Real Deal Spolas

[Feinman]

Okay front panel done except for left side metal closure hardware (will be NuGold brass looks just like bronze), and I need to drill the holes at corners of Gorgon's mouth to add the leather thong with the two rings in front at either side to provide tie-downs for yoke.  the row of stitching on right side will be continuous when side scale panel attatched.  Need to make new backplate, will be simpler and faster, as I've learned a LOT from the front.  Sewing together tough rawhide is tortuous, but the results worth it.  Here it is so far:



All of the cord used is 12 ply waxed Irish linen cord.