Note what I am saying in it about getting the right table. The normal table that most supply is just plain BS.
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Sorry mate I missed this post, I have been real busy lately. I have to say the 341 and the 1341 are way different machines. Both good machine copies of Juki models but the 1341 has the knob on top for quick presser foot height adjustments, has 2 tension dials for the thicker type threads and work and a full on oil feed system that works too well for some. With them you will always get surplus oil that needs soaking up around the needle area when left for awhile. Main thing of difference is that the top feet feed and needle system on the 1341 has a rectangular setup that allows the stitches to remain evenly spaced whether thick or thin leather is fed through. It does not go with a pendulum type motion as many of the other machines do which mean shorter stitches as the material gets thicker.
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Good to hear you found it. We would have been guessing for any good answers on that one.
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RockyAussie started following Simple Guitar Strap, Skiving machine help!, Glasses sleeves - and merry Christmas and and 1 other
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If you want to do any serious sort of production making leather goods you need 3 main tools. The right type sewing machine for your work. The right sort of clicker press and a bottom feed skiving machine. If you have a look at my web page at the wide variety of products shown there I can say that more than 90% of the products use these 3 machines. A look through my YouTube channel will show some videos of us using these machines. Wild Harry YT
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Nice thought there old mate. I am sure they will love them heaps.
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The knife may need to come forward a little but see what happens when you reduce the feed stone pressure about1/2 turn first. The adjuster right at the rear back.
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Nice looking work there @TomE
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Its not too bad. I would bone slicker some pressure over the whole area and heavily redo the crease line as that should be able to pull the leather tighter into the groove area.
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A picture would help maybe. A double crease line possible?
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WOW that is a bargain. For anyone needing some pointers on how to set up one of these from the start check this video I made awhile back - If you check some of the other videos on my channel you might find a few more related ones that could help.
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I came across a servo that looks like that one recently doing the same thing. We ordered in a new motor to replace it but before doing that we took the motor off to see if we could find anything. I think there must be a magnet thing inside because when we gave it a shake to start with there was a rattle noise but then it stopped rattling. We thought well lets give it another try on the machine and it then went fine. Its been going strong now for maybe 3 months without any noise. Maybe the sudden stop they do sometimes shook the magnet loose, I don't know. He now has a backup motor if needed now but means he would have to drill some new table mounting holes etc which is why we tried the other old one first.
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There are several reasons that could cause this problem unfortunately. Sometimes even high quality leathers to start with can age and deteriorate in time and the wrong conditions. Some leather are tanned poorly and if the finishing is not done well it can crack easily. Generally I test a strip of leather before I make it up by bending it over fairly tightly to see how the grain is running and if it looks likely to crack. There are a couple of places over here that sell cheap veg under different names so if you want to give me a call feel welcome to do so through my Wild Harry contact phone Wild Harry Regards Brian