MarkB

Here are some chokers I for the SBA top hand roping. They are made with HO 10 oz strap and lined with 6 oz latigo. The concho was made by wages silversmiths and are 3". I used all stainless steel hardware. Thanks for looking and let me know what I can do to make them better. Mark

Here is the finished piece I think he did a great job. Mark

Well here is my youngest boy working on his first practice piece. He is 8 years old and he likes to work with leather. He is working up to start a belt this week so needed to try it some before the big dance. Hope you like it Mark

I tooled as it came back to dry after I had formed it and stitched it together. then put a piece of wood in the pocket and cut and stamped the face. I tooled the flap on flat on the bench then stitched it together. I lined it so the snap would not rub on the phone. Hope that helps. Mark

Here is a cell phone case that I made for myself today. Let me know what I can do to make it better. Thanks Mark

I think I might shorten the stitches a little to make it look more custom. Tim This statement does not make much sense, so I will try again. What I was trying to say is that the stitch length is to long IMO by shorting the stitch length it will look more custom. I like smaller stitches. I might be totally wrong. Hope some one will chime in here and let me know if I'm seeing it wrong. Mark

Tim They look great. I think I might shorten the stitches a little to make it look more custom. Still think they look great keep it up. Mark

It's a boss sticher and some days it works and some days I think I should send it down the road. Plan to get a new machine soon. I know there is no excuse for it . Thanks Bob I value your advice. Thanks too all that reply Cowboy316 I'll make you some too LOL 75.00 will get a start. Mark

Here is the lastest pair that I just finished. They have a 2"concho on them. Mark

Josh Weavers sells precut strings. I have used some before but cut my own now.they seemed to be nice strings. Mark

Pete I have that book and use it all the time. I think it would be a good book in anyone's library. Mark

I am using stuff called milk board that you can get at Home Depot. I is like that stuff Bobby is talking about. It come in 4x8 sheets and you can cut it with a good knife or good set of shears. It is flexable and makes a nice pattern that does not wear on the edges. I had never thought to use it for a stiffener, learn something here every day. Thanks Bob Mark

Here's a pair that I just finished with a small basket stamp. Hope you like them. Thanks Mark

Here is the latest spur straps that I have made. They are lined and carved with a California wild rose pattern. They also have my first attempt at finger cuts(need some work there). Let me know how I can make them look nicer. Thanks for looking Mark

Laroc I used one block stamp and one border stamp on these. It is an old McMillin tool pattern that I had Ellis Barnes make smaller for smaller items. Here is a picture of the original stamp. Thanks Mark

Here is a pair of suspenders that I just finished last night. I worked up this pattern so that any hardware that might scratch a chair or snag on something was not going to be a problem. I took a few pictures and I hope that you can see how they hook to the belt loops. Thanks for looking. Mark [attac hment=28345:suspenders_005.JPG]

Steve Those pictures are a big help as they show me how you are using your tools. Thanks you for taking time to help guys like me to learn different styles of tooling. Mark Bob Thanks for the information it will help as I want to learn about the different styles . I can learn a lot for those. Thanks again Steve and Bob for helping not only me but all the others here on LW, you guys inspire me to do better. Mark

Hi I am looking for pictures of California style carving patterns. I want to draw my own patterns but need some thing to look at. Hope some one out there might have some pictures of something that they have done or pictures of older carvings. Thanks Mark

Jake I think they look really nice. I have not made any cutting chaps but have made a lot of chinks and shot gun chaps. I have found that a yoke like the one you have made makes no difference in the fit it is all about personal preference. I would also cut the fringe on a stepper angle so it will hang down the leg not stick out from the leg. I have thought about making a pair and I'm thinking about a little flair at the bottom hope some one will chime in here and say if that is a good thing or a bad thing. I try hard to make all lay out marks so they are not seen but with some leather that is hard. I think you did a great job Keep up the good work. you have a nice start that you will refine as you make more we all do. Good Job and thanks for sharing them with us. Mark

Josh Nice work on all of those items. I liked all of them. Did you make the knife also? Keep it up! Mark

Clyde I have a pattern that you might like. Here is a picture of a pair I made awhile ago, I have another pair to make this month, so can make sure it is right. Just let me know and we can work out the rest later. Mark

Crystal Thanks for the help that you have been. You have helped me with getting some computer things work out. You are there on the live chat almost every night to talk to people. You will be and are a great asset to this site as are the other moderator's. Thanks Again for all that you do and all the others that make all this possible. Mark

Thanks Spider Your very right we don't really know how many thing that are made from leather that we need or can use. I see things on this site that amaze me that are from leather. Thanks again Wood I to have had that same issue. This pattern works well and have used it on spur straps that or smaller like a lady's or youth size with great success Thanks your comments Mark

Hi Johann They are use to connect a Mecates (or horsehair reins ) to a snaffle bit. The make it easier to connect the reins to the bit and also protect it form slobbers of the horse. Here is a picture of the way the are used on the horse. Thanks for looking and asking questions. Mark

Here is the latest pair of slobber strap. They are out of HO 9-10 oz leather with a 3-4 oz lining. Sewn with a Boss stitcher and light oiled and sealed with Bee Natural Leathercare Leather Finish. Thanks for looking. Mark