MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 9, 2014 My husband made me a really nice stitching pony out of Mahogany and curly maple. I'm really excited to start using it! Also, I threw together an experimental bracelet with stitching to hold on a carving I did a while ago. If anyone has any suggestions or online resources for decorative stitching, that would be awesome. It looks rather haphazard, as is. (Apologies for the sloppy hole placements - I was lazy because it's for myself, as I can't sell mammoth ivory online anymore due to etsy and ebay's new policies.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Nice work and wood......You'll get tired of that screw very soon. You might want to consider having the hubby cut off the excess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leprechaunleather Report post Posted February 10, 2014 looks good , think im gona make a pony for my self Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Heh, yes, I might at that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Monica, I used a carriage bolt with a wing nut. The carriage bolt head is flush with the wood so the thread doesn't get caught on it and the side with the wing nut has a leather flap over it. The leather is screwed into the wood over the wing nut and I use a 24 snap on the other end. Tighten the wing nut down and then snap the flap over it. Your thread will get caught on those knobs and long rod as King's X mentioned. It looks well made and will last for years, it just needs a couple of tweaks. I like the large knob and you might be able to cover it but as is will cause you grief. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks for the advice! I dare say next time I tried to use it with a large project and lots of string, I would have been very annoyed. I appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Your hubby is quite the woodworker! Maple base and mahogany body, that is a Lipizzan Stallion Pony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks! If you think that's good, you should see his mandolins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Ok, now I am blown away AWESOME!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Heh, I think so too, but I'm partial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LederRudi Report post Posted February 11, 2014 I find myself carried away by the same airstream as WScott! You are quite an artistic couple, like Pablo Picasso & Francoise Gilot or Charles & Alexandra Eames. (For the purpose of sounding erudite I've looked up famous couples on the net ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 11, 2014 LOL, if only. I've been casting about, trying to keep up with him ever since I met him. I can play the piano better than he can, anyway. One must count one's blessings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
