Contributing Member UKRay Posted June 26, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted June 26, 2009 What about a roll up bag for storing signal flags? Leather tends to hold moisture and signal flags are prone to rot... Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members Dolphini Posted June 30, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 30, 2009 Good point. Thanks Ray! Another blonde moment! Quote
Members Dolphini Posted June 30, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 30, 2009 <H1 class=firstHeading id=firstHeading>Ok ignoramus here had to google "Scrimshaw". For anyone else who doesn't know I pasted it below. Thanks UKRay! Scrimshaw</H1><H3 id=siteSub>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</H3>Jump to: navigation, search A small collection of ScrimshawScrimshaw is the name given to handiwork created by whalers made from the byproducts of harvesting marine mammals. It is most commonly made out of the bones and teeth of Sperm Whales, the baleen of other whales, and the tusks of walruses. It takes the form of elaborate carvings in the form of pictures and lettering on the surface of the bone or tooth, with the engravings highlighted using a pigment, or small sculptures made from the same material. The making of scrimshaw began on whaling ships between 1817 to 1824 on the Pacific Ocean, and survived until the ban on commercial whaling. The practice survives as a hobby and as a trade for commercial artisans. A maker of scrimshaw is known as a scrimshander. [1] Scrimshaw is also a surname. Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted June 30, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted June 30, 2009 What about leather key rings with signal flags on them? Nice and easy to make with a few coloured pens and a flag template... They would sell well if you pointed out that each flag represents a letter of the alphabet and people could have their own initial letter flag. Had you thought of leather loops to hang ropes from. One end is fixed to the bulkhead with a heavy duty press stud and the other loops round the rope and clips it all into place. You would need to oil them nicely to keep the moisture out but they worked for me. Tidy ropes are a delight. How about a long thin pouch to take a screwdriver, marlin spike and a pair of pliers when working up a mast. Make it out of chrome tan and it should last for years. Talking of working up masts: how about a leather masthead bucket (like the ones on HMS Victory) with the yacht's name on the side. A bit like a huge leather tankard with a rope handle. The beauty of it is that it won't scratch or mark varnish or gelcoat like a hard plastic or metal bucket and can be hauled aloft easily because it is nice and lightweight. I must get on with some work... Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members BarryKing Posted July 2, 2009 Members Report Posted July 2, 2009 You can always make/repair fender hooks for the larger yachts. One of my brothers does this now for some very nice MY's. He is basket stamping the leather covers and also lasering the yacht name in them too. Very first class for the multi million $ yachts. For the owner who just needs to spend more $. haha. He also did some replacement panels on the ceiling of one. They were covered in fabric, then recovered in upolstry leather. Used up about 40 hides. Guess it also depends if you are doing things in port or on sea to pass the time. I would hate to stick an awl through my hand at sea. Also, if you are looking to do repairs or new stuff.? If repairs; you can take on some canvas projects. Some of the tools overlap with leather, making repairs easy. Have a great time. What size are you on? MY or Wind power? Quote
Members Dolphini Posted July 4, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 4, 2009 Ray you have awesome ideas. Can you post yourself over to me please so I can turn on when I need new ones. Love the Bosuns bag idea for up the mast I bought leather for it yesterday will post the results. The keyrings are also cool. You say pens to color leather. My inexperience is showing again. What "pens" does one use that don't rub off? Do you then seal them? with what if not oiled? Most ropes outside of yachts and very few are wooden these days. Not much plave on mast to hang ropes with leather that will not be almost permanantly wet. Well not on our size.. 40' Barry those are great ideas when we get to the "big yacht world" lol not many in our area with that sort of money. We are on a 40" sail yacht. An Island Spirit. Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted July 4, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) You have no idea what you are suggesting. The shipping charges would be outrageous for something my size... I'd best stay over this side of the pond! I was thinking of mooring ropes stowed below. Fix the straps onto a bulkhead or inside a hanging locker. Use old felt tip pens and spirit dye and seal with oil - or for bright colors try acrylic paints. There has been a thread recently about sealing acrylics. Ray Edited July 4, 2009 by UKRay Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members BarryKing Posted July 5, 2009 Members Report Posted July 5, 2009 Well a 40 is a good size. My brother captains a 104" MY and my other brother used to be a first mate on a few from 104-165". They have encountered many projects and to do's on the boats they have worked on. And, believe me, I have heard some good stories. Quote
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