hidepounder
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I've seen the damascus blades at Tandy and hefted it and looked it over...did not have an opportunity to cut with it. I thought the handle was not very well done and I just didn't get the feeling of holding a high quality knife. I'm sticking with the old Gomphs and Roses' that I have on my bench for the same or less money. I would rather spend more money and order a Dosier that will retain it's value rather than have a questionable damascus import. I'm not saying that they are bad....I just think there are better proven knives at that price level. Bobby
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Leatherhead, The tool you are lookng for is a French edger. It will allow you to create miter edges. There is a learning curve regarding the use and sharpening but it will work very well if it's sharp. If it were me I would cut the the whole thing out where I could fold the sides up and only those edges would have to be sewn or laced together. Maybe that is what you're intending to do. If so you will use the adjustable gouge at the fold line to help the side fold. Hope this helps... Bobby
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Hey Tommy....I missed this one! Great job. I like the colors, the tri-weave, the skull, the lettering...everything is neat and clean. I like the adjusting strap, although I hope it won't have to be moved very often. Very nicely done. Bobby
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Purse for Christmas
hidepounder replied to Double U Leather's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I apologize, Wayne, I don't know why I thought that. Please just chock it up to my age! Meanwhile I'm trying to dislodge my foot from my mouth! But I meant what I said about the purse....you did a good job on it! Bobby -
Purse for Christmas
hidepounder replied to Double U Leather's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I wish you guys would quit posting pictures of the purses you've made for your wives. Mine is getting pretty upset as she doesn't have one....ohhhh I'm in a heap of deep, LOL! Beautiful job Tim! It doesn't look like a bowling bag and I'm sure your wife will agree with me. The only way that purse will see the flea market is if it's on her arm! You done good! Bobby -
Photo Album / Guest Book
hidepounder replied to hidepounder's topic in Books, Journals and Photo Albums
Grumpy, I'm going to jump back in because I want to expand a little. While Troy is right, double beveling has been performed for many many years, he is one of the few toolers to make successful use of this technique in recent times. He has drawn a couple of patterns where double beveling the scrolls is a very prominent part of the pattern and I have never seen anyone do it better. He is way too modest to tell anyone this so I will. I study his tooling whenever I get a chance and have incorporated many of his ideas into my own work...that was the reason for my earlier comment. If you ever have the opportunity to see photos of the saddle he built for his daughter you will see how he makes use of that technique....it's stunning! Just wanted to get that on the record.... Bobby -
From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
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Thanks crissy! Yes this belt has a finger carved lining. Bobby -
Photo Album / Guest Book
hidepounder replied to hidepounder's topic in Books, Journals and Photo Albums
Thanks everybody for all the compliments and support. It's wonderful to know when your efforts are appreciated and makes me strive to do better on the next project! Bobby Thanks Troy, I appreciate it...no I didn't double bevel my scrolls....I have taken so many things from your work that I feel double beveling the scrolls is sacred ground and belongs to you...I have been considering double beveling my stems though, LOL! Thanks again, Bobby -
Dink, I am very interested in your gomph bag punches....... hidepounder@cox.net Bobby
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My first attempt at a belt
hidepounder replied to JoelR's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I agree with everone else that the belt is pretty heavy. If it were me on this one I would probably punch holes 1/2" or 5/8" apart because he is a little guy and maybe punch a couple of extras. Like everyone said....there is no issue with wearing it out, only outgrowing it. The standard for holes is 3/4" apart. If it were me I would go ahead buy the oblong punch but bear in mind I am toolaholic with no hope for recovery, LOL! I purchase tools as I need them and don't look back. My attitude is if I need it once I'm likely to need it again and so I buy it to have for the next time. If you have the opportunity to do another belt you might consider skiving the lining side to a lighter weight before assembly. that is something youwant to do at the fold anyway. Hope this helps... Bobby -
Hi Everyone, Here are some photos of a recent project I just completed. It is a guest book/photo album for a boat. The interior page binder was challenging because I wanted no flesh sides exposed anywhere in the binding folds. Hope you enjoy.....any and all comments/critiques welcome as always. Bobby
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
This is a 1-1/2" wide belt made from alligator. The tooled billet ends are overlaid onto the belt.© © Bob Park 2009
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Trophy Style Belt with sterling silver flower centers
hidepounder posted a gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008
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Trophy Style Belt with tapered billets
hidepounder posted a gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2009
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2007
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2009
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 1999
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008
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From the album: Bob Park Custom Leather
© © Bob Park 2008