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Title: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 15, 2009, 05:16:39 PM
Howdy, pards. Thanks for all your participation in the Leather Shop. This forum is what it is because of all of you. We are a forum of friends who have a common interest: leather. There are times when we feel like mentioning something off-topic. This is the place for that. So, rather than starting a new topic, check in here and post your message. This thread will stay active as long as we have posts going. This isn't a license to have at it with a bunch of nonsense. It's purpose is to keep non-leather topics together so others trying to read about leather stuff will know that threads are just that. Except this one. TW and I will prune messages off the end of it periodically so it doesn't get too big and fill up the database with one thread. We will try to chase down any existing threads that are non-leather related and paste them on here. Keep it clean and friendly, just like always.

OK, lets see how this works. :D



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on October 15, 2009, 05:36:53 PM
G'Day Marshall,This is a really great idea for a post with different topics other than our Leatherwork.Which gives me an idea,for all the pards to tell of their other hobbies or what instrument they play.I am learning 5 string banjo & having a blast doing it.Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 15, 2009, 06:13:52 PM
Howdy All

    Marshal Will spoke to me about this idea, and I think it's a good, it will gives us a little more freedom to talk about other things unrelated to leather, this will work or should work just fine if we all do our part, and not get crazy with it, as the Marshal said we will be picking post out at times that will be placed in this thread, so if you can't find something that was there a few hours ago, check this thread, it might have been move to the " Bunk House Ramblings ". As usual we still have to abide by forum rules.

                     Thanks ahead of time to all of you for your cooperation.

                                        Regards

                                  tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 15, 2009, 07:17:24 PM
Will it be at the top like show us your stuff so we don't have to search for it?

Cattleman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 15, 2009, 08:52:47 PM


   Howdy Cattleman.

      We're going to see how this thread does, if it gets a lot of use, the thread will stay at the top, which is what Marshal Will and I are hoping for, but it won't stay there unless it gets used, if it works out well for us we will see about making it a sticky, which will put it at or near the top, but if the pards don't use it, it will disappear, so we hope it will get a lot of use, and this will eliminate a lot of none leather related topics, on the board.

             Regards

        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 15, 2009, 09:11:42 PM
  Great Idea, and I will start it off.
 My daughter is back in the states and well, My grandson is still in Afganistan but I just heard from him today and he is doing good.
 I want to once again Thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers for all who are in harms way.
                                                           Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 15, 2009, 09:43:19 PM
GB, My hats off to you and yours.  I so appreciate what the sons and daughters and grand kids  are doing in service to our country and it's citizens to protect freedom and a way of life we treasure.

Cattleman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 15, 2009, 11:38:04 PM
Now ya done it..Just finished my arrow head display.Had to do it between my leg killin me.Do a little rest a little.Gonna do that lacing thing next,have to order a needle or two maybe.
The display has an ax head at the top,and the bottom stone was used for arrow shafts.They would dry them in bundles above  smokey warm coals,(I actually did a painting of it :-[ :P) run through some hot coals and rub on soft stone to make them strieght,those two pieces are a bit rare to find in good shape.The last shaft strieghtner i saw was at 1,000.00 not sure on the ax head.Most of the arrow heads came from a spot down the road from me in the 60s,my father in law found them at Kaweah Preserve,used to ba able to go out there and hunt for them,not anymore.You can do a search on it.The smaller light colored ones came from Missouri,got them from Joachim Slim over at the Sass wire.The little walnut hull things are replicas i made from ones in our museum,they would fill with pine pitch and put dots on them and use them as dice for gambling games.The dots are actual beads(i am stringing a bunch as we speak) found at Kaweah also,i have a bunch of them.Made from river clams i believe.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/arrowheads004.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/beads002.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Gonehuntin2004-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 16, 2009, 05:13:49 AM
Nice collection Rick, looks like you've been at this for a while, Thanks for the look see and sharing this with us. ::) 8)


              Regards

          tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on October 16, 2009, 06:21:35 AM
So what no body does anything else like play the guitar,banjo,fiddle or what ever,surely we do other things
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Angel_Eyes on October 16, 2009, 06:31:55 AM
I play the fool now and again, according to my missus, as is evidenced by this post!! ;D

Never did learn an instrument, all those tadpole things on the sheet music kept moving around while I was trying to get it right!

