Rope Can

[Double U Leather]

Here's a rope can I finished for my son for Christmas. I've only been trying my hand at Sheridan style stuff for a couple months. I think this turned out pretty good. I've been watching this board for a while and figured I'd jump in the mix. I can tell you, my stuff doesn't really compare with some of the things I've seen on here. Ya'll are some fabulous leather craftsmen.

[bruce johnson]

Thanks for jumping in, I like it the open design. Great job on the border too. He'll like it.

[King's X]

Awesome work, but I have a question? What is a 'rope can'? Sorry, some of us 'urban folk' we need a 'scratch & sniff' description.

Thanks

Happy New Years greeting from Round Rock, Texas

[bruce johnson]

ATX,

Rope cans are used to carry ropes. Mostly used by rodeo calf ropers to keep their ropes neat, organized, and protected for travel. Calf ropes are usually a manila ("Grass") or poly rope, or a blend. They are a little temperamental with weather and humidity. They can get raggy and soft, ot springy and coiled like new fishing line. These are hard cans and sealed. The center has a well to carry spurs and horn knots, along with a sack of dessicant in swampy climates or a stolen wet hotel washrag in dry climates to maintain humidity somewhat. Some of the newer ropes don't require quite the level of care the older ones did.

Team ropers mostly use rope bags. Normally a soft sided bag and larger diameter than the rope cans. Team ropers use nylon or nylon/poly blend ropes. They are still a bit sensitive to temperature, but less so than grass calf ropes.

Since these only come in so many colors and styles, a lot of guys get them customized with leather. When you are somewhere with 50 or 75 other guys, there are bound to be some duplicates and this helps to identify who owns it. It kind of makes the statement "This is mine, and I'm a factor", probably much like a custom case for a trap shooter or pool player. Most of us making these do custom orders, and several of us have done them for trophy type award items for rodeos or roping associations too.

[hidepounder]

Great job on the rope can!

Edited January 3, 2009 by hidepounder

[rickybobby]

Here's a rope can I finished for my son for Christmas. I've only been trying my hand at Sheridan style stuff for a couple months. I think this turned out pretty good. I've been watching this board for a while and figured I'd jump in the mix. I can tell you, my stuff doesn't really compare with some of the things I've seen on here. Ya'll are some fabulous leather craftsmen.

Nice work!! You have only been doing this for a couple of months? You have a talent! Keep up the great work and post those pic's!!!

Rick J.

[Double U Leather]

Hey thanks for all the kind words. I really appreciate them, especially coming from the likes of hidepounder and bruce johnson. I've been lurking here for while looking at ya'lls work and to receive compliments from the 2 of you is certainly a feather in my cap. I'd give my right arm to be able to go camp out on your door step (well actually I'd rather camp out in your leather shops) for a month or so. Anyway, thanks for your kind words. I've got a couple Bible covers I've done also that I'll put up when I get back to the house. I've been doing leather work for quite a while i.e. chaps, basket stamped things, etc., but have only recently tried my hand at Sheridan. I've now found a whole new challenge to master. Thanks again, and I'll post more pics soon.

[freak]

That looks gorgeous. I'm no expert by any means and i'm completely at a lost when it comes to Sheridan style but, i do have a taste for it. I can totally appreciate the skill of it now that i do leather work. I think you've done yourself proud here.

[King's X]

AHA

Ok, I appreciate the description and lesson. Either way, it sure is beautiful work!

Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Tx

[King's X]

Do you mind sharing your finishing technique on this project? I really like the color and constrast. It really turned out beautiful!

Thanks.