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Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #690 on:** July 27, 2009, 02:50:49 PM

Yes, those are mosaic pins. Actually those are set as plugs over the normal pin and bushing.

Neil · **Reply #691 on:** July 28, 2009, 12:12:27 AM

Very pretty

Gareth · **Reply #692 on:** July 28, 2009, 12:15:03 AM

Quote from: SporkBob NoPants on July 27, 2009, 02:50:49 PM

Yes, those are mosaic pins. Actually those are set as plugs over the normal pin and bushing.

I was wondering if they were structural or not. I couldn't work out how they could be though.

nuphoria · **Reply #693 on:** July 28, 2009, 12:19:50 AM

Oh good, I wasn't the only one scratching my head then

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #694 on:** July 28, 2009, 12:54:58 AM

Quote from: SporkBob NoPants on July 27, 2009, 12:34:19 AM

I made myself a new Saddle stitching awl...and a matching SAK from bits and pieces to go with it.

The wood is Pacific Yew.

OFF TOPIC!

SporkBob,

Do you do saddle repairs?

Inquiring minds...

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #695 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:06:27 AM

No I don't... "saddle stitching" is a standard hand-sewing method for leather done with two needles through holes made with a diamond bladed awl. I make leather knife sheaths using saddle stitching.

The nearest thing I've done to horsetack is a mini-Saddlebag/purse for a friend...along with a leather covered canteen to match.

Chako · **Reply #696 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:38:07 AM

Yes, saddle stitching is my preferred way to sew leather also. I have done quite a bit of lacing, and that can get complicated quick. I do not however like the added thickness it imparts a piece.

The nice thing about saddle stitching is this. If a thread gets cut, it won't unravel. It is a very durable sewing method.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #697 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:43:23 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on July 28, 2009, 12:19:50 AM

Oh good, I wasn't the only one scratching my head then

Lol...I thought my method of adding falsies was known by now. There's even an article at SOSAKonline

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #698 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:46:18 AM

Quote from: Chako on July 28, 2009, 01:38:07 AM

...I have done quite a bit of lacing, and that can get complicated quick. I do not however like the added thickness it imparts a piece.

I've done some lacing too...like that needle wallet in the photos. I don't really find too many applications I like to use it for.

Do you do tooling as well?

Chako · **Reply #699 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:49:17 AM

Yes, very much so.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #700 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:54:13 AM

I used to dabble a long time ago, mostly belts...

Chako · **Reply #701 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:04:49 AM

Nice work.

I like doing figure belts the most.

Here are a few examples of my work.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #702 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:10:10 AM

Very nice...I'm not artistic enough to do that sort of stuff.

Chako · **Reply #703 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:13:45 AM

I love leather working. Nothing like pounding the tools to eliminate any of the days frustrations. Only problem is I don't have the time I would like to give it. I took it up as something I figured I could do in retirement. Seeing that is probably a good 20 years away, I figure I might actually be good at it by then.

EDIT:

Here is a belt that I made for a First Nations person. He wanted something that would have significance for him...so I did a lot of research, particularly into the Ojibwa People. This was a fun one to make. I especially like the research and the meanings that I placed on his belt. Another figure belt with a hidden story. I saw an image somewhere, and figured it would work for this project. I stylized all the Buffalo hunters as pictographs, including the buffalo. This hunting scene was broken up by 4 tableaus based upon Ojibwa history and legend.

ari6126 · **Reply #704 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:06:20 AM

I finished my Pedicure Slim. It is a 1 layer 58mm SAK with a nailfile and a cuticle pusher.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #705 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:12:46 AM

I can see that being popular

ari6126 · **Reply #706 on:** August 03, 2009, 06:03:25 AM

Here is my Egghead. Depending how you thing about it, it is either a knifeless MiniChamp or a Rambler with the blade replaced with a ruler. I took off the end of the nailfile to make a 4mm flathead screwdriver.

Gareth · **Reply #707 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:17:04 AM

That looks excellent mate, good job.

ari6126 · **Reply #708 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:19:34 AM

Thanks. I just added the mineral oil, they feel great now.

Tinnie · **Reply #709 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:33:02 AM

Quote from: Gareth on August 03, 2009, 09:17:04 AM

That looks excellent mate, good job.

+1

Very nice! I would love to have one! there should be more knifeless SAK's

nuphoria · **Reply #710 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:14:02 PM

Ruddy good idea for a 58mm Sir

Neil · **Reply #711 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:16:39 PM

Aside from the lack of a nail gunk remover I like it

ari6126 · **Reply #712 on:** August 04, 2009, 05:34:50 AM

Quote from: Neil on August 03, 2009, 10:16:39 PM

Aside from the lack of a nail gunk remover I like it

You could always use the 2mm screwdriver.

Gareth · **Reply #713 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:08:22 AM

Quote from: ari6126 on August 04, 2009, 05:34:50 AM

Quote from: Neil on August 03, 2009, 10:16:39 PM
Aside from the lack of a nail gunk remover I like it

You could always use the 2mm screwdriver.

Or one of the scissor tips.

nuphoria · **Reply #714 on:** August 04, 2009, 12:50:36 PM

Quote from: Gareth on August 04, 2009, 09:08:22 AM

Quote from: ari6126 on August 04, 2009, 05:34:50 AM
Quote from: Neil on August 03, 2009, 10:16:39 PM
Aside from the lack of a nail gunk remover I like it

You could always use the 2mm screwdriver.

Or one of the scissor tips.

Oooh no... that way sore things lie

Gareth · **Reply #715 on:** August 04, 2009, 01:28:59 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on August 04, 2009, 12:50:36 PM

Quote from: Gareth on August 04, 2009, 09:08:22 AM
Quote from: ari6126 on August 04, 2009, 05:34:50 AM
Quote from: Neil on August 03, 2009, 10:16:39 PM
Aside from the lack of a nail gunk remover I like it

You could always use the 2mm screwdriver.

Or one of the scissor tips.

Oooh no... that way sore things lie

I have to admit it's what I tend to use, but you're right; don't slip.

Neil · **Reply #716 on:** August 04, 2009, 01:43:32 PM

I have to carry a nice smooth nail cleaner at all times, the SD tip just doesn't do it for me

Tinnie · **Reply #717 on:** August 06, 2009, 10:02:44 AM

Neener Neener

Gareth · **Reply #718 on:** August 06, 2009, 10:08:09 AM

Fame at last.

Gareth · **Reply #719 on:** August 14, 2009, 12:35:53 PM

All gone a bit quiet here so I'll add one. Just finished this one for a chap on another forum, it's an Explorer Plus with a scissor/saw swap. Does make for a nice SAK.

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