CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 15, 2022 CFM Report Posted November 15, 2022 I just fleshed two elk forelegs, i am going to tan them to make a hair on holster for my late dads cap and ball revolver. I would post pictures but you probably dont want to see my freshly salted hides in the raw lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
MikeRock Posted November 15, 2022 Report Posted November 15, 2022 Bring it on!! I'm pretty sure folks know where leather comes from, but might be interested in the process. It's like the folks who think meat comes from the back room at the supermarket! I actually witnessed that once..... A big drunk farmer friend (6'5") gave them.....and most of the store, a lesson on where meat, eggs and milk come from. The egg part was the funniest... quite descriptive. You might try mukluks with the other leg joints. God bless Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted November 16, 2022 CFM Report Posted November 16, 2022 6 hours ago, sparctek said: I'm working on a purse for my wife. It's a Don Gonzales pattern that wife really liked. It is my first non-practice piece I've worked on. So, not perfect my any means but my wife likes what I've done so far... Excellent! Any woman I know would be very happy with that! Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Danne Posted November 16, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 11 hours ago, sparctek said: I'm working on a purse for my wife. It's a Don Gonzales pattern that wife really liked. It is my first non-practice piece I've worked on. So, not perfect my any means but my wife likes what I've done so far... Wow, that tooling is so clean and consistent. Really nice work. Quote
Members sparctek Posted November 16, 2022 Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 13 hours ago, tsunkasapa said: Excellent! Any woman I know would be very happy with that! Thank you. It's been a labor of love for sure. A lot of firsts for me on this one. Leather work is just a hobby at this point, but I'm hoping it can become a hobby that pays for itself once retirement comes around. :-) Quote
Members sparctek Posted November 16, 2022 Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 8 hours ago, Danne said: Wow, that tooling is so clean and consistent. Really nice work. Tank you for the kind words. I've practice tooling and stitching on scrap pieces of leather for a long time. I work in IT and usually only have an hour here or there to do leather work. My wife finally convinced to get off my safe zone and make her the purse. I'm not 100% happy with everything, but it looks pretty good. And most importantly, my wife really likes it. So it's a win for me. Quote
Members doubleh Posted November 16, 2022 Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Yes it does look good, very good. I made my wife one long ago and have offered to make another but she says "No., they are too heavy". Edited November 16, 2022 by doubleh Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted November 16, 2022 CFM Report Posted November 16, 2022 5 hours ago, sparctek said: I'm not 100% happy with everything, but it looks pretty good. And most importantly, my wife really likes it. So it's a win for me. As a carpenter I can assure you that most people will not see what you think is a flaw. WE are our own toughest critics. And my wife is still using the checkbook cover I made her 30 years ago. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
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