Jump to content

Silverd

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    489

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Silverd

  1. Silverd
    I have just aquired and have started using a Weaver leather stripper machine. By the results I've seen so far I'd say it will cut thru most any leather one can throw at it. My version is hand powered...so I seek the assistance of my beautiful Wife to do the cranking while I ensure the hide moves correctly through the roller knives. It requires a straight edge so at least one hand knife full length cut is still needed. For that we clear our kitchen butcher block island, clamp down a sturdy straight edge and work away at the 12oz skin belly side. I call that an "Any port in a storm" solution! Silverd
  2. Silverd
    Hi I purchased my first Herman OAK un-died Skirting Hide and am planning to start making a set of turnout halters for an equine rescue facility that lost tack in the fires of So Ca last year. I'm just getting into bridle making and will be donating my first run work to their facility that also trains under pribliged children in all things horses. My question to the group: What should I treat the straps with to soften them? I understand that skirting leather is tanned to facilitate being loaded with oil and wax which makes it resistant to weather and that some folks apply oil or wax or both hot. The fibers loosen but don't stretch if done correctly...that's what I want! What exactly is the best type of oil wax combination to use? Thank you in advance for any information that might be provided going forward. Silverd
  3. Silverd
    Hi I purchased my first Herman OAK un-died Skirting Hide and am planning to start making a set of turnout halters for an equine rescue facility that lost tack in the firesults of So Ca last year. I'm just getting into bridle making and will be donating my first run work to their facility that also trains under pribliged children in all things horses. My question to the group: What should I treat the straps with to soften them? I understand that skirting leather is tanned to facilitate being loaded with oil and wax which makes it resistant to weather and that some folks apply hot. The fibers loosen but don't stretch if done correctly...that' what I want! Thank you in advance for any information that might be provided going forward. Silverd
  4. Silverd
    Handle Detail
    Very impressive.
  5. Silverd
    Looks nice. I use mine to skive 2.5 -3mm veg tan successfully that I use for wallets. Silverd
  6. Silverd
    Ive read them on line but I didn't down load it. That's where I got the 10 degree each side skiver blade angle info. I think you contact Patrick at Landis International. He may have something. Fyi. What I read did not include much set up info. Landis has truely refirbished 3 n 1 machines for sale but all things considered a Chinese Fortuna style machine really is a better way to go. Siverd
  7. Silverd
    I have a Landis 5 in 1 that I use to skive 2.5 mm veg tan and thicker.. When I purchased this vintage machine it was advertised as reconditioned. It had been repainted but not reconditioned. I dismantled, cleaned and properly lubricated the components before reassembling. I own a Tormek blade sharpening system and hollow ground the skiving blade to factory specs which is 10 deg each side. The blade being made of a high carbon content steel took an edge very well and slices through leather effortlessly. The machine can be set up to edge skive exactly how I like up to about 1.5" wide. The top feed roller has traction grooves which will leave an imprint. To deal with this I place a sheet of paper on top of the leather when that surface will show in the final work. To successfully use the machine for shape cutting or slitting leather two things should be present. A non serrated cutting wheel and an edge guide attachment. The guide can be fashioned easily if not included and the cutting wheels are available through Landis international in Canada for around $100.00. Talk to Patrick. If you actually buy a Landis 5 in one or 3 in one, I recommend it be in good original unreconditioned condition as I don' think most folks really understand how to successfully do this work yet want to charge for it. I also purchased a refirbished American Co spitter that was refurbished and it was much the same. Hope this helps Silverd
  8. Silverd
    OMG...richer men than you design products purchased by smarter woman than you...that must make you feel funny huh! Silverd
  9. Silverd
    ...Patterns aren't that difficult? Oh my! Perhaps for holsters which are fixed to the functional geometry of a specific host iron but make an original curvy multi panel hand bag or custom wearable item and the process of pattern creation takes on a life of its own. Just saying my friend! Silverd
  10. Silverd
    For general splitting and harness work is one of the semi industrial spitter machines offered on the market today under $3k superior over the others? Silverd
  11. Silverd
    No one is talking about the other important aspect of selecting the best foam for a project which is the base material. Foam comes in many material types: natural rubber, polyurethane, polyethylene and more as example. I purchase foam in various materials, thicknesses and density including in open and closed cell types including memory foam. Take a look in the McMaster Carr on-line catalog for a wide selection. I purchase small sample qtys of foam in a range of physical properties close to what I think will work then make a final determination based on testing the various foam samples with the actual project leather I'm using. I bit more scientific approach than what many may have the patience for but that's how I work out a solution. Just saying! Silverd
  12. Silverd
    The equine bridle straps are sometimes skived on both sides (left and right) their entire length...as well as the ends where the buckle is married. A Landis 5 in one will technically handle that work but has a tendany to leave drive wheel witness marks. At least on Veg Tan. I've not tried to use it on bridle leather but I assume there will be some evidence as a consequence. The Fortuna skiver has the drive wheel positioned on the skiving side; probably for that very reason. I invested in the Landis before I turned tiller North tward the equine trade and will serve it up on Ebay if it makes sense. Silverd
  13. Silverd
    Id like to throw a probably obvious question into this thread from someone with only landis 5 in 1 skiving experience. Will the Fortuna or Fortuna clome style skivers work on bridle leather straps? Silverd
  14. Silverd
    Many thanks!
  15. Silverd
    Where are these videos you speak of? Silverd
  16. Silverd
    Two established belt making techniques. 1. Same size blanks and liners that require an accurate joining process to keep the edges aligned. 2. Oversized top or liner that allows for noncritical joining but requires the over lap edges to be trimed. Do I have this right? Silverd
  17. Silverd
    Wow! Awsume accounts! 8 out of 10..really? I' m vnot sure I believe that seeming how you were likely scared for life that faithful day under the tail of the beast! No wonder you vered from the equine trade! Sounds like it has worked out well for you just the same. Thank you for the insights. I'm taking the group's advise and will make an offer for the beveler and creaser just so you know. Will provide an update asap. Now what is this rotary punch device you speak of? Silverd
  18. Silverd
    Not a problem Mark. I'm a bit of a junkie myself. All very interesting. Silverd
  19. Silverd
    Very cool...and you are making tack and such...strap work? Silverd
  20. Silverd
    Do you crease your straps? Silverd
  21. Silverd
    Good for use on English Bridle leather? What would you say is a fair price for 2nd hand easy edger machine? Silverd That is very impressive. Are you making tack?
  22. Silverd
    Any body have anything to share re the Weaver edging machine? Can the blades be sharpened? Do they really work ? are they worth the $1K cost? Yes, No...What????? Silverd
  23. Silverd
    what of the Weaver easy edger...does anyone have anything on this machine?
  24. Silverd

