DoubleC
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And of course I did forget. The small strap did just fine wrinkling, LOL but need to do that to the big strap. Thanks, Syl.
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I do so think it's important that you keep yourself busy OMG I'm cracking up. '
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True, I never thought about the sweat....I can't imagine that they won't all sweat at some point. Man did I enjoy distressing these straps, I whacked the bejeebers out of our tree, and walked on the big one in the parking lot. I almot beat the smaller one to death though, not because of doing it too long, or anything. Did it like the big strap, but being more narrow I guess it went faster and hit harder. It was you doing yours that made me think of it. I did just dye it again, odd that you should say that, and now working on the horse overlays I'm going to do in elk. I'll do it in resolene once the overlays are on, and it it's too shine, sand it some. Thanks Syl.
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Your learning seems to be a mild learning curve Kevin as opposed to a steep one like we mortals have :-)
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Beautiful work Luke. Cheryl
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Kevin your work is exquisite. I just saw these. I love the beaver tail inlay, your work is just perfect on it. And I get such a kick out of your work because it's always practical and one of a kind stuff. The compass pouch, portable phone for a patio table? Who else would think of this, and just whip it up and make it beautiful at the same time? Cheryl
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I use a sponge :-) If something is dirty adding a little water does so help the process. But then again I'm not sure I did that from the directions
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Yeah I know Kev, I read it all over to find out and no where does it mention finish. I'll use leather sheen on it in really light coats and buff it in between coats. Thanks for answering, just wanted to hear someone else say it if that makes any sense......Cheryl
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I'm working on a distressed strap and I went in to saddle soap it and wipe it off, and when I got back I rubbed it down with a t-shirt. I was just doing this to get all the particles off of it, but I just really love the mellow look polishing the strap gave it. It really looks like it's aged and worn at this point rather than intentionally distressed. I'm thinking of putting another coat of saddle soap on it, polish it again and just add my overlay on that. Will it be enough protection? It's going to have foam and calfskin on the back. Thanks guys. Cheryl
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Jon, it seems like every time I breathe around leather, I get nail marks on it. And I know I can't pay close enough attention for that long to try and keep everything out of the way. Right now I'm working on a project that's a 3 piece overlay. I was so proud of myself for remembering to coat the edges on the first cut out before I glued the ostrich on. On the second one, I had the glue already on and had to coat the edges watching the glue dry. If you ever figure out a magic bullet for this I could use it too. Cheryl
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Nice job and sentiments. He'll love it. Cheryl
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I don't use edge kote, just because I've never bought any. I think you just need to finish up the process you are using. I don't always put a dark edge on mine but rather just the color of dye I'm using like you want to do. After the trag and dye let it dry and then use some denim and saddle soap and go over the edges again. That's what I use on my edges, but you need something like denim with it to make sure you get those pigments that are just laying on the surface rubbed off. I hope this helps. Cheryl
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I'm just sorry I snarked at you. I was too tired by then to be even looking at forums, but that does not excuse it. I haven't a clue, just know I'd take it off Kevin's hands and fix it and sell it to someone :-) It could on my list of 193272 things I'm going to do that with :-) Cheryl
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I'm sorry Knut, I was just going on my gut too, and you're probably right. Cheryl
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I was going by the design and from the fact I used to ride English. Maybe it is cheap, could be a China import who knows. How do you know it's cheap from the picture? It's a nice looking saddle.
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Oh Kevin, I think it would be worth it. That's an expensive saddle. Cheryl
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I agree with you. The only way I'd try to do anything with something that would be if it was mine.
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Man that couldn't be in a worse place could it? You know Kevin, I don't see why that one part couldn't be repaired. I mean if it was MY saddle and with me being the queen of cheap, I'd take that part off on down and to the sides. Then I'd sew another piece for it with a weld on the cantle because he's not going to sit on that part, or have his back or legs against it. If a saddle maker does it, they'll replace the whole seat more than likely, and I'd be afraid to guess what it would cost. I'd charge 150.00 plus materials and I wouldn't have a clue what I was doing, LOL. Cheryl
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Andy I emailed you....do you still have any of this? Thanks, Cheryl
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I'm sitting here with a leather needle, awl and a big bird leg. You posted this just in time, well but I guess I found it late. I'm looking at my stitches and your left over veg tanned isn't any wider than mine but you did two rows of stitches, and I have mine situated where there's just room for one. And my stitching looks gigantic next to yours Mike. Your work is just so classy and beautiful. I was going to send you a picture of the inlay tomorrow but I may rethink that :-) Sometimes I can hear you bellowing clear to VT. Seriously, just really beautiful work. Cheryl
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Mudruck, I just had this conversation with my VOW counselor this am. He had a friend of his, the most popular musician in this area do me a favor by taking my new guitar strap and business cards, and the man is going to wear the strap part of the time at his gigs. My counselor thinks things may soon get really busy for me.
I have a lot of leisure things I love to do which are prohibited in a lot of ways by my disability. He suggested I think about hiring someone to go places with me and get me out of the house. For leisure things if nothing else. I love what I'm doing but he reminded me it/'s soon going to become more like work and less like an addicting hobby and I'm going to need the leisure stuff. Sylvia just gave you good advice, as did everyone. Cheryl
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Well the way I heard everyone talk about servo motors or foot controllers, or something like that I thought you needed something special to slow down a 15-91. But it will go slow, it just likes to race, kinda like me, into the surf, glub :-)
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Syl, you mean you're not SUPPOSED to get frustrated during a project? LOL. I downloaded some covered bridges to use as a pattern, nothing elaborate. Then I started practicing sewing, and had my machine going almost one stitch at a time. I didn't know the old foot controllers could do that but I guess it depends on whole foot is on the controller :-) I have a new electronic foot controller, but haven't ever put it on. Now to get to where I can slow it like that reliably an d I'll be almost ready to sew maybe sorta!!!!! c
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I actually went on a vacation once to VA, and stayed in a beautiful bed and breakfast, and went to a covered bridge to eat my lunch along a trout brook. That would make a nice pic. if I could come close to remembering it in my head well enough to get down on paper.
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Mike are you running with scissors again? :-)
Nice lot for 20 bucks, a little cleaning and you'll be in business, be it MD or LW. Cheryl