Leather edging machine

[joppstack]

Does anyone know where I can buy an edging machine that will round all 4 edges at once? I found a manual one that Weaver sells but that is the only one that I can find. Any info would be greatly appreciated.... Thanks.... Neil

[Luke Hatley]

Weavers is the only one that i know of.

[Kevin]

Randall makes one, I'm not sure if it does all four edges at once or two at a time, it may do all four at once and you can do a different size for top and bottom.

Kevin

[kevinhopkins]

You might want to give Roy Peakes a call. If he doesn't have one, I'd just about bet a road apple to a donut that he knows where one is. 1-508-769-8899. Tell him that Kevin at Springfield Leather sent you.

Kevin

[CampbellRandall]

Randall makes the NSB Beveling machine.

NSB Beveling Machine

Bevels all for edges in one pass. Capable of beveling about a gross of belts in 5 minutes.

[UKRay]

Randall makes the NSB Beveling machine.

NSB Beveling Machine

Bevels all for edges in one pass. Capable of beveling about a gross of belts in 5 minutes.

This looks like a useful bit of kit - have you ever used one?

[joppstack]

That Randall machine looks really slick... Any idea what one would go for.. new or used?... Neil

[ABC3]

I have the "Weaver Edging Machine" & it seems to do the job. I just need to hone my burnishing technique. That's probably the weakest part of my leather work.

[CampbellRandall]

New machines are priced at $4,650 on power stand. Please keep in mind these machines are built in the US and last for decades. If that's not in the budget, we offer rebuilt machines at $2,900 complete. Occasionally we have used available, or used Italian type machines for less.

UKRay - we have a few machines in operation in England, as well as Europe, Australia, South America...

Hobby Tom - We also carry a line of burnishing machines and accessories.

Just so I'm not accused of shameless self-promotion, you can often find used machines at auction, private sellers, or machinery dealers. Besides the Randall NSB, the hand powered Easy Edger that Weaver sells, and a few Italian models, I'm not aware of any other power edgers currently made. Randall has been around a long time, and we have more specialized leather working machines than any other company in North America.

[Bree]

I have the "Weaver Edging Machine" & it seems to do the job. I just need to hone my burnishing technique. That's probably the weakest part of my leather work.

You seem a little hesitant about the Weaver machine. Have you had any problems with it or experienced less than perfect edging with it?

[ABC3]

Bree,

It's not edging the liner (bottom strap) of the belt like I think it should. So now I'm playing with the thickness adjustment . There's nothing in the manual that covers the adjustment of that screw.

[Bree]

Bree,

It's not edging the liner (bottom strap) of the belt like I think it should. So now I'm playing with the thickness adjustment . There's nothing in the manual that covers the adjustment of that screw.

Do you have two blanks sewn together or are you edging a single blank? What is the total weight/thickness of the belt?

I ask because I have considered getting myself one of those if and when I get zapped at IBM and go into full time production. They seem to be great timesavers and promise consistent quality. So I am interested in any problems.

[ABC3]

Bree,

They are great time savers - if they are adjusted properly. I would hate to continue to do this by hand. But for $600 they need to do the job. No one at Weaver can guide me (including Vernon).

But in their defense it could be cutting the belt & the liner correctly. They have to be one "with each other". Sometimes my straps are not straight. They have a slight curve in the middle (I have to work on that one) & I have no reason why. So in the glueing processs, I try to force everything in line & as it dries it moves. No way can you get a nice rounded edge.

If they are not married together & you do not sand them so they are - you will have a problem burnishing, regardless of the edging.

It's just a matter of craftmenship. I try to put out 10 units per day & at my level, it's just not going to happen.

[CampbellRandall]

But in their defense it could be cutting the belt & the liner correctly. They have to be one "with each other". Sometimes my straps are not straight. They have a slight curve in the middle (I have to work on that one) & I have no reason why. So in the glueing processs, I try to force everything in line & as it dries it moves. No way can you get a nice rounded edge.

If they are not married together & you do not sand them so they are - you will have a problem burnishing, regardless of the edging.

Tom,

I can see why two ply on an EZ Edger can give you problems.

• The EZ Edger just cuts the corners, like a Bissonnette edger.
  • Advantage = no reduction in strap width.

  • Disadvantage = in a two ply or straps cut to width unevenly it will skip spots.

  [*]The top and bottom blade sets follow your edges independently.

  • Advantage = its a nice design for single straps or uneven thickness (like heavy reins). If your thickness jumps drastically (like 10 oz to 14 oz) the blades will not cut any deeper.

  • Disadvantage = I would think soft lining leather can also be hard to edge. The strap is following the path of least resistance.

The NSB (and similar Italian edgers) uses shaped knives.

• Advantage = Trims uneven edges (I don't care how ugly they are) to a smooth round edge. It can true up an uneven width, and much faster than pulling them by hand. Multiple ply straps are not a problem.

• Disadvantage = It will reduce your strap width some. How much is adjustable with the guides. Since its a shaped knife, it will cut everything equally, so if the thickness changes drastically, you'll see a change in the radius.

Weaver used to sell the NSB in there catalog. I think they now only show the EZ Edger because the price is right for smaller shops. They use our NSB machines in their factory.

Edited April 30, 2009 by CampbellRandall

[badLoveLeather]

So is that Weaver Edger $600? I can't get them to give me the time of day.