Elton Joorisity

The "Tough Enough To Wear Pink" comment I made was a referral to Wrangler's program that donates money to breast cancer research. Most big rodeos have a designated "pink" night and competitors and fans alike show up adorned in pink shirts.

Sorry. I read into it a little wrong. I edge my straps just don't burnish them. I also use an english point on the ends.

I have to agree with Dink totally on the strap finishing part of it. After building chaps for 14 years and never finishing the edges of my straps, I am not about to start. I skive the ends down a fair bit where I rivet mine on (using #12 copper) on purpose so that the strap will tear out in a wreck rather than the body of the chaps ripping. I have changed lots of straps but have never had to try to patch a torn leg...(yet) I do however use an oval drive punch. Dink here's a little something you might want to try in the future. I sometimes use spray on contact on my overlays. If you lay them on about 5 minutes after they have been sprayed they will have enough tack to allow you to stitch them on without having the chance of stray glue on the underlays. We all know how tough that can be to get off without fudging the finish on the metallics. Square bottoms have become the norm in the rodeo chap business for quite a while for me. They are way easier to cut out and in turn make a little more money on. Don't wanna sound like a know it all so I'll shut up now!!

I see someone is TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK!! Look purty shiney Dink.

The slit style braid on saddle strings is commonly known as bleeding or a bleed knot

They are used to tighten saddle strings when you bleed the knots in. Some guys swear by them and some just plain don't

Yes it is fully lined and has two pockets. I too find them challenging as I only have a flatbed machine at the moment. Thank you for the comments thus far.

I have a very close friend that turns these sticks. Contact me for more info. They are made from Cocobolo

I don't make a lot of purses but here's one I finished up last week for a very good friend of mine.here's a close up

I was told that Lignum was used because of the natural oils in it. I have worked with lignum and let me tell you two things. It is very oily and if you lean a slab of it against the wall it will warp pretty fast. The other thing is that it is very irritating when you get the dust on your skin. I mean it actually burns. For those two reasons, I use cocobolo exclusively for my sticks and slicking blocks. Also if anyone is interested, we have a line of rub sticks, bouncers and string sticks available for sale. I will try to get some pictures up this week.

I buy all mine at Sheridan Leather Outfitters

Thank you, the knife is sold

TOP NOTCH as usual Mason!! Wanna build me one?? HAHAHA

Oh you'd better believe the entertainment is gonna be great!! Be better if she could get me over the stage fright deal and I could do a few old classics with her but THAT AINT GONNA HAPPEN!!!!

Anyone seen a schedule yet?? I'm getting pretty ANTSY!!!!

I have a # 3 Jolley knife that I am willing to sell. I am asking $120 and I will pay the shipping.

What is known as redhide to Aussies is known as latigo to us.

I haven't seen a schedule yet but classes are supposed to start on the 12th

Another thing you can use for a core is round leather belting. I strongly suggest looking into Gail Hought's series of books. They are well worth the money and are very in depth. Mr Morgan's book is pretty good but Gail shows different covering knots and many projects.

Kieth Valley has good tree examples on his site as well. Both Nikkel and Rick Reed trees. I will try to post a pic of another top quality tree as well.

Next time try cutting your fring at an angle instead of straight out from the body. This will allow them to hang instead of fall if you know what I mean. I have been building chaps for 14 years but by no means am I an expert.

It's actually Timco. Corp and the site is www. timcocorporation.com

Thanks. It's red metallic.

Thank you all for the compliments. I hope everyone is this kind when I post pictures of the saddle I am trying to finish!!

I also have to thank Daryl of D Bar Leather for the maker's stamp!!