I do watercolor painting, stick making, archery, jewelry and beadwork as well as all the shooting allied crafts.

AE ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 16, 2009, 08:18:34 AM
It's a great idea to have a topic like this. Good place to shoot the breeze about non leather stuff.

GB,
My prayers and best wishes for the safe return of your Grandson.

Howdy Rick,
Those are great display's and collection's you have there. Looks like lots of care and work went into them. Many thanks for sharing this with us.

I posted this a few years ago in another area. I display my favorite pistols in an old Grandfather clock that had not worked in 25 years.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 16, 2009, 08:31:09 AM
Gun Butcher, that's great news about your family. We pray for all those who serve our country in the states or overseas all the time. 

Morning Feathers, I play the banjo, though not much as of late. There was a time when it was my main instrument, and I lost a lot of guitar skills. Now it's the other way around; I play guitar all the time, it's part of my job. My Taylor is in the stand right next to the computer, because I was using it last night to work out some music for tonight's service.

In the 70's I used to play banjo in a Gospel bluegrass band, but then I transitioned into leading worship in church and slowly moved away from the banjo. I get it out once in a while, but it's an issue of time for me, and if you don't play regularly, you lose your chops. I used to own a Stelling, which I bought new in 1975. It would be worth about 5 grand now. I sold it to buy my wife a keyboard when we started pastoring this church, because we didn't have a piano of any sort, or much money.  

On the positive side, the banjo is the easiest instrument I knowof to learn. Banjo music is in tablature form, and anyone can read it. You don't have to learn to read music, or even cords to begin with. Lot's of banjo tab is available on the 'net for free.

I play some mandolin. I know a few cords, just enough to fake it. I also play some harmonica, but GunClick Rick can really play one well. He's posted a few videos of him playing, and I know from my efforts that he's worked at it to develop some skills.

That's my story, and I'm stickin to it!
      
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 16, 2009, 08:54:37 AM
I mow lawns for 26 elderly and do snow I blowing for them also. My son and 2 grandsons helps . This is done at no cost to them. Must be over 70. Have granddaughter in Japan in the Marines and a grandson in the army. He is not allowed to say where he is located or what he is doing so we dont know. Receantly a great grand father.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 16, 2009, 11:40:09 AM
Good Morning Gents

      Well it looks like this thread is moving right along, we're getting to know more about each other, that's good.
     
      Gun Butcher and Kid Terico, we'll keep your family in our prayers , along with all the fighting men and women of our Great Country.

     As far as things I've done or do there are more things I can list that I did than I can do today, but I'm working on that every day, I use to play lead guitar in a few Rock bands, I've been an Archer, even made my own arrows and my last recurve bow I made myself, I was a Quick Draw Artist for several years when I was younger, I love fishing/hunting, or just being in the wild, I love animals, and raised German Shepard's for a while, I had a high bread Wolf that we raised from a pup, and our last dogs were two Rottweiler females, and they were sisters. I enjoy working with wood, or just tinkering in my work shop, I like most music, but I'm really a Mark Knofler fan, of " Dier Straights " and have most everything he has recorded, and then there's guns and leather, anyway that's a little about me.

                      Regards

                  tEN wOLVES     ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2009, 12:27:17 PM
Making your own arrows and recurve bow is cool stuff,i have read a little about it and seen a friend make arrows.Having a hybred wolf is something i always wanted,From what i know they are very loyal,at least the one another friend had was.Everytime i went to his house that wofl dog would come up to me and stay by me and play with me and wanted to go home with me.My buddy at the time didn't take care of him like he should have,i told him to give him to me but he wouldn't,couple of weeks later he moved out of state.I knew he wouldn't take care of him..

