Howdy all. Been away for a while, due to technical difficulties. My hard drive died in my lap top a couple months ago, so I decided to upgrade to a new solid state drive, and do away with that nasty HDD failure. The laptop went south about 3 weeks later, and is "Pushing up Daisies". At least I'm sure the data is safe. Been forced to use my new "smart" phone for web surfing, and it just sucks all the joy out of web surfing. The busted screen just proves my displeasure.
Anyways, I'm in the Leather Shop tonight, so I busted out the Cabo Wabo Tequilla, and hijacked the wife's laptop. I hiave been staying busy, and have a few new things to share. Helpful comments, critiques, or help, is very appreciated.
First up, that belt and holster set for the Taurus 357. We went with mild bling and brown thread. I have to say, even with the flaws, it was likely my best work.
Next up, another one for the same guy. Yeah... who needs hundreds of customers? Just a few like this guy, and you are set for life.
This was a shoulder rig for his Ruger 45 ACP. The man does love him some Ruger guns.
When he asked me to do this, I asked how he wanted it. "Black or dark brown I guess." "Any carving or tooling?" "Well, the only time anyone will see it, is when I'm out with the hogs" I sold him on this Pumba (Warthog from Lion King) idea. As I was working up the artwork, the wife was trying to talk me out of it. Pumba is her favorite character.
Next, another guy like the first fella. He not only has a lot of guns, he is generous to friends, family, employees. For every piece I have made for him, he has had me make 2 other pieces for someone else. I almost feel like he is pimping me out. I imagine the conversation going something like... "I know a guy that makes leather stuff. You like leather stuff? I'll have him make you some leather stuff." Dance, Monkey! Dance!
G30 holster for somebody else. He said "Tool it". I went for something "Sheridan-like". Nope, don't quite have it yet.
One of two 10 shot .270 cartridge cases, since the people he gave the 2 shotshell carriers to loved them. I went slimmer, and less bulky with this.