Chief31794 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Just finished this for a customer in Texas. She wanted her wedding date and her and her husband's initials with a Plus sign below the carving and basket weave. This was made using the template from Black River Laser. I designed the template and Joyce started selling them some time ago, I get quite a few orders for these, lots of wedding parties where the groom gives them to the groomsmen. Any way, no lacing on this just cutting, punching, carving, oiling and dying (plus skiving the ends to make them fold better). Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo27 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Looks very good Chief, I like your work. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airth Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Very crisp and professional looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted September 30, 2014 I like how the belt has that two tone colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Very tasteful, not busy or gaudy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted September 30, 2014 What are those staples called that hold your keeper together, and where can I get them? What kind of weave stamp is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan1972 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) The dye job looks great, nice tooling too. Allan Edited September 30, 2014 by Allan1972 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 As always your belt is a beautiful piece, Always just the right amount of what it needs, and the colors are a nice blend to boot. ____Nice work Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 30, 2014 That is very good work Chief. I like it a lot. Good idea for groomsman gifts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) What are those staples called that hold your keeper together, and where can I get them? What kind of weave stamp is that? Colt, Thanks, the keeper is from Springfield Leather Company, they have a machine that puts the staples in. When I make my own, I sew them as shown in this picture. The stamp is a Barry King Angled Basket Weave Stamp. Thanks, Chief Edited September 30, 2014 by Chief31794 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks All, I tried to quote each of you but the system won't let me, I didn't know there was a limit to the number of posts you could multiquote. I appreciate all the kind comments. Some of you mentioned the two tone dye job, I use a method to achieve that and I've never heard anyone else talk about it. I do it with Neetsfoot Oil. I coat the piece front and back pretty heavy and I don't burnish the edges until after I dye, so I also make sure I oil the edges well. then I let it dry, oiling the edges causes the oil to be "heavier" on the edges so that when I apply Fiebings Antique Dye the edges are darker than the middle and it has a separate benefit of the sling or belt being extremely flexible and feel really good. This method is totally random and isn't as controlled as sunbursting with an air brush, but I like the effect I get and apparently some of you do as well, if you wan't to use this method I recommend doing some tests on scrap before committing to an actual project. One note, if the oil drys evenly, then I apply more to just the edges, wait a short time and then do the dying. Thanks, Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tatehunt Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Very nice! I like the clean and polished design: Not too sparse or overly worked, and your deer is perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoupRouge Report post Posted December 14, 2014 Very nice work. I like the simple center to edge value gradient of the color. Did you draw the deer head yourself, or is there a template available? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted December 14, 2014 Very nice work. I like the simple center to edge value gradient of the color. Did you draw the deer head yourself, or is there a template available? I use several deer heads, this one is from a picture in a carving book I think, google or yahoo images and look for "Deer Head Line Art" you'll get plenty of them. I always look for line art when I need to find a new graphic to carve. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted December 14, 2014 Colt, these work very well also. http://sewingnetwork.net/supply/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=265&zenid=8968622ecc863892ed47174839473b90 They are "zipper stops". I get mine from Zack White but I can't find them on the site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted January 3, 2015 Colt, these work very well also. http://sewingnetwork.net/supply/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=265&zenid=8968622ecc863892ed47174839473b90 They are "zipper stops". I get mine from Zack White but I can't find them on the site. THanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longbowdave1 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 Very nice sling Chief! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coho Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Really nice finish on your rifle sling. Good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted January 31, 2015 The staple that keeps your belt loop together is called a "slide loop staple". Beiler's Manuf. & Supply Ronks, Pa. 71seven- seven six8- zero174 Page 64 Item both items are 3/8ths wide: item #10500 solid brass: item #10501 Stainless Steel. $25.25 per thousand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
