Frodo Report post Posted August 19, 2020 A friend has issues with snakes so i was asked If i would build him a set of gaiters, I found a patter that Tony @ dieselpunkro had drawn up here is my progression pictures It will take 2 posts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) Because the site only allows certain amount of MB per post This is the finished left leg Edited August 19, 2020 by Frodo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyros Report post Posted August 19, 2020 I'll be honest I have no idea what I'm looking at, but I absolutely love this leather colour combination, and your stitching and hardware looks great as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted August 19, 2020 55 minutes ago, Spyros said: I'll be honest I have no idea what I'm looking at, but I absolutely love this leather colour combination, and your stitching and hardware looks great as well! They are to stop a snake from biting your leg here is an image that is not as confusing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted August 19, 2020 Those are looking really good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted August 19, 2020 Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hildebrand Report post Posted August 19, 2020 Looks really good Frodo. Luckily we don't have that big of a snake problem around here, its enough to just be cautious and watch where you walk. Todd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyros Report post Posted August 20, 2020 We also don't have a snake problem in Australia *ducks* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Spyros said: We also don't have a snake problem in Australia *ducks* yeah, right, and spiders, roos, frogs, crocs. . . . The most dangerous thing here (other than terrorists) is the wasp Mind you, I could have done with anti-wasp anklet gaiters when I was a postie. The wasps like to sting ankles Edited August 20, 2020 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyros Report post Posted August 20, 2020 38 minutes ago, fredk said: yeah, right, and spiders, roos, frogs, crocs. . . . The most dangerous thing here (other than terrorists) is the wasp Mind you, I could have done with anti-wasp anklet gaiters when I was a postie. The wasps like to sting ankles I don't want to digress but at some point I'd like you to draw on your experience and tell us what is the best mail bag design Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Spyros said: I don't want to digress but at some point I'd like you to draw on your experience and tell us what is the best mail bag design Actually thats easy to do. We were given a large canvas bag and that was it. The bag had been designed in the 1890s, and was still made by guests of Her Majesty in the 1970s. We filled it and then emptied it. Never any interest in its design Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted August 20, 2020 i used p ba a paper boy back in the early 70's I had a canvas bag with straps we tied to the handle bars of my bike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) Back to your gaiters. I presume all the straps pull it closed up right around so there is not much gap? My father was wearing gaiters whilst in a great-uncle's Florida orange grove when he got struck by a (rattler?) snake. They had to lop the snake head off as the fangs were so locked into the leather. This is what he told me. Possible, or was he spinning the tale? Edited August 20, 2020 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, fredk said: Back to your gaiters. I presume all the straps pull it closed up right around so there is not much gap? My father was wearing gaiters whilst in a great-uncle's Florida orange grove when he got struck by a (rattler?) snake. They had to lop the snake head off as the fangs were so locked into the leather. This is what he told me. Possible, or was he spinning the tale? I would say its possible but i have never heard of it happening, doesn't mean it didn't. There are many prairie rattlers here but most are small enough that typical boots are high enough to protect you . I have killed a couple four footers in my life but they are rare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted August 20, 2020 Timber rattlers around here are 4 -7 ft long here is one I found sunning in the road by my house a dirt road is what? 10' wide? 12" ? this guy is ever bit of 6' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted August 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, Frodo said: Timber rattlers around here are 4 -7 ft long here is one I found sunning in the road by my house a dirt road is what? 10' wide? 12" ? this guy is ever bit of 6' he looks delicious. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Drakkon Report post Posted August 20, 2020 Very nice! Funny enough I was about to post the half chaps/gaiters I made! Now I look like I'm copying you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyros Report post Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Edited August 21, 2020 by Spyros Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thadrick Report post Posted March 10 Sooooo Who's going to test them to see if they work? Lol I'm interested in these, I'm not afraid of snakes at all but I can't hear them anymore. I used to keep a dog around to let me know there is a snake inbound but someone stole her out of my truck while I was at the truck stop using the can. Now I don't have a dog and wouldn't know if I was standing on a rattler until I'm stung. What thickness are you using? On 8/20/2020 at 11:23 AM, Frodo said: Timber rattlers around here are 4 -7 ft long here is one I found sunning in the road by my house a dirt road is what? 10' wide? 12" ? this guy is ever bit of 6' Looks like a couple nice wallets there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
