QUICK BUILD Making a Tailor's Clapper / Point Presser
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this video, I'm making a tailor's clapper / point presser. It's a tool that's used to get amazingly crisp, flat pressed seams and creases.
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Thanks,
Tom
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Tools Used:
Axminster Craft AC250PT Planer Thicknesser
Axminster AC2305B Bandsaw
Triton TSPST450 450W Oscillating Spindle & Belt Sander
Dewalt DW745 Table Saw
Bosch GKF 600 Palm Router
Dewalt DWE6423-GB 125mm Electric Random Orbit Sander
Five star Tom! So good in fact, I followed your steps and made one myself in an afternoon. I've needed a point presser for ages and was toying with the idea of buying one but this saved me the expense and the hassle. I mean, why spend $60 when the cost of the timber came in at just $7 and there's all the enjoyment to be had of making it myself. Thanks so much for showing me how.
That’s wonderful Carol, thanks for sharing 🙂 pleased to hear you found the video useful and managed to follow along 🙌
I think it would be cheaper to buy one at $50 instead of making one with your $$$$$$$$ machinery. If you normally have thousands of dollars of equipment sitting in a workshop then by all means go for it.
I accept that not everyone has access to expensive equipment, however this could be achieved by using inexpensive hand tools.
I don't remember hearing it in your video (or I might have completely missed it) but do you suggest sealing this so the steam doesn't damage the wood? If so, what do you suggest?
It’s not something I did myself, I believe that part of the expected function of this piece is to absorb the steam in the item being pressed so a good quality hardwood is desirable. The concern if you were to apply a finish would be having it transfer onto the material being pressed.
Great video Tom, what thickness was the sycamore?
You’ve got me there 😂 I think from memory it was about 22-23mm
Awesome job man love your shop lay out!! Great 😃 content.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words 😊
Could you explain what a tailors clapper is used for?
Sure thing, it’s used to create flat seams in clothes using a steam iron. You press the crease using the iron, and the hold the clapper on the crease which absorbs the steam leaving a perfect crease 👍
Is it possible that you can make it to sell from you, it is so beautiful and I would love one if possible
Thank you for sharing your beautiful craft with us sewers
Thank you so much for those very kind words. I’m always happy to discuss commissions with clients. You can get in touch with me directly through my website www.toms-wooddities.co.uk or on Instagram @toms_wooddities 😊
Thank you
Brilliant. Thank you.
You’re welcome, glad you found it useful 😃
Awesome vid nice work 👍
Thank you 😊
My wife wants me to make this, do you have the measurements written down?
I don’t I’m afraid, was a little bit of a freehand design. I do know that the width of the bottom presser was 4”/100mm, but the bulk was made based on what felt right
@@TomsWooddities yeah I figured the 4" since pipe worked for the ends, looks the the handle is slightly bigger than the base so I'll go with that. Thanks for responding!
Nice Job!! Might be wrong but I think you’re new tool is called a spindle sander?
D'oh! Yes, you are correct - my bad lol. Not sure why I had it in my head that it was a drum sander when I know that's a totally different thing... you get full marks for clearly paying attention :D
@@TomsWooddities or an oscillating belt/spindle sander :D
Great job, I like the design and the timber used.
What's the length and width of the base?
The base is 4” wide, lengthwise I honestly can’t remember... I think somewhere around 14” but the beauty of this project is you can make however you want 😊
@@TomsWooddities Thank you, Tom.
Thank you
You’re welcome 🙂