Hey Ten Wolves,can you make your arrows do that robin hood sound?THHHHHHHHHWIIIZZZZZIIIIIP ! ->----------->What did you make your bow from?Got any pics of it..I ain't much good at makin stuff from scratch.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 16, 2009, 12:28:10 PM
Terry, that's flat awesome what you do for the seniors of your community!

Mark Knofler, now there is a guitar player. If I've got the story right, he's one of the few people (Maybe the only one) Chet Atkins ever approached about doing some recording with. That's a great honor.

10 Wolves, have you heard of Buddy Whittington? He was John Mayall's guitar player in the Bluesbreakers for quite a few years. To me he's one of the great unsung guitar players. Mick Taylor is another one that played with John, and is a master with the slide.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 16, 2009, 12:48:26 PM
  JD my community was very good to me and my family with my bussinesses . Made it  so I could retire at 55. Time to give some back. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 16, 2009, 01:28:23 PM
Rick,

Great collection...I will have to dig mine out of storage and get you pics...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2009, 01:37:36 PM
Would love to see them.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2009, 02:44:06 PM
Hurricane Rick Forms off Mexican Coast
That would be Hurricane GunClick Rick i knew they would misspell it! >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 16, 2009, 04:24:46 PM
Howdy Rick

      my arrows shafts were hand picked by me , I had to have them matched and spinned to the various bows that I shot, based on there strength, if you didn't do this the arrow could be either too light or too heavy for the bow it was intended for, and my arrows did make that great sound, I used only feathers, and fletched them myself in the shape I wanted, when I have time I'll take some pictures of the few arrows I have left, and the bow I made,

    My wolf high bread was a great animal, loyal and very protective, after my Daughter was born, any critter that came onto our property was killed swiftly, and yet my daughter could tie him up and play him, and they were best of friends, I never had to worry when she was with him in our yard.

    JD you're right, Mark Knofler and Chet Atkins made an album together, and Chet gave Mark one of his guitars. those artist you mentioned sound familiar, but I can't place them.

   Kid Terico, that's a nice gesture, to help these older people out, well done Pard, and I hope you're feeling better.


                     Regards Pards

             tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2009, 06:26:04 PM
Lookin forward to seein them bow and arrow pics.I was watchin an archer on tv and he could make his arrows sound like that by tweakin the feathers if i remember right.When i was growin up we lived out in the country and had bows and arrows and bbguns, and...Can't believe i live in the city part now.. ??? i'v seen a couple really nice bows made from (orange sage)??
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 16, 2009, 07:30:41 PM
Rick, I believe I used lemon wood and teak wood, and then fiber glass for my bow, everything came out OK except the notched ends where you string the bow, I had a hard time with that, getting the notch deep enough to hold the string while not weakening the tip of the bow.
  Fletching the feathers was a fun thing to do, and this was where you could make them sing, all arrows sing, but have a different sound depending on wood feather and fletch, even the new modern arrows of today have a different sound than they did years ago, it seemed the higher or longer the feathers the deeper the sound was, and could be heard further away, at least it seemed that way.

                    Archery is a lot of fun, you just need lots of time to practice.

                           
                                        Regards

                                  tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on October 16, 2009, 09:12:13 PM
ok pards now that we got this theard and it seams to be going good i got a question to all us leather workers we got the chat room at our disposal why dont we use it seem to me its there and o one ever utilitizes it so why dont we that what we can talk ass a group and really have so good converstaions
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2009, 11:48:35 PM
Ok change the name to the Ramble Room ;D Can ya post  peectures on it?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2009, 11:52:19 PM
You guys get your names in the drawing hat?For a knife or Rugers?I won this shirt jacket some time ago when they had a drawing.
 Had a gal embroydy my handle on it.. :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/giveaway003.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 17, 2009, 10:30:02 AM
 Okay, it is amazing how much we all have in common. Here are a few pics for Rick, TW, and Angel Eyes that show part of my madness. Pics aren't great. That is something I need to work on.
The arrow heads where all collected in Kentucky back when I use to follow a plow thru a field. Except for the white one in the center which was made by a gentleman in OK. Can't for the life of me remember his name.
The sticks are found in my ramblings and are very theraputic to sit around and whittle on.
The bows where made around the 1930's in central Wisconsin and all have carved horn nocks
the thicker, dark piece of wood with the sticks is Osage orange and is in the process of becoming a short flat bow.
I don't think there are to many things that I have ever heard of that I haven't tried but it keeps me off the streets and the better half doesn't have to look far to find me. ;)
And Yes I do own a couple of guitars but I never really learned how to play  ::) :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 17, 2009, 10:55:56 AM
GB, that's some interesting stuff, I haven't seen any bows like that, the one on the left looks a lot like one a friends dad had that he brought here from South America, you have quit a collection of things Pard, thanks for the look see  ::)

