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giovanniceleste
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by giovanniceleste » Tue May 08, 2012 8:27 am
Hi Guys,
this is L.R. Raider just finisched!!!
I hope you like it.
The internal construction is always the classic:
Rolled + filler bolster
Bolster
3/4 plait belly
bolster
8 plait overlay
4 plait loop
riku1914
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by riku1914 » Tue May 08, 2012 9:53 am
What makes it a little raider?
giovanniceleste
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by giovanniceleste » Tue May 08, 2012 10:15 am
The L.R. Whip has only one inner plaited belly and 8 plait overlay.
AZ Pete
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by AZ Pete » Tue May 08, 2012 11:52 am
Looks great! Is it cowhide? If so, what is the hide thickness (4 oz.)?
giovanniceleste
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by giovanniceleste » Tue May 08, 2012 12:19 pm
Thanks Az Pete, i'm sorry it's roo hide
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by IndianaBravo » Tue May 08, 2012 12:41 pm
Excellent work Gio! How much are these going for ?
Cheers !
Bravo
giovanniceleste
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by giovanniceleste » Wed May 09, 2012 3:18 am
Thanks a lot Indiana Bravo, Pm sent...
ccporter
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by ccporter » Thu May 10, 2012 4:29 am
Very nice....
I like that taper...
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by ReturningSon » Thu May 10, 2012 11:28 am
like that hue...I also like the name....the
little raider....