Members shtoink Posted May 11, 2013 Members Report Posted May 11, 2013 I stumbled onto an interesting thread over at The Home Shop Machinist that was dedicated to home brew tools and such. The main reason being that I have an interest in that sort of thing and thought I might be able to get a few ideas for future use. While digging through the nearly 200 page thread, I ran across this post. It was clearly made by someone frustrated with pushing a sewing awl through leather with their bare hands. I thought it might be something that could be appreciated and even replicated by those of you in the same boat here. Quote
Tree Reaper Posted May 11, 2013 Report Posted May 11, 2013 I have used a similar idea incorporating a drill press and a pin vise. The biggest problem is having the leather come back up with the awl because there's nothing to hold it down like a foot on a sewing machine. Quote
Members shtoink Posted May 11, 2013 Author Members Report Posted May 11, 2013 No arguments from me on that one, but I'd wager that getting the needle out of the leather is a whole lot easier than getting in there. Quote
Members Lolligagger Posted May 14, 2013 Members Report Posted May 14, 2013 I figure it's only a matter of time before some industrious and curious person (ahem shtoink) makes a machine that can mimic a human hand-stitching and through it's use make perfect stitches fast and uniform. I understand that sewing machines exist that can sew leather, but from what I have heard they cannot compare to hand stitch in quality and strength. I can imagine all the motions involved with the awl and the thread and the tension put under the control of an algorithm with simple mechanics calibrated by a knowledgeable leatherworker, much like in welding today with its use of robotics. This could perhaps be the first small step. Just a thought. Quote
BearMan Posted May 14, 2013 Report Posted May 14, 2013 Hi Everybody, Here is something similar I made a few years ago. I call it the "Rapid Repeater" stitching hole puncher. It uses a Douglas blade, & it makes short work of making holes at the correct angle. Since the picture was taken I've added a light. About every 15 holes, I rub some beeswax on the blade. Hope this helps. Ed the"BearMan" Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
Members Cyberthrasher Posted May 14, 2013 Members Report Posted May 14, 2013 That's awesome Ed!! But, I'm actually more interested in what the "bearlac" is Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members shtoink Posted May 14, 2013 Author Members Report Posted May 14, 2013 But, I'm actually more interested in what the "bearlac" is Well, it's Semi-Gloss, of course! Quote
AndyL1 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Posted May 14, 2013 Ed that machine is gorgeous! I must get one of your mauls one of these days. Quote Blackthorn Leather on Etsy • Blackthorn Leather on Facebook
BearMan Posted May 15, 2013 Report Posted May 15, 2013 Hi Cyber,,, BearLac, is actually the same formula as the old, 50'-70's NeatLac. I only made it when NeatLac wasn't being made. But, there are a few places to buy the NeatLac replacements now, so I don't make it anymore. Thanks for the interest though,,, Ed Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
Members Cyberthrasher Posted May 15, 2013 Members Report Posted May 15, 2013 Thanks for the interest though,,, Ed It was just more of a curiosity Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.