          

                                tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 17, 2009, 11:05:58 AM
 TW, the painted bow is osage with a rawhide cover. the yellow one is yew wood and the one with the sticks is lemonwood they are all made in a  "D" shape.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 17, 2009, 11:15:56 AM
Them are Gunnies bows..Osage that's what it is  :) NICE :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 17, 2009, 11:36:40 AM
GB, I can see where it would have taken a little time to collect this many specimens, I was always surprised, at how small a lot of the American Indian bows and arrows are/were, some of the arrows I remember seeing in museums  seemed so short, but it was pointed out the the wood they used for there bows were very strong, and because they weren't very long, they packed a pretty good punch, compared to the long bows used in England and Europe, these Indian bows and arrows were at the opposite end in size. for distance it was hard to beat the long bow, the recurve was great in short range or brush, and was/is a very fast shooting bow.

                            Thanks for sharing Pardner

                              tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 17, 2009, 12:10:04 PM
I used to play around but I was only 16 at the time. ;D ;D ;DKT Does that count?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 17, 2009, 08:15:34 PM
 TW you are right about the Native American bows being short. Would have been a real pain to shoot a long bow from horseback. they favored the osage because of its strength and they also covered the back of the bow with sinew and sometimes rawhide. The short bow that I show with the stcks is more along those lines being what they call a "flat bow". the others are all in the long bow style.  
The first bow that I ever made would have made you laugh. It looks perfect but a 3 yr old could probably bend it double.  :-[ :-[ I took a little to much wood off of the belly when I was shaping it. SO, it hangs in the shop to remind me to take a little at a time no matter what I am working on. ::) ::)

Oh, here is my little arrowhead collection.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 17, 2009, 09:06:06 PM

  GB, nice collection, and assortment of styles, you're right about the long bow being hard to shoot from horseback, the type of in and out fighting the Indians did, that short bow served him better. My wife's cousin is licenses to shoot a cross bow, he does real well at harvesting game each year with it, shoulder injures like mine don't allow him to shoot his long bow anymore, I have brother in laws that shoot compound bows, I never got into them, but I've been told they are real easy to shoot, and much more user friendly than what I'm used too, my heart is still with the old way.

                              Thanks for sharing Pard

                              tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 17, 2009, 10:49:31 PM
Niice arrowheads :)
 Shoulda seen the knife i found today,some old feller had some antique dressers out in his driveway and my cousin and i stopped to check them out,man he had a three car garage turned into an antique store,had a falling block 38 pistol,a 32 degree mason sword,a really nice percussion shotgun english made from england with silver inlay.A great big knife cuaght my eye and it had the pirate blade look with leather scabbard with brass at the top.The brass hilt had a meatal nub on one side and when ya slid the kinfe in the nub lined up with a hole on the hand gaurd and just on one side and about the size of a nail head.I may have to add it to my kife collection if i can talk him down some,he wanted 250 for it.Also had a chest halter for a horse with silver conchos on it,said it was made by the Visalia Saddle Co. but i could'nt find any markings.I thought i knew every dealer in town and turns out he knew my grandfather,He sure had some stuff in there.

You guys ever see a knife like that?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on October 18, 2009, 08:28:16 AM
Any body in these parts do Scrimshaw?

I am in the design stages of a very important project, I'm leaning towords a little bit on Elephant Ivory. Less than 1 1/2" diameter.

