What Is This Tool Called, And Where Do I Find It?

[conceptdiba]

In the US, you would need a 110 to 220 step up adapter, or straight from a single leg of 3 phase, or across 2 legs of single phase 220-240. Need to look at the schematic for the box to be sure.

Art

Thanks for the info, Art. Most of this stuff goes right over my head! I received a catalogue in English from them, and here's the info on the power unit: The double-apparatus unit (like the one shown in the video) has the following info listed: 230 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 190 W.

Does that help narrow it down for you? Thanks for your help with this. I wouldn't know where to start otherwise!

[Art]

Then a standard voltage doubler would do the trick. Just watch the power rating is enough, some of them are meant for little motors and the like, but 190W isn't a lot however, I would double that at least. You can make one pretty easily and the parts are available at most electronic shops.

Art

Thanks for the info, Art. Most of this stuff goes right over my head! I received a catalogue in English from them, and here's the info on the power unit: The double-apparatus unit (like the one shown in the video) has the following info listed: 230 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 190 W.

Does that help narrow it down for you? Thanks for your help with this. I wouldn't know where to start otherwise!

[Lippy]

Attached is a brochure PDF that was sent to me by www.mando.fr in response to my email about the "tool".

It looks like the Mando tips and handles would work on these products made by Janik in the UK.

http://www.patrickfaleur.com/pyrography/wpage4.htm

http://www.patrickfaleur.com/pyrography/wpage5.htm

http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/Pyrography/Pyrography-Machines--Accs/list.htm

Cheers.

Fine leather goods.pdf

[Andrew Chee]

Any idea on pricing for these?

Andrew

[Art]

Don't know for sure, no spec on thread size. The Mando unit is 0-20V output the Janik unit is 0-12V.

Thanks for the pdf,

Art

Attached is a brochure PDF that was sent to me by www.mando.fr in response to my email about the "tool".

It looks like the Mando tips and handles would work on these products made by Janik in the UK.

http://www.patrickfaleur.com/pyrography/wpage4.htm

http://www.patrickfaleur.com/pyrography/wpage5.htm

http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/Pyrography/Pyrography-Machines--Accs/list.htm

Cheers.

[conceptdiba]

Any idea on pricing for these?

Andrew

I've asked for a quote for the double-apparatus machine, a wooden stand for the handles (like the one shown in the video), two cork handles, 2 edge-creasing attachments, and wax-spatula attachment. I'll let you know when I hear back.

[Art]

You can get a voltage converter here. I have a 1000w of the same brand and you can run practically anything on it except a heater, stove, or kitchen appliance. They make much bigger ones too.

Art

[Lippy]

Isn't Leatherworker.net just the best thing. And, what did we do before Google? Thanks for letting me be a part of this conversation.

The reason I posted the links to the Janik pyrography stuff is for a price comparison. They may be less money. FYI, Mando.fr is sending me prices.

I keep thinking it would be nice to find a USA power supply (ie. soldering, pyrography or hot wax pen) that would easily accept the Mando handles and tips. Then, there wouldn't be any electrical issues.

Edited April 11, 2012 by Lippy

[leatherman1457]

Hey everyone

I'm currently following Bob Park's method on edge burnishing, though I sometimes torture myself with doing the sandpaper method (100 grit all the way to 2000 grit) to get an amazing edge on belts.

I recently came across this video, and the tool being used at 2:07 and 3:42 and 4:12 is something I've never seen before. He appears to use it before stitching and after stitching; before the edges are painted or sanded, as well as after painting the edge. I would assume the tool is heated up.

I'm looking for way to do edges like this, assumably with a wax of some sort, as sandpaper and Bob Park's method don't work too well for thinner leathers like those seen in the video.

Can anyone shed some light on this, or a similar way to do edges like this with wax? Information on what wax and/or tools to use would also be appreciated!

Hi I am a person that can do edges like what peter was doing. I make and sell a burnisher that can be used on a dremel tool that can get edges lie this. I have had Bob Park use my tools and does like the effect it can get. Go to my website and look at the short video that I have there demostrating the use of my tool. www.leathertools4u.com. as for the wax, I use paraffin wax. I also use sand paper to get my edge smooth.

[conceptdiba]

Any idea on pricing for these?

Andrew

Just heard back from them...

495 euro for the 2-handle model

189 euro for the 1-handle model

35 euro for each cork handle

~75 euro each for the edging and wax-melting attachments

+ freight.

I think the 1-handle model is much better value, really...

I don't see why it would be difficult to just swap out your attachments. To be honest, I see myself using 3 attachments to make a wallet (one edging line to mark where my stitches will go, one to melt the wax onto the edges, and another one a mm from the edge to give a nice looking line between the edge and the stitches), so no matter which machine I use I'll have to change attachments.

It appears the 1-handle model is 0v-16v vs the 0v-20v of the 2-handle model. Any idea what this would change in terms of usefulness?

I asked about the attachment for "burning the edge of the leather" and they said not to bother because it's unnecessary...haha.

so a 1-handle model plus a cork handle and 3 attachments would run about $600 + shipping. Seems like they make some very high quality tools...I might have to go for it.

funnily enough, I came across this thread from a few years ago, and it would appear the gentleman in the video I posted was a member on here and made that thread (notice the maker's stamp). He mentions paying around $600 for the machine and a few attachments and as the video shows, it's the double-handle model. Weird the price would have doubled in just a few years :s Maybe he upgraded to the more expensive model?

Edited April 12, 2012 by conceptdiba