Edge Guide for Consew 225 (and clones)

[KeithHideWorks]

I have seen these on some of the higher end machines, a bracket or plate that acts as an edge when sewing belts and the like.  Does anyone make something like this for a Consew 225 class machine?

 

I think they may be called a roller edge guide?  

 

[Uwe]

You have a few options with varying degrees of expense, utility, and installation work involved.

A simple, strong rare earth magnet that attaches to the slide plate works for many folks. You can buy a commercial version, or just a plain long bar magnet for around $10. Having holes in the magnet allows for attaching a knob/handle or additional guide bits. I buy magnets from http://www.apexmagents.com

You can also make your own edge guide that attaches to the slide plate with screws, like this:

 

The fancy swing down edge guides are nice and versatile, but you have to drill and tap mounting holes on the back of your machine.

[cjartist]

Neodymium magnets are strong as hell.  There are two in every computer (tower style) hard drive.

I have several coffee cans full of them. I used one and a small scrap of sheet brass to make an edge guide. They also make great tool holders, screw catchers, etc.

[brmax]

Here is one i have yet to get but other stitchers and woodworkers have mentioned this exact one, with the release its pretty neat. 

Floyd

http://www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/page.aspx?p=65258&cat=3,42363,42356&ap=1

[KeithHideWorks]

Damn man, that looks fantastic. Im trying to order them but you have to get them in person....and the stores are in Canada!  4.5 Hr drive from vancouver ,wa to vancouver,CAN

 

After Searching this is the best I can do: https://www.amazon.com/Magswitch-MAGJIG-95-MagJig/dp/B003FWERRC/ref=pd_sim_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2NNMJY3WCNJNEBBPBZWY

Its the only one that i am reasonably sure is small enough to clear the head of the machine. 

Edited January 19, 2017 by KeithHideWorks

[KeithHideWorks]

Also found these which might work:

 

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BY088-N52

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BZX0X08

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=B88Y0

[Uwe]

There's a sweet spot with plain (non-switchable) rare earth magnets - strong enough to stay put, but not so strong as to be dangerous. It's tempting to think that stronger is better. My coworkers experimenting with rare earth magnets for electric motors had warning signs plastered all over their cubicle about the magnets. The truly strong magnets will pinch/remove skin and fleshy parts of your finger in a split second if you handle them wrong. Definitely not for households with kids and pets, either. If you swallow one, you're in deep trouble, if you swallow two an hour apart, you're on the operating table. 

[cjartist]

9 hours ago, Uwe said:

There's a sweet spot with plain (non-switchable) rare earth magnets - strong enough to stay put, but not so strong as to be dangerous. It's tempting to think that stronger is better. My coworkers experimenting with rare earth magnets for electric motors had warning signs plastered all over their cubicle about the magnets. The truly strong magnets will pinch/remove skin and fleshy parts of your finger in a split second if you handle them wrong. Definitely not for households with kids and pets, either. If you swallow one, you're in deep trouble, if you swallow two an hour apart, you're on the operating table. 

LOL.  Never really thought about that, but you're right.

[Northmount]

12 hours ago, KeithHideWorks said:

Damn man, that looks fantastic. Im trying to order them but you have to get them in person....and the stores are in Canada!  4.5 Hr drive from vancouver ,wa to vancouver,CAN

 

After Searching this is the best I can do: https://www.amazon.com/Magswitch-MAGJIG-95-MagJig/dp/B003FWERRC/ref=pd_sim_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2NNMJY3WCNJNEBBPBZWY

Its the only one that i am reasonably sure is small enough to clear the head of the machine. 

Try this url and make sure that you pick US in the top right if it isn't already there.  http://www.leevalley.com/us/

Tom

[brmax]

May have to be a registered buyer, I do recall this issue its been several years ago but I dont remember the work around.

Floyd