hidepounder Report post Posted April 10, 2009 I haven't posted anything in a while, so I thought I'd put up some pics of what I've been doing lately. This is a repeat order, so if they look familiar it's because you probably saw last years awards in an earlier post. The cinch buckles were made by Red Bluff Buckles. The breast collars and cinches are both constructed from 10/11 oz HO skirting and are lined with 9/10 oz California latigo. The tug straps on the breast collars are lined and stitched, and the latigo tugs are doubled and stitched. All the hardware is stainless steel. All critiques are welcomed. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch Report post Posted April 10, 2009 My goodness Bob, does it get any better? Outstanding. Butch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevinjohnson Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Looks great Bob! Tight and Clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Absolutely fantastic! I just have to ask- do you trace the fingercuts,just start freehand, what? And where do you start. I KNOW that there are literally HUNDREDS here that would LOVE a 2,3,4 or more panel tutorial on the fingercuts. Maybe if you showed a small scrap, where you begin, the next couple of cuts, etc BRAVO!!! pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted April 10, 2009 those are dandy's indeedy bob!!...whom ever will no doubt appreciate being awarded any of those fine pieces... darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted April 10, 2009 I can say it does not get ant better the mans a gift from the leather gods. Wonderfull Bob if you get a chance some time I got some questions on breast collars. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Bob, Great looking gear - as always! How many years as a repeat order? Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted April 10, 2009 And Bob smacks another one out of the park!!! Looks fantastic as usual Bob!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted April 10, 2009 And Bob smacks another one out of the park!!! Looks fantastic as usual Bob!! Elton, Right on with that! It is that time of the year too. Being a loyal Cubs fan, I'd have to say Bob smacked this one out of the "friendly confines" and onto Waveland Avenue. Go Cubs! Bob, You guys just keep raising the bar. Outstanding stuff. Long live cowboys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Brewer Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Bob,They look outstanding Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Your work is beautiful as always Bob, I wish I could be a fly on your workshop wall and pick up a trick or two *LOL* I'm a fan//Tina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted April 10, 2009 AMAZING Work,,,, as Always!! Bob ,,, You really give us something to strive for! Ed I second what Tina said: (I wish I could be a fly on your workshop wall and pick up a trick or two *LOL*) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Well Bob I hate to cut a guy down but I see a major flaw. In the top right picture the breastcollar on the right the little Dee ring is not pointed in the same direction as the others, it is flipped up while all the others are flipped down. boy you really need to work on this. I am Joking I promise!! All joking aside those are the most beautiful breast collars I have seen Once again you killed it. I too would like some sort of a tutorial on your finger cuts if you ever get around too it. I know you are a busy man but you really do inspire me and that is one of the many things that I would love to figure out how to lay them out. Bottom Line GREAT JOB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardCollmorgen Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Fabulous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Very nice stuff Bob. I've never heard of giving flank cinches for awards. They look great. Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 That is beautiful work!! The folks who win them will be proud to have them on their horses!! Very inspiring!! - I would also be interested in a tutorial on how you do some of your fingercuts. - Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Very nice stuff Bob. I've never heard of giving flank cinches for awards.They look great. Troy Thanks Troy! Those ar given away fairly frequently out here...of course, no one cares abouot the cinches...they just like the big fancy buckles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I have a critique Bob - it's too dang good!!! Beautiful work. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Bob,Great looking gear - as always! How many years as a repeat order? Regards, Ben Thanks Ben! I've been doing the breast collars off and on for several years, for the Verde Vaqueros and a coouple of other roping organizations out here. Absolutely fantastic! I just have to ask- do you trace the fingercuts,just start freehand, what? And where do you start. I KNOW that there are literally HUNDREDS here that would LOVE a 2,3,4 or more panel tutorial on the fingercuts. Maybe if you showed a small scrap, where you begin, the next couple of cuts, etc BRAVO!!! pete Thanks Pete! When I do finger cutting I draw a pattern to fit the space I'm going to fill...but I only draw the main cuts...the rest are just fill in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Thank you everyone, I am flattered by your comments! And if I can ever get caught up, I will try to do something on finger cutting...I appreciate your asking! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbarleather Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Bob, Beautiful work! I'd be honored to win an award such as these. Daryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HARVEY Report post Posted April 13, 2009 I got a strange strain that runs in me, Bob. It forces me to ask: You ever do comb cases?? Harvey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 13, 2009 I got a strange strain that runs in me, Bob. It forces me to ask:You ever do comb cases?? Harvey You mean like pocket combs, Harvey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HARVEY Report post Posted April 14, 2009 You mean like pocket combs, Harvey? Yep. Mostly for bald guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 14, 2009 Yep.Mostly for bald guys. Should be simple to do...a real narrow item to fit in your pocket, because the teeth on the comb would be pretty short! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
