Can Anyone Id The Machine In This Video?

[steveh]

after looking futher into the video index, the machine is a mitsubishi LY-2 3300, the motor is a mitsubishi limiservo 500w

[Vintage Singers NYC]

HI NIck:

Ken said it best with his "good hand" comment and maybe you didn't get what he was saying. The Servo motors give you a RANGE to operate in. The right hand on the wheel really controls your speed. In the OLD days with a clutch motors and leather belts, you would let the belt SLIP on the wheel, controlled by your hand, to set your speed. Now, I let the Servo.. SLIP. It's the right hand on the wheel that really controls the speed of the stitch.

Some, are now trying to get the Servo so precise that the foot controls the speed of the stitch. I don't know about you, but, my hand is still more sensitive than my foot.

Just try putting you foot all the way down, and control the speed with your right hand on the wheel. You will find it works really well.

Kevin

Hi Kevin, thanks for the tip--and the clarification. For years I worked as an industrial designer, and whenever someone was particularly adept at modelmaking or drawing we'd say "That kid's got good hands." I figured Ken meant the same thing, didn't realize it was an actual technique. Will give it a shot sometime.

- Nick

[Ken Nelson]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the tip--and the clarification. For years I worked as an industrial designer, and whenever someone was particularly adept at modelmaking or drawing we'd say "That kid's got good hands." I figured Ken meant the same thing, didn't realize it was an actual technique. Will give it a shot sometime.

- Nick

In the ranching, rodeo world I lived in most of my life, being " a hand" meant and still does mean doing what you do well, having a lot of ability, mastering what you do very well. It has always been a compliment and I did mean it in all honesty. Ken

[CustomDoug]

I notice he's laying the stitch in a crease, which for me makes it a bit easier.

What tool would be used to make those type of creases? They look pretty precise.. maybe it's a product of the press and dyes? Could you get the same effect with hand tools? I have an edge groove tool but this doesn't look the same to me.

[Kustom]

You can use one of these ticklers http://www.csosborne.com/NO12.HTM or an adjustable creaser http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/8072-00.aspx

or a fixed size creaser http://www.csosborne.com/NO21.HTM

What tool would be used to make those type of creases? They look pretty precise.. maybe it's a product of the press and dyes? Could you get the same effect with hand tools? I have an edge groove tool but this doesn't look the same to me.

[CustomDoug]

You can use one of these ticklers http://www.csosborne.com/NO12.HTM or an adjustable creaser http://www.tandyleat...me/8072-00.aspx

or a fixed size creaser http://www.csosborne.com/NO21.HTM

, oh a "creaser"... duh. I really should have known that. Honestly, it's one of those tools I've dismissed as not necessary (or whatever), but now - I think I need to pick one up. Thanks.