mattbetts30 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Why are Blake machines so rare? I've been after one for about 18 months. I'd have better luck trying to buy rocking horse poop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Standard have the black Friday, i'm sure they have some.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbetts30 Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 They do, around £3000!!! I would only use it once or twice a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Thanks Broms Cobbler, we do have Blakes for sale, but we don't give them away. Mattbetts30, if you would like to buy one and have a budget, please message me and we can see if we can do a deal, we are always open to offers, but it will cost you more than a few hundred quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 On 11/30/2019 at 12:49 PM, mattbetts30 said: They do, around £3000!!! I would only use it once or twice a week. I feel your pain. It's not that the machines are overly priced for what they are. They are a pretty sophisticated piece of engineering. Like me, your problem is the volume and justifying making a purchase that may take many years to recoup. Not for everyone, but for those with a small turnover of that type of repair. We would love both a blake and an outsole stitcher but it doesn't make financial sense for our business even 10 years in! My solution was to buddy up with another shoe repairer and pay him to stitch for me. Like you, I only get a couple of pairs a week on average. As much as I would love to, I can't justify new machines. Mike at Vauxhall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Buddying up is a good idea. Speak to independents around you and see if they have the same issue as you, you might be surprised. For the record, we have blakes from around £1800 on occasion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 theres one on ebay ive seen it in the flesh think he wants 1500 its 3 phase though contact autolock on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 I brought a DN76 off Keith approx 25 years ago (reconditioned) It's probably the best investment I ever made. Use it daily, not just on shoes either, gun bags, motocross boots bla bla, I've only had to change the wirl once (we use oil) never had an issue with it, been worth every penny... If you ain't got one your not doing a proper job imo. just saying. keithm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mattbetts30 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 On 12/2/2019 at 3:24 PM, Simes said: I feel your pain. It's not that the machines are overly priced for what they are. They are a pretty sophisticated piece of engineering. Like me, your problem is the volume and justifying making a purchase that may take many years to recoup. Not for everyone, but for those with a small turnover of that type of repair. We would love both a blake and an outsole stitcher but it doesn't make financial sense for our business even 10 years in! My solution was to buddy up with another shoe repairer and pay him to stitch for me. Like you, I only get a couple of pairs a week on average. As much as I would love to, I can't justify new machines. I do buddy up, but it takes an hour round trip. I've seen some on ebay for sale but they're always 3f, and loooong distances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbetts30 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 On 12/2/2019 at 10:31 AM, keithm said: Thanks Broms Cobbler, we do have Blakes for sale, but we don't give them away. Mattbetts30, if you would like to buy one and have a budget, please message me and we can see if we can do a deal, we are always open to offers, but it will cost you more than a few hundred quid Hey, I spoke to you a few month ago on the phone. I don't know if you remember, I've got an unused victor i want to get collected at the same time as delivering the blake. It's just a lot of dosh to splash out on a machine that I'll used 40 ish times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 look for a retirement sale , last year I bought a dn76 plus a rapid e for 1700 ( always fancied a rapid e) sold the dn for 1300 , ive got 4 outsolers 2 848s and a k and b , love the rapid e as for using it 40 times a year , that ebay one is down too a grand , once you buy it you will do more than 40 prs a year honest, I bought a clase patcher in the summer (paid a bit too much for it ), however its paid for itself already, think it was keith or his predesssor who said machines are capitol investments , my motto buy something big every year and write it off against the tax just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 If the Blake is Three phase and you don't have three phase it's as useful as a chocolate Tea Pot! Yes, you can run it on a converter/inverter, but you will double your spend! We would have a better option, just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 ebay £1k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 A clever guy could stitch them by hand Clue, American Awl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Auto Key Wizard said: A clever guy could stitch them by hand Clue, American Awl Or a clever girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 I could stitch them by hand, and I am not even clever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 15 hours ago, ironplanet uk900 said: ebay £1k Three Phase Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 Wouldn't installing a single phase motor be a solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 4 hours ago, keithm said: Three Phase Mark Yes Keith.. easy convert though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Auto Key Wizard said: Wouldn't installing a single phase motor be a solution? Yes but not cheap, new switch, correct speed and size motor (they're not off the shelf size) and pulley tis a solution though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 7 hours ago, ironplanet uk900 said: Yes Keith.. easy convert though? You can get little inverters if the motor is the correct type for inverting ironplanet uk900 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 We do this all the time, but as I've said, you can double your investment, I have cheaper options at the moment ironplanet uk900 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 *****Update**** We have a Blake on special here! https://www.standardgroup.co.uk/special-offer/machinery-sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 I’ve just purchased a lovely Geneva Blake from Pete at siserve, delivered installed and tested . If you want to do the job properly then invest in the right machinery. Paul_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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