TomG Report post Posted August 5, 2010 I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against. Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those? Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) i do know that the Larger Adler Machines have a sewing guide like you mention. make contac with some of the sewing machine dealers that advertise here to see if they have what you are asking about. Edited August 5, 2010 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddy NY Report post Posted August 5, 2010 Might have been a tippman aerostich if you go to the tippman web site you'll see a roller guide attachment that works on the Aerostich or the Boss maybe you get a little creative & see if you can rig one up best buddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albane Report post Posted August 5, 2010 I have a stitching guide that goes everywhere I go. It's called thee side of my finger.... LOL Here Is a pic so you can see it in action. All kidding aside I simply plant my hand on the machine in a location that is comfortable and safe, then use my finger as a guide. Most sewing machines have guides that can be used like the edge of the foot or a mark on the deck. learning to use these natural guides will help in the long run. Respectfully, Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted August 5, 2010 I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against. Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those? Tom I'm with Al.....I use my finger. However what you describe sounds like the swing away adjustable stitching guide that Weaver sells for their 205/370 Adler machines. Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted August 5, 2010 I have a stitching guide that goes everywhere I go. It's called thee side of my finger.... LOL Here Is a pic so you can see it in action. All kidding aside I simply plant my hand on the machine in a location that is comfortable and safe, then use my finger as a guide. Most sewing machines have guides that can be used like the edge of the foot or a mark on the deck. learning to use these natural guides will help in the long run. Respectfully, Al I don't know... That guide looks too hi-tech for me.... <g> Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted August 5, 2010 I don't know... That guide looks too hi-tech for me.... <g> Tom Tom.... anything is possible in N Hollywood, Calif... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEVRBD Report post Posted August 10, 2010 Sailrite has them too. Swing Guage Sewing Fence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMB Custom Leather Report post Posted August 10, 2010 I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against. Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those? Tom Was it this one http://www.leathermachineco.com/catalog.php?item=23 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted August 14, 2010 Similar, but a little larger. Thanks Was it this one http://www.leatherma...log.php?item=23 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted August 14, 2010 Tom i belive you will need to get a guide made for your machine. I don't think you will be able to buy just any guide and have it work on your machine because they all fit different. But their may be a few that will interchange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimsaddler Report post Posted August 14, 2010 Her's a link to Cowboysew. <www.cowboysew.com/product9.htm> They have a Roller guide that will do the job and sounds like the one yu are talking about. Ryan Neel sells them. Kindest Regards. Jim Saddler. I saw a video the other day of someone sewing a riffle sling on a commercial machine. He had this slick swing-away guide that kept his stitching prefectly straight. Basically, it looked like an arm like you'd see on the legs of a card table with a samll wheel or vertical plate at the end that the leather rode against. Does anyone have any idea of what I am describig, or have any input into machine guides? I did see someone mention a magnetic guide. where do I find those? Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShortBBL Report post Posted August 19, 2010 One came with my Cobra 4 and it works awesome for things like straps, belts etc. Here it is: http://www.leathermachineco.com/catalog.php?item=23 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites