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Looks like it puts the photos in any order it wants. I couldn't put all the photos in here (not sure why). Hopefully it explains alignment. Basketweave, when done correctly, is a time consuming way to tool. Let me know if you need more pics. I might try and post them later tonight.

Here the series of steps I do when basketweaving.

Duke, You did a nice job on the basketweave. Everything is even and aligned. Nice!

Welcome Tim.

Nothing like the EGA in leather. Semper Fi, Daryl Barberousse

Shirley, Beautiful work of art going to a great cause. Semper Fi, Daryl Barberousse

Spider that looks sweet. Nice creative touch. Are you going to use black thread?

Wayne Jueschke sells em $45.........(775) 738-4885 and Barry King sells em......(307) 673-8588

BEAUTIFUL JOB ELTON!!!!

Here is a frame is did many moons ago. Hair-on-hide elk.....boy, are those hairs a pain to cut.

Welcome Chris, This IS a awesome site. Lots of info and ideas....great people too. Welcome aboard. Regards, Daryl

Awesome Kevin!

Frank, My hat's off to you. That is one awesome looking saddle. I bet it is comfortable too. Your basketweave is superb!! Congrats!!!

My slang for our American thongs is an AUSTRALIAN SLINGSHOT or an AUSTRALIAN FLANK CINCH. (No harm intended.)

About the only aussie I can speak is: "May I have another VB mate?"

One of the best forms of advertising. Semper Fi, Daryl

Roo, How are you going to sign that? HINT HINT....

Ryan, Looks really nice. Easy to navigate and nice quality pictures. Good job. Regards, Daryl

Elton, Awesome job!! Congrats!!!

Tracey, Kevin Peebler is an outstanding spur/bit/buckle maker. He is located over here on the western slope in Delta. I'm not sure if he has a website, but if you need more info let me know. Regards, Daryl

I prefer the "natural" look of leather too. I set my leather out in the sun and let nature do the color change. I like to use either olive or neatsfoot oil to protect the leather....nothing more. I experience alot of people who think in order to keep the leather lasting year after year, they need to apply some type of "sealer". I strongly disagree. IMHO, leather needs to BREATH. It is going to age with time and that is what gives some items characteristic. I can't remember the last time I applied dye. I'm not "knocking" anyones way of operation, just explaining what I do.

I vouch for Timco as well. Excellent quality and customer service.

Panther, Looks like I'm the first to welcome you. Beautiful work! Regards, Daryl

Smith and TJ, I contacted a local plastic company. They usually have a "cutting board" type material that is awesome for cutting leather on. If I remember correctly, it isn't that expensive and really makes a differenece. I have had my bench covered with this material for over 4 years and it is still working great. Good luck, Daryl