BearMan Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Hi Everybody, After all the Christmas presents got finished,,, I saw the need for a little "present" for myself. It weighs about 3 pounds, & is made out of some 5-6oz leather from Zack White. It's about 4" x 6". My old one isn't quite that heavy. I put on a good coat of oil, both inside & some Satin Professional Top Coat finish from Zelikovitz, in Canada. I have to say, I'm pretty impressed with the finish. I wouldn't say water "proof",,, but a drop of water sitting on it for about 15 min. just wiped right off, with no water stain. Plus, it seems to help bring out the colors also. Thanks for looking,,, please let me know what You think,,, Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowdog128 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Very nice as always Bearman by the way never noticed you were from p.c. i was raised right up the road in Bonifay but my wife relocated me lol. Anyway one howdy from one florida boy to another. Happy trails my friend and Happy holidays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Ed, Nice Christmas price for yourself. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resqman Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Nice carving and coloring as usual. What does one do with a bench weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Beautiful job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groovytech Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Nice work! It's nice to find someone nearby! I'm in Tallahassee. Next time I'm scheduled over there, I'll drop you a line. Maybe we could get together? Once again, Beautiful Work! Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Hi,,, Thanks Everybody!!, cowdog,, PM sent resqman,,, a bench weight is used to help hold a piece of leather in place while you're tooling it. Just makes it easier. Marc,,, sure, when ever you're down this way, just let me know. I'd be glad to show you my drastically shrunken leather shop,,, compared to what I'd like. It's all of 20" deep, by almost 4 feet long!! hehehe Thanks again,, Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted December 23, 2011 What does one stuff in a bench weight? Sand? Lead shot? Steel shot? Pea gravel? .....does it matter what you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherjunkie Report post Posted December 23, 2011 nice job. my bench weight i used deer skin and lead shot to fill it. just glued up 3 sides filled with lead shot and glue the last open side. no stitching or special carving just the basic bench weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Hi,,, Thanks Everybody!!, cowdog,, PM sent resqman,,, a bench weight is used to help hold a piece of leather in place while you're tooling it. Just makes it easier. Marc,,, sure, when ever you're down this way, just let me know. I'd be glad to show you my drastically shrunken leather shop,,, compared to what I'd like. It's all of 20" deep, by almost 4 feet long!! hehehe Thanks again,, Ed the"BearMan" Ha! I call these Map Weights. We used them to hold down the USGS Quadrangle maps on the hood of the car. These work great for holding the pattern down while you are cutting too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TapTapTap Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Hi Everybody, After all the Christmas presents got finished,,, I saw the need for a little "present" for myself. It weighs about 3 pounds, & is made out of some 5-6oz leather from Zack White. It's about 4" x 6". My old one isn't quite that heavy. I put on a good coat of oil, both inside & some Satin Professional Top Coat finish from Zelikovitz, in Canada. I have to say, I'm pretty impressed with the finish. I wouldn't say water "proof",,, but a drop of water sitting on it for about 15 min. just wiped right off, with no water stain. Plus, it seems to help bring out the colors also. Thanks for looking,,, please let me know what You think,,, Ed the"BearMan" Very nice result Bearman. I really like the finish colour. I looked at your work then had another look at my 30 year old "scungy" moth eaten weight bags (No 8 Birdshot in pigskin pouches) and decided there and then what my first project after Xmas will be. By the way, the maul you made for me (iilg Seal Logo Competition) is great. Merry Xmas to you and your family from Barrie Bailey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnS Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Bearman, Love your work. Just noticed that you are from Panama. I am two counties over near Apalachicola. Do you do this at a shop or just a hobby? Dawn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greybeard Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Cool Idea...have to steal that been using extra guns laying around to hold the leather as I cut it....yours is a much better Idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
