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Offline James Rogers

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CLA table awards
« on: July 25, 2019, 02:13:21 PM »
These bags were specially made as table awards for the upcoming Contemporary Longrifle Association's 2019 show and meeting in Lexington KY.  The buckles are handmade and the decorative flaps were made using hand carved blocks impressed into the cased leather.




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Offline snapper

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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2019, 02:36:29 PM »
James

Can you explain to us the pressing of the block process?

How much pressure and for how long?

Thanks

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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2019, 02:51:35 PM »
Amazing work as always James!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2019, 03:16:37 PM »
Snapper, it depends on leather thickness, moisture content, etc. An old book press will do this in a snap. Time is just enough to tighten it in and then pull it out.
This means of decoration was used in the 18th century on pocketbooks, etc.
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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2019, 03:17:23 PM »
Thank you Mitch!
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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2019, 03:19:42 PM »
There are going to be five really happy people. Beautiful and consistent work. I like the complimenting dye work. Nicely done sir. God bless, Marc
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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2019, 03:40:39 PM »
 Those are WAY Cool, the blocks are amazing, as is the work on the, buckles, not to mention the buttons, stitching and design. I don't sleep much but I still don't seem to be able to find time to do all the things I'd like to, You must not sleep at all ;)

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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2019, 04:52:26 PM »
Tim,
If shoemakers can have elves I'm hoping saddlers can get a few as well ; )
In truth I have been running back and forth to AZ as well as building fire pit terraces and sidewalks so my business has taken a toll this summer. Thanks guys.
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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2019, 04:56:43 PM »
Since this is not a muzzleloading accoutrement I'll just drop it here ..... This is my version of a 19th century Virginia key basket given to brides as a recognition of their position as mistress of the household.




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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2019, 05:25:26 PM »
Now that key basket is just showing off. ;-)
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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2019, 09:35:03 PM »
 Wow! Haven't seen one of those in some time. Very nice looking.

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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2019, 09:58:37 PM »
Outstanding James!!  Super detail pics on your stitching and blocking process.  Using hard maple for your blocks?Gary
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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2019, 11:11:18 PM »
Your leather working skills are amazing Mr. Rogers. 
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Offline Martin S.

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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2019, 06:49:34 AM »
Agreed, those bags are awesome.
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« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2019, 04:28:55 PM »
The scallops on the best in show bag are just amazing!
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Re: CLA table awards
« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2019, 05:27:33 AM »
Quote from: James Rogers on July 25, 2019, 04:56:43 PM
Since this is not a muzzleloading accoutrement I'll just drop it here ..... This is my version of a 19th century Virginia key basket given to brides as a recognition of their position as mistress of the household.




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nice stuff! There is a 19thc key basket related to the Preston family at the muster ground museum in Abingdon Va if you are ever out wolf hills way.
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« Reply #16 on: July 28, 2019, 08:18:38 PM »
Mr. Rogers, VERY fine work!  Thanks for showing us.
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