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    Braided reins

    GrampaJoel replied to Hedge's topic in Show Off!!

    Congratulations on completing the set! Very nice work. years ago I braided a set of reins and romal. They are pictured somewhere in the braiding section. the satisfaction of using equipment you make yourself is beyond satisfying. Just in case you’re curious, here’s mine.
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    You didn’t get physical paper patterns with the DVD?
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    Tooling probably is what they are mostly used for. I use mine for tooling, setting rivets, punching stitching holes. With think leather between of course. crushing ice… you name it they come in handy.
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    Paying for an online pattern. but it has no printable instruction,,,only a youtube video. A video that leaves out some of the steps in critical stitching instructions.
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    Hummmm, didn’t back stitching the whole length leave you with the same dilemma? of, Where, and how, to end the stitch?
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    I really like the ostrich . It looks very classy and very western. is the ostrich all one piece?
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    Thank you everyone. they aren’t perfect, but it keeps me active. I only have four more to go until my herd is complete. Yesterday, some found new homes already.
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    I making these as pre Christmas gifts. They can hang on a tree or sit and rock by themselves. I’ll be giving them out on Thanksgiving to loved ones.
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    Those are very nice! Replicating the same item many times, and having them all look the same, is quite the skill! Joel
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    Nice job! I wonder who defaced the handgrips.
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    Very nice! I'm terrible at carving. Even after all these years of leather working. I really like the backpack. It looks very girly classy. ya got more pictures of it?
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    It looks pretty nice to me. I always like bead work belts. Your friend will love it, I’ll bet. my brother was good at beading.. I don’t have the dexterity for it. nor the patience . Joel
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    On a re-visit to this post I would like to add. I noticed that the grips and holster colors match almost perfectly ! a very nice detail touch! Joel
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    Pretty nice job on the sheath. not being a knife person, will you explain what the design of the knife is for? I have not seen one like that before. thanks Joel
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    Probably your asking about antiquing. this is from a current post by another member.
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    No need for more pictures. Thanks. I can see it now. Your explanation is prefect. thanks Joel
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    So am I understanding your design. The holster is held in place,,,by pressure from the strap with a John Brown button, that is attached to the belt? And, the holster can be removed by loosening the belt, and pushing the button? have I got this correct? Joel
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    Why not just treat the tooling with an oil and let the tooling just age naturally? If you are using Vegtan then a hour in the sun even by an inside window should darken it some. it would be a lot quicker and maybe not so messy if the group is rowdy, or crowded for space.
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    The last time I bought some like that, that had a chemical smell I hung it outside on a rope in the hot sun for a week. It lost quite a bit of the smell. But it continued to smell when held close to the nose, for maybe six months afterward.
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    A nice use of color on that rig! Joel
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    I have found that occasionally a pattern that I have purchased from the internet won’t align up properly. I write it off as a poorly designed pattern, and move on. It can be a frustrating and expensive experience sometimes. Joel
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    Very nice! Joel
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    Well I’m impressed! and a bit jello too! I think a laser can add quite a bit of ‘appearance luxury ‘ to a project. I wouldn’t mind having a laser to improve my work. Joel
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    Bert03241, I like your laser engraved item. Which is what you posted about originally. I have occasionally thought about buying a laser to enhance my projects. But not being real tech savvy I have been holding off. So, which laser do you have? Is it hard to use? Would you recommend the model you have to a novice? thanks Joel
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    I agree completely. ^^^^^^^ On raw everyday wear, just plain old nothing fancy belts, or even non fancy wallets or bags, I think it adds a bit of ‘intrigue’ to the item,,,and as the OP eludes…. A bit of authenticity verifying real leather. Joel
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