Members WScott Posted October 9, 2013 Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 Yep you are right, edge gap could occur with such thin leathers as there is less bulk to burnish together when edging. Quote
Members Neillo Posted October 10, 2013 Members Report Posted October 10, 2013 Very nice work cjmt, love the european style bands! Couple of questions, if you have the time: 1.How do you attach the keepers to the strap? it seems like a finicky yet important detail and i'd love to know your take on it 2. Are there any books you could recommend for learning european style leatherwork? only one i've seen is all in german! Thanks mate, and again, top work on those bands! Quote
Members cjmt Posted October 10, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 10, 2013 On 10/10/2013 at 4:49 PM, Neillo said: Very nice work cjmt, love the european style bands! Couple of questions, if you have the time: 1.How do you attach the keepers to the strap? it seems like a finicky yet important detail and i'd love to know your take on it 2. Are there any books you could recommend for learning european style leatherwork? only one i've seen is all in german! Thanks mate, and again, top work on those bands! Certainly! The fixed keeper is just stitched in to the strap on both sides. Remember they are hand stitched so you can do that much more easily than with a sewing machine. The second keeper is a running keeper, its stitched but to itself and completely free. Does that make sense? Regarding books, Ive never really referred to them so no great personal recommendations. I know some people have used these though http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Leatherworking-Handbook-Valerie-Michael/dp/0304345113 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bridlework-Robert-H-Steinke/dp/0851316409/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381434868&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=stinke+bridlework Once you are able to handstitch competently and are able to use the basic tools in all honesty you can work out how most things are made and the thing you need to do is look at pictures and give things a go Hope that helps, Charlie Quote
Members cjmt Posted October 10, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 10, 2013 Cheaper source for the Stinke book which is seen as the standard text for trainee Master Saddlery courses over here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRIDLEWORK-by-Robert-H-Steinke-signed-by-author/220698954436?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=012&category=16245&cmd=ViewItem Quote
Members Neillo Posted October 11, 2013 Members Report Posted October 11, 2013 I think I understand now: the keeper closest to the buckle is skived at the ends and stitched in between the layers in the strap, which would be very annoying to stitch by machine! Looks like the stitched keeper acts as a stop to keep the other one from sliding off and bursting into flames, Nifty bit of design there! Will have to check out those books for sure, pretty sure I've seen the handbook around somewhere! Will have to tackle a band someday when I have the skills to pull off artisan grade stuff like yours (what a suckup, boooo!) In all seriousness, watching the hermes guys make them made me want to make a strap when i didn't even have a watch! Thanks for the advice cjmt! Quote
Members cjmt Posted October 11, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 11, 2013 On 10/11/2013 at 6:10 AM, Neillo said: I think I understand now: the keeper closest to the buckle is skived at the ends and stitched in between the layers in the strap, which would be very annoying to stitch by machine! Looks like the stitched keeper acts as a stop to keep the other one from sliding off and bursting into flames, Nifty bit of design there! Will have to check out those books for sure, pretty sure I've seen the handbook around somewhere! Will have to tackle a band someday when I have the skills to pull off artisan grade stuff like yours (what a suckup, boooo!) In all seriousness, watching the hermes guys make them made me want to make a strap when i didn't even have a watch! Thanks for the advice cjmt! I dont skive the top keeper, I leave a gap in the middle layer of padding for the keeper to sit in so the thickness is more or less the same, other than that spot on. The knack with little fiddly things is to go slowly - dont rush complicated things and they arent that complicated on the whole. The art is in doing things in the right order and then not spoiling what youve already done by going at it hammer and tongs, imho at least Charlie Quote
Members Piedmont Posted October 11, 2013 Members Report Posted October 11, 2013 Another question on cutting the strap and punching the holes.. Did you use a die and a press or actually cut the strap yourself and then use a punch and hammer for the ends and holes? I just got a die made and I don't know if it was the maker or just an issue with dies in general, but the strap holes were horrible..The ends were nice though.. They only other option is to just cut the strap and punch the holes myself.. just toying around with ideas.. Thanks Todd Quote NATO Watch Straps by Piedmont Red
Members cjmt Posted October 12, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 12, 2013 On 10/11/2013 at 9:05 PM, Piedmont said: Another question on cutting the strap and punching the holes.. Did you use a die and a press or actually cut the strap yourself and then use a punch and hammer for the ends and holes? I just got a die made and I don't know if it was the maker or just an issue with dies in general, but the strap holes were horrible..The ends were nice though.. They only other option is to just cut the strap and punch the holes myself.. just toying around with ideas.. Thanks Todd Hi Todd All hand cut. I think even if you used a clicker for the strap you'd have to punch the holes when the strap is assembled anyway. The chape is punched pre stitching of course but the holes for adjustment are the last thing I do HTH Charlie Quote
Members cjmt Posted October 13, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Another quick photo, similar to the last I guess Oak bark tanned bridle leather, light brown Lin Cable, the edge finishing technique thats been discussed recently with the finish from Beraud Charlie Edited October 13, 2013 by cjmt Quote
Members thefanninator Posted October 13, 2013 Members Report Posted October 13, 2013 I like that Tangerine Goatskin. If you don't mind sharing, where'd you get it? Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
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