Hey Guys,
Thumb is getting better, thanks. But just when you think that you've healed from the trauma and surgery, then you have to rehab (a new heqq
).
Newtooth,
Sure, I'm up for a commission. I would suggest a black ebonizing stain, topped with garnet shellac. Latigo is the best red leather, but it's not very good for chairs as latigo color tends to rub off (from one seat to another
).
Wickett & Graig bridle leather comes in a burgundy color that might suit, and it's some of the best quality product available. My next two chairs will be made with this leather (although not in burgundy) so stay tuned and you'll see what they look like eventually.
The stretching is necessary not because the leather is stiff, but because it is so soft and rubbery. I need it to stretch to its limit, and then punch holes in the straps to suit (the Wickett & Craig product will not have this problem). The orange chair is going to a basketball teammate of my wife, Kris.
No one even stopped to look in the window the day I worked publicly, let alone came in the door. That said, I really do get a kick out of customers that stop by because of what they saw in my window. If the black chair doesn't sell next weekend (with the orange one), I'll put it in the window.
Cheers,
Tom
Ps. Wow Zulu, Those look both very comfortable and very elegant! Rawhide is amazing stuff for pulling things tight isn't it? I've seen rawhide lashings crush the wood they were tied to. Well done.
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