The standard folder shipped with the machine is a 7/8" raw edge. This folder is designed to be used with
polyester binding.
For cotton binding, NATIONAL can supply a 3/4" folder model. It is recommended that you supply
NATIONAL with a sample roll of the cotton binding for testing, and to specify the carpet type you intend to
bind.
Other folder types available are as follows:
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FOLDERS
Approximately 1/8" from
edge of tape
Right stitch
off edge of tape
ZIG-ZAG
STRAIGHT
3/4", 7/8", 1¼", 2", 2¼", 3", etc.
1-1/4" Clean Top
(Tucks top edge under)
1-1/4" Clean Top and Bottom
(Tucks top and bottom edges under)
The folder supplied with the machine has been tested at both stitch extremes.
(Full straight and Full zig-zag).
AS SEEN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CARPET CORRECT STITCHING SHOULD APPEAR LIKE
THIS 7/8" BINDING TAPE EXAMPLE: