The things that make this job easier!

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, JLDetroit said:

Sometimes when setting double cap rivets, the leather is pushing back, so I inserted a rivet setter into a file handle. Then I can use the tool to push the rivet down until the cap clicks in place before I use another rivet setter to actually set the rivet.

Awesome idea!   a guy could set that in a handle you could whack with a mallet then you wouldn't need two.

[toxo]

I think I've posted this before but I have to do it again under this banner of making things easier. I debated whether to post it in the beveller post but I think it's way more than just a burnisher. In this video I've replaced one of the belts with felt. It was a half-arsed effort but done properly I think it would be awesome. Note that this is real time with just water as against spending hours at it. The green compound is'nt right for this but this awesome for stropping blades. Please bear in mind I'm no videographer.

 

[dikman]

I've never seen one of those machines before. I like it!

[toxo]

37 minutes ago, dikman said:

I've never seen one of those machines before. I like it!

I've seen a couple of different combinations lately. I'll see if I can find em.

Here ya go;

Scheppach BGS700 150mm Brushless Electric Grinder / Linisher 230V - Screwfix

Electric Belt Sanding Machine, Mini Belt Sander Electric Knife Edge Sharpener Sanding Machine Belts Adapter Polisher Kits Mini Bench Grinder 7 Adjustable Speed (UK 3 Pin Plug Upgrade) : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

BUCKTOOL 500W Bench Belt Sander 4 in x 36 in Belt and 6 in Disc Sander with Direct-Drive Motor, BD4603 : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

JEEVOO Mini Belt Sander - Electric Double-Ended Bench Belt Grinder Kit for DIY Woodworking, Metal, Knife Making : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

Edited May 10, 2024 by toxo

[fredk]

More from me

Forget your poundo board or pieces of scrap leather; make yourself a big wax block. When stitching chisels go though the leather and into the wax they automatically get 'lubed'. After a session some heat will melt the wax and give a good surface for the next time

And to help pull those chisels out of the leather

and to mark the stitching line I'd be lost without my Tandy pens - I have many of them

I have several lead weights, for use when gluing up large areas, holding large pieces of leather on the cutting table whilst measuring up and cutting. . . . 

I really must do something with them. I have a couple of 1 kg barbell weights as well

and my TandyPro Press. I'd be scunnered without it. Used for die cutting, 3D stamping et cetera.  I keep the supplied base plate off and use some pieces of delrin or nylon . . . .

 

[dikman]

I found the same machine, Toxo, $120 on sale which is pretty good BUT the belts are an odd size and I could only find one seller on Aliexpress. So not such a good deal......

[toxo]

3 minutes ago, dikman said:

I found the same machine, Toxo, $120 on sale which is pretty good BUT the belts are an odd size and I could only find one seller on Aliexpress. So not such a good deal......

I don't remember paying anything like that price. Maybe my belts are thinner?

[toxo]

3 hours ago, dikman said:

I found the same machine, Toxo, $120 on sale which is pretty good BUT the belts are an odd size and I could only find one seller on Aliexpress. So not such a good deal......

Don't remember having trouble finding the belts but I also have a box of these that I can make belts from.

LYFJXX Emery Cloth Roll, 6 Grits Abrasive Sand Paper Roll for Woodworking, 80 150 240 320 400 600 Grit Sandpaper for Metal, Each Roll 8 Meters : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[dikman]

16 hours ago, toxo said:

I don't remember paying anything like that price. Maybe my belts are thinner?

Inflation, my friend! It still intrigues me, being variable speed and portable.

[TomWilson]

A helpful clamp design.