Jobbing (leather tools)

[sbwhart]

Thanks for the advice John.

I've been thinking about using a hub type puller to put a bit of load on it.
I'll have to get my mill back together and fit the DRO so I can make the puller.

Cheers
 
Stew

[bogstandard]

While you've got the mill down Stew, why not see if you can use your vice and a few spacers in strategic positions to bring it back to square. Once in position,  each time you walk by the vice, give the handle a little tweak.

I think brass was maybe the wrong choice of material for that load bearing part, that calls out to be made of ferrous. Then distress it to make it look as though it was original.

I have some nice plate that it could be made out of, and if you haven't got your mill working, I would knock it up for you as well. It isn't a big job at all.


John

[sbwhart]

Got it straight just put a washer in the middle and gave it squeeze in the vice, came out nice a flat.

I've got a fair bit of head room so I'm going to beef it up with a 1/8" plate, held in place with the punches.

Have fun

Stew

[sbwhart]

Well are you ready for the next thrilling installment.

Got the little hand press fixed:- straighten the bent bit in the vice and decided to give them a bit more support from a bit of 1/8" plate, held in place by the punches, I had to thread the punches 9/32" BSF luckily I had a die.





Thats it finished.

Stew

[Stilldrillin]

Got the little hand press fixed:- straighten the bent bit in the vice and decided to give them a bit more support from a bit of 1/8" plate, held in place by the punches, I had to thread the punches 9/32" BSF luckily I had a die.

Thats it finished.

Stew

Satisfaction.......  Plus a big smile, from ear to there!   





Nicely done Stew......   

David D

[Krown Kustoms]

Nice job, I love old machines -crude, simple and effective-
Something similar now days wouldnt last half as long.

  is that an elbow engine behind the punch handle in the last pic?
-B-

[sbwhart]

Hi B

Thanks for your feed back:- much appreciated.

Yes that is a Elbow Engine

You can follow the build her.

http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=820.0

Have fun

Stew

[Barefoot-Leather]

Just an update on Stew's postings. The punches are working extremely well and hold their sharpness really well. They are used almost daily.  The platten is awaiting further expert attention - It is fitted it to the fly-press but I really need to bolt the whole thing firmly onto a solid base. I ought to explain that Stew's explanation of how I intend to use the thing was a bit 'left of centre' although along the right lines. I want to use it to press tools which are rather like letterpress printer's plates into wet leather. What he showed you was a leather carving done with a knife. Just wanted to set things straight! LOL

Finally the little hand press is in perfect order and ready for work - as soon as we modify the shape of the press tools that set the press studs. Thanks Stew - they have all been given a new lease of life!

What Stew doesn't know yet is that I have four more little machines for him to play with...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3331319&l=a5080d9186&id=721456171

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3331322&l=20faa3f6a0&id=721456171

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3331323&l=33aa9b5726&id=721456171

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3331327&l=f82f3b3996&id=721456171

Ray

[sbwhart]

Hi Ray

They look interesting bits of kit, I take it the last pic is the eyelet putterinner you were telling me about, we'll have a good play with that next week when we're over at your place, I'm sure our bosses will keep them selves occupied for a couple of hours. 

Cheers

Stew