Here is my second try at Carving!

Ace Lungger · April 04, 2009, 06:40:39 PM

Howdy Pards,
I did these a couple of weeks ago, and didn't get them posted! They are a little better than my first try, but I have learned so much since I did these! I think my next Carving will be better. I wanted to so these so you guys wouldn't think I have given up, I am more excited than ever!
Later ACE

Marshal Will Wingam · April 04, 2009, 07:27:11 PM

Nice, Ace. What an improvement. You're really doing well. Those look authentic. It'll be fun seeing what your next piece will be like.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · April 04, 2009, 08:10:20 PM

Looking Good Ace, like will said what an improvement, good color with an antique look to them well done Pal

and your carving improves with each thing you do.

tEN wOLVES

Gun Butcher · April 04, 2009, 08:37:52 PM

Hey Ace , that is a great looking pair of straps. I really like the aged look of them. They could be right out Packin Iron or a bunkhouse from the 1880s. Keep it up. GB

Ace Lungger · April 04, 2009, 09:31:28 PM

Thanks so much Pards for the kind words, i still have a lot to learn, but out of the Blue I received a wonderfull set of VCR tapes on Carving and other awesome stuff! They are super good, and well detailed, and can't wait to start a new project!!

Thanks again for those kind words!
ACE

cowboywc · April 04, 2009, 09:35:24 PM

Howdy Ace
Very good on the straps. Keep it up.
WC

Johnny Dingus · April 05, 2009, 11:05:26 AM

Ace, they look fantastic for your second try. And you said you couldn't carve... Looks like your an acomplished leatherworker to me.

Great work and thanks for posting the photos of what your up to.

Johnny Dingus

cowboy316 · April 05, 2009, 11:08:51 AM

Ace
my fried your doing great im proud of ya keep up the great work
Cowboy316

Johnny McCrae · April 05, 2009, 11:30:20 AM

Howdy Ace,

Way to go Pard! Keep up the good work and please keep us posted.

knucklehead · April 05, 2009, 12:49:38 PM

good job ace.

next oak leaf you do try using a pear shader on the leaf in the tips of the leaf area.
and add some beveling to the cuts little deeper.

the acorns look way better than my first set of acorns.

Ace Lungger · April 05, 2009, 01:54:25 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words!!
Knucklehead, Thanks for the advice, I knew I wasn't beveling deep enough, and I should of done the pear shading! I did get some get stuff to watch, and I am going to watch and watch and watch! And then , I am going to practice,practice, practice some more.
Question: I didn't want to spend the money on a double swivel knife blade, but I like that look on some stuff, I have one of those plastic spacer that you put on your blade, after you made your to cuts, do you want to bevel or set you adjustable creaser and run that thre the lines?
Thanks again for the help nd kind words!!
ACE

santee · April 05, 2009, 03:05:38 PM

Way to go, Ace! Ditto what everyone else says. Looking gooooooood.

knucklehead · April 05, 2009, 05:15:10 PM

Quote from: Ace Lungger on April 05, 2009, 01:54:25 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind words!!
Knucklehead, Thanks for the advice, I knew I wasn't beveling deep enough, and I should of done the pear shading! I did get some get stuff to watch, and I am going to watch and watch and watch! And then , I am going to practice,practice, practice some more.
Question: I didn't want to spend the money on a double swivel knife blade, but I like that look on some stuff, I have one of those plastic spacer that you put on your blade, after you made your to cuts, do you want to bevel or set you adjustable creaser and run that thre the lines?
Thanks again for the help nd kind words!!
ACE

hmmmm,

if i understand correctly you are making a border cut just inside the outside edge of the project using the spacer that attaches to the swivel knife. so for this reason i would use the beveler.

i have only used my creaser one time and it kinda cut(more like pushed the leather down) a border line for me without using a swivel knife.
it also burnished the edge for me at the same time.

you can make a double line without the double line swivel knife blade. you just need to draw the lines on the leather like the rest of the pattern that you transfer to the leather. you just need to measure 2 times and cut 1 time.

Sgt. Jake · April 05, 2009, 09:52:07 PM

Ace I Like,great antiqueing,very nice pattern.I only own two pair of spurs but 7 or 8 sets of spur straps. Have a pair of straps I never use an old time cowboy actors grandson,gave them to me,Nudies,thats why I never wear them very often,too good for me to ruin. How comes the 51, Nice Work ! Your friend Jake

Dr. Bob · April 06, 2009, 12:25:22 AM

Boy howdy Ace, those look great! Look like they came out of a bunkhouse a long time ago!! If you aren't happy with them I would be happy to ge them. I'll send my address if you decide to throw them out!!

Keep on carving! Yer doing great!

santee · April 06, 2009, 07:24:39 AM

Okay, Ace. I need to see those spurs. Something's telling me that they are historic finds (which works even better with your straps). Get the camera out and take another picture, pard.

Ace Lungger · April 06, 2009, 09:57:19 AM

SGT. Jake, You won't believe it, I was just about all done, and found out i didn'y have the right screw for the bolt/trigger spring, I dug around and found one to work, so I am home free

I put the spring in that I had, and it is to short

, so next time it warms up I will make a spring and finish it up! It hard for me to believe that everything one it was different? On the down hill side now!!

Santee, I went to a cowtown days festibale, and there was a lady selling all kind of this cast iron stuff made in mexico, and I bought 2 sets, I whis I would of had more money, she sold those to me for $6.00 a pair! If I ever see a set like that again at that price, I am going to spend a lot of file time and sanding, to get rid of the casting marks, and wear a pair!
Thanks for all the kind words!
We went from 74 degrees to 30's

Later ACE

Hank Rugerman · April 06, 2009, 11:11:57 AM

How's that hand..still cramping?.....

Good Job buddy..keep 'er goin..

Sgt. Jake · April 06, 2009, 11:53:38 AM

Ace Aw Pelosi,I should have thought of that.With every thing else being different,I forgot about the bolt sear spring and maybe the mainspring.Ace let me know because if I can determine wich spring is which,ther are only a stamp ,away from you. Take Care Jake

Ace Lungger · April 06, 2009, 12:53:41 PM

SGT.Jake,
Don't worry about that spring, if I can't get one made, I will let you know! But I do thank you for wanting to help! I sure want to get it put toghter, so I can go shoot it!
Later ACE