Alexis1234

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I have cross posted this to multiple groups( still looking for answers on fb)... I've admired this style of headstall for years, finally got my hands on an antique one. What "style" is this? Who was using it when new?) And my other question is, was the noseband on a separate hanger or threaded thru the bit ends? I'd like to make a new one with my own spin on it. Thanks for any education:)

So, my husband is willing to make me one, rather than buying new. I appreciate all who answered.

I have to patina copper, brass and steel hardware all the time. Check out "Jax" brand online. Kind of spendy but a little goes a long way. You either brush it on or dip the hardware and then rinse with water. Works well.

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I've taken hames to my local muffler shop and they've bent them before, so I'm assuming so. The new one I found uses a bottle jack - I'm not very familiar with pipe benders,etc.

I'm looking to see whats out there for a used hame bender before I purchase new.

I'd like to add- the straps I've made have been for sleigh bells. So what I did was make the pattern for half of it. The last strap I did was over 100" long and 4" at the widest. I took a piece of paper 4 in wide and folded it in half . Then I figured out the bell placement ( or concho in your case) and every spot there was one, was a swell. Another type of strap I've done had smaller points and that was done using a modified end punch.

I have a Beiler's strap cutter. It works fine, no complaints.

I've made a few wavy straps- I make a template, trace and cut with a round knife

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For those of you that do harness work, I have a question about line construction... the following pictures show 2 different examples of made up lines for a single pony. Which one is safest/ most correct? The pair I made up is the wider of the 2, however, I have made up lines in the other manner. I do not use snaps or Conway buckles. Thoughts, suggestions? I'm questioning myself because of a person's opinion and my end goal is improvement and safety is paramount!

Selling a 29k71 singer with motor. Motor runs. It needs bobbins and could use a new cord somewhere down the line from what I can tell. Asking $600 obo Located in Forbes, MN. I cannot ship.

Thank you all, for the kind words- I don't know how to quote multiple people at the same time otherwise everyone would get a response! I'm glad I shared some of my oddball/ niche work.

That's awesome that you remember his bells... I wish there was more of that stuff still around

Definitely:)

My previous reply cut off for some reason. I meant to say- I've only seen a couple of antique examples with the felt. More common for pinked leather, but I couldn't find a color I liked.

Thank you. I've only seen a couple of much simpler antique straps with the felt, also some saddle chimes. More common to bind the strap in pinked thin leather. I could n't find any leather I liked in that color. I just did whatever I wanted to on this,lol.

It is antique " pinking" punch They are attached using brass wire bent in figure eight pattern

Thank you

Thank you! My advice is to go for it! Don't be intimated. If it's something you want to pursue- just start

It's a body strap of bells- draft sized. I made up 2 short keeper straps as well for attaching to harness to help keep it in place

Graduated strap of 29 antique sleigh bells, approximately107 " long x 4" wide( including billet). Largest bell is a #15. Wavy cut, tapered harness leather strap, hand stamped border, crimson colored pinked wool felt edge,raised billet, fully lined in chestnut bridle leather. I don't think I'll be making another one- this was a bear to get stitched up. I had to rearrange my shop to be able to do so. I hand punched almost 4 yards of felt for this one. On a side note, finally figured out how to resize pics for this site. Thoughts, critiques always welcome!

I have the same manual and remember the author mentioning it... I'm curious as well. It's something I've kept in mind, as I try to buy the weights I need. I've noticed my splitter tends to stretch the strap and I use my round knife when skiviving. I wouldn't be so worried about the integrity of a purse strap or case compared to horse harness when it could be dangerous. Just my 2 sense, I could be totally wrong.

Beautiful work! What leather did you use?- love the color, so rich looking.