earlsdoncobbler Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Is anyone else having trouble stitching on commando units the units feel more rubbery then they use to be and sometimes i come off the edge i have posted photos of the units i am using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 ive gone over to vibram thought the quality of its hide a bit suspect of late , I assume you always wet the sole to prevent grabbing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 No i don't wet the sole just water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I did not know vibram did a commando unit you can stitch on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I think Tom has misread your original post as he mentions Hide and Water so i guess he thinks it's a leather sole. earlsdoncobbler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I think Tom has misread your original post as he mentions Hide and Water so i guess he thinks it's a leather sole. 😂 😂 I suspect he meant to write ITSHIDE instead of its hide. A nice rub with a quick shine sponge can help grahamparker and Fast Fix Elgin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Shine sponge works well as does fairy liquid to help the stitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 They are a different compound to they used to be, they are a lot softer now. Itshide told me that they were developed in conjunction with Cheaney, although I preferred the old ones Lower the tension on your presser foot and they should stitch fine earlsdoncobbler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I've always used a drop of fairy liquid but I'm gonna try a quick shine sponge now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 They are a different compound to they used to be, they are a lot softer now. Itshide told me that they were developed in conjunction with Cheaney, although I preferred the old ones Lower the tension on your presser foot and they should stitch fine I have a victor don't think there is a adjuster for presser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 I use pledge on the blake when stitching rubber i will try fairy or self shine on the next pair normally do not have a problem stitching rubber on the outsole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have a victor don't think there is a adjuster for presser I just remove one of the springs and use a self shine sponge. earlsdoncobbler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 i removed one of the springs and lost the fekker where can i get replacement? pure muppetry before you start! carry on! kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 I think I've got a spare one if your stuck Joe. hibsjo(SCO) and grahamparker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 In the post, If you don't want it send it back mate. hibsjo(SCO) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 CHEERS Gray carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 You should maybe give the old girl a clean 😯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 You should maybe give the old girl a clean nothing worse than a glue covered stitcher ? SteelCityShoes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 😂 she’s flawless under the hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Try using a little WD40 around the sole as well as a little on the needle, should stop it Auto Key Wizard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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