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That old sewing frame I fixed with shoelaces and a clamp
About three months back my 1880s sewing frame cracked right along the press screw hole. I used a leather shoelace to bind it and added a C-clamp for pressure, and now the tension is actually better than before. It's not pretty but it holds signatures perfectly. Has anyone else bodged a repair on vintage binding gear?
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rubys8018d ago
Figured I'd finally met my match with a cracked spine, but nope, just my luck.
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christopherwilson18d ago
Did you have to adjust the clamp tension as the leather settled, or did it hold steady right away?
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