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    Hi there Mojoewrkn, Started out as a hobby 50 years ago, became a business, now back to a hobby. I still do the odd commission. Check out my profile and website. Thanks for the comments. regards, TapTapTap
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    ='Ronin101' timestamp='1341584751' post='255432'] Having alot of fun checking out people's projects, lately. I am in the middle of remodeling my basement this summer, so not a lot of time to start leatherworking! I was checking out this project and was impressed with the work area. http://leatherworker...showtopic=40955 So please show off your shop/work area's in this thread. Thanks! It may give me some ideas for my work area. G'Day Ronin101, This is an interesting thread. I am one of the lucky leatherworkers who now has a dedicated work area. When i was in the Navy and we were living in rented accommodation, it was a case of having to make do with a portable work station . When i retired i converted a garage and carport to my 'man cave'. I have a reverse cycle air conditioner, a flat screen TV with Foxtel, A Jason Reclining chair and a iMac connected to the Internet. I have attached a number of images and am glad to be of assistance if you need details on anything.[quote name Regards, TapTapTap
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    Bob, I don't think I have enough years left to reach the standard you have set. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    Hi there Razith, this forum has a section on archery . I myself am an archer and make all my own gear and also make stuff for my club members. If you have a look at my profile you will see the URL for my website. I have just uploaded some photos of my latest quivers. If you need any tips just ask. Welcome to leather net.com. TapTapTap

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    This album contains examples of leatherwork items I have made over the past couple of years. Please feel free to comment.
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    Back Quiver - Carved and Tooled.JPG

    From the album: Barrie Bailey's Leatherwork - 2

    This is a back quiver carved and tooled and lined with pigskin. You can see the method I use for separating arrows.

    © © leatherworker.net

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    Matching Set.JPG
    This is a matching set of gear for archery. A Utility Pouch for Phone/Camera or whatever. A water bottle carrier which holds a 600ml bottle. My standard Type 1 Hip Quiver which holds up to 24 arrows and a Powder Pouch which holds the talc used by some Recurve and Longbow Archers on their finger tabs.
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    Matching Set.JPG

    From the album: Barrie Bailey's Leatherwork - 2

    © © leatherworker.net

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    This is a matching set of gear using basket weave as the main decoration. The only carving was the silhouette of a soaring Wedge Tail Eagle. The set consists of a Utility Pouch for mobile phones, small cameras, or whatever. The water bottle carrier holds a 600ml bottle of water. The Hip Quiver has four arrow tubes inside allowing you to carry up to 16 aluminium arrows (1916's) Of course, if you use the thinner AC's you can get more than 24 arrows in the quiver. The final pouch is a Powder Pouch, used by some Recurve and Long Bow shooters to hold talc powder for their finger tabs. There is more detailed information on my website. Regards, TapTapTap myleatherwork.com
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    John, The colouring is a local Australian product made by Birdsall's in Sydney. The colour I use most often is called "Whisky". I have achieved the same effect with Fiebings Antique paste however the technique is slightly different. The Birdsall,s antique can be poured from the container into a small bowl whereas Fiebings is a paste. After cleaning up the article and making sure it is absolutely dry I apply the Antique with a paint brush ensuring that the dye is worked into all the impressions. I then use a dry lint free cloth to rub over the surface which removes the excess dye. I always have on hand a damp cloth so that if the dye dries too quickly in some areas I can wipe it off and redo it where required. As with anything in leatherwork, try the technique on a practice piece of leather before you commit yourself to the finished article. I have not yet tried the new Tandy Leather Factory Eco-Flo Gel Antiques. They seem to have the same consistency as Birdsall,s so I will have to give them a try. The other technique I use is to colour the background of a floral type carving to emphasise the antique process. This was done on the acorn leaf carving on the quiver. You need a steady hand for this. Hope this helps you John. I checked your website and realised that since 1964 I have been collecting antique tools lol. regards, TapTapTap myleatherwork.com
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    Hi ReneeCanady, I noticed you visited my profile recently. Welcome to the best leatherwork information forum on the net. If it is not here it doesn't exist. If you need any assistance at any time please ask. Regards, TapTapTap

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    This is my latest Back Quiver. Image 1 shows the carving and tooling (basket weave X510). You can also see the arrow separation and the adjustable harness. Image 2 is a close-up of the harness assembly. The harness can be changed to left or right. Image 3 is another view of the acorn carving and the joining method. Image 4 is a close-up of the joining method. The edges are laced with the double cordovan braid then another length of lace is used to join the two together by stitching through the top loop of the edge braid. I will be putting together a Tutorial on my website as soon as I can. As usual, I would appreciate any comment. regards, TapTapTap
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    Welcome PD186. I am just one of many Aussies on this forum. If you go to my profile and visit my website you will find more information. I have been thumping dead cow skins for nearly 50 years and am always willing to pass on my knowledge. I live on the NSW Central Coast. Regards,TapTapTap

