Beaverslayer Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;#entry36163 Well here is the finished vest that I made doing the turorial on vest making. Take 1/2 a cow, 1 pig. some nylon mesh, and a bit of glue. Punch 2040 holes on the leather, dab some glue here and there, and run 530 feet of lace through all those holes 2 times, and this is what you come out with. Hope you all like it. Ken Edited April 18, 2008 by Johanna added the link to the tutorial Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted April 4, 2008 hey beav, i followed you tutorial with jaw on the ground...sooooo much work but what a great result. How long would it take you to make a vest like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Thanks Roo, this one took 47 hours in all, it really is a labour of love. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Wow, Ken, simply amazing. That tutorial is awesome too, thanks for taking the time. Again, I have to say The folks here make this site the best out there. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted April 4, 2008 That is a super nice vest, thankyou for sharing it and the wonderful tutorial as well. Clair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Ken , A BIG THANKS to you for taking the time to show us what it takes to do Quality work. i really admire your LeatherWork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindatt Report post Posted April 4, 2008 awesome..... gorgeous... I want one too Linda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Wow, Ken, simply amazing. That tutorial is awesome too, thanks for taking the time.Again, I have to say The folks here make this site the best out there. John The people of this site are incredible. Ken has been with us pretty much from the start, and is one of our Ambassadors. In addition to doing outstanding leatherwork and teaching and writing great unselfish lessons, he also welcomes new members to LW and helps folks find their way around our site. Can we get a round of applause for Beaverslayer? Thanks for sharing and caring, Ken. We're all glad you are here. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washroad Report post Posted April 4, 2008 The people of this site are incredible. Ken has been with us pretty much from the start, and is one of our Ambassadors. In addition to doing outstanding leatherwork and teaching and writing great unselfish lessons, he also welcomes new members to LW and helps folks find their way around our site. Can we get a round of applause for Beaverslayer? Thanks for sharing and caring, Ken. We're all glad you are here.Johanna Oh yeah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne newkold Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Such a great tutorials that I added it to my list of things to try to make while you were still in the process of posting it. Now that it is done it has quickly moved up my list to be something to do sooner. That is right after all my show and fair projects already in the process. Thanks again for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drac Report post Posted April 4, 2008 yowza! now that's noyce! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted April 4, 2008 The people of this site are incredible. Ken has been with us pretty much from the start, and is one of our Ambassadors. In addition to doing outstanding leatherwork and teaching and writing great unselfish lessons, he also welcomes new members to LW and helps folks find their way around our site. Can we get a round of applause for Beaverslayer? Thanks for sharing and caring, Ken. We're all glad you are here.Johanna tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) Can we get a round of applause for Beaverslayer? Absolutely!! BTW, nice touch braiding the ties on the sides. Edited April 4, 2008 by Gremlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Thank you everyone for the accolaides, they are much appreciated. Can't wait to see some of the ones you guys are going to make. Curtis, I got a "Beeza Blister" on the end of my finger braiding those things, it's the one thing I just hate to do. They are about 6 feet long each. This way the customer can size them accordingly to how they want. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myriam Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Great job, Beaver! And great tutorial too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryB Report post Posted April 5, 2008 That is one very very nice vest. I also followed your tutorial and its great. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted April 5, 2008 You are a true artist, craftsman and much more. We are lucky you are here. Thank you, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted April 18, 2008 The link to the tutorial Beaverslayer graciously labored on is here: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;#entry36163 He gave me permission to make a separate set of pages for it that we could feature on the front page of the site and that members could use for quick reference. Stay tuned- I'm working on it! Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomBanwell Report post Posted April 18, 2008 Wow, Ken! Somehow I missed your tutorial the first time around. Really beautiful, amazing work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted April 18, 2008 Well thank you Tom, I really appreciate the compliments. Once I shipped this vest to the customer, it was supposed to be delivered the next day by noon. Well our great postal service here in Canada decided to give me and the customer weekend long heart palpations. It was lost unitl late Monday night, after being shipped early Thursday morning. He did get it finally, and was extremely happy with the final product. He is going to send me pictures of him wearing it, and I;ll post them up as soon as I can. On a good note for Canada Post, they did refund all my money for the delay in the shipping. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecil Report post Posted April 18, 2008 Ken: The vest is beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbsleatherworks Report post Posted April 18, 2008 Some post man desided to wear it out a couple of nights thats all. Very nice work, and just in time. I was thinking of making myself a badass vest for riding this season. Now I can. Thank you for the hard work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Sweet, that looks great. I'm gonna have to check out that tutorial when I get some time. Some things I have infinite patience for, some I have none... I hope braiding I have some patience for lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnieBlaze Report post Posted January 4, 2010 the vests look great and i love the tutorial have you ever made a jacket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted February 6, 2010 the vests look great and i love the tutorial have you ever made a jacket? Donnie, Thanks for the compliment on the vest. Regarding making a jacket, I have yet to do so. I came close this past Christmas season, as a customer wanted one made for her husband, but together we decided that there was just not enough time before December 25th to make it. I have been working on a "Long Rider" for myself for over 3 years now, but it is a BIG BIG labor of love, and may be 3 more years before I can finish it. I would truly love to be able to just sit down for a few weeks and just do nothing but finish the coat, but there are far maor pressing things to be done. Hopefully I will be able to get a jacket order this year, in time for Christmas....lol Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
