Members Rawhide Posted April 5, 2009 Members Report Posted April 5, 2009 (edited) ..baby Jack finally arrived in this world much to the delight of some friends of mine. This belt is my version of a 'ranger style'...(I think it looks neater than the traditional sewn-on chapes). It is 7/8" wide, and has a 5/8" silver buckle set attached. It is made using two layers of 2-3oz leather, plus a filler under the carved area to give a rounded appearance. Peter Edited April 5, 2009 by Rawhide Quote Marlon
Members bigorange Posted April 5, 2009 Members Report Posted April 5, 2009 ..baby Jack finally arrived in this world much to the delight of some friends of mine. This belt is my version of a 'ranger style'...(I think it looks neater than the traditional sewn-on chapes). It is 7/8" wide, and has a 5/8" silver buckle set attached. It is made using two layers of 2-3oz leather, plus a filler under the carved area to give a rounded appearance.Peter Nice one, Pretty work and congrats to the parenys of the new baby! Quote
Members Tina Posted April 5, 2009 Members Report Posted April 5, 2009 Beautiful work as usual Peter:-) I do have a question...How in the world do you get 2-3 pieces of leather together by sewing (I assume) and no stiching is visible? Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members SteveBrambley Posted April 5, 2009 Members Report Posted April 5, 2009 A very handsome belt! Steve Quote
Ambassador leatheroo Posted April 5, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted April 5, 2009 great piece of art!!! this is one of the techniques i will be learning from peter at the conference later this year!!!! Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
HorsehairBraider Posted April 5, 2009 Report Posted April 5, 2009 I just love this guy's work. It is so inspiring! Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Bree Posted April 5, 2009 Report Posted April 5, 2009 Great work by Peter. Now we are just about ready for a Peter Main-Bob Parks (Hidepounder) Belt Competition!!! The prospect takes your breath away! Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Members 2MadJacks Posted April 6, 2009 Members Report Posted April 6, 2009 Bree speaks the truth. James Quote
Members Rawhide Posted April 6, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 6, 2009 Beautiful work as usual Peter:-)I do have a question...How in the world do you get 2-3 pieces of leather together by sewing (I assume) and no stiching is visible? Tina, I sent your question to Peter and still waiting for his reply. He checks in on the site from time to time, but I think he's fairly busy at the moment, trying to catch up on projects. When I get a reply...I'll post it. Marlon Quote Marlon
Members Tina Posted April 6, 2009 Members Report Posted April 6, 2009 Tina,I sent your question to Peter and still waiting for his reply. He checks in on the site from time to time, but I think he's fairly busy at the moment, trying to catch up on projects. When I get a reply...I'll post it. Marlon Cool:-) Thanks Marlon soo nice of you and I''l wait cuz this is a real mysterium to me Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members Rawhide Posted April 8, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 8, 2009 Cool:-)Thanks Marlon soo nice of you and I''l wait cuz this is a real mysterium to me Tina...got an answer from Peter on Monday...(sorry for the delay in posting). ...many years ago, a regular writer for the old 'Craftsman' magazine mentioned many times, the term 'hidden stitch'. This so-called hidden stitch was nothing but 'glue'...it always amused me. So, with that said...I have to say that I too have used this 'hidden stitch'. All parts of this belts are 'glued' together. When a good contact adhesive is used and applied properly, it is extremely strong...think of the soles of shoes that are only 'glued' together....they do not come apart. Jack's belt will not be used (other than for a photo or two)...it is more of a keep-sake. When making full size belts in this style, of course I sew them in part. The attached belt has the sewing concealed...you will see only a fine line instead of exposed stitches. Peter Quote Marlon
Members Tina Posted April 8, 2009 Members Report Posted April 8, 2009 Tina...got an answer from Peter on Monday...(sorry for the delay in posting)....many years ago, a regular writer for the old 'Craftsman' magazine mentioned many times, the term 'hidden stitch'. This so-called hidden stitch was nothing but 'glue'...it always amused me. So, with that said...I have to say that I too have used this 'hidden stitch'. All parts of this belts are 'glued' together. When a good contact adhesive is used and applied properly, it is extremely strong...think of the soles of shoes that are only 'glued' together....they do not come apart. Jack's belt will not be used (other than for a photo or two)...it is more of a keep-sake. When making full size belts in this style, of course I sew them in part. The attached belt has the sewing concealed...you will see only a fine line instead of exposed stitches. Peter Thank You both:-) Peter's belts is something I wish I could do, they are just so beautiful... "Art around the waist" :-) Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
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