highnoonhunter

That is some beautiful work for sure! I didn't get to make myself a Christmas present, but I'm about to start work on my birthday present................

Really nice work!

Like leatheroo said............ BEAUTIFUL!

THANKS!

Beautiful! Very nice work!

Thanks Kings X for the info! Are you meaning, that if you're gonna use 1/8" lace, that you will use 3/32" chisels? But now I gotta ask................ Spanish Round Braid........... Mexican Round Braid............. you ain't messin' with me iz ya? If not, what is the difference?

Thanks Spinner, It's actually 1/8" wide calf lace. And the spacing is 1/8" apart, but I think it was 1/4" from the edge. It's been so long since I did that item I can't remember, but that's my usual spacing from the edge for doing double & triple loop lacing, so I suspect it was what I did on this one. That very well could be my problem, is that I placed my slits too far away from the edge!!!

Hey folks, I've looked at some lacing on here in different photo's, and for the most part, it looks..................... well............. fuller then mine. I learned to do it from one of the lacing books I bought from Tandy a few years back. How far from the edge should I punch for the lacing? Here's a photo of a quiver I made and laced with the Mexican Round braid. Do you see anything wrong with it? See on the front where you can see the quiver leather through the lacing? I don't like that! Is that normal? I feel it shouldn't show.

Made side quivers for years, and a lot of folks have been wanting me to make them a back quiver. I didn't want to try and re-invent the wheel....... so I asked some other archers that used back quivers, and then I ordered a pattern pack from tandy. This is the large quiver and I downsized it a bit. I added some trim, and lace to the edges, but didn't want to fancy it up so much that the price would be out of reach. I'm liking the end product. The pattern had a squared top to the pocket which I added to the first quiver. I realized the pocket was designed for the quiver without trim. I've got it more rounded to match the trim now, but I think I still need to tweak it a little. I also changed the strap angle so the arrows will be retrieved more off the end of the shoulder then over the shoulder. The different strap angle was suggested by some back quiver fans. But I also offer the standard strap location. Anyway, here's some pics: Back side: It hangs about right:

Thanks dirtclog! I think I found all I needed!

Got a customer wanting 50 or so custom Key fobs. Maybe a few more in the future. They want their logo made into a stamp. It's a non-profit archery club with just a few members, so I'm trying to save them some bucks with having a custom stamp made. Anyone know of an inexpensive stamp maker that could make me a stamp that'll do 50-100 or so key fobs?

Thanks Denster! The bear paw relief is not the norm. Just something custom someone wanted. But, I feel the Boss could/would open up more opportunities for me to do that kinda work, because most the time I turn it down, unless someone offers me a goofy price. I think I could offer to do more if I wasn't taking so much time doing stitching. What number is your quiver? Does it have the fleece cinch?

Oh...... I no longer do that style, although, I would possibly go back to doing that style edge along the openings, were I to get a Boss! LOL! Here's a few pics of the newer ones with lacing around the edges, but you can see that I would still save lots of time with my stitching:

GEEZ! By the time I use the thronging punches and hand punch all that, and then go back and stitch it, I've wasted a day! Well....... half a day anyhow! I've changed my quivers a bit last year...... the bottom part mostly. They still look the same basically, but made the bottom cup a little deeper. Regardless, I can do slight modifications that will only be visual to accompany the sewing machine.

Thanks! I'm glad you like it! Do you think, by how my quivers are made, that I can get a bit of use from the Boss? I know I will still have a lot of lacing to do, and the center seam will still need to be done by hand, but I suspect it should cut down my stitching time would it not? Bobby

Thanks Mooshi and whinewine! Mooshi.............. that's exactly why I prefer to try and get the Boss, is so I can take it to folk festivals and archery rendezvous' and not need power..... I feel it would be more portable and handy then an electric. whinewaine......... That's really great to know that they stand behind their product like that for sure! 4oz and up sounds doable on my end!

Thanks Denster........ I figure they are about like Fords........ some like them, some don't. But it comforts me knowing you have used your's a lot. I am fairly mechanically inclined, and sometimes enjoy taking stuff apart just because.......... LOL! Even if it ain't broke..... I sometimes add overlays of 2oz and maybe up to 4oz onto 5-7oz leather. I glue it before stitching. Would that be doable on the Boss?

Hi all........... been a while since I've posted anything but peek in now and then. I've got to the point that I'm doing enough leatherwork so that it's still a hobby, but a hobby that's keeping me tied up! I mostly make archery leather items during the late fall, winter, and early spring, with the occasional guitar strap, key fob, purse, holster, knife sheath, or possibles pouch or bag. I hand punch and use the saddle stitch on all my items........ thus, the time it consumes. So I've read lots of stuff, and watched a few videos here and on other sites about the Tippmann Boss. I notice that a lot of folks have trouble, only to sell their machine, and then it seems someone else has picked one up at a good price because the last person couldn't get it to perform correctly, and they get it working fine....... or so it seems...... I realize some may see this post and say: DO A SEARCH! But I have made website posts before praising an item I have purchased, and 6 months later it turns out to be junk, and on the flipside, I've bought stuff before, and not be at all satisfied with it, but after getting it set up, and going through a learning curve, 6 months later, you couldn't pry it from me! I truly don't think there's an electric machine in my future. I feel a great electric machine would take me several years to get my money back, and, I like the thought of having something I can use without the burden of electricity dictating when I can use it, or where I can use it. I think I might like the Tippmann Boss, and I really want one, but I just wanted to get some honest opinions as to why, or why not, you do or don't own one. My leatherwork consists of sewing/stitching anything from 2 layers of 2-3OZ leather, and at times, up to 3 layers of 7-8OZ leather..................... depending on my project. Thanks in advance! highnoon