Guest Report post Posted February 9, 2007 Yes, I actually do somethings that are not motorcycle seats! Just thought I would post a couple of notebook binders that I have done in the last year. Oh I made the pens too. They are a lot of fun to do. The holster was done for my son when he graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted February 9, 2007 David: I like the backgrounding on the notebooks. What is the tool used? I'm always looking for something different & I like the background. Thanks. russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leather Bum Report post Posted February 9, 2007 Hmm, unless I miss my guess, that looks to me like an A888 or something similar. . . I could be wrong, though. I like the narrow veins on the leaves of the mahogany-colored notebook. . . what tool was that? The (Glock?) holster looks neat as well. . . Dave, would you describe what finish technique you used for both of those notebooks? Thanks. LBum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted February 9, 2007 Hi David, Guess I missed seeing these somehow. I really like some of your swivel knife work. The short cuts followed by the long decorative cuts on the leaves are pretty neat. The knife work border looks good too. It's a nice added touch. Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks for the comments guys, The backgrounder tool on the notebooks was indeed an A888-2 from Tandy. It is tiny and gets into the tough spots. As for the finish technique I used Tandy Pro dye....buckskin followed by Fiebings sheridan brown antiqueing paste. And lastly Neetsfoot oil for protection. The Glock holster was just a scrap of leather left over from a bike seat....It is lined with some black one oz. hide. I would put some of that antiqueing paste on it if I were doing it over again. I did do another identical holster for a customer that simply had FBI written on the front in the traditional block lettering.....It was antiqued and looked much better. But I never did get a pic of it before he took it home. The veining on the leaves was just a broad beveler B-197 I think and some knife work if I recall correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 4, 2007 My notebooks seem to vanish whenever someone has a birthday.....I finally made this one for me. My first Hermann Leather project....Boy is it ever nice to tool. I like it... a lot! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted March 4, 2007 Funny how those things disappear been there too! I really like your work on this one, can't wait to see the finished project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fleabitpokey Report post Posted March 4, 2007 My notebooks seem to vanish whenever someone has a birthday.....I finally made this one for me. My first Hermann Leather project....Boy is it ever nice to tool. I like it... a lot!Dave Beautiful ,just beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted March 4, 2007 Beautiful work, Dave! And you make PENS, too?!! I just realized what an underachiever I am. :beer: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 4, 2007 Here is the new binder finished. Bruce, I really enjoy making pens. Wood working is very relaxing...and a lot easier on the hands than leather work is. Thanks for all the nice comments. Dave Theobald Ross, Ohio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 4, 2007 I had to add this to show off the stamp that my daughter Stephany bought me for Christmas. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted March 5, 2007 You're awesome, Dave. Please don't ever leave. All I can say is, "What a great guy." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
