Keeper mould / form Amish made loop blocker

[RockyAussie]

12 hours ago, BigSiouxSaddlery said:

Yeah, that and the sloppy welds.

I find several things about this gadget and the reference to it amusing.  The most obvious is despite the loops obviously being in the press, and the wordy description of their belt making process, their loops still aren't blocked in the end product. They could get the same result without the press.  Lots of pretty marketing hype throughout the site.  

And of course there is the reference to the origins of the press.  I could go on all day about THAT subject based on years of personal experience, but lest I start a huge pissing match, I will refrain.

Exactly - I thought I must be missing something but you just confirmed it.......I hadn't. A heavy weight atop may help but you'd still need to address the steel staining  amongst a few other things....

[Annie977]

I did think there was a lot of...fluff...on their site. Also agree that the equipment is ~imperfect. We don't make belts - only need the keepers for purse straps and love the blocked loop look. I put some in the minimal tack I make for personal use (mostly because I like to play at making it).

Definitely be interested in seeing the set you might sell @Ken Nelson.

[BigSiouxSaddlery]

On 5/30/2020 at 3:16 PM, Ken Nelson said:

I have a set of loop irons I bought at a auction  a few years ago, I have never used.  I would let them go for less than what I paid for them.

Interested also if OP passes

 

Edited June 1, 2020 by BigSiouxSaddlery

[Ken Nelson]

I will see if I can get these loaded>    1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4, 1 1/2. and a rack to hang them on.  I bought these at an auction at Clark, SD several years ago.  Estate auction of a harness maker.

[Annie977]

I do like those...think we'll hold off though. Can't quite see needing the quantity or variety atm.

Thanks!!

[BigSiouxSaddlery]

4 hours ago, Ken Nelson said:

I will see if I can get these loaded>    1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4, 1 1/2. and a rack to hang them on.  I bought these at an auction at Clark, SD several years ago.  Estate auction of a harness maker.

Are they the thin irons?

[Ken Nelson]

The thickest (1 1/2") is just a tick over 5/16"  .