Machine for smooth round edges

[Kozel]

Hi,

I found a video online where leather edges of belt are processed using a machine (see image). Do you know what kind of machine it is? I can't find anything like this (for round edges not just sanding)

Currently, I round the edges by hand and sandpaper, which is a very time-consuming part of belt production.

Thank you for any tips!

[bruce johnson]

it is a variable speed edge burnishing machine from Campbell-Randall - https://www.campbell-randall.com/product/model-vsb-burnishing-machine

Off the top of my head I believe they run about $800-900 new. I know one person who has one and loves it. 

[Johnnie]

Maybe you could use something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Leather-Economy-Hand-Operated-Bluegrass/dp/B01ECHXCHY/

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[DJole]

That device doesn't burnish the edges, it merely trims them. I don't think it's quite what the original poster was looking for. 
 

[Cumberland Highpower]

I have one of those and I never use it to speak of.

they're ok for some uses.  They're made from a sewing machine servo motor and have an adapter to allow the use of Galli burnisher wheels made in Italy.

the wheels they use are the best part.  There are lots of wheels made by Galli, everything from grinding and shaping wheels, to wheels embedded with diamonds (no joke) to plain old leather and canvas flap types. I have a FCE burnisher and I can swap wheels, hot wax to grinding, etc.

The worst part of those machines is that because they're made out of a low cost servo, they have no torque and at low RPMs pretty much give up.

When I need to do belt tips or whatever flat work needs burnished I use the DC burnisher that's on the front of my FCE. It's about the same concept, only a better execution.

 

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Edited yesterday at 01:26 AM by Cumberland Highpower