Or does any one know who a go to artist is?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 18, 2009, 08:41:37 AM
Ned, here is a piece I did quite a few years ago and I have done 5 or 6 powder horns.  Its really not hard to do unless you have trouble with your hands then it can be a real bear.
With what I have seen from you it shouldn't be hard for you to figure out.
 As a matter of fact I have a new knife that I just finished that I plan on doing a little scrimshawing on. I will post it under Bunkhouse Ramblins when I get it done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on October 18, 2009, 08:45:43 AM
That's very nice Gun Butcher!

I just am not sure I want to spend the time to learn at this point.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 18, 2009, 09:16:25 AM
 Well I get the feeling ::) that a lot of you guys spend some very productive time "learning". I have a tendency to over simplify the learning process and I am sure it shows in my finished product.  :-[
We'll move this one over to the Bunkhouse thread since it really isn't leather related.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 18, 2009, 10:07:57 AM

 Good morning All

     Well the coffee's on and the biscuits and gravy are just about done too, so get out of those bunks and get you tail ends to the table, after breakfast, it will be time for services by our own Parson JD, so sit a spell and enjoy the morning, and Gun Slick Rick remember to take off your hat when the Parson gets here.

                              Have a great Sunday Pards

                                   Regards

                               tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 18, 2009, 12:47:26 PM
Praise the Lord and the holy ghost
biggest pig eats the most!

You fellers don't forget to put your thyes in that HAT sittin upside down in the middle of the table now.. ;) AMEN?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 18, 2009, 01:09:54 PM
Ma whipped up a a stack a griddle patties ,throwed on some sunny side easy,and drizzled the stacks with Olalaberry syrup :P Lip smackin fer sure.Only one place you kin get Olalaberry...It came from heaven and landed not far from here in California ;) ;) ;D

And the pies??? :o :P :P :P :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 18, 2009, 01:35:56 PM
 

            :( :'( Dang Rick you're making me HUNGRY,  ::) :o :D


                           TW  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 18, 2009, 01:45:13 PM
Howdy, pards. I've been on the road for a couple days but I'm back. what a great bunch of pictures you have posted. I love those arrowheads and bows. I learned to shoot a bow when I was a kid. I got a bow for my birthday and broke my right arm a week later. I learned to shoot left handed and the cast made a great arm guard while learning. I haven't shot one in years. I suppose I should go give it a try again. It's really a lot of fun.

What a cool clock display that is, Johnny. Most intriguing. I like it.

I have a great guitar that I never learned to play right. Maybe some day when I slow down. I can play two songs on my harmonica, though. One of 'em is Red River Valley and the other one isn't. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on October 18, 2009, 02:07:35 PM
Ned , my knifemaking student, Josh Dabney does Scrim. I can get him to contact you, if you want.Dave

Here's a couple of samples, the rose he did on a knife for my wife.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/KNIVES/A20050.jpg)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/KNIVES/A20054.jpg)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/SPEC1/DSC02974.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 18, 2009, 02:11:26 PM
Nice scrimshaw, pards. I moved this thread over here since it is not really about leather.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 18, 2009, 03:33:37 PM
See Doc get arm guard..Got it!
 Marshall ,ack in my younger days hangin out at the Green Olive Saloon it was a toss which song got me more purty gals,Red River or Shennendoah ;D Men would cry in thier beer and the gals be kissin me.. :-* ;)


That's real nice scrimshaw too,man how do you not like scrimshaw :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 18, 2009, 04:29:27 PM
Well guys, we had a great service today. We dedicated a baby and anounced that my long time associate is heading down the road in January to be the senior pastor of a church in another town. I can almost always work something about the range or leather, or CAS in the message.

We have a gal, Norma Lee Quick, who's been a top shooter for the last few years take a bad fall while inline skating, and broke both arms and wrists. I saw her last night at our annual night shoot, and she's hanging in there, but in some significant pain.

She's staying with her folks, cause she needs quite a bit of care. She says she can't even wipe her butt, and that's got to be frustrating, not to mention humiliating!

