hidepounder Posted August 25, 2009 Report Posted August 25, 2009 Here is a pair of working shotgun chaps going to California. The customer provided the 4/5 oz chrome tanned Buffalo. This is the first time I have ever worked with Buffalo and it is a little different than what I expected. I haven't made a pair of chaps in many years so I leaned on Elton Jooristy to keep me out of trouble....Thanks Elton! As always all comments and critiques welcomed!! Bobby Quote
gtwister09 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Posted August 25, 2009 Bob, Great looking chaps! Love the tooling as always. Great detail on the double stitched seam, Elton did a great job steering and mentoring you out of trouble from the looks of it. I like the inset detail. Regards, Ben Quote
Members Double U Leather Posted August 25, 2009 Members Report Posted August 25, 2009 Bob, As usual, you've knocked one out of the park. Those look great. You're my hero!! Quote
Members bustedlifter Posted August 25, 2009 Members Report Posted August 25, 2009 Really sharp! I love the fact that those are going to be used! They look like they will give many years of good service.Some pics after a year or two of use would be cool. Quote
Members Shelly Posted August 25, 2009 Members Report Posted August 25, 2009 Really pretty work, Bob - did you turn the edge under when you added the fringe, and then double stitch? Quote Shelly
Moderator Art Posted August 25, 2009 Moderator Report Posted August 25, 2009 Great work as usual Bob, I love your scrollwork. Art Here is a pair of working shotgun chaps going to California. The customer provided the 4/5 oz chrome tanned Buffalo. This is the first time I have ever worked with Buffalo and it is a little different than what I expected. I haven't made a pair of chaps in many years so I leaned on Elton Jooristy to keep me out of trouble....Thanks Elton! As always all comments and critiques welcomed!! Bobby Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Storm Posted August 25, 2009 Members Report Posted August 25, 2009 Gorgeous piece of work! All I can say is I wish I was as good at florals. Your skill is something to aspire to. Quote Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
Members rookie Posted August 25, 2009 Members Report Posted August 25, 2009 Those are beautiful Bob. Do you need someone to sweep up your shop? I would love to have an ounce of your talent. -Justin Quote "Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway."
hidepounder Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Posted August 25, 2009 Really pretty work, Bob - did you turn the edge under when you added the fringe, and then double stitch? Thanks Shelly, Yes I did turn the edge before adding the fringe. Because of a couple of holes in the leather prevented me from having enough material to include the fringe on the leg on one side, I had to make a seam and then add the fringe. I don't like to see the raw edges exposed so I decided to add the fringe under a turned edge seam. Bobby Quote
Members Windom Leather Posted August 25, 2009 Members Report Posted August 25, 2009 Wow Bob those look great. Your tooling work is just phenominal. Thanks for sharing. Your work gives us a benchmark to strive for Quote Will Windom Windom Leather "Slow down and you will get a more harmonious outcome"- Wilford Brimley
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