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    2 hours ago, Stetson912 said:

    Try chas' method first. Mine was more an idea. It'll work but you still end up with a chunk of thread where they join. And it isn't very strong. You'd have to backstitch. 

    Chas' method is the right way to go. Mine would work but needs some refinement and is really best used on thicker leather to hide the join. 

    Certainly there are probably numerous other ways to do this similar stitching pattern, and I am only sharing one way, that two seperate waxed threads can be easily joined for our stitching purposes in this post. 

    I hope that you and others here will continue helping me learn from your vast experience and knowledge. 

     

    Chas

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    3 hours ago, PotomacLW said:

    Thanks a lot for all the responses, I'll be trying out both Chas and Stetson's methods once I get back to the shop after the holidays. 

    Hi, yes sure give it a try and see how it progresses. You can practice, by doing a couple of first stitches on two pieces of scrap leather. Tie a couple pieces of thread together, make your first stitch, with the knot above the split. 

    Then as you get more comfortable and used to using this particular method, it will become second nature. . .

    I know it may be uncomfortable at first, & seem so foreign. But once you've done it a couple of times, it will be much easier.

     

    Chas. 

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    Happy if you liked them. Yes, the Ashley Book of Knots is fantastic. It's much like an encyclopedia.

    Large & heavy, with lots if pages, jam packed with valuable descriptive info and much more .

    On another note, it would be cool to wear a pair of fancy comfortable woven shoes. They must be cool in the summer. Think they look like a challenging and rewarding challenge.

     

     

    Chas

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    You can 

    6 hours ago, PotomacLW said:

    Greetings all! I have been searching high and low for the proper name and technique for a two colored saddle stitch (Each hand has a different color). The closest I've come to finding it was in this thread by Martyn: Here's the thread. I'm having trouble figuring out how to start a stitch like this, as a knot would be too thick and dying thread is just a recipe for disaster. Any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated!

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    Thanks, and happy New Year!

    PLW

    Beginning a stitching project with two colors, is easy. You would follow the same procedure as if you had been sewing, and your thread had broken. To neatly Join two threads in an ordinary knot, now to start sewing, you would make your first stitch in what ever hole you wish, but leave the knot on top of the leather above outside on the thin edge your first stitch, don't try and burry it. Make the first stitch, then begin sewing as usual. You might even do a couple of back stitches and proceed forward. Then you can clip/snip the knot off. Seamless...

    Just as with a single thread, we line up our two needles with the thread in the center of the hole, but here, we begin with the knot on top of the center then push both needles through the first hole, leaving our first stitch around the vertical of the first hole, then proceed stitching horizontal as usual. 

    It's a smart method of joining two shorter pieces of waxed thread that were left over from a previous project. 

    That knot, between two joined strands, has been a concern of many leather workers and other craftsman.

    This solution, seems one of the simplest, while saving the integrity of your previous stitches.

     

    I don't see why four colors couldn't be used. ;-)

     

    Chas

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    3 hours ago, Northmount said:

    File is 16 MB so you couldn't upload it.  Have uploaded it for you.  See above post.  The web page it is on is very slow, so may have given you problems too.  Here is the URL https://www.jjneedles.com/downloads/JJ-Needles-Types-and-Sizes-Guide.pdf

    Tom

    Hi Tom,

    Thank you for helping me have the addy useable. That was frustrating last night. I couldn't figure out why the file or address wouldn't appear correctly.

    Good stuff. Thanks again.

    Chas

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    16 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

    I kept one of each size needle from my last Union Lockstitch machine and use them in my hand stitching awl. In the ULS needle system a #3 is a medium size that would hook #346 bonded, or 5 cord linen thread without ratting the cords. I used a #1 ULS needle for #138 thread and a #2 for #277 thread. The largest needle I had was a #4, which hooked 6 cord linen thread. You should be able to find someone who has extra Union Lockstitch needles in these sizes. Or, you can buy them new in packs of 10 from Campbell-Randall.

    Is this PDF needle size chart any help in this instance?

    Chas

    JJ-Needles-Types-and-Sizes-Guide.pdf

     

  20. Posted · Edited by ChasCS · Report reply

    "Thanks, ChasCS. That's a real nice buckel & a start for an outline. I'm in Central Texas & the Armadillo is a very popular animal."

     

    Glad you liked it... I have also found a couple more carved armadillo buckles for your inspiration..

    & also this artistic interpretation. ;-)

    Some more things, to help you get yours drawn and ready to replicate in leather. 

    I hope that you will share what you complete, when it's finished. Thanks,

    Chas

     

     

     

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    Braiding, weaving, and tying knots are all interesting, fun & challenging, in learning.

    Whether it's basket weaving or jib & sail ropes on a boat...

    I also enjoy a couple of other delightful knot books I purchased, (coincidently both from Lee Valley Tools) that have page after page of instructions, guiding us through some of the many numerous knots that are used around the world today. This first particular publication I listed, is in paper back. With the second selection, being a large hard cover, coffee table reference manual.

    All The knots You Need http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=10014&cat=2,51553,10014

    Ashley Book of Knots http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=10013&cat=2,51553,10013

    Part of their blurb: 

    Well indexed, this book presents the knowledge needed to tie not only the practical knots we still use, but also the complex, beautiful decorative knots that are in danger of being lost. A 52-page chapter describes knots used in over 90 occupations, including archer, baker, carpenter, cooper, farmer, fisherman, gardener, tree surgeon, and weaver. 

    Old sailors will bless Ashley for preserving this wonderful lore. 

     

    These are both worthy of acquiring, particularly the big book of knot lore. It would take one, many a day or nights of practice, even to just learn all of the knots, a well practiced boys scout would appreciate, for sufficient safe survival. Also for us, in our own everyday life, challenges & chores.

     

    Chas

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    4 hours ago, Nohothand said:

    As far as I know Aramid, is a commercial name for Kevlar (invented by Du-Pont)

    Yes, please pardon my spelling of it above. You are correct, about Du-Pont.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramid  wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramid

    It's a small component of what holds our prized hunting bags together, from Badlands Packs, through rough handling in the bowhunting bush. 

    http://badlandspacks.com

    Chas

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    26 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said:

    Where are you located? If you or anyone else is ever passing through North West Louisiana hit me up. I have lots of pieces available at the house. 

    My location is there, under my name. Edmonton Alberta Canada.

    If I was to ever visit your awesome wet state, it would be with bow and arrows, for hunting alligators. ;-)

    Thanks for the kind offer though. But if you want, you could fedex me a slab or two. Haha

    I can just see the courier, trying to drag it off the truck. Chuckles.

    With my luck, I wouldn't be home, and would need to go pick it up at the warehouse. On my SpYder RS-S. Fun. No thanks.

     

    Chas

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    It's nice to be in an industry where we have access to things we can use at home for our hobbies and other interests,

    I've been in the situation myself, a few times. ;-) 

    Yes one of those table tops would be very cool for a work center at home. You may send me one too. Hahaha

     

    Chas

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