Members Seasoned Warrior Posted October 14, 2007 Members Report Posted October 14, 2007 Did you make your own patterns or are you using a commercial pattern that you've modified? Do you offer different styles? I like the vests they look real comfortable and keep the vitals covered Quote Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "Holy Crap what a ride!!!"
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted October 14, 2007 Author Ambassador Report Posted October 14, 2007 Seasoned, I make all my own patterns, and yes I offer diferent styles. Most are just modifications of this style, with things added or removed, length is changed etc. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Roger Posted October 14, 2007 Report Posted October 14, 2007 they are treally nice! i always enjoy checking out whatever you are working on Ken! the inside pocket is a nice touch and the nylon mesh is a nice idea for making the vest a bit cooler Quote
Members shirleyz Posted October 14, 2007 Members Report Posted October 14, 2007 They look awesome Ken! How would a girl in the States be able to get one and make sure it fit, if you get my drift? Could I just send you measurements? Shirley Quote badassseats As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death. ~George Bernard Shaw
Members shirleyz Posted October 14, 2007 Members Report Posted October 14, 2007 They look awesome Ken! How would a girl in the States be able to get one and make sure it fit, if you get my drift? Could I just send you measurements? Shirley Quote badassseats As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death. ~George Bernard Shaw
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted October 14, 2007 Author Ambassador Report Posted October 14, 2007 Shirleyz, thanks for the compliment, it's always appreciated when people like my work. I'll find my measurement chart and PM you. That's all thats needed, a few basic measurements and from there I can make one for someone, even if they live in Greenland. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted October 14, 2007 Author Ambassador Report Posted October 14, 2007 Hey Roger, thanks for the compliment. Yes I put the nylon mesh in the back of all the vests and hats. It really does help the leather to breathe. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Ambassador The Major Posted October 16, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted October 16, 2007 Nice job Beave Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Ambassador freak Posted October 17, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted October 17, 2007 I'm always blown away at your work man. I wish i could lace like that, i think most of us do. If winter ever hits here i might be needing one of those welder beanies, but for now it's still just to freakin hot here. You say about 30 hours , how much of that is just lacing ? and how long of a piece do you like to work with at a time ? Quote It takes more then one freak to have a true freakshow. So take a seat , the show is about to start. Check out the freakSHOW
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted October 17, 2007 Author Ambassador Report Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks freak, I appreciate the compliment. The lacing takes about 25 hours alone, the rest is fairly simple to do...cutting leather...glueing leather...etc. I prefer to use a lace that's about 5/6 feet long, that way it's easier to work with, and it's not going to get all worn down and look thinner as I go. For the multi-strand weave I'll always use the right length of lace, even if it's 10 or 12 feet long. This keeps me from having to make a flimsy joint in the weave. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
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