Things are smelling better around the “Kelley Tannery.” And that’s a good thing too! After the ghastly events of Day 2, I thoroughly soaked the hide in a solution of water and hydrated lime to make hair removal easier. Early this morning I removed the hair from the hide. Rinsing the hide in a natural, [...]
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Quest for Deer Leather: Day 4
Posted by RBK on May 30, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/30/quest-for-deer-leather-day-6/
Of Friends and Competitors
I feel very blessed to count many of the world’s leading plaiters among my friends and acquaintances. I’ve found friendship even among those who are primarily nylon plaiters. I would count guys like Ron Allen and Joe Driver (who’s about to come out of “retirement”) as good friends. Though I don’t communicate with them as [...]
Posted by RBK on May 29, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/29/of-friends-and-competitors/
Quest for Deer Leather: Day 2
After having soaked the salted hide in water overnight, I “fleshed” the deer hide. This removed all the fat and meat that was left on the hide from the skinning process. It was mildly physical, but not too difficult. You’ll notice I am wearing a cheap rain poncho to keep a barrier between myself and [...]
Posted by RBK on May 28, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/28/deer-leather-day-2/
Deer Leather Project Started
Yesterday evening I began the long process of turning salted deer hides into bark tanned deer leather. This should prove to be an interesting, smelly experience. I’m experimenting with one hide for now. I’ll post some updates as I progress and maybe a few pictures as well. As you might imagine, my lovely wife isn’t [...]
Posted by RBK on May 27, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/27/deer-leather-project-started/
Back from Vacation
Okay everyone, I made it back safely from my Florida vacation. We stayed at a beach-house just north of Daytona. It rained almost the whole time we were there. All was not lost though, I managed to redeem the time with some plaiting! All in all, it was actually a very productive “vacation.” I plaited [...]
Posted by RBK on May 25, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/25/back-from-vacation/
Out of the office & Record Month
I’ll be offline and unavailable until next Monday evening. So if anyone tries to call me or inquires about a whip, I’ll have to get back with you on Tuesday. April was a record month for sales. I think it was probably my best month EVER. In that one month alone, I had so many [...]
Posted by RBK on May 20, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/20/out-of-the-office-record-month/
Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation Cow Whip
I enjoy being able to donate a whip to a good cause. Unfortunately, I don’t always have the time to make one for every good cause that’s out there. This year I am pleased to say that I did manage to make a very special 10ft cow whip to donate to the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation. [...]
Posted by RBK on May 18, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/18/cattlemens-foundation-cow-whip/
Busy Week
All I have for you is just a quick update for this week. Though I wish I had gotten more plaiting done, I did manage to build a workbench out in my shed so I can make leather lace. Having been a nylon plaiter for so many years, I’ve always had the luxury of working [...]
Posted by RBK on May 10, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/10/busy-week/
Stratabond Handles
Here’s some handles I made this past weekend from a wood product known as stratabond. I have a feeling these handles will be a big hit.
Posted by RBK on May 3, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/03/stratabond-handles/
Granite Slab
In my quest to get into leather whip making, I needed a nice granite slab for rolling the whips properly and for other leather working projects I may undertake. Tandy Leather sells them, but I didn’t want to pay $100.00 plus shipping for one of them. On a trip to Valdosta, GA. last weekend, I [...]
Posted by RBK on May 3, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/03/granite/
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