seagiant Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Hi, I had some rough cut Alabama Red Oak, and decided to take a board of it and make a real adjustable stitching pony. It will adjust 2 ways and seems to work well. Not really a wood worker but it came out pretty good I think! No plans just looked at pics and went for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Great work, especially considering you don't do wood work! You'll get some use out of that for sure. (but where did those metal coffee cans come from....) YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagiant Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Hi, Thanks, the cans are probably 25 years old? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, seagiant said: Hi, Thanks, the cans are probably 25 years old? heh, my dad, in his 80's, has some, but I don't claim to have any... again, cool pony, have you gotten to try it out yet? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagiant Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Hi, No just finished it. Admittedly it was more work than I thought going in, but? Holds leather well and stays were you set it with the knobs. Hoping if I use it angled forward a little, it will keep the thread from catching on anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagiant Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Hi, Here is a pic of what I was using before. Made it with really no tools, except a hacksaw, using pallet wood. Wanted something better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulesaw Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Great looking project. The oak really looks good with a lot of texture and colors. The belt in the picture looks really fine too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retswerb Report post Posted February 10, 2021 A woodworker is one who works wood, which you have successfully accomplished! Nice looking pony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted February 10, 2021 May I suggest you line the jaws with thin leather. It will help grip and prevent the jaws marking the leather project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagiant Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Hi, Thanks fella's! I thought about leather on the jaws but, I sandwiched sandpaper between the jaws... And, worked it, so the jaws are fit to each other pretty well, meaning, they hold the leather with equal force. This keeps anything from being marked! I had an old 80"s small Craftsman Router Table to round the edges which helped and a old Craftsman 50's table saw. Not really, state of the art, but solid tools made when we actually produced quality in this Country! I'm going to make a sheath for my head knife to try it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 8:08 AM, seagiant said: Not really, state of the art, but solid tools made when we actually produced quality in this Country! I can't agree more, especially I look at some of the stuff at Harbor Freight. That said, for a hobbyist like myself, I have a sander and a grinder from Harbor Freight and am considering an arbor press; forking over a bunch of money for something I won't use very much is me being pragmatic. But I do have an eye out for some equipment at estate/garage sales but boy, they go fast and the sellers are still proud of 'em $$. Quality does hold up it's pricing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 7:08 AM, seagiant said: d a old Craftsman 50's table saw. The first real shop tool, for wood, I ever owned bought it for 100 bucks about 10 year ago. I love that thing it is an animal compared to modern junk. Most of my wood work had been by hand tools also. Your pony looks great!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted February 11, 2021 Totally agree on the older machinery. Unless you spend serious money the new stuff doesn't come close. Great job on the pony! I'm thinking about a better one for myself too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagiant Report post Posted February 12, 2021 Hi, Thanks, Gentlemen! Here is a pic of the old 10" Craftsman, it is such a solid machine, I bought a Delta T2 Fence for it. Only has a 1 HP motor, but with a thin kerf blade does what I need, if I take it easy. The 14" Planer is a RYOBI (made in Japan) 80"s model, but still works great and I can sharpen the blades myself. I'm now rebuilding a, 50's Delta 6" Jointer, so have a few tools to do projects with. That Bama, Red Oak, is so solid and hard, you need tools that will work it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted February 12, 2021 those old craftsmans were built to add an accessory jointer i would love to find one of those somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagiant Report post Posted February 12, 2021 Hi, This, is like the Jointer I'm rebuilding. I did want a vintage Delta Uni-saw, table saw, but the Craftsman was so close to it anyway... Just upgraded the fence and was done. Everyone wanted a lot of $$$ for their Uni-saws anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted February 12, 2021 4 hours ago, seagiant said: Hi, This, is like the Jointer I'm rebuilding. I did want a vintage Delta Uni-saw, table saw, but the Craftsman was so close to it anyway... Just upgraded the fence and was done. Everyone wanted a lot of $$$ for their Uni-saws anyway! sweet indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted February 14, 2021 Are you on OWWM too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagiant Report post Posted February 22, 2021 Hi I go there to get info on old machines or PDF copys of owners manuals. I now have the Delta 6" Jointer apart and I'm cleaning and painting. Replacing the old original bearings (New Departure) with new ones in the cutter head. I have a 1 HP motor to run it which will be plenty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
