Help with Breast Collar

[Help with Breast Collar]

If it were me, I'd probably measure the horse (center of chest to end of D). Then allow for the D ring and the center ring. That way you can make your breast collar fit exactly how you want it, and to fit your horse perfectly.

[Looking for a used cylinder arm machine]

Does anyone know of where I might find a reasonably priced cylinder arm machine. I'm getting some orders for briefcases and such, and the table top machine I have just doesn't really cut it. Thanks.

[Rope Can]

I've always had pretty good luck with NRS. The can in the pic was his old can that we just cleaned up. It used to have a basket stamped cover with an inlaid hair on lightning bolt and R2W tooled into it. Unfortunately, he got caught in a horrendous downpour a couple years ago at the Little Britches National Finals and the rope can was actually floating in about 2 feet of water. Needless to say, the old cover had seen better days.

[Miniature Bronc Belts]

Bruce,

I got the part about Wilbur's monkey. I don't know if his monkey was Whiplash or not. Tommy Lucia's is named Whiplash, but I don't remember what Wilbur called his.

[New projects completed]

ATX,

That's good stuff. I really like the portfolio. Nicely done.

[Bronc Halters]

Kathy that seems like a good idea for marketing them. That way they pretty much fit any horse.

These I just make up for my own horses. Just something a little different for em when they get to go to town.

I've made several different bronc halters for folks. Seems like everyone wants to own a "bronc."

[Rope Can]

Do you mind sharing your finishing technique on this project? I really like the color and constrast. It really turned out beautiful!

Thanks.

ATX,

I used a typical Sheridan style finish technique that I learned from this board.

Neatsfoot Oil (let dry good)

NeatLac (cover thoroughly so there's no spotting)

Antique (That's EcoFlow medium brown I think)

Tan Kote.

That's the sequence. The key I think is to not get impatient. I really make sure stuff dries well before I go to the next step. Hope that helps.

[Bible Covers]

Here's a couple Bible covers I made for my daughters. I've discovered while trying to figure out this Sheridan style stuff, the smaller the pattern, the danged harder it is to make it look right. Oh well....I'll keep practicing.

[Rope Can]

Hey thanks for all the kind words. I really appreciate them, especially coming from the likes of hidepounder and bruce johnson. I've been lurking here for while looking at ya'lls work and to receive compliments from the 2 of you is certainly a feather in my cap. I'd give my right arm to be able to go camp out on your door step (well actually I'd rather camp out in your leather shops) for a month or so. Anyway, thanks for your kind words. I've got a couple Bible covers I've done also that I'll put up when I get back to the house. I've been doing leather work for quite a while i.e. chaps, basket stamped things, etc., but have only recently tried my hand at Sheridan. I've now found a whole new challenge to master. Thanks again, and I'll post more pics soon.

[Rope Can]

Here's a rope can I finished for my son for Christmas. I've only been trying my hand at Sheridan style stuff for a couple months. I think this turned out pretty good. I've been watching this board for a while and figured I'd jump in the mix. I can tell you, my stuff doesn't really compare with some of the things I've seen on here. Ya'll are some fabulous leather craftsmen.