Members bustedlifter Posted February 10, 2008 Members Report Posted February 10, 2008 Those are really cool! I love green especially flourescent, neon eyeball frying green. Great job. Quote
Members jsutterby Posted February 10, 2008 Members Report Posted February 10, 2008 Very nice work! I have struggled with the method to attach the leg closure straps- can you show or explain the method you have used here? Great craftsmanship! Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted February 10, 2008 Moderator Report Posted February 10, 2008 Elton, Very cool. I like the pattern too. Nice workmanship, and those will light up an arena for sure. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
steveb Posted February 10, 2008 Report Posted February 10, 2008 wow - those are really cool..love the crazy color and the craftsmanship is killer... really different..thanks for sharing...love the big pics - lets you really see what your up to! got a question though, ive never used buckles on chaps - always zippers.....ever have any comfort complaints? steveb Quote
Members Hidemechanic Posted February 10, 2008 Members Report Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) EJ, I applaud your attention to detail. Rolling your edges, and scroll work even in the back, very pro. Your friend shouldn't have any trouble getting good rides cause the rough stock wont know which way to turn with those things popping up from either side. Well done. Busted, only you would notice a flying eyeball, I didn't see it til you mentioned it. Shows what side of my brain I don't think with. Guess that's why I'm a frustrated arteesta. Steveb, buckels are on the outside of the thigh, no complaints. Zippers would bust with the action these guys give them, my 2cents GH Edited February 10, 2008 by Hidemechanic Quote You did What??
Elton Joorisity Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Posted February 10, 2008 First of all I need to thank everyone for the compliments. I started building chaps at an early age. ( I was 5 or 6 and I used scraps to build chaps for my younger sister's Barbie) As for Steve B's question; I have only built a few pair WITH zippers. I have never had complaints about leg straps, this is the norm for this style and for chinks as well. Alan Bell; they probably would have gotten a little arena dirt and manure today had our stock contractor not pulled the pin for practise this afternoon. Thanks again everyone. Quote "If you see your stirrups slap together above the saddle horn, you're probably bucked off" Dave Stamey, The Bronc Ballet
steveb Posted February 10, 2008 Report Posted February 10, 2008 First of all I need to thank everyone for the compliments. I started building chaps at an early age. ( I was 5 or 6 and I used scraps to build chaps for my younger sister's Barbie) As for Steve B's question; I have only built a few pair WITH zippers. I have never had complaints about leg straps, this is the norm for this style and for chinks as well. thanks for the response Elton, I am ahh, not too familiar with horse gear...obviously! Chaps in my small world are usually, black, dirty, greasy and flapping in a 80-mph breeze steveb Quote
Elton Joorisity Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Posted February 10, 2008 Hey Bob, I made this pair for Dusty's son. It's the second pair I've made for him. Quote "If you see your stirrups slap together above the saddle horn, you're probably bucked off" Dave Stamey, The Bronc Ballet
Members LarryB Posted February 10, 2008 Members Report Posted February 10, 2008 They are really nice. I'd be so proud...not sure I'd even use them. lol They look great. Quote www.larrysleatherwork.com
Ambassador pete Posted February 10, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted February 10, 2008 Those are definite show stoppers! He'd better not tap off a dink or you will have them back in the shop for sale tomorrow! I rode at Cal Poly,San Luis Obispo but not well enough to sport that pair. For you golfers-Payne Stewart used to get ribbed about the plus fours(knickers) until they say him tee it up! pete Quote
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