Red Snapper type loading systems
01-13-2017, 05:56 AM
#11
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I do not have my leaders permanently attached to the bars. I use heavy duty velcro to attach, thus allowing me to snap on quilt top to leaders on a table I have nearby. that way can use strength in arms rather than hands to attach.
01-13-2017, 01:01 PM
#12
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Are yours new? Maybe you need hold one end down and then bend the other end upward toward the end you are holding down to open up the channel. I did this to mine and that seemed to help. Also I had my husband cut the long ones in half to make smaller pieces. They are easier to deal with for me. Hope this helps you.
My arthritis would not accomodate the side grippers. I went to the hardware store and bought clamps I could use. Now, I just use heavy handle type material that is always in the clamps and then adjust the length of that handle tape. You can sorta see what I mean on the HandiQuilter site video.
01-14-2017, 04:25 PM
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01-14-2017, 05:09 PM
#17
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I must be the weakest person in the world. I can't physically squeeze the red snapper type clamps onto the leader.
I can load the backing on the table at the back of the machine. I use my whole self to push it on. But the ones at the front that you basically have to squeeze with your fingers I can't do.
I guess it's pinning for me.
I can load the backing on the table at the back of the machine. I use my whole self to push it on. But the ones at the front that you basically have to squeeze with your fingers I can't do.
I guess it's pinning for me.
Ellen
01-14-2017, 07:19 PM
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Here's a link to a Youtube video by the inventor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdESb8_p5ec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdESb8_p5ec
01-16-2017, 07:50 AM
#19
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I have Leader Grips, same idea as red snappers. I struggle with them. One thing that has helped is cutting the longer pieces down to half. It made them easier to handle. However, I still have trouble getting the backing loaded evenly across the leader. I don't know if it's the way I sewed the dowel pockets or my method for snapping the grips on. Thinking about switching to zippers. For me I think it's almost easier to just pin as I'm forever pulling off the leader grips to reposition them trying to get the backing loaded and in the end my hands are so sore when I'm done!
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