We've been taking up a collection for her, cause she doesn't have insurance, and the bills are piling up. If you think of it, she could sure use some prayer! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on October 18, 2009, 04:34:43 PM
Prayers Up JD!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 18, 2009, 08:33:57 PM
  You got tem JD.
 Ned, now that feller right up there knows how to scrimshaw!!!! :o   I guess you could call mine hen scartchin if you wanted to ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 18, 2009, 08:52:19 PM
You're on, JD. Prayers up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 19, 2009, 06:08:12 AM


   JD, hope she will recover soon, prayers up

         tEN wOLVES 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on October 19, 2009, 11:30:00 PM
Well, I guess that I missed most of this thread!  Prayers up for all mentioned in need of them.

I do historical reenacting/living history of the War of 1812, Mexican War, Santa Fe trade, & Surveyor.  I both of the war periods, I can portray a Surgeon or Engineer.  In the 1812 era I do a regular Engineer and talk about field fortifications, military roads and reconnaissance.  In the 1840's era I portray a Topographic Engineer - explorer.  This coming weekend I will be Surgeon's Mate J. Cool [real historical Army Doctor] at Fort Osage National Historic Site, which is about 30 miles east of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.  Been doing military living history there since about 1993.

http://www.fortosagenhs.com/

 Was in Marion, Indiana the first weekend of Oct. for Mississinewa 1812 [3 day event w/20,000 visitors] as the US Engineer.  Jan. 8-9 I will be the Surgeon for the 95th Regt. of Foot [Rifles] of HM King George III at the commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans.  Get to live an a fine Ante-Bellum summer home that was built on the battlefield in the 1830's! ;D  Will have my medical equipment collection which is better for 1812 than many museums at historic sites.

I also do ballroom dancing! [Now you know why my email address is dancingbobd@sbcglobal.net .]  Mostly I make the effort to go swing dancing and to dance Argentine Tango!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 19, 2009, 11:40:44 PM
JD prayers from me all the way to recovery.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 19, 2009, 11:57:27 PM
Ballroom dancing. That sounds very interesting. I used to do roller dance skating until I dislocated a kneecap showing off on ice skates. There's really something great about getting immersed in the music and going with it in a pattern, sometimes very intricate.

The thing that I have enjoyed most in life is flying. I used to work as a commercial pilot (not airline pilot but still working for a living) in many capacities. I had an airplane I used for fish spotting that I modified highly and got a pile of hours in. Here's a pic of it.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 20, 2009, 12:34:08 AM
Marshall  Looks almost like it could have been a crop duster. We have a lot of them in my area. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 20, 2009, 12:57:20 AM
Bush pilot :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 20, 2009, 01:04:09 AM
Hey Marsh take me flyin.. :D We'll go look for an acre of land and a mobile home for me..I gotta get out of this valley.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 20, 2009, 09:49:40 PM
Bush pilot :D
LOL, I've had a few intresting landings off the beaten path, for sure. That plane got a lot of mods in the years I had it. The paint started out as a joke and ended up a reality. It was a heck of a lot of fun to fly and work on.

Kid, that is was a Cessna 152 although it doesn't look like it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 20, 2009, 10:45:50 PM
Marshall thats a powerful little horse. Nice.Thanks for info. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on October 21, 2009, 02:10:25 AM
Howdy Ya'll - still grappling with the "bug" but I think I finally got her whipped - still not enough hours in the day and I just did a quick peruse of this thread...

JD -
Quote
Mark Knopfler, now there is a guitar player. If I've got the story right, he's one of the few people (Maybe the only one) Chet Atkins ever approached about doing some recording with. That's a great honor.

