KnotHead Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Thought I might post something since I have not in a while. This is my latest project for myself this time. LOL... A work in progress... B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted August 17, 2012 It's going to be nice when you get it done for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks for the very kind comment. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatdaddy Report post Posted August 17, 2012 That is beautiful, what are your plans for finish on this project. Did you make the lace yourself? Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks for the very kind comment. All the lace I cut, bevel and split myself from the hide. It's all kangaroo lace. Plans for finishing, I have none right now. I might put a couple of concho's on there. I don't know yet. It's just a work belt with a bit of an attitude. LOL... I thought I might use it as a show piece by wearing it around some of my customers at work. Never know, might sell a few of them. LOL... B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bones59 Report post Posted August 19, 2012 Thats very nice! And were did you get that fid, oh my gosh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted August 19, 2012 Thanks for the kind comment bones. My friend Peejay made that fid for me a short time ago. It is Damascus steel and Olive wood handle. Brian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Well side 1 is done. Now for side 2. What do ya'll think of side 1 so far? Brian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyout Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Awesome work Brian! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Thank you for the kind comment Rick. How's the life where the rocket ships and warm sunny beaches are? B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyout Report post Posted August 20, 2012 I know how you are about your work, lol, you probably are concentrating on some little thing that is "bothering" you on this braid, and that's great, as you've done this on a lot of your work, pointing it out to us wanting to learn; but this one looks so straight and consistant I'm really impressed. I'm guessing PJ's fid has a minature transit on it. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks Rick. I do appreciate the kind comments. Brian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted September 3, 2012 Well my work belt is all done. At least the braiding part of it is. I don't know where I will take it next. But I have a few ideas running loose in my brain. LOL... Hope ya'll like it so far. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hole Report post Posted September 3, 2012 Very nice may i ask how long it took to lace it. I'm just learning to do the round braid myself, it's been a learning curve for sure. Your work is beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Well, if I was retired from this thing called a full time job, it would have only taken me about 2 or 3 maybe 4 days to do. But since I'm not it took me about a week or so to do. I have been working on it about 2 to 4 hours per night after work. You'll find as you're learning this craft the learning will require patience and a whole bunch of care, mixed with some more patience and a dab of concentration in its purest form. Thank you for the very kind comment also. I am looking forward to seeing some of your work in the future. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Sure looks good Brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for the kind comment megabit. I am going to do something else to this belt. But I have to wait on some more hide to get here. LOL... B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted September 4, 2012 OK Brian, I'll be the downer since everyone else is concentrating on the braiding, and I already know how perfect you are at that. Had it been me I would have burnished all the edges before braiding so it would have been consistent when you got to the part that's not braided. I'm saying this for two reasons....one you are wanting to do more leather in your leather work, and also I have shaky hands and wouldn't be able to burnish and edge it now without getting it on the braid. That said, it truly is a beautiful piece of work. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Cheryl. You're awesome. I am in agreement with what you said about burnishing the edges. Unfortunately, I don't have a way to do that just yet. I have a friend of mine working on a few burnishers for my dremel and my drill. Thank you for your very kind comment and critique. On the next belt I do, which will be my fancy church belt, I will do a burnishing for sure if I need to. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Brian, it just takes canvas and saddle soap? :-) You can read all about it in Bobby Park's pinned article in 'how do I do that.' I'll admit burnishers are easier, or so I've been told. I still use canvas and saddle soap, LOL. But don't get me wrong, your belt is truly beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter T Report post Posted January 1, 2013 Wow, I normally wouldn't go for that style of belt but your job on this might have changed my mind. Great work, Brian. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 2, 2013 Thank you very much for the very kind comment Pete. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted January 2, 2013 That's one good looking belt! I have yet to try lacing, and it appears I'll need some more tools. Is that a Damascus fid I see? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted January 3, 2013 Beautiful as always! And what fun those empty spaces are - conchos? More braiding? I bet you are having a good time with it! When you are finally done it will be a true work of art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Yes. That is a damascus fid. My tool maker friend sent it to me last year. I love the feel of it and to work with it. Thanks for the very kind comment also. B... That's one good looking belt! I have yet to try lacing, and it appears I'll need some more tools. Is that a Damascus fid I see? I'm still trying to gather some tools and some more practice leather for doing some sheridan work and combine that with some more braiding. That's the idea anyway. LOL... Thanks for the kind comment also. B... Beautiful as always! And what fun those empty spaces are - conchos? More braiding? I bet you are having a good time with it! When you are finally done it will be a true work of art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
