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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #160 on: November 08, 2009, 07:18:31 AM »
Hey Ace, you might want to try something I've been doing lately (you might already have done so) I've been carving the same design over and over again, focusing on trying to improve with each attempt. Then when I think the one I just did doesn't look too hot, I go back and look at the first one, and I can see where I've gotten a little better.

I'm not totally happy with the roses I've been carving, but the 20th one looks a lot better than the first one! I notice my swivel cuts and beveling have improved since the first one. I'm also learning not to bevel until the leather is dry enough, and that makes a big difference in quality. By nature I'm always in a hurry, so this has forced me to slow down a little, and I get better results.

Like WC said, he's been at this  long time, and it sure shows in his work.   
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #161 on: November 08, 2009, 12:15:22 PM »
I bought a ruby blade for my swivel back in the early 70's, still sharp and keeps on a tickin'.

Just dunt drop it on the floor, can't seem to find those jewels anymore.

Organizing the new Cave today, got a lot of things in boxes yet from the big moove and some leather to shape up into a couple of holsters.

Being re-tired, er, I mean, self employed is great.

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #162 on: November 08, 2009, 06:56:53 PM »
Thanks JD! I am like you, I get into a big hurry, I plan on doing like you said, practice, and practice. This last 6 months has taken a lot away from me!! >:( I wanted to make my son some leather coasters for christmas, I wanted to put a small basket weave on them, my hands were shaking so bad, I could not keep the stamping strait. >:( >:( I go to the doctor Thursday, maybe he can give me something to help me??????
Thanks for the advice!
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #163 on: November 08, 2009, 09:55:29 PM »
Ace hope it works out for you. We need you showing your work. Miss seeing it. KT

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #164 on: November 08, 2009, 11:31:19 PM »
Fingers crossed about the doc for you, Ace.

Have you tried decorating the coasters like a holster with a stamped pattern around the edge?

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #165 on: November 09, 2009, 05:36:03 AM »
Howdy ACE,

Best wishes for your Doctor visit. I'll get some prayers up for you. As KT said, we need you here Pard.
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #166 on: November 09, 2009, 10:36:42 AM »
Ace , like Johnny and the others, we'll be praying that this Dr. will be able to give you the help you need, just know that we're all in your corner Pard.

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #167 on: November 09, 2009, 06:21:08 PM »
Ace, you got some prayers coming from Florida too pard.KT's right we need to see your stuff up here too.Dave   :)

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #168 on: November 09, 2009, 10:57:45 PM »
I had to move a few posts out. Things were getting a little political, there. Let's keep it down to a dull roar, pards. ;)

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #169 on: November 10, 2009, 11:21:05 AM »
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #170 on: November 10, 2009, 11:31:36 AM »
I want to apolizies to this forum, do to my ingornace I wasn't aware that there was not to be any policital post made. :-[ Yes I was a little wound up, but the only reason i made that post was in hopes that someone had a bottom line answer. I hope everyone on here will except my apolige, and you have my word that it will never happen again!
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #171 on: November 10, 2009, 05:54:40 PM »
  Aw heck Ace, the worst that could happen is that they might hang you. But at least they will be classy enough to use a new rope ;) ;D.
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #172 on: November 10, 2009, 06:41:10 PM »
For you gents that wish to get your missus involved.Try this, my missus started making a few out of my scrap liner material, now I am ordering sides for HER.And before anyone asks she is not making anymore this year  ;D.They do make some nice little Xmas presents. If anyone needs the pattern let me know.Dave  ;D


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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #173 on: November 10, 2009, 07:17:29 PM »
I want to apolizies to this forum, do to my ingornace I wasn't aware that there was not to be any policital post made. :-[ Yes I was a little wound up, but the only reason i made that post was in hopes that someone had a bottom line answer. I hope everyone on here will except my apolige, and you have my word that it will never happen again!
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #174 on: November 10, 2009, 09:33:32 PM »
Hey Dave, I showed my wife your picture of the flowers, and she would love to know how to do that. They look great. I'll PM you my info, and thanks for the offer of the pattern, that's very generous of you. JD
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #175 on: November 10, 2009, 09:55:10 PM »

Howdy Dave

     Those flowers are Awesome Pard, my wife saw them and flipped, it's hard to believe they are made from leather, thanks for sharing, and tell your wife she does beautiful work and is an artist of a special kind, that's really something.


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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #176 on: November 10, 2009, 10:20:34 PM »
Dave tell your wife she has great talent. My wife cant grow real ones  that look that good. Oop, hear her comming , gotta go.  :) :D ;D :P KT

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #177 on: November 10, 2009, 11:14:37 PM »
Thanks for the pattern Dave. Your wife is quite an artist. Those are awesome!
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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #178 on: November 10, 2009, 11:23:54 PM »
Those flowers are something, Dave. Very beautiful. Compliments to your better half.

Ace, TW said it all. You're a good pard to have around.

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Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
« Reply #179 on: November 11, 2009, 06:10:39 AM »
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