Members katsass Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 It's been a while since I have shown anything because I haven't been doing much. Ma Kat has been recuperating from surgery, and I've been chief cook and bottle washer during her physical rehab and getting to be able to move around. An old customer wanted a 2" wide, simple gunbelt, so I put it together in fits and starts. Made from 2" wide, 12oz saddle skirting, lined, tapered, hand stitched with dark brown waxed linen, and edges burnished but left natural to match the color of the belt itself. Just a basic, simple belt.Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Contributing Member Ferg Posted July 24, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, Fine work as usual. Your hand stitching is fabulous. Glad to hear Ma Kat is up and about, give her an extra hug for me. ferg It's been a while since I have shown anything because I haven't been doing much. Ma Kat has been recuperating from surgery, and I've been chief cook and bottle washer during her physical rehab and getting to be able to move around. An old customer wanted a 2" wide, simple gunbelt, so I put it together in fits and starts. Made from 2" wide, 12oz saddle skirting, lined, tapered, hand stitched with dark brown waxed linen, and edges burnished but left natural to match the color of the belt itself. Just a basic, simple belt.M Quote
Members DoubleC Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, beautiful as usual. sorry to hear about Katherine but glad she's doing better. cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members Trav Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, nothing simple about that. Gorgeous work. Quote If You always do whatYou always did, You always get what You already Got.
Members Rawhide Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, Gorgeous belt. Very neat handstitching. (a favorite of mine). Can I ask what leather skirting you used? Brand and color? Thanks. Quote Marlon
Members chiefjason Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Very pretty. I'm waiting on some leather to start my second hand stitched, lined belt. My wife's was a success overall. But learned a few lessons I want to try on mine. Mainly, I need to learn to skive leather. Her belt is a touch difficult to buckle. oops. Quote
Members katsass Posted July 24, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) From the grump:: Thanks to all for the compliments, they are appreciated. Rawhide; The belt was cut from a 'stirrup strap' from Springfield Leather. The final color is just a light shot of pure neatsfoot oil and a bunch of desert sun. Mike Edited July 24, 2012 by katsass Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
mlapaglia Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, Well done sir. Classic example of "less is more" My son has asked for a dress gun belt so I will have my first chance to make one that is just a belt and not fancy stamping. Thanks for an excellent example. Michael Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members katsass Posted July 24, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Very pretty. I'm waiting on some leather to start my second hand stitched, lined belt. My wife's was a success overall. But learned a few lessons I want to try on mine. Mainly, I need to learn to skive leather. Her belt is a touch difficult to buckle. oops. From the grump; if you notice, my lining does not go all of the way to the tip of the belt. Just 'tain't necessary, and with 12 - 13oz skirting, it's going to be a bit difficult to buckle. A little 'conditioner' (not neatsfoot oil0 on the flesh side softens the tip end up nicely. I use a paste type (that melts in the summer heat) conditioner that I've had for years, don't even remember where I got it 'cause the label is long gone Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
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