New Member Intro From Braider In Juneau, Ak

[pakalbaugh]

Hello from Juneau, AK

I have been lurking here for a few months and have already learned much from this group. THANKS! I figured it was time to post an intro.

I am new to leather lace (roo) braiding but have been braiding nylon web agility leashes for a few years now.

I am a long time dog show enthusiast (obedience and agility trials). About 20 years ago I bought a really nice roo leather leash for obedience. It is still in excellent shape and I have always loved it but I wanted some different colors to match my current dogs so I began researching making my own roo lace leashes a few months ago. I enjoy braiding and I'd like to make the best I can for myself and gifts for friends.

So far, I've made a few roo leather leashes which are nice but not as finished as I'd like. The devil is in the details! I just received my YKnot Lace beveler yesterday and WHAT a difference beveling the lace makes!

Here are a couple photos...one of my first roo leather leash (unbeveled) and one of my nylon agility leashes.

I've got a few questions which I will post in the braiding forum but I am glad to be here soaking up the knowledge of those so willing to share it.

Cheers!

Pat Kalbaugh

Juneau, AK

[Mannemal]

Yay for you! ..and Yay for Juneau! Cant be cheap to get leather supplies there ;] I worked at the Glacier Bay Lodge over in Gustavus a couple of summers ago. Now just trying to convince my since-acquired husband to go back with me, haha!

I can see how beveling would help with the lace, though I dont think I would have thought of it right of the bat either.

Keep it up, looking good!

What breed do you show?

[King's X]

Welcome to the forum!

[jmkjmk2]

WELCOME AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY YEARS OF TOOLING LEATHER AHEAD OF YOU!