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It looks great! I wish I had the time to learn to braid. I have always wondered. How are the buttons kept in place? Are they glued or do they have a hidden stitch? Joel
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Just Got My First Leather Sewing Maching And Need Help
GrampaJoel replied to OldToby's topic in Getting Started
OldToby I would suggest going to the top of the page and checking out this site. The leather machine co. Or contact him directly. at --->Steve Tayrien----AKA "Cobra Steve" Leather Machine Co., Inc. 3545 Highland Ave. Ste. "C" Highland, CA. 92346 1-866-962-9880 He's a very nice guy and can probably answer any questions you might have about the Singer machine you have. He might even know where to get the parts. Good Luck! Joel -
Ok, So I have Dusty's DVD on saddle making. So where do I go from here. I haven't built a saddle, but would love to make one. One that I could use everyday for a long time. I don't have any saddle makers around to learn from. Which DVD should I invest in next? Thanks Joel
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I might be way off here but in my experience you can't stop a oiled saddle from getting darker. I use EVO oil to keep the veg tan a light color. But it will darken in the sun. Sorta like getting a sun tan. At least everything I have used that has oil as a finish has gotten darker in the sun.
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Turquoise Chinks For My Wife
GrampaJoel replied to GrampaJoel's topic in Clothing, Jackets, Vests and Chaps
Thanks guys for the kind words! Luke I just used a roller blade with a wave blade in it. It works well if the leather isn't thicker than the center of the wheel, and the curves aren't to tight. I really like using it for alum-leather pieces. see here-----> rotary cutter -
My wife ask for a pair of ruff out turquoise colored chinks when I had time to make her a pair. I found ( made) time. She asked for a pocket and a butterfly on them, and a solid back belt with the ruff out on it too. I figured I could do that , so I did. I added three matching conchos to the back belt for some bling. Here they are.
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I would like to add that Marks' chink pattern is very good. As is his 'how to make chinks' DVD. I recommend both. Joel
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Beary nice Bman. I love the carving . Is the glass glued to the leather handle? Joel
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Latest Saddle Off The Bench
GrampaJoel replied to BondoBobCustomSaddles's topic in Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
Nice job on the saddle. The design sort of reminds me of an endurance saddle I used to ride. Joel -
jbird Maybe experiment with leaving the (what would be the atached end of the leg straps) leg straps loose and just lace it on instead of using a rivet or sewing . put a snap where the buckles would go. Joel
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I'll say it is vinyl also. Just a guess from viewing the stitching, edge and impression on the seat.
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Thanks for replying Wes I have recieved enough answers to get the job done now. I know how to make the basic button, but I was looking for a way to attach it in an old western way. Seems that is the tail end laced through some holes. I can do that. Thanks again Blake and Wes, you have helped alot. Joel btw. Here's a photo I stole off someones site. This is what I am trying to achieve.
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oh yeah I know about those!! I think we all do. But, nice saddle just the same.
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These Edges Are Driving Me Crazy!
GrampaJoel replied to Sixer's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
You're working to hard! 1. Just bevel your edges while dry. 2. wet the edges with water let soak in for a minute or so 3. gently rub by hand with glycerin soap until the edge is rounded and shiny. this happens pretty fast. 4. Now rub fairly hard with canvas loaded with saddle soap. you want to feel the heat from the rubbing. 5. Now you have a nice hard smooth burnish, so just color with color of choice. enjoy easier than making brownies. edit to add. this only works with Veg-tan leather. I haven't had any luck burnishing alum-tan leather -
Ed, The maul is working great! It is balanced just right for me. I love the way it fits in my hand. The weight alows me to hold it closer to the head for my swing. Better control I would say. It is hard to tell if it is any different in the ricochet department than the 19 oz you made for me, as I have been useing the 28oz so far for heavy blows mostly. I have used it a little on tooling and it works great for getting deep impressions with the first blow. I'll be using it a little more as I get used to it's weight, for tooling. Rebound is ok, it doesn't sink into the object being hit and stop, but it also doesn't bounce back like a socker ball. I like it completely. I wouldn't ask for anything to be changed about it. It is a bueaty to behold and a pleasure in the hand. Joel
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Thank you Mr. Bob.
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1. What weight latago should be used for cinch straps, billets and such? 2. What would be the best brand to use? Thanks Joel
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Thank you very much for the info. That red metalic is totaly glowing!
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Very nice! Who do you get your Metalisc leather from?