two ranger belts

[robert]

Just finished two ranger belts and had to show 'em off. one floral, one basket... 7/8 ounce leather, lined with 2/3 ounce, finished with fiebings antique paste over neatlac, and a final coat of tankote. I sewed them on my Boss and rubbed the edges with water, but no edgecoat.

Robert

[Beaverslayer]

Very nice looking robert, I especially like the floral one. Is it just me, or is the keeper in the wrong place?

Ken

[fortysomething]

Beautiful! I have always liked the effect of antiquing. I think that I will try that finish on a project.

[robert]

Very nice looking robert, I especially like the floral one. Is it just me, or is the keeper in the wrong place?

Ken

it's right - the back layer of the other end laces through the keeper on the backside. the buckle set will have silver keepers for the 3/4" billet... does that make sense?

thanks for the nice comments!

[rawhide1]

Robert very nice looking belts!!!! Mike

[Regis]

Very nice and an amazing basket weave.

[craftsman827]

Very nice Robert,beautiful!!!

Is there a trick to getting the basket weave to stay in line?

On the IILG web site there was there monthly tip,last month about keeping basket weave in line.

but I forgot to write it down. Does anyone know it?

[hiloboy]

great work!! robert

[Russ]

Very nice Robert,beautiful!!!

Is there a trick to getting the basket weave to stay in line?

On the IILG web site there was there monthly tip,last month about keeping basket weave in line.

but I forgot to write it down. Does anyone know it?

Here's one ffrom PLSAC. It's a PDF web page so it will take a minute to load. Starts on page 4.

http://www.pslac.org/public/02_feb05.pdf

[RyanCope]

Robert,

Nice carving. Is that your design? Next time you might consider this:

1. Neatsfoot/ Olive oil

2. Antique ( liberally)

3. Remove excess

4. Allow to dry

5. Neatlac

The neatlac will protect the antiquing cream ( and keep it off you), and give you a more brilliant finish.

Ryan Cope

Edited November 8, 2007 by RyanCope