Found some of my first work ever - LOL

[Ian]

I was digging through boxes in the attic and amidst all the junk, I found this - one of the first things I ever made, 18 years ago - a surcingle for a draft horse. Pretty rough, but I have to say, I had some patience in those days. That's 2 layers of 12oz harness leather sewn by hand (of course). And all those spots set with an awl and a screwdriver to fold the prongs over. In those days, my tools consisted of an awl, needles, a utility knife, an edger and a hole punch. Still remember how excited I was to get that first side of leather.

[CitizenKate]

Isn't it nice to get these little graphic reminders of how far we've come? Although I have to say, that looks like pretty decent work to me.

Kate

[McJeep]

  Ian said:

all those spots set with an awl and a screwdriver to fold the prongs over.

There's another way to do it? LOL