geargarcon Report post Posted June 9, 2017 I've been trying to read up on Filetuese machines and what each attachment does, but still have a few questions. Rocky Mountain Leather has a great explanation of the different tips in their listing here: https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/regad-accessories What I still don't get is what is the difference between the Wax Spatula, Edge Burner, and Edge Polisher. I mean I understand their different names but I don't see how the shape of one tip provides much advantage over the others, or any advantage over just using the side of an F tip. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? cheers, gg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arz Report post Posted June 14, 2017 We have used this tips for hours, so we have learned what works etc. We have the wax spatula and the FN2 creaser (they are $$$$!). The wax spatula gives you a large flat surface to help smooth the wax paint, it does not get real hot on the tip. It works very well in the later stages. I wish I had a S 0.5mm tip for two things: 1. for very small items where space is a issue, 2. A more concentrated sharp edge for the first shaping of the edge. For example, when doing wallets sometime where there is a fold I have very limited amount of room, this is where the S tip would be nice. If I were to do it again I would buy the FN2 (wonderful!) and a S 0.5mm tip. I have used the F2N for smoothing the edge but the paint will sometime stay on the tip. When creasing I want that edge perfectly smooth. You can clean it but it is not ideal to use it for the edge. At least that is my view on it If you have any other questions I would be glad to help if I can. Hope this helps, Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geargarcon Report post Posted June 14, 2017 That is so incredibly helpful! I have mostly been making small personal items (ie, passport holders, card carriers, wallets, etc), but also want to try my hand at watch straps and briefcases. I was considering getting just an F1 tip and trying to use that for everything. The S tip scares me because I'm worried my hand wont be steady enough without a guide. Maybe the answer is an F1C? What do you like so much about the FN2 over the regular F tip? And is the 1.5mm spacing from the edge small enough for watch straps? Another question I have is whether or not it is really worth it to get the two handle model or the one handle. Thank you so much for your insights! Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arz Report post Posted June 14, 2017 1 hour ago, geargarcon said: I was considering getting just an F1 tip and trying to use that for everything. The S tip scares me because I'm worried my hand wont be steady enough without a guide. Maybe the answer is an F1C? What do you like so much about the FN2 over the regular F tip? And is the 1.5mm spacing from the edge small enough for watch straps? Another question I have is whether or not it is really worth it to get the two handle model or the one handle. I use the FN2M (I said FN2 in my first post, should have been FN2M) for everything (it is the only creaser we have!). It is a perfect size if you can only buy one. We use it for wallets, watch strap and even belts. The mm spacing depends on how you want it to look. I like the one we have because I crease it, then the crease acts a guide for my pricking iron, thus giving me a perfect 3mm distance from the edge. I would love to have more tips in the future for variation. The FN2M gives you a 0.5mm crease line about 1 - 1.5mm from the edge, the crease is very close to the edge. It also rounds the edge just a bit. Basically starting from the edge: it rounds it, a 1mm space and then a 0.5mm crease. The FN2M works great for watch straps, it is small enough. The regular F tip from what I have heard gives you a thinner looking crease (sharper) and does not round the edge. Look on Instagram and you should find photos showing the difference between them. The F1C I believe is a shorter version of a F tip. I would only buy that if you are doing really short items or very tight curves. You can crease with a S tip but you will have to use a ruler, that would be much slower than using a F tip etc. We only have one handle and it has been fine. However, you do have to wait for the tip to cool before switching. Once we can justify it (get busier!) then we will be buying more units. If you are only doing this as a hobby or can wait for the tip to cool you will be fine with only one. I hope this help! -Adam All our photos on our IG account use the FN2M tip, https://www.instagram.com/atelier_zander/ Here is a photo with the FN2M on about a 22mm belt : Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geargarcon Report post Posted June 14, 2017 Yes, I am just doing this as a hobby so minimizing costs is key =). It will probably be some time before I can afford to pick one up, but I always love learning about new parts of the craft. So thank you again for educating me in this area. It was very helpful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arz Report post Posted June 15, 2017 You are welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
