bruce johnson Report post Posted November 19, 2008 It has been a while since I posted anything recently finished. The briefcase is one I bought and covered the front. It is secured with 3/8 HiDome conchos. I have done quite a few of these over the last several years. A reasonable alternative to someone who doesn't want a fully covered one. They hold up alright, I carried my last one for quite a while. I had one customer whose horse stepped through the back of his. I just attached the front to another one and salvaged that deal for him. I am pretty happy with the rope can too. I have dislocated my right thumb three times in two years. Doing any more than a couple floral elements was hitting the wall. I had some time out of the shop with remodeling and fixing up our place, did some physical therapy, and the rest probably helped more than anything. I did the can in one sitting and felt like I could have done another. This is the first full floral anything bigger than a checkbook I have done in two years. It isn't my best ever, but it is going in the right direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Brewer Report post Posted November 19, 2008 It has been a while since I posted anything recently finished. The briefcase is one I bought and covered the front. It is secured with 3/8 HiDome conchos. I have done quite a few of these over the last several years. A reasonable alternative to someone who doesn't want a fully covered one. They hold up alright, I carried my last one for quite a while. I had one customer whose horse stepped through the back of his. I just attached the front to another one and salvaged that deal for him.I am pretty happy with the rope can too. I have dislocated my right thumb three times in two years. Doing any more than a couple floral elements was hitting the wall. I had some time out of the shop with remodeling and fixing up our place, did some physical therapy, and the rest probably helped more than anything. I did the can in one sitting and felt like I could have done another. This is the first full floral anything bigger than a checkbook I have done in two years. It isn't my best ever, but it is going in the right direction. Bruce,Nice job on both items.I know how it is to work when your hands hurt.This spring I had tendon problems in my left hand,took 6 weeks to heal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted November 19, 2008 i have too agree with ya bruce that rope can is sweet man!! darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) fantastic work very stolman like. Thanks for showing Joshua Edited November 19, 2008 by jbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted November 19, 2008 They both look great Bruce! Flower centers really stand out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Great Job on both projects! What a clever idea on the briefcase. Never would have thought to do something like that... just shows what one can do when you think outside the box JoAnn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Great looking stuff Bruce!! I really dig the ropecan and the briefcase looks great too. Pro stuff! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveh Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Nice work Bruce! I was wondering how you attach the little silver flower centers? Do you buy them pre made, or make them yourself? Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks for the compliments. I appreciate it. The silver centers are small engraved conchos from Hansens. They have a Chicago screw post on them and go through the lid. I use these little conchos a fair amount. They are not all that pricey and really dress up a piece instead of using a plain Chicago screw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardCollmorgen Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Great work Bruce. I've done a couple of rope cans and some goat string cans for the nephew and nieces but no where near the level of your work. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted November 19, 2008 As always, very nice work. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted November 19, 2008 If that's "going in the right direction", I must be lost...lol! Real nice job on the lettering, the ropework, and the wood grain (best I've seen).. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted November 23, 2008 It all looks great Bruce!!! How do you attach the leather to the rope can?? Thanks, Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboysaddlemaker Report post Posted November 23, 2008 It has been a while since I posted anything recently finished. The briefcase is one I bought and covered the front. It is secured with 3/8 HiDome conchos. I have done quite a few of these over the last several years. A reasonable alternative to someone who doesn't want a fully covered one. They hold up alright, I carried my last one for quite a while. I had one customer whose horse stepped through the back of his. I just attached the front to another one and salvaged that deal for him.I am pretty happy with the rope can too. I have dislocated my right thumb three times in two years. Doing any more than a couple floral elements was hitting the wall. I had some time out of the shop with remodeling and fixing up our place, did some physical therapy, and the rest probably helped more than anything. I did the can in one sitting and felt like I could have done another. This is the first full floral anything bigger than a checkbook I have done in two years. It isn't my best ever, but it is going in the right direction. OMG Bruce, Your work looks great! Glad to hear your on the mend, Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
