Members Andrew Chee Posted February 7, 2012 Members Report Posted February 7, 2012 Hello all, I was looking at a video on Youtube and there was a tool I saw that was used to turn edges. I've never seen one of these before. Does anyone know what it is. Please check out the video link below and look at the tool used at 2:05. Thanks. Andrew Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted February 7, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted February 7, 2012 Andrew, It looks to be made similar to a "Metal Brake". I have been thinking about building one. I have some 1/2" thick aluminum that would work. Probably make a prototype of wood first. ferg Hello all, I was looking at a video on Youtube and there was a tool I saw that was used to turn edges. I've never seen one of these before. Does anyone know what it is. Please check out the video link below and look at the tool used at 2:05. Thanks. Andrew Quote
Northmount Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 Hello all, I was looking at a video on Youtube and there was a tool I saw that was used to turn edges. I've never seen one of these before. Does anyone know what it is. Please check out the video link below and look at the tool used at 2:05. Thanks. Andrew Looks much like a metal brake for bending sheetmetal metal brake CTG Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted February 7, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 7, 2012 It's funny how sometimes you find the answer right after you ask them question. I was looking around for a few days for this but didn't find anything. I asked the question here and then googled something else and presto, found the answer. They're called Leather Folding Machines (duh). Seems like Randall Campbell carries them. The basic models fold leather in a straight line. You can find some info on them from the links below. http://www.bibomec.it/pages/FSOPENENG.HTM http://www.bimac.info/index_Page3127.htm I called up Randall cause I was curious how much something like this would cost. And not surprisingly (as it always seems the case with function specific leather tools) it was pretty expensive. $1000+. Anyways, here's the info for those who are curious. Andrew Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted February 7, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 7, 2012 Andrew, It looks to be made similar to a "Metal Brake". I have been thinking about building one. I have some 1/2" thick aluminum that would work. Probably make a prototype of wood first. ferg Hi Ferg, If you do, let me know how it works. If it works well, let me know if you'd want to build a second one and sell it to me (assuming an affordable price of course). Andrew Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted February 7, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted February 7, 2012 Will let you know. Leaving for two weeks in Florida in a few days. Probably work on it when we get back. ferg Hi Ferg, If you do, let me know how it works. If it works well, let me know if you'd want to build a second one and sell it to me (assuming an affordable price of course). Andrew Quote
Northmount Posted February 8, 2012 Report Posted February 8, 2012 Or buy a sheet metal brake and modify it to suit. That light duty one is only about $50. Probably available at Harbor Freight too for a US source. Quote
Members Chef niloc Posted February 10, 2012 Members Report Posted February 10, 2012 http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=+Metal+Brake+ Don't see why it wouldn't work? Quote
reddevil76 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Posted February 10, 2012 Saw this long time ago. This guy has alot of interesting tools. But I don't speak Japanese, so didn't enquire. http://www.danguman.com/ His youtube video http://www.youtube.com/user/DANGUMAN#p/u/25/UmWZEt3EyXk http://www.youtube.com/user/DANGUMAN#p/u/33/tg5RK_TXm1k Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted February 10, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted February 10, 2012 Problem with the metal brake..... The bar that presses the edge of the leather down needs to go all the way down plus adjustable for thickness of the leather you are folding. Hold-down is located about an inch from the folding edge of the leather. That dimension would be determined by the thickness of the presser bar. Metal brakes of the type HF has aren't adjustable as accurately as would be need for leather. ferg http://www.harborfre...q=+Metal+Brake+ Don't see why it wouldn't work? Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted February 10, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 10, 2012 Saw this long time ago. This guy has alot of interesting tools. But I don't speak Japanese, so didn't enquire. http://www.danguman.com/ His youtube video http://www.youtube.com/user/DANGUMAN#p/u/25/UmWZEt3EyXk http://www.youtube.com/user/DANGUMAN#p/u/33/tg5RK_TXm1k Interesting! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm gonna see if they deliver to the US. Thanks! Andrew Quote
Members Lil Doodler Posted February 26, 2012 Members Report Posted February 26, 2012 Howdy! I've been having good luck getting a straight, machine like fold by scoring the thin leather on the backside. I use one of the clear drafting ruler with steel edges and 1/8" grid to measure and use for straight edge. C-thru B85m http://www.amazon.com/C-Thru-Graph-Beveled-Transparent-Rulers/dp/B0027ACJEQ To score, I use an exacto blade intentionally dulled with a file. It's a lot cheaper than $1,000! One more very small thing to consider before folding/laying out the leather might be which way the grain is going. I think the leather does have a grain, and folds easier with the grain than against it Bend the leather a bit to see which way it folds easier before you start, although with thin leathers it doesn't matter as much. Good luck! Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted February 27, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 27, 2012 Howdy! I've been having good luck getting a straight, machine like fold by scoring the thin leather on the backside. I use one of the clear drafting ruler with steel edges and 1/8" grid to measure and use for straight edge. C-thru B85m http://www.amazon.com/C-Thru-Graph-Beveled-Transparent-Rulers/dp/B0027ACJEQ To score, I use an exacto blade intentionally dulled with a file. It's a lot cheaper than $1,000! One more very small thing to consider before folding/laying out the leather might be which way the grain is going. I think the leather does have a grain, and folds easier with the grain than against it Bend the leather a bit to see which way it folds easier before you start, although with thin leathers it doesn't matter as much. Good luck! Thanks for the info. I ended up getting the used one in the pic. Not as much adjustability as the $1000 model but at a fraction of the cost. I used it this weekend to make this wallet. I used it to turn the edges on the inside flap. It turned out real well. I tried to buy the Japanese one in the post above but they were out of stock. It's very similar to the one I bought. Andrew Quote
Members Lil Doodler Posted February 29, 2012 Members Report Posted February 29, 2012 Looks Great Andrew! Good work! umm . . . May I ask, what is the name of the tool/device, and the manufacturer? Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted February 29, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 29, 2012 Looks Great Andrew! Good work! umm . . . May I ask, what is the name of the tool/device, and the manufacturer? I have no idea the brand or name. I bought it from oldcowpoke.com. He didn't know the brand either. Apparently he had had it for a while. I just called around places till I found someone that had one. Doesn't seem like a very common tool. The Japanese one looks very very similar. I emailed them to see when they might have supply again but got no reply. Sorry I don't have more info. Andrew Quote
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