Weaver Easy Edger

[Silverd]

Not a problem Mark.  I'm a bit of a junkie myself.  All very interesting.  

Silverd

[Mark842]

2 hours ago, Big Sioux Saddlery said:

I notice your creaser is an old 2 gear machine and that you have added extra down pressure to it. I just sold one of these to a fella (haven't even shipped it yet), and we are both wondering about the difference between these and a newer 4 gear machine.  I've never had a 2 gear creaser set up to use.  All my users are 4 gear.  Do you have it rigged to put downward pressure as you crease by means of a foot pedal? And if so, was it not enough pressure?  Thank you.

I purchased it without the foot pedal. It has the open mechanism for setting one up and that was my initial plan. Then I thought of one of my old strap embossers that has a foot pedal. The pedal is bolted to the floor in front of the work table and hooks to the embosser with a chain. It is a royal pain in the...I've tripped over that darn thing no matter where I've tried to locate it. So, for the Randall creaser I just rigged up that little gadget you see in the picture with a spring on one side and a turn buckle on the other. Then I just put a little pressure on the arm that would hook to the foot pedal when I feed in a strap to get the strap in and start cranking. I made it to be adjustable when I set it up but I have needed to adjust the pressure.

 

3 hours ago, Silverd said:

Very cool...and you are making tack and such...strap work?

 

Silverd

I don't do any tack. My knowledge in that field ends with correctly being able to identify each end of a horse 8 times out 10. This started a gazillion years ago when I was about 6 years old visiting a relative in Lake Ronkonkama New York and saw my first horse. While looking at the horse I saw something peculiar...its tail went up, so I stuck my head up under to take a look see. Never did that one twice!

My straps go mostly to purse and bag manufacturing.

[JerseyFirefighter]

There are a few machines that I consider game changers for leather shops running straps. This is most certainly one of those machines. Between this, a sewing machine, and their rotary punch you will never want to look back. I still use my hand beveler for tapered ends and around strap ends, but after the first pull you'll ask yourself why you hadnt gotten it sooner.

[Big Sioux Saddlery]

5 hours ago, Silverd said:

Not a problem Mark.  I'm a bit of a junkie myself.  All very interesting.  

Silverd

Actually I was the one apologizing about highjacking and being a machine junkie.  However, I think machine junkie probably describes quite a few of us here

[Silverd]

Wow! Awsume accounts!  8 out of 10..really?  I' m vnot sure I believe that seeming how you were likely scared for life that faithful day under the tail of the beast!  No wonder you vered from the equine trade!  Sounds like it has worked out well for you just the same.  Thank you for the insights.  I'm taking the group's advise and will make an offer for the beveler and creaser just so you know.  Will provide an update asap.

Now what is this rotary punch device you speak of?

Silverd