Members Jim Posted June 5, 2009 Members Report Posted June 5, 2009 As a former construction worker, it looks like one I would want to carry. I got a hunch you're gonna be busy. Nice work! Jim Quote Never forget where you are, so you will always remember where you've been.
Henry Posted June 5, 2009 Report Posted June 5, 2009 Hi Henry, No, it's not a sewing machine it's an 'Epoch' automatic, power operated, eyelet setting machine, made by the British United Shoe Machinery Company. It was designed to punch a hole and then set the eyelet in a single operation, which it would continue to do, as long as the control pedal is held down! This example is set up with a 'blind' punch as the holes are, generally, cut out during the 'clicking' operation. I have posted pictures of this machine previously, however, here are some more for you. Steve Steve, Thanks, looks very interesting. I also have a couple of machines that are set up for eyelets originally but then converted to hole punching machines. The difference being that yours looks like it has a more practical lower anvil. Thanks again, love your machines. Cheers, Henry Veenhoven Toronto, Ontario Canada 416-231-1870 Quote
qarawol Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Well folks, you asked for it and now you got it. I hope this doesn't constitute hijacking of a thread started by another. First, here is a picture of it in the plain Jane Samsonite attaché case I wrote about. See how it all fits nice and snug in there along with the other tools such as meters, larger ratchets and such?... Next - Here is the main portion of the Tool System. This part holds most of the tools that I used most of the time. All tools bought from a Snap-On truck. Showing the front and back... This next picture shows how the two sections come apart. There are times when I don't need all the tools so I carry only what I need... Coming up is a close up of how the tools stay in place while inverted. See the strap that goes between all the handles? Only the pliers need the retention strap due to the weight of them, all the other tools have a smooth friction fit. I thought of everything on this bad boy! Okay Okay... You may be asking... How does all this attach to the body? Well here ya go! I used my daughter as the model. First - this picture shows the entire Tool System and how it fits on the body. I bet no one guessed a shoulder harness. Notice how the main tools are within hands reach at rest? Looking down at them will let you know if anything is missing since everything has its own slot. See! Even over 10 years ago I liked and thought about Flashlights. Look at its position. I can turn it on and place it back in its slot and use it as a waist light, pouring lumens directly in front of me. PURE GENIUS!!! Here are a couple up close shots... This next picture shows the retainer strap the wraps around the belt to prevent the holsters from swinging away from the body. AM I GOOD OR WHAT??? See the quick clip? more on that soon. Also, notice the ring directly below the belt hiding behind the hanging heart key fob. That ring is used with a leather belt strap that has a snap ring that hooks onto that ring. That is how I can carry additional loads up a ladder. Wrap the leather belt strap around the item, clip it to the ring and off you go hands free. I have tested this to 50 pounds so far. YES! YES THANK YOU! Next - Leg strap. Again, notice the quick clip? Well folks, here we go. I told you this can be released from the body in one second - Here's how. Place a hand on each of those quick clips as shown below... A simple pinch on both clips and VIOLA!... I didn't have the two-way radio leather pouch pictured that goes in the slot on the back of the shoulder holster. This places the radio antenna completely out in the open for maximum efficiency and the wired lapel mic clips on the front of the shoulder strap... This picture is showing some of the Snap-On tools on this part of the System. See the socket set? That ratchet pivots 90 degrees so that it can be used as a nut driver. This also has most of the hex or allen bits. WHAT AM TO DO WITH MYSELF??? Even the Flashlight is by Snap-On... Well folks there you have it. The Tool System that took many years to develop. Now you know there are no limits to what you can do with genuine leather. Taking a few ideas from other projects and combining it into one. 1) Shoulder carry idea from gun shoulder holster 2) Two-Way radio slot on back of harness idea from firefighter 3) Tools strapped to leg idea from leg strap gun holster I also bet no one knew I had the pliers on their handles. This makes for a much smaller pouch/holster and how I was able to fit all those tools on such a small backing. While this setup will not be for everyone, it works PERFECT for me. My own leather tool system that I designed and built for myself for there was never a tool pouch that met my needs. Like I mentioned, I went WAY OUT of the thinking box on this one!!! Njoy... *edit* spelling Edited June 8, 2009 by qarawol Quote 'qarawol' = "Quality And Reliability, A Way Of Life..."
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