BruceGibson

That's the first thing that came to mind. Get a Foodsaver and vac-seal that thing.

I can kind of relate to Elton's take on rope building. It's a tough item to make--real hard on the hands if done right. The market for them has shrunk a bunch, too. On top of that, I've had makers tell me it's real tough to find decent poly anymore. Except for a few custom makers--Jess Gorley (spins his own rope), Raymond Branch, Dane Livingston, etc., most of the ropes made today are built in Mexico. I think Neal Barstow and his crew still braid in-house, but the rest of the mass-producers go South of the border. There are a few more exceptions, but the Brazilian-style has also come into the mix. I haven't built a rope in a couple of years now. And, I haven't missed it. Not even for a minute.

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Joe, Anything you want to know, feel free to ask away. Bruce

Nice job, Rhome! What's the rake/cant on those?

Amazing job! Incredible detail!! Whoo hoo!!

Website looks great, Randy. I might have to steal some ideas to kick mine up a notch.

Welcome to the Forum! I learn something every time I come in here.

Welcome!!

Dang, Randy! You're holdin' back on us! Boots looks good. That's way beyond my skill level.

Beautiful work, Kim! Welcome to the Forum!

Have to agree with Dan. Gotta have some photos...

Nice job, Ed! Very well done.

Amazing, Ed!

As a Toro owner, I'd have to agree with Dave. Of course, I've been the beneficiary of Artisan's customer service for some three years now. Personally, I have no issue with someone bragging on their new machine. That's human nature. But, you open the door to counter-response when you take a virtually unknown brand and put it up beside Artisan, which is an institution in this business. In short, Artisan has YEARS of consistently being there for the customer. In fact, I know of many instances where they've assisted folks with machines made by other manufacturers. That's not just good, that's damn good. The only machines I recommend are Artisan. I don't see that changing.

I have to agree with Art. Awesome work, David.

Bruce, Website looks great!

Welcome to the Forum!

That's beautiful, Jeff! I love the color and texture contrasts. That's one that it's easy to say "it's a shame to hide it." I'd be wearing out the snaps taking it off to show folks. Amazing work.

Welcome aboard! The rules don't require that you have anything specific to do here. Heck, just run with the rest of us!

I like it! That's just stylin' right there!

Thanks, everybody. Did another one--same style in plain ol' natural. Actually did a little stamping.

That's beautiful! I don't see anything to agonize over. Mighty fine!

That's mighty fine. And I can't say enough good things about Jerry & Steve. If you ever need 'em, they'll be there.