Members Rolandranch Posted August 14, 2018 Members Report Posted August 14, 2018 Here's something fresh off the bench. These are bison leather shotgun chaps for a cowboy friend of mine. We were rounding up cattle in heavy thickets and he needed chaps badly. Our shirts keep getting torn but I don't think I can fix that. This leather is great working chap leather because it is very tough but supple enough to be comfortable but it is a little scarred. He was very pleased with them. Let me know what you think. Comments/critique welcome. Quote
garypl Posted August 14, 2018 Report Posted August 14, 2018 Ryan - those look great! I like the carving you did - must have taken a long time to complete. Only critique is the belt on the back side - the light color doesn’t match the nice tan of the rest of the leather. Why did you leave it lighter? You are a busy guy - keep up the good work! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members Double Daddy Posted August 14, 2018 Members Report Posted August 14, 2018 Quality looking work...as usual from you. The initials subtly placed into the serpentine border are a nice touch. Being from the NE GA mountains, I have almost no need or experience with this type of gear...no critiques from me on that front...but like garypl, I like the stamping work. Quote Have a great day! Chris
Members Sofaspud Posted August 15, 2018 Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 Beautiful work as always. You are certainly very talented. Where do you find the time for everything you make? Quote
Members plinkercases Posted August 15, 2018 Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 Excellent work and you left your friend a few holes to grow into ! I would agree the back belt could be tanned so to speak but it will weather and blend in in no time. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
alpha2 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Posted August 15, 2018 Outstanding as always! I had to go back and find those initials that Double Daddy mentioned. Nice job. Jeff Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted August 15, 2018 Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 Beautiful work as always. I love working with bison. I do have a question. Never having seen a set of chaps on a person except the farrier who used to shoe my brother in laws horses. What are the rings on the backside for? Thank you for sharing. Quote
Members Horsewhishper Posted August 17, 2018 Members Report Posted August 17, 2018 You sir are very good, how long have you been in the hobby? Quote
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