    Equinl

    Silverd posted a topic in Leather Machinery

    Hi All I decided to make a commitment to embark on the journey to higher ground and horse tack; including high quality show bridels of which my first project will tackle. Any advise out there? I'm not one to take many short cuts and I would benifit greatly from suggestions that take me closer to my goal which says I will listen closely. Honest....I will! My Buisness Plan 1. Planning on custom makes and short runs only at this time 2. Am working with an experienced show horse owner who is networked in my local area. 3. I've purchased an assortment of tack for a better understanding of the industry's general construction methodology. 4. I own suitable stitching machines and support equipment. 5. I'm a career mechanical engineer and successful product designer. ...And I have a question for the group Harness making requres a good means of stripping. For a one off or short run production, is a manual stripper acceptable? Thank you in advance for your help. Silverd
  25. Silverd
    Hi All I decided to make a commitment to embark on the journey to higher ground and horse tack; including high quality show bridels of which my first project will tackle. Any advise out there? I'm not one to take many short cuts and I would benifit greatly from suggestions that take me closer to my goal which says I will listen closely. Honest....I will! My Buisness Plan 1. Planning on custom makes and short runs only at this time 2. Am working with an experienced show horse owner who is networked in my local area. 3. I've purchased an assortment of tack for a better understanding of the industry's general construction methodology. 4. I own suitable stitching machines and support equipment. 5. I'm a career mechanical engineer and successful product designer. ...And I have a question for the group Harness making requres a good means of stripping. For a one off or short run production, is a manual stripper acceptable? Thank you in advance for your help. Silverd
×
×
  • Create New...