my new art work seats

[Don101]

As usual some first clas work David very clean nice work ... i like the dragon also

[abn]

My speed on the basketweave is about 3.5" per hour

Dave, you're a true glutton for punishment! At that rate, there's no way in the world I'd have the patience to hang on for a full 36" seam!

As always, awesome work.

Best, -Alex

[Patrice]

As usual! awesome work

[Guest]

Don, Alex and Patrice

Thanks for the great comments guys it really means a lot.

Alex, I think my speed on the edge lacing is my fault for being so slow....enlarging each pair of holes with an awl and then pulling each stitch as tight as I do is very time consuming. The awl must also be used to do each "under" stitch in the pattern. Maybe I shouldn't pull it as tight as I do.... my edge lace feels like it is wrapped around a steel bar. That may not be the way to do basketweave but I like the way it looks. For my taste I think "loose" lacing looks messy. That is one the the things I like about kangaroo lace. You can pull the bejeebers out of it (especially the 1/4" stuff...it is REALLY thick)! Calfskin lace tends to crack or split or even break if you pull it as tight as I like it.

Dave Theobald

Edited May 17, 2007 by David

[Roger]

hey dave..

have you thought about using an oval punch instead of round?

[Guest]

hey dave..

have you thought about using an oval punch instead of round?

Good idea Beeze, do you have any preference as to brand?

Dave

[JohnD]

Hi David,

I think all your seats are incredible. Your posts are actually one of the things I check for almost daily, To see if you've posted any new pics.

As for a needle for lacing with 1/4" kangaroo lace, have you tried the Jumbo Perma Lok Needle (part#

1193-02) frome tandy leather factory?( http://tandyleatherfactory.com/products.asp?dept=260 )The lace threads into the back end of a solid brass cylinder with a rounded point tip. I've used them before, not for anything fancy just a crisscross type lace, they seem to work well. just wanted to mention it. keep up the great work.

John

[Roger]

Good idea Beeze, do you have any preference as to brand?

Dave

can't say that i do. i was looking through the weaver cataloge the other day and nicticed they sell them.

that is the first time i recall seeing an oval punch. not sure who made them or who else carries them

[Roger]

dave,

i see that hide crafter carries a few oval punches also. 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4". weaver carries a few more sizes.

they call them belt punches

[shirleyz]

Hi Dave,

Again, awesome work buddy! Sorry it took me so long, I've kinda been away from the comp. Beautiful work as usual.

Shirley

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