Guest Report post Posted June 8, 2007 (edited) Sometime ago I mentioned a notepad that I was doing for my wife's birthday. I did finish it and now show it to you all. It is from a Chan Geer tape that was actually rather well done. Dave Theobald Edited June 8, 2007 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted June 8, 2007 Thats beautiful work David, and I love the color. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted June 8, 2007 very nice Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joel_in_bhm Report post Posted June 8, 2007 Very Nice. What do you sew with and how do you sew. I have noticed it before on your seats..... your sewing is very distinctive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted June 8, 2007 Very nice gift and very well done. I just sent in application to Chan Geer workshop at IFoLG. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted June 8, 2007 Very nice Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candyleather Report post Posted June 8, 2007 I'm sure that your wife prefer that wonderful notepad before the biggest diamond. Very nice your work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) Hmmmm, candyleather that's a tough choice! Tim bought me a beautiful set of jewelry when our son was born - sapphire and diamond - but leatherwork can be alot more versatile and useful. Edited June 9, 2007 by wildrose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Very Nice.What do you sew with and how do you sew. I have noticed it before on your seats..... your sewing is very distinctive. Joel, I'm sorry I missed your question; I guess it is distictive because Iam such a rookie at it! I use a Tandy product, I think it is called braided sinew. It is creme to yellowish in color and is waxed. I sew by hand...no stitching pony. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Dandy present. Dave if your interested here is My Buddies website tutorial for building a pony,much like i made a couple of mine ( i tricked mine out even more) My freind Chuck Burrows (Wild Rose Leather)does all his leather by handstitching and is a master of it. I made one like what you see in the tutorial and one I mounted on a panavise. Wild Rose Leather stitch pony tutorial Edited July 4, 2007 by Romey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Dandy present. Dave if your interested here is My Buddies website tutorial for building a pony,much like i made a couple of mine ( i tricked mine out even more) My freind Chuck Burrows (Wild Rose Leather)does all his leather by handstitching and is a master of it. I made one like what you see in the tutorial and one I mounted on a panavise. Wild Rose Leather stitch pony tutorial Romey, Thanks so much for the website, I've printed it out. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Your very welcome, One thing i did that the tutorial doesnt show is adding a spring around the bolt so one has pressure opening and closing, taking up the slop of the jaws. This way ya dont have to try and hold the leather your sewing , tighten the pony up AND hold the jaws closed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks Romey, I actually made my tree using this design and didn't know about the spring.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted July 5, 2007 David I was just wondering thickness of leather you used on this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 5, 2007 David I was just wondering thickness of leather you used on this Hi Matthew, I believe I used some 4oz that I had in my shop. I found a really clean and clear piece at my local Tandy. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy P Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Hi David, Romey, and MatthewD, I too made basically the same thing, but at the time didn't have the tutorial about making it. I did basically the same thing except haven't put a spring on yet. One other thing I did different is being short of leg and big of gut, LOL, since I had to quit working it's growing by leaps and bounds. I made mine about 30 or 32 inches tall, somewhere around that height. I put a piece of 6" decking board on the bottom, and sit on the couch or in a chair and hold it with my feet insead of putting it under my legs. I even took my old Tandy Stitching Pony and modified it similar to that way, as I'm trying to get my wife started lacing and stitching too. I've found the longer version to work better, with easier to hold, get to the tightening nut, and if I take a break, I just move it back and it stays up until I get back. I do believe that later on, I'll change the decking board out for a short maybe 12 to 18" piece of 1x8 or 1x10" board. That would be thinner on the feet and even more stable when I walk off from it. Anyway the info is free and if you can use it go for it. I do hope it helps someone. One more thing is if you don't have time or just don't want to make one yourself, Dale Grabowski of Grandpa's Pasttime.com makes a sit and stitch that he sells. Billy P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRM Report post Posted July 7, 2007 Sometime ago I mentioned a notepad that I was doing for my wife's birthday. I did finish it and now show it to you all. It is from a Chan Geer tape that was actually rather well done.Dave Theobald Very nice work, Have you given it to your wife yet? Best Wishes Ted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Glad i could be of use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
