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one thing lacing really has over saddle stitching is that you do it while comfortably slouched on the couch watching the telly ... multi-tasking, ya know?

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Beautiful work. Love me some lacing.

I gauge it in how many episodes of Law and Order.

That bag looks like maybe 6-8.

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that is a beautiful job on those items. if i really want the "ooohhh"s and "aaaahhhh"s from a leather piece, i'll lace it. it really says hand made. i may not be very popular amongst leatherworkers because of the time involved. much more labor intensive than stitching.....i don't have to tell you that. but, i think customers really prefer it if given a choice.

i think that it goes much better with larger items simply because of it's sheer bulk.

Thanks, it is a lot of work but then so is hand stitching. Machines are quicker and I have one, just rather lace.

Really nice work. I've done some double loop but not the Mexican round braid; it's awesome.

You should try the Mexican it's really pretty easy, I think it's easier than double loop.

Beautiful work. Love me some lacing.

I gauge it in how many episodes of Law and Order.

That bag looks like maybe 6-8.

You got it about right, I have about 6 hours in the lacing, and about the same in the carving. Both hurt my old hands anymore so I don't like to do these very often.

Thanks,

Chief

"Life's too short to carry ugly leather"

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Great work there Chief. I've always admired the lacing technique, but its got to be on the right piece, and your bag is definitely it. I think the reduction in popularity is probably due to the fact a lot of pouches/bags/wallets etc. are mass produced and everywhere with only stitching. When people get used to seeing something, sadly, that's what they come to expect.

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Very nice work again, Ken. I got inspired by one of your wallets to try the Mexican Round Braid, and then I found your videos on Youtube. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.

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Very nice work again, Ken. I got inspired by one of your wallets to try the Mexican Round Braid, and then I found your videos on Youtube. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.

Really nice work, glad the videos helped.

Chief

"Life's too short to carry ugly leather"

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Yep looks as though you have the touch for sure.

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