Members Devanet Posted March 22, 2015 Members Report Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) We are a UK manufacturer of belts and we are looking for an embossing machine hand driven or motorised as well as the facility to supply embossing rolls. We will consider a used machine, can anyone help with this enquiry please? Edited March 22, 2015 by Devanet Quote
Thor Posted March 22, 2015 Report Posted March 22, 2015 Haven't found it on Tandy's UK site, but here it is on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tandy-Leather-Speedys-Belt-Strap-Embossing-Machine-3800-00-/121557214641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4d5fe5b1 Quote
LNLeather Posted March 22, 2015 Report Posted March 22, 2015 Have you tried BUNKHOUSE TOOLS? http://www.bunkhousetools.com/ They sell an emboss machine and have many rolls to choose from Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members Devanet Posted March 22, 2015 Author Members Report Posted March 22, 2015 Thank you very much for your help, we will look at the options. Tandy in the UK do not have the embosser that is on ebay Quote
Longview Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Devanet, There are a couple of embossing machines available. Campbell Randall in Yokum, Texas makes an industrial quality powered machine. http://www.campbell-randall.com/machines/leather-goods-machines/embossing-machine/model-r-32-rotary-embossing-machine/ They can also supply roller embossing wheels. I’m not sure of the pricing but have seen the machines operating. Very high end machine for production work. There is a hand operated machine being sold by Millers Wholesale Harness. I haven’t seen it but I’ve seen pictures and it looks like it is well made. They also have solid brass embossing rolls. We have a few of their rolls, they are very high quality. They are Amish and do not have a website or a telephone. I think the only way that they can be contacted is by mail. There address is: 350 Spruce Pine Road, Columbia KY 42728. We originally had one of the Tandy machines. It was hard to get a decent impression. The embossing rolls had a small outside diameter 1-1/4” to 1-1/2”. We weren’t happy with the results and sold it. We eventually found a 100 year old hand powered machine made by F.K. Russell with several old embossing rolls. Machines and embossing rolls were made by Russell, as well as McMillen and C.S. Osborne many years ago. If you can come across one of these, they are great machines. It’s very hard to find the old embossing rolls but the rolls from Miller Harness will work in the old machines. We’ve tried the composite rollers but find the steel and brass rollers give a much deeper impression. Quote
Members Devanet Posted March 23, 2015 Author Members Report Posted March 23, 2015 Great thank you very much, we will contact Campbell Randall, we much appreciate everyone who have offered their help - there aren't many people producing these machines anymore - yet we have regular enquiries for embossed belts. Quote
Members Devanet Posted March 23, 2015 Author Members Report Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Has anyone got experience with one of these machines, techniques to get best results - some colleagues have suggested wetting the top surface and applying heat? Edited March 23, 2015 by Devanet Quote
Thor Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) The answer to your question really depends on your desired use and result. If I hear heat I'm thinking of color, gold and whatever application. All of this would rule out the hand-operated machines unless there is some sort of electrical heat hooked up to it. If you are doing large quantities you might want to check with this UK company http://www.pw-merkle.co.uk/leather_cutting.htm. Also for the wetting part I would say yes, for sure with the hand-operated machines. I would try both methods first before running any sort of series. And just because this company is based in Europe which might save taxes and customs fees http://www.pethardware.com/en/embossing-rolls-machine/ I'm adding this link. I forgot to mention that the CZ store has it from Ivan. You'll find that here http://www.ivan.tw/index.php?route=product/product/detail&id=9727. Orders below $5000 will be subject to a surcharge. It may be worth it if you want to add all the embossing rolls as well. Edited March 23, 2015 by Thor Quote
Members Trevor Posted March 23, 2015 Members Report Posted March 23, 2015 I have a machine that I had made (Along with the embossing rolls) by a guy here in New Zealand. He made the rolls (two) out of a brass material which has lasted the distance. They were not cheap but are not the cast wheels and leave a very distinct, sharp and irreversible pattern. Here is a photo of the machine which is a cheap rolling mill from India. I have an inch and a half and a two and a quarter inch roller for trouser and police/security belts. I line the belts which makes them very heavy and very nice. Good luck in your quest Cheers Trevor "Way Down Under" Quote "Every Day Above Ground Is Good"
Members Devanet Posted March 23, 2015 Author Members Report Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Great looking belts Trevor, your machine looks very sturdy and well made, thank you for the information. We have found a person to make the rolls in brass for us now, we just need a good quality machine , so looking at all the options. David Edited March 23, 2015 by Devanet Quote
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