Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

[J Cosmo Asp]

A bit late checking in here, but Giles, the second detail pic (back on Aug. 27) in the 'Fishing room' seems to show the drive belt a bit out of alignment.  Perhaps it's been adjusted since then?  Hate to see it either fly off at speed or wear out prematurely–it may be a bitch to find one that size.

Asp.

[LandoCal126 0]

Love having all sorts of experts in different areas of everything from around the world. Another reason why I love this place! Thanks Cosmo!!!

[Giles]

Thanks Cosmo, I'll check it out later today - dead easy to adjust.

G

[Giles]

First test results:

[Tripleterror]

Looks like you're a natural !
TT

[Beatle]

well done. I know the Union comes with the automated hem folding thingemme - does it tell you how wide the folded part of the hem has to be or is this an adjustment / setting that you make ?

[Giles]

Beats, it tells me nothing, this is a voyage of self discovery!!!

1)  The folder thingy is an optional extra
2)  The one that I have has the compressed air option, which is a pain at the mo, as I don't have compressed air piping that fits the input on the machine table that distributes the compressed air to the places that it needs to get to.
3) I worked out that I can bipass the compressed air option (if I want to) and re-engineer so that  the 2 functions that the compressed air automates will then be manual.  I worked this out by looking at photos of Harakis machine which does not have the compressed air upgrade.
4) Once I have solved the compressed air issues, I can then see more clearly what adjuster does what and then work out how (it it is possible at all) to change the width of the folded part.

G

[Beatle]

it's like science - and magic all at once…

[Seul]

You could describe Iron Heart like that actually!..

[J Cosmo Asp]

Looking good!  Straight line, even hem, spacing just right.  It gives one a sense of satisfaction to conquer the soul of a new machine and subjugate it to one's will.  I used to characterize my staff as "grown men vs. office machines"–especially those running Windows Vista.

Asp.

[hectic]

Well done, G, looks like a hoot!

[Seul]

@J:

I used to characterize my staff as "grown men vs. office machines"–especially those running Windows Vista.
Asp.

[Giles]

Daniel has done the decent thing and bought the 43200. Darn…...............G

[FurattoHeddo]

Can someone remind me who the IH member was that offered the hemming w/ chainstitch service, I think he was based in the UK iirc…. thanks.

[Giles]

Cary

[FurattoHeddo]

Thanks. G, I know you are still figuring out how to operate this piece of machinery, but are you perhaps planning on providing a general hemming service, or just one on all items IH & TW that get sold through your webstore?

[Giles]

When all is up and running I will hem jeans bought from me for free.

I will also hem any other jean that is sent to me.  I have not determined how I will charge for this yet.  As soon as I do, I will post….G

[Seul]

Giles - that is some really exciting news!.. Was in need of a €uro-based chainstitching service… Knowing I will most likely buy all my future jeans through you, means I don't have to go out of my way to get them hemmed to a 34!.. 

[Beatle]

I am so looking forward to giving this baby a run..next I visit I might sit there for hours and all you hear is rattattattattattt and eventually the popping sound of a beer bottle being opened..

[Beatle]

random - just found a true chainstitching wizard - description to a pair of jawns on ebay

-HEMMED FROM A 29''INSEAM TO A 30''INSEAM

G - if you can do that - I'll call you Mr. Unagi