Beaverslayer

Seasoned, I make all my own patterns, and yes I offer diferent styles. Most are just modifications of this style, with things added or removed, length is changed etc. Ken

Great job Kate, thanks for showing us. Ken

Great job there freak, I like the older look as well. Thanks for sharing the pics. I had no idea what an ambirgram was. Ken

Thanks welder. Yes the old hands do tend to get a bit stiff after a while, the biggest thing is pinching all the holes. I've also made some "Hand Laced" welding beanies, that cover the back of the head for vertical work, and also the ears are covered. I make them out of cowhide splits. Ken

I really like it, great work Johanna, and nothing but my HD has broken for a while. Ken

Thanks all for the compliments, they are appreciated. Dave, I used #1 grade Garment cow hide from a place here in Calgary called "Halford Hides". It's a 3/4 oz weight. Tim, these took about 30 hours each. Nope....no machines at all. The lining is actually laced in by folding the outer edge over with a pigskin suede strip attached to close off the cut edge of the cowhide. Then it's all punched and laced together. I'll take a close up pic and post it later. Ken

Well I just finished these two vests. They were both purchased by the same person. One has a full 11 strand weave across the back, shoulders and to the front yolk. The other is just a basic plain vest. Front of Basic Vest Inside Lining of Basic Vest (Leather front panels C/W Pocket) Inside back nylon mesh Front of Weaved Vest Inside front of weaved vest (Satin front panels)

Welcome to the forum Duane. As everyone else has said...pics please. Ken

I like it K-man, looks very nice. Ken

Yes Larry, another great set of straps. Thanks again for sharing, I always like to admire your work. Ken

Johanna, I did notice....but...I kinda like the orange one better....JMO though. I do appreciate all the hard work that you put in here, and always look forward to any changes that will make us more popular. I've visited a few forums over on the other side of the big pond, and mentioned to them about us here. Not sure if anyone has shown up yet. The best one I've seen overthere is "Britsh Blades" knife making forum. They actually have some very interesting and well done tutorials on sheath making. Once I get this HD problem all fixed up, I'll post a link to them. Ken

To JustWakinUp Hope you have a GREAT day, and many years to follow. Ken

Luis, You can either purchase these online, or have someone there make you something similar. Tandy Leather I mostly use a round hole punch to do my lacing with. Ken

Welcome to the forum Freddie, glad you decided to join. You'll find that we are all very friendly and helpful, ask a question, and you'll get a hole bunch of answers. Pics are always nice to. Ken

Helen, I was just looking at your website, thats some real nice work you do there. I made a vest for a lady from Wales, can't remember what city, but I know it's there. Ken

Nice work there Cecil, thanks for sharing. Ken

Peter, I would say that the reason this is happening, is that the "gusset" piece is not square. It's about the only thing that would cuase this to happen. Ken

Welcome Helen, glad to have you here. You'll find that everyone here is most friendly and willing to help you out with any questions you have. Very nice looking mask too. We have a few people here that make them, and your's is right up there with the best. Ken

Clay, those are ....how do I say this....BEAUTIFUL...WOW....We are not worthy....what else can I say, you're work is awe inspiring. Ken

Welcome Amy, good to have you here. As the others have said, there is a wealth of free info here to help you learn the art of leatherworking. Be forwarned though, some of us may ask to trade psychological help, for answers to leather related questions. Ken

Neat looking key fob there Brandon. I'm not sure about good luck, it looks more phalic than lucky. Ken

Nice work there Tim, you're going to have to tell us all how you are able to stamp into Latigo and get it to stay. Ken

Leatheroo, Yes we here in the Canada and the USA use roo lace. What I do tho, is buy a roo hide and cut my own lace. This way I pay about 23 cents a meter. Ken

Jim, As they say, "Necesity is the mother of invention" Great job on the cutter and splitter. And nice looking braid as well. Ken

Larry, again your work is breathtaking. I just love the straps you make. Ken