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- Thread starter Dan Gray
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Here is one I did a while back. Maybe it will give you some ideas.
The main grip is covered with 4/5oz glued on vegtan. I skived the edges where they joined and contact cemented everything down tight. After the glue dried for 24 hours I dampened the leather and stamped a quilt pattern over the whole thing (embossed a couple of parallel lines along the seam and that hid it quite well). I then did the braidwork knots at both ends and in the middle. The knife grip was a tapered metal socket so I fitted a piece of moose antler as a buttcap.
Here's a riding crop handle that might spark something also.
Chuck
PS These were both sealed with watco danish oil after dying. I've used the riding crop for years and you can see how well it's held up
Here is one I did a while back. Maybe it will give you some ideas.
The main grip is covered with 4/5oz glued on vegtan. I skived the edges where they joined and contact cemented everything down tight. After the glue dried for 24 hours I dampened the leather and stamped a quilt pattern over the whole thing (embossed a couple of parallel lines along the seam and that hid it quite well). I then did the braidwork knots at both ends and in the middle. The knife grip was a tapered metal socket so I fitted a piece of moose antler as a buttcap.
Here's a riding crop handle that might spark something also.
Chuck
PS These were both sealed with watco danish oil after dying. I've used the riding crop for years and you can see how well it's held up
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Dan my friend--- Thanks to you for getting Chuck and I corrresponding. Our initial misunderstanding has been a blessing in disguise as I now am pleased to call him "Friend" Our love for leather craft has been a common bond between us. Best to you and IG-- Sandy
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Water under the bridge Sandy,
it's a lot more fun getting along than not.
I'm glad it worked out, Chucks a real good guy.
Did you see the write up IG (Indian George) got
in a Mass local paper.
His head is going to be to big to fit his bandana
******Georrrrrge you there? HaHaHa..
He, I and you guys working together will make
something out of the N.E.C.K.A just got to keep the ball rolling
it's a lot more fun getting along than not.
I'm glad it worked out, Chucks a real good guy.
Did you see the write up IG (Indian George) got
in a Mass local paper.
His head is going to be to big to fit his bandana
******Georrrrrge
you there? HaHaHa..He, I and you guys working together will make
something out of the N.E.C.K.A just got to keep the ball rolling