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« Reply #495 on: June 11, 2015, 04:19:11 PM »

Oh Yus !!  Very nice, they will look good  Cool Cool Cool
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« Reply #496 on: June 11, 2015, 04:25:04 PM »

I like them
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« Reply #497 on: June 11, 2015, 06:26:31 PM »

very nice.
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« Reply #498 on: June 11, 2015, 09:10:08 PM »

Trying to find 'alternative' rather than the norm. Originally saw one on an antique, dray horse collar. Only place I could find them in UK was attached to belts sold by Orvis at £115 each.  Shocked  Eventually found a guy in Canada willing to post them at a reasonable price. May get some more shipped over as they make a really cool belt.
They had been polished but have aged rather nicely.
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« Reply #499 on: June 15, 2015, 04:42:34 PM »

Nearside rear cockpit panel in place. So far this has been the hardest to get right due to all the different directions it has to curve. Will need to make some 'adjustment' to the panel gap between cockpit and tail section but all in all its not bad.
The leather for the straps has arrived and though they will not be needed for a long time, I'm fed up of panel bashing at the moment, so may start on these next.
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« Reply #500 on: June 15, 2015, 09:35:54 PM »

Beautifully done as always Dave.
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« Reply #501 on: June 16, 2015, 09:08:25 PM »

Cheers.
First bonnet strap. Leather was light tan and looked hideous, so has been stained and waxed. Couldn't find any strap staples (guides) that I liked, so I'm making them. Think the clamps/buckles, are perfect for the look I'm after.
Now I know what to do,  the rest should be much quicker to make.
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« Reply #502 on: June 16, 2015, 09:19:03 PM »

I know its been said before and I am repeating it, but not one person should have this much talent.
I do like what you do Dave  Smiley
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« Reply #503 on: June 16, 2015, 09:31:49 PM »

Not sure about the strap staple Dave Huh They look a bit modern compared to the beautiful buckles, if they looked like the bit of the buckle that goes through the strap, then they would match............. See we cant blow sunshine up the old jacksie all the time Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #504 on: June 16, 2015, 09:35:21 PM »

I think they look gorgeous.
I've just paid 30 quid to have 2 loops stitched in a leather strap for my motorcycle -should've come & seen you Dave!
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« Reply #505 on: June 16, 2015, 09:53:59 PM »

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Not sure about the strap staple Dave Huh They look a bit modern compared to the beautiful buckles, if they looked like the bit of the buckle that goes through the strap, then they would match............. See we cant blow sunshine up the old jacksie all the time Grin Grin Grin

I agree, would prefer the hoop to be larger in diameter and overall a more sculpted look, but this is with materials to hand. The fact that I will be making at least 16 of these means they have to be fairly simple to replicate and I don't have casting facilities.

Constructive criticism is as welcome as 'sunshine' Grin
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« Reply #506 on: June 17, 2015, 08:40:04 AM »

I googled 'Footman Loops'

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« Reply #507 on: June 17, 2015, 09:06:32 AM »

Thanks.
I'd found the same ones at Vintage Car Parts, But they were £3.48 each ! May not seem much but it adds up when you need a lot.
We have an old fashioned hardware store near us, that stocks a lot of brass fittings. Might see what they can do.
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« Reply #508 on: June 17, 2015, 11:33:36 AM »

I didn't know that's what they're called, but I've got 2 on my welding trolley.
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« Reply #509 on: June 17, 2015, 06:14:31 PM »

uhm! horse drawn welding trolley Shocked Shocked different Cheesy Cheesy
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