Members OdinUK Posted January 26, 2014 Members Report Posted January 26, 2014 Welcome from Herefordshire! Quote Lord Of Leather
Members ENC Posted January 26, 2014 Members Report Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Hi Paul, I just ran across this a few days ago. I had never heard of a stirrup plate before. It looks like it gives you a little lift, 4-5 mm, up off the plate. http://leatherworker...showtopic=51037 I think the noise may be the hook hitting the needle. If the rolled edge of the sheath is dragging on the bed some distance from the needle it has torque/leverage and could be deflecting the needle. Try this... make a stack of leather like the sheath but without the fold so it is flat. Run it through, if it doesn't make the noise, dummy up a sheath with the fold and put something slick between the bed and the fold to reduce the friction. I'm thinking a piece of zip lock bag, slick magazine cover, Mylar, or even satin ribbon like you would use to wrap a gift. It may not eliminate the noise but, if it reduces it you will know what the problem is and then the stirrup plate could be the answer. Best of luck, Ray Edited January 26, 2014 by ENC Quote
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