kgg Posted October 12, 2024 Report Posted October 12, 2024 12 hours ago, DieselTech said: Awesome machine for the money. Looks like it does a nice job. All you need to do now is change the hand crank to a pulley and strap a servo motor on. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members DieselTech Posted October 12, 2024 Author Members Report Posted October 12, 2024 1 hour ago, kgg said: Looks like it does a nice job. All you need to do now is change the hand crank to a pulley and strap a servo motor on. kgg I have thought about doing that. A speed reducer & a 750watt brushless servo motor. My only real gripe is, I think they should have included more material fingers that holds & separates the leather from the rollers/cutters. Quote
kgg Posted October 12, 2024 Report Posted October 12, 2024 1 hour ago, DieselTech said: My only real gripe is, I think they should have included more material fingers that holds & separates the leather from the rollers/cutters. Maybe consider get some extras or having a couple 3D printed. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted October 12, 2024 Moderator Report Posted October 12, 2024 I'm following this conversation. Definitely interested. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members DieselTech Posted October 12, 2024 Author Members Report Posted October 12, 2024 Only thing that would be hard to source is a v-belt pulley with a square drive. That is if a did decide to try & motorized it. Quote
RockyAussie Posted October 17, 2024 Report Posted October 17, 2024 On 10/12/2024 at 9:48 PM, DieselTech said: My only real gripe is, I think they should have included more material fingers that holds & separates the leather from the rollers/cutters. That part of the setup is a bit silly really. If the fingers were made out of something heavier (3mm or 1/8") and with a longer back section they would not need to be spaced and locked in place. The weigh at the back would let the front part ride against the cutter shaft. I have an old machine like that and to change position I just lift the finger forward and move it sideways to where I want it. 5 seconds to change each finger. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members DieselTech Posted October 17, 2024 Author Members Report Posted October 17, 2024 28 minutes ago, RockyAussie said: That part of the setup is a bit silly really. If the fingers were made out of something heavier (3mm or 1/8") and with a longer back section they would not need to be spaced and locked in place. The weigh at the back would let the front part ride against the cutter shaft. I have an old machine like that and to change position I just lift the finger forward and move it sideways to where I want it. 5 seconds to change each finger. Yes that is the only big gripe with this machine. The stupid finger set up they used. It's a PITA. But I'm happy with it. It sure beats cutting straps by hand & a knife. I already got plans to modify/fabricate a new finger setup. Using heavier material for the fingers & either lock collars or round turn buckle clamps. Quote
Members DieselTech Posted November 26, 2024 Author Members Report Posted November 26, 2024 Update: The more I use this strap cutter, the more I like it. It does a real nice job! Here is some 5oz pebbled veg-tan that I cut, 3-1½" wide straps & 1-1" wide strap. Cut it like butter. Quote
FrankHester Posted November 26, 2024 Report Posted November 26, 2024 Did you happen to notice if the gears are metal or plastic? Quote
Members DieselTech Posted November 26, 2024 Author Members Report Posted November 26, 2024 3 hours ago, Herbie said: Did you happen to notice if the gears are metal or plastic? The gears are made of metal, & it's got sealed roller bearings on all the shafts. It seems to be a decent machine for the money. I'm pretty happy with it. Quote
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