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So that machine (need pictures) is for making straps ? Like the ones that we use to hold frames to boats? Sorry if this should be obvious lol!
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That is its most common use yes.... it basically quickly and efficiently stitches a pattern...
It will make quick work of assembling cam straps. I may consider making custom cam straps for people to help pay for it but probably not till mid summer. I'll let ya'll know. Zero idea if people would be interested in that.
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@Bootboy Those are some nice looking buckles. How much are you paying per buckle?
Also, I'm slowly gearing up to start on some boat/drop bag projects and looking for a little advice for purchasing buckles who are you all buying from and how do you decide on which buckle to go with? I was looking at buckles on strapworks.com and they've got several options to choose from for the 1" buckles.
Also, I'm slowly gearing up to start on some boat/drop bag projects and looking for a little advice for purchasing buckles who are you all buying from and how do you decide on which buckle to go with? I was looking at buckles on strapworks.com and they've got several options to choose from for the 1" buckles.
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Man I REALLY wanna use custom colors on a project.....
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Straps! I wanna geek out my new cat boat with saftey orange and yellow Straps. So I look so fancy getting beater'd
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For those who want the bare Rollercam Buckles.... you can order them via their website for $3.95 each. If you want a bunch...maybe call him and see if he'll run you a bulk deal or talk to a dealer and see what they can do for ya.
I really like the look of those straps Bootboy... your machine does much neater and precise stitches then mine. Does it do all of them in one run or one at a time?
I know I'm not gonna be able to justify it and won't do it...but I already wanna upgrade to one of those pattern machines. I think I'd rather figure out a binding attachment setup first though.
I really like the look of those straps Bootboy... your machine does much neater and precise stitches then mine. Does it do all of them in one run or one at a time?
I know I'm not gonna be able to justify it and won't do it...but I already wanna upgrade to one of those pattern machines. I think I'd rather figure out a binding attachment setup first though.
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I am pretty sure Whitewater Designs will see you straps in your desired length and color. I had them make me some four footers because their standard fours are red. In my experience, red straps have the shortest lifespan.
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I ran across a used Consew oilbath machine listed for $10.00 this morning on FB. I don't know anything about it, but it might work for someone?
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This machine is not a walking foot… It is a drop feed. My first machine was a drop feed judy and I was able to learn to sew on it. You will however run out of machine capacity when doing multiple layers of webbing. This would be a great machine to learn on or in my case could be good for lighter weight applications that the walking foot machine does not do well. If there’s anybody in Seattle area that’s headed down for a rogue trip and wants to transport it let me know.
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This machine is a freeform/quilting machine. It is likely the feed dogs have been removed. While it is incredibly cheap it is not a super useful machine for rafting sewing needs.I ran across a used Consew oilbath machine listed for $10.00 this morning on FB. I don't know anything about it, but it might work for someone?
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I'm working on a gear net that I'm making out of Textilene woven mesh and polypropylene webbing. I just learned about different needle styles and am wondering if I am fine using a universal needle or should I be using a ball point needle?
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I'm using a 100/16 gauge universal needle, I'm not sure about the size of the thread. I purchased it from strapworks as a 4oz spool.What size thread are you using? I've found this needle/thread guide from Sailrite to be helpful.
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I watched a video today on selecting a needle type and they recommended using a ballpoint needle for woven fabrics. I'm not sure if polypropylene webbing is considered a woven fabric or not.
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@gwpatrick That's a cool and helpful chart! Thanks!
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Try to get a full overlap on your webbing at the corners and bartack it when you sew it up...otherwise the mesh will try to tear between the webbing at the corners.
(You can probably make some good laps with the webbing when you add d-rings, but webbing is typically strongest along its length and doesn't do as well across its width...so again...bartack/zigzag!!)
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I have never tried a ball point, I would just use a regular or sharp needle. If your machine balks at the thickness of the material using a universal, you don't have enough machine for what you are doing but might be able to get away with it using a sharp needle.
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I'm new to sewing rafting gear too so I can only say that I've been using Singer 110/18 sharp tip needles with V69 thread and Phifertex Plus fabric with good sucess on my Singer 4411 machine. You might want to try a #20 needle if it fits in your machine for T92 thread.I'm using a 100/16 gauge universal needle, I'm not sure about the size of the thread. I purchased it from strapworks as a 4oz spool.
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I watched a video today on selecting a needle type and they recommended using a ballpoint needle for woven fabrics. I'm not sure if polypropylene webbing is considered a woven fabric or not.
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Is bartacking when you just reverse back over the line you just put down?
Once I have the boarder straps sewn in they will look like this.
Then on the corners I will sew in some D-rings that will look something like this...
After I sew in the D-Rings will that be enough to secure the corners and keep them from tearing?
@Shaft I've done some test lines on some scrap fabric/straps and with the universal 16 needle the machine doesn't have any issues.
@gwpatrick So far after a couple of test lines with the thread and a size 16 needle everything looks good (for my skill level, or lack there of lol). I might try and get a hold of some size 18 needles as I'm sure that will make things work even better.
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Yes! Bartack is the same as a zigzag forward/backstitch
Looks like a great corner detail
Looks like a great corner detail
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