Rockoboy Posted December 25, 2018 Report Posted December 25, 2018 I made a belt for my son for Christmas. Vegtan about 3.0mm thick X 25mm wide, neatsfoot oil then several coats of mahogany antique to get the colour I wanted then finished with Tan Kote, buckle is a Western set from Birdsall Leather. Note to self: Do not apply ANYTHING with lambswool, unless the shag-pile look is the aim! Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members jimi Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 On 12/25/2018 at 10:42 AM, Rockoboy said: Note to self: Do not apply ANYTHING with lambswool, unless the shag-pile look is the aim! Expand Unless you put it in a cloth? I used to do this for french polishing. I would wash the wool, then tease it out until fluffy and put it into a old white t-shirt. you dip it or dampen it then you put it in the t-shirt making a ball and apply it that way. you only get the hairs on your finger tips form dipping. Well done Brian, looking good. Quote
Rockoboy Posted December 25, 2018 Author Report Posted December 25, 2018 On 12/25/2018 at 12:59 PM, jimi said: you only get the hairs on your finger tips form dipping. Expand Thanx for that tip jimi. Something I never considered. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members battlemunky Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 Looks like it all worked out @Rockoboy, nice belt! I hope your son likes it Quote
Rockoboy Posted December 25, 2018 Author Report Posted December 25, 2018 He's a good kid, so I reckon he will say its OK, even if he doesn't like it. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Mattsbagger Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 Look real nice. I love the Mahogany. Quote
Members JazzBass Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 Nice job- He'll love it! Quote Christopher J. Gordanhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisGordan
Rockoboy Posted December 25, 2018 Author Report Posted December 25, 2018 Thanx guys. Not as clean and tidy as some I see here, but it is what it is, and it should last him until he out grows it. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members noobleather Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 Top work,a nice strong looking belt there. Should last a few years. Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted December 26, 2018 Members Report Posted December 26, 2018 I bet he just loves it! Quote
RockyAussie Posted December 26, 2018 Report Posted December 26, 2018 Nice effort and the colouring looks good as well. Merry Christmas to you all. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members ScoobyNewbie Posted December 26, 2018 Members Report Posted December 26, 2018 How could he not love it? Quote
Members Seansun Posted January 6, 2019 Members Report Posted January 6, 2019 Nice looking belt. I hope he loved it! Quote
Rockoboy Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Posted January 13, 2019 He did like it, or so he said, but the microscope kit was better! Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
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