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    Hi there Chavez, I have been teaching myself the Sheridan style using the following publications. "Sheridan Style Carving" with Bill Gardner & Clinton Fay. Plenty of illustrations of completed work. The next book I tried was "Sheridan Style" by Chan Geer. The book that really did it for me though was "Floral Pattern Drawing for the Artistically Impaired" by Pete Gorrell. He must have had me in mind when he wrote it. I personally found it to be easy to follow. At the end of the book there is a collection of line drawings (7 pages). As I also dabble in scroll saw work I made a set of templates that I could place in the basic forms. Regards, TapTapTap
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    Justin, The last time I was in Tasmania the national flag was the same as the one we use here on the mainland LOL. I live on the NSW Central Coast and have been thumping dead cow skins for nearly 50 years. If you are still having trouble finding a mentor go to my website and send me an email and I will help you on your way. I learnt by reading the lucky 7 book and practicing until I got it right. With digital cameras and emails the task is a lot easier. Welcome to Leatherworker.net where you will find heaps of information and the friendliest folks around. There are many members from Australia and perhaps some from Tassie. Regards, TapTapTap
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    Hi Tinneal, The tubing I use in the quivers is one inch PVC used by electricians to carry wires when building a house. I think that plumbers might use a slightly bigger size in their work. regards, TapTapTap
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    Hey there Vince, finally finished the Targe. I made it half size to save leather. I used the same antique as that used in my other work over the background which was painted a dark brown. The rest of it was done with a gold acrylic folk art paint.

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    Hi there Teresa, Welcome to the best resource on the Web for leatherworkers. You will be surprised just how many members come from OZ. I live on the NSW Central Coast and have been thumping dead cow skins since 1964. I started off my journey into leatherwork braiding lanyards for fellow crewmen on the ships I served on in the R.A.N. There are some excellent books available on the subject. You mentioned that the book you ordered from Tandy is out of stock. If you contact Tracy at Birdsall's you may find that she has the series of braiding books by Ron Edwards. These are well illustrated and easy to follow. There are a number of suppliers that I use depending on what i need at the time. I can give you details if you contact me through my website (listed in my profile). I am retired and have plenty of time to talk about leatherwork so feel free to contact me at any time. Regards, TapTapTap
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    Hi there RobertW, I notice that you have visited my profile recently. Is there anything I can assist you with? Like the bike - haven't thrown a leg over for forty years when I was in the Navy. Regards.

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    Hi CodyG, Is there anything I can help you with in regards to leatherwork? Have you checked out my website? TapTapTap

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    Half SizeTarge from a pattern by Tandy

    From the album: Barrie Bailey's Leatherwork - 2

    The Targe is a shield carried by foot soldiers. It is worn on the forearm and used to fend off attacks at close quarters. The original pattern called for about 20" diameter circle of leather but instead I reduced it down to wall plaque size.

    © © leatherworker.net

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    Wall Decoration

    TapTapTap replied to bobocat's topic in Art

    Now that is leather ART!! Congratulations on an excellent piece of work. How are you going to keep it clean? Thank you for sharing. regards, TapTapTap
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    My apologies "SteelHawk" for not getting back to you sooner. The tubing size is 1 inch internal diameter PVC commonly used for electrical purposes. I taped them together at the top and bottom and then used plenty of superglue to bind them. You can see examples of other variations of hip quivers on my website - myleatherwork.com. regards, TapTapTap
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    Hi there Lady Roper, I had the same problem which I partly solved by purchasing the following instruction books: SHERIDAN STYLE CARVING with Bill Gardner and Clinton Fay, SHERIDAN STYLE by Chan J Geer and FLORAL PATTERN DRAWING FOR THE ARTISTICALLY IMPAIRED by Pete Gorrell. I also googled how to draw flowers. One of my other hobbies is using a scroll saw so I sorted out my collection of sketches and made templates out of plywood. This allows me to try different shapes and sizes without having to use an eraser. It works for me. Hope you are successful in your quest - and have a happy new year. regards, TapTapTap
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    One of the other members has mentioned the Tandy Pattern Pack which is available at the moment from the Leathercraft library as a download for about $4 or $5 dollars. I use this as a basis for the hip quivers I make for members of my Target archery club. I have modified the Tandy model by including four X 1 inch tubes to hold the arrows. I also add a clip to hang the arrow puller. The four tubes will each hold 4 aluminium arrows with target points. They will hold more A/C arrows because of the small diameters. I also make two other models of hip quivers to cater for the archers that are financial challenged. One of them has the front moulded to increase the number of arrows that can be carried. The other basic hip quiver is just the two pieces of leather sewn or glued and laced which will hold the regulation 6 arrows plus 1 spare in a separate loop. This quiver can be decorated using a wallet craft aid. These images will give you some idea of the angles and the left or right side quivers. Custom made is better than nylon with advertising on it. Best of luck. There is more info on my web page which is listed in my profile. Regards, TapTaptap
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