Members cheepo63 Posted May 20, 2013 Members Report Posted May 20, 2013 I have been looking for a decent Pony/Clamp to make it easier to stitch. I bought one of those cheap ones and its just rubbish. The opening is so small so you can only stitch tiny things. After googling around I found this maker who was in the process of starting up his Clamp business. I immediately signed up for one and was placed as number five. The first one did go to Hermes for evaluation, and what I heard from Fred they liked it a lot. So after a couple of weeks of waiting I finally got it. What can I say, its amazing. The details, workmanship, quality is mind blowing. Fred is also a true gentleman to deal with. Highly recommended. And how was it to sew with? Just wonderful, best thing I bought so far.. So here is the pictures, otherwise it didn't happen. Here is a link to Freds homepage if you want more info. http://www.crafts-de...lamps_page.html Cheers Peter Nicely packaged Personal letters is always nice. Bag for storage. Pic of stunning details. Details of the leg Hinge attached with torx. Put your needle down Adjust for your height. Rubber tip for non-slipping. Quote "A Guitar ain't a Blues Guitar 'til its Been in a Pawn shop"
Jaymack Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Wow, that looks awesome and a great design, but I haven't figured out it's retention mechanism. Is it always in tension and you pull it apart to release the leather? Quote
Members cheepo63 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Members Report Posted May 20, 2013 No the snaplock is only used when you store the clamp. You use your legs to put pressure on the jaws. Quote "A Guitar ain't a Blues Guitar 'til its Been in a Pawn shop"
Members cajun Posted May 21, 2013 Members Report Posted May 21, 2013 what was the price of this thing? Quote
Members cheepo63 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Members Report Posted May 21, 2013 what was the price of this thing? The price varies depending on what options you choose. See the link for more info and pricing. Quote "A Guitar ain't a Blues Guitar 'til its Been in a Pawn shop"
Members shtoink Posted May 21, 2013 Members Report Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) The attention to detail is incredible. This clearly falls into an heirloom quality tool category. Edited May 21, 2013 by shtoink Quote
Members WScott Posted May 22, 2013 Members Report Posted May 22, 2013 That thing is kick azz!!!! Quote
Trox Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Thats real nice Peter, I liked your version the best. It warms my hart to see this kind of craftsman's ship. Tor Quote Tor Workshop machines: TSC 441 clone/Efka DC1550, Dürkopp-Adler 267-373/Efka DC1600, Pfaff 345-H3/Cobra 600W, Singer 29K-72, Sandt 8 Ton clicking machine, Alpha SM skiving unit, Fortuna 620 band knife splitting machine. Old Irons: Adler 5-27, Adler 30-15, Singer 236W-100
Dangerous Beans Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 No6 is on the way here... How could I not after seeing Fred's work of art! And no... I'm not at all excited... I'm a grown up! Nige Quote The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. www.armitageleather.com
Members Django57 Posted May 24, 2013 Members Report Posted May 24, 2013 I remember you mentioning about your old stitching pony Nigel on one of your videos , that's going to look cool next to your upturned log Quote
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