More "Moran" washers

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06-08-2012, 06:25 AM
sakerjack

More "Moran" washers

Here are a couple of hoods I made with the leather donuts...Chris I am not trying to start anything here,many make them and all are a tad different but the end results are similar. I did not want to post on your thread. I just wanted to show MY take on the washers and that I agree they make a great addition to a hood. Hopefully Ray Gilbertson and others will put a photo or two of their unique washers.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...82baebaa82.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ef7aa85e30.jpg
06-08-2012, 06:43 AM
BestBeagler

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Originally Posted by sakerjack

Here are a couple of hoods I made with the leather donuts...Chris I am not trying to start anything here,many make them and all are a tad different but the end results are similar. I did not want to post on your thread. I just wanted to show MY take on the washers and that I agree they make a great addition to a hood. Hopefully Ray Gilbertson and others will put a photo or two of their unique washers.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...82baebaa82.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ef7aa85e30.jpg

Ken, with that first hood it looks like you got some "washer envy" going on LOL :)
06-08-2012, 07:23 AM
sakerjack

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Originally Posted by BestBeagler

Ken, with that first hood it looks like you got some "washer envy" going on LOL :)

I think there are 35, just got a little carried away.
06-08-2012, 10:11 AM
California Native

making them

Ken,

I think that most viewing each of the two threads do not realize how difficult it is to learn to make the " Washers/Donuts ". If they tried like I did they would soon learn they are not easy to make and have them look like the ones in both threads. They were hard for me make and mine never did come close to looking like yours and Chris proctors. The first of these I remember seeing we made by John Moran, but I am not sure who originated them. Do you know ?

Dan
06-08-2012, 10:54 AM
Kenn Filkins

One thing to always remember:
"It's a compliment when certain people don't like you...."
06-08-2012, 12:37 PM
idbirdman

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Originally Posted by Kenn Filkins

One thing to always remember:
"It's a compliment when certain people don't like you...."

Wish there was a like button.
06-08-2012, 02:27 PM
SEAN MAGUIRE

very nice hoods ken.
06-08-2012, 03:08 PM
sakerjack

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Originally Posted by SEAN MAGUIRE

very nice hoods ken.

Thanks Sean,,Ihope you are well..
06-08-2012, 06:11 PM
Manganese

how do you make the washers without them warping or being uneven?
06-08-2012, 06:17 PM
Zarafia

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Originally Posted by Manganese

how do you make the washers without them warping or being uneven?

That is the best post I've seen on this thread (Except for Dan's). How do you do it guys?
06-08-2012, 08:37 PM
Tom Smith

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Originally Posted by Zarafia

That is the best post I've seen on this thread (Except for Dan's). How do you do it guys?

With a Leather washermachine not to be confused with a Maytag washmachine.
06-08-2012, 08:45 PM
GONEHAWKN

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Originally Posted by Tom Smith

With a Leather washermachine not to be confused with a Maytag washmachine.

now THIS is a great post!!! lol....
06-08-2012, 10:05 PM
Lowachi

thumbsupp

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Originally Posted by Tom Smith

With a Leather washermachine not to be confused with a Maytag washmachine.
06-09-2012, 10:13 AM
sakerjack

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Originally Posted by GONEHAWKN

now THIS is a great post!!! lol....

Best one of the year I'd say,,LMAO..
06-10-2012, 12:18 AM
BigJerHoods

Love that redwing bb hood. Beautiful.
06-10-2012, 09:54 AM
sakerjack

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Originally Posted by BigJerHoods

Love that redwing bb hood. Beautiful.

Hey Big Jer thank you very much for your comments.
06-10-2012, 05:51 PM
Manganese

http://i.imgur.com/cvphc.jpg?1
My local leather shop doesn't carry them this big but you can use Wad punches punch instead of trying to hack out a circle with a blade and a small punch.
06-10-2012, 05:57 PM
sakerjack

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Originally Posted by Manganese

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BeZviV_rmq...washers+01.JPG
My local leather shop doesn't carry them this big but you can use Wad punches punch instead of trying to hack out a circle with a blade and a small punch.

Thanks Travis,
06-10-2012, 07:24 PM
Dirthawking

Heck, I kinda figured that is how yall were doing them from the start! If you are doing it the blade route, holly crap!:eek:
06-10-2012, 07:47 PM
Tom Smith

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Originally Posted by Dirthawking

Heck, I kinda figured that is how yall were doing them from the start! If you are doing it the blade route, holly crap!:eek:

You make the square ones with a knife, if you are patient.

If you do a lot of leather work your punches will fill up with neat rounds that have to be cleaned out and then if you are bored you can take those and practice punching holes in the centers of each.