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Old 05-30-2012, 19:43   #1
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Made this for a friend

Knowing I dabble in leatherwork his wife asked me to come up with an idea for a bolo tie for him to wear with his tux for the upcoming 10th reunion... this is what I came up with....

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Old 05-30-2012, 19:56   #2
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Looks GREAT!
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Old 05-30-2012, 20:00   #3
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very cool...
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Old 05-30-2012, 20:05   #4
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is the "x" for 10th or just crrossbracing?
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Old 05-30-2012, 20:10   #5
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X indicates Decader...10 years SFA
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Old 05-31-2012, 06:06   #6
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That looks great, definetely one of a kind....
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Old 05-31-2012, 08:14   #7
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Very nice work!
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Old 05-31-2012, 11:35   #8
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Very fine work George, I like!
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Old 05-31-2012, 14:00   #9
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Old 05-31-2012, 14:28   #10
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It's really cool,George.........Can you tell me what you had to do in the back?.....I'd like to try it for mine........

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Old 05-31-2012, 19:08   #11
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Very nice!
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Old 05-31-2012, 19:16   #12
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Teddy, PM incoming
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Holy cow! That's not "dabbling" brother--that's artistry (spoken as a genuine leatherwork 'dabbler').
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Holy cow! That's not "dabbling" brother--that's artistry (spoken as a genuine leatherwork 'dabbler').
Thanks Bro...
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Old 05-31-2012, 21:27   #15
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I look at it and can't help but being captivated in its design. It speaks volumes without having to say a word.
Also says much about the friendship you have. Impressive.

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