Pricked Fingers and Distractions.

[Silfield]

Apologies for my absence these last few weeks, a family issue has rather taken over.
During this time I thought it would be a good idea to occupy my mind by learning something new, something to challenge me and something I had never done before, but what?
A couple or three months ago I was gifted a very nice Aerial reel, a splendid gesture from a true gentleman. It is something I shall treasure and something that deserves to be looked after, so after watching an episode of Suzie doing her finest work on 'The Repair Shop' I had the notion to teach myself a bit of leatherworking and maybe make a pokey bag for the Aerial.
After watching a few videos, getting a few bits and bobs together and learning how to saddle stich with two needles on various bits of scrap leather I decided that a D block case would be far nicer for the reel. Now I had to learn how to box stich as well!
Many pricked fingers and blood letting later this is the result.



I feel that the reel is now suitably protected and another case is being planned.

[Barbelseeker]

Well done - something to be proud of and I'm afraid something I couldn't do.

[Fredline]

That just oozes quality. Are you sure you have not done this before?

[Paul F]

Great new skills, and you lined it too, fair play

[MGs]

Very nice work indeed. I must admit, that working with leather is interesting. I had a go a wet moulding recently, very satisfying.

[Wallys-Cast]

Lovely job. Leather is a great medium to work with but doing it right is a proper skill. You have nailed it in one, well done.

Wal.

[Dave Burr]

Great skills and you are making something that could last for centuries, excellent.

[AllRounder]

You must be very proud of that Ian. A fabulous job

[Pallenpool]

to you Ian - really beautifully done sir.

[Olly]

A great job - learning new skills is very rewarding but sometimes testing!

Will you now be making to order?