esantoro Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I'll try to post a close-up picture of what I'm talking about. But for now, imagine you were to add an identical pocket on the back side of the vegtan case you have in some of your uploaded pictures. This would create a three-layer seam. the one thing that would probably make the corners on such a case easier to stitch is that case appears to have been cased. without casing the leather around the corners would pull more against the machine . This happens on cylinder arm machines, but there are ways around it: holster or stirrup plate, filing down the flat needle plate as much as possible to the left of the needle, stitching the straightaways up to the corner which is to be handstitched. Ed Ed,If you can send me or post a detailed picture of the corner that is giving you problems I could always do a mock-up and send you back a picture. It sounds like it is certainly thinner than 1/2 an inch. The beauty of the layout of this machine is that you can put the needle tip into the leather and then with your hand lift the foot and rotate the work. Then after you let the foot down with the work in the new position you can continue pushing the needle through the work in the new direction. Similar to doing a corner on a bag with a cylinder machine where you would likely be grabbing the wheel and walking the needle around the corner before continuing on the next straightaway. I guess this is where making a little mpeg type movie would really show off best what I am trying to describe with words. Can you post something like that here. I have only just joined this site so I am not aware of all the site's potential. I'll see if I can come up with a little clip of some sort but please be patient for that. Thanks, Henry Toronto, Canada 416-231-1870 http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Ian Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) As you know their best feature is that they don't need a separate motor and has a fully adjustable speed range without any loss of torque to drive the needle into the work. If anyone asks about them I'll send them your way for a reference if you don't mind. I still have three of those for sale by the way. Henry, the biggest issue I've had was the noise from the compressor, but not deal breaker, that's for sure. I did have to send it back for some work since my local industrial sewing machine place couldn't work on it. But, those issues are minor. Compared to the price of other harness stitchers, this was a steal and it does everything I've ever needed it to, from a fine show harness to many sets of saddlebags. The ability to slow it way down lets me sew very intricate inlays and close edge stitching withour the fear of sewing out of the groove. So, yes, I can certainly recomment it to anyone you send my way. NOTE TO ROB MCJEEP: This is the machine you want for saddlebags rather than the machine in the original post - it will sew 3/4 inch, no problem. Here's a picture of one of the sets of bags I did with my Aero - 10/11oz harness leather Edited January 22, 2009 by Ian http://blackcanyonleather.net/
Members McJeep Posted January 22, 2009 Members Report Posted January 22, 2009 NOTE TO ROB MCJEEP: This is the machine you want for saddlebags rather than the machine in the original post - it will sew 3/4 inch, no problem. Here's a picture of one of the sets of bags I did with my Aero - 10/11oz harness leather Tanks :0) Nice work on the bags BTW - I really like the inlay :0) "I gotta have more cowbell!" Cristopher Walken - SNL
Members Greybeard Posted January 22, 2009 Members Report Posted January 22, 2009 Greybeard, I am selling these Junker and Ruh machines for $650.00(US) a piece. Quite reasonable considering their unique ability as no machine exists that can sew like they can and only weigh 20lbs!!! Excellent! Now I know what to save my penny s for! Never Stop Learning..... https://www.facebook.com/Greybeardtc/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Being-Me-Richard-Lane-617168155076456/
Members Greywynd Posted January 22, 2009 Members Report Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Henry, Hope to be in touch soon, I'm into Toronto every time it snows these days (plowing commercial lots). I'll try to remember the next time I'm heading down to take your number with me. Edited January 22, 2009 by Greywynd
esantoro Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 bumping to the top because someone was asking about this machine. http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Henry Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Posted January 23, 2009 Ian, Nice work and glad to hear you like your Aerostitch so much; like I said it is a misunderstood machine and the speed control is the best thing about it. No electric machine lets you go from one stitch at a time to full speed by just truning a dial. At least none that I am aware of. That and their prompt friendly service. As to the compressor noise, you do know you can stick it quite far away in another room and just run a longer hose, right? I have the compressor in the garage and the sewing machine in the basement. So I don't hear a thing. There is no loss of power no matter how long the hose is: an unknown fact to me before I got the machine. Henry, the biggest issue I've had was the noise from the compressor, but not deal breaker, that's for sure. I did have to send it back for some work since my local industrial sewing machine place couldn't work on it. But, those issues are minor. Compared to the price of other harness stitchers, this was a steal and it does everything I've ever needed it to, from a fine show harness to many sets of saddlebags. The ability to slow it way down lets me sew very intricate inlays and close edge stitching withour the fear of sewing out of the groove. So, yes, I can certainly recomment it to anyone you send my way. NOTE TO ROB MCJEEP: This is the machine you want for saddlebags rather than the machine in the original post - it will sew 3/4 inch, no problem. Note to Rob McJeep, if you (or anyone else for that matter) are interested in one of these I have them available as well. I've added a couple of pictures for your reference/info. Thanks, Henry Veenhoven 416-231-1870 Email me here!
Members McJeep Posted January 24, 2009 Members Report Posted January 24, 2009 Note to Rob McJeep, if you (or anyone else for that matter) are interested in one of these I have them available as well. I've added a couple of pictures for your reference/info.Thanks, Henry Veenhoven 416-231-1870 Email me here! Oh I noticed that earlier on and already have your site bookmarked for future reference (read whenigotdabucks) I see you've just clamped it down on an old workmate sawhorse? Just happen to have one I don't use much ;0) AND the 60 gallon compressor is already in the shop :0) I will be in touch, but it'll likely be a while :0/ Thanks for the pics! Rob "I gotta have more cowbell!" Cristopher Walken - SNL
Members randyandclaudia Posted January 24, 2009 Members Report Posted January 24, 2009 I must have one of these . . . will be saving my pennies. I've wanted one for a long time. peace and love randy and claudia www.randyandclaudia.com http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/The-Cosmic-Leather-Emporium/123781450970345 www.myspace.com/hellbentforleather "Quality is never an accident; it's always the result of high intention, sincere effort; intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives." John Ruskin
Henry Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Posted January 28, 2009 For those interested in this machine, here is a manual for the Junker & Ruh and the Pedersen machine in 'pdf' format printable to 8 1/2 x 11. If this upload/download doesn't work for some reason just Email me and I can send you a copy via Email Any questions just ask. Thanks, Henry Veenhoven Creative Leatherworks Toronto, Ontario, Canada 416-231-1870 Email me here! Junker___Ruh_Manual.PDF Junker___Ruh_Manual.PDF
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