Chet actually played with lots of folks. As for guitarists, he cut an album with the late, great Les Paul (one of Chet's "heroes) called Chester and Lester - great music, but they also recorded it really informally so you often get to hear their comments. He cut albums with Jerry Reed,  Lenny Breau, Liona Boyd, John Knowles, John Pelland (these three plus Chet were known as the Nashville quartet), Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel, and last but not least Merle Travis from whom he "learned" and adapted his style of finger picking (Merle did his picking with his thumb and forefinger only, Chet hearing him only on the radio figured nobody could do it with just two fingers so taught himself to pick using his thumb and three fingers). Chet also did a lot of guest shots on other folks albums and from all I've heard from folks who knew him, he was heck of a nice guy. In fact Tommy Emmanuel heard Chet playing as a youngster and sent him a fan letter. Chet not only replied to the letter, but sent him copies of all his records.
Scroll down at this link and you'll find a list of all Chet's work including his collaborations.......
http://wapedia.mobi/en/Standard_Brands_(Chet_Atkins_and_Lenny_Breau_album)

If you can't tell I'm a BIG fan of Chet's work.... ;D

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 21, 2009, 10:27:57 AM


  Howdy Chuck

        It's kind of hard to beat Mark Knofler and Chet Atkins, if you want a fun CD to listen too, pick up Mark and Chets CD, these pards really cook, and you can tell there friendship for one another.

       It's good to hear you're starting to feel better Chuck, this flu bug has a lot of folks down.

                  Regards

              tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 21, 2009, 01:45:50 PM
Howdy Dr. Bob

     I almost missed your post, I knew you did reenacting, and that's cool, but I didn't know you did the Tango, that has to be a workout to say the least, Shake a leg pard, I should have said break a leg, but I wouldn't want you to do that, my Mom and her sister and her brother use to dance on stage back in the 1930's and 1940's, did a little tap my ownself when I was a youngster, thanks for sharing this Dr. Bob between the two you are probably a pretty busy pard.

         tEN wOLVES  :D ;D

 Marshal Will,

    Sounds like you had a good time flying around up there, spotting fish, sounds like fun too, our neighbors boy used to spot for fish out of Ventura California,  they used a small flying device that they kept on the boat, it was powered by lawn mower type engine, there is a name for these single flying machines, in fact my neighbor ended up buying one his self later on, he was a pilot too, this plane folded up when they were through with it, and it was secured to the boat.

                    Good story Will

         tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 21, 2009, 09:58:08 PM
Thanks, TW. I've never tried one of those ultra-lights. Some use them on tuna boats way the heck out in the ocean. I always worked within a hundred miles of shore. I have flown some small ones that were in the ultra-light class but still like little airplanes. Those other ones are a different story. They ought to be fun, though.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 21, 2009, 10:11:39 PM
  I got some great news today that I just had to share with you guys. The zoning commission finnally came through and gave me the go ahead to start my gunsmithing business here at home . I have had to jump through some hoops but tomorrow I can finally file for My FFL and combine the leather with my first love, gun repair. ;D ;D ;D
                                                 Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 21, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
GB glad for you. Its about time some comission or council did something for the indivigual.  It usually goes the other way KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 21, 2009, 10:50:12 PM
Marshall have you ever been to Oshkosh Wisc. to the experimental air show? It is well worth the time. Went about 15 years ago and got to ride the Concort. Now thats a rush. $1500.00 for 20 minutes. Spendy but fun. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 22, 2009, 01:15:25 AM
Will ya be slickin up 92s? :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 22, 2009, 05:36:24 AM
Congratulations Gun Butcher  ;D ;D ;D


        That's good news pard, I hope it all goes well for you, :D ;D


                       Regards

                  tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 22, 2009, 08:04:57 AM
Howdy GB,

Here's wishing you the every best in your new endeavor. That's great to be able combine leather working and gunsmithing together in one business, a perfect combination!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 22, 2009, 08:39:35 AM
Congrats GB, we need more good gunsmiths. One of my best friends is a really good 'smith, and he has all the business he can handle. He does the majority of work for our club, which has over 50 members. I hope the same result for you! JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 22, 2009, 09:45:01 AM
  Thank you all for your good wishes. It was a long time coming but it will be worth it. Gunsmithing has been a hobby for years and I have bought every old nonworking gun that I could find cheap and made them work again which is a real kick for me. Getting something to work again the way it was designed is like a cool drink of water to a thirsty man, I just love it.

Rick, as luck would have it I picked up a "92" in 44 mag about five years ago from a guy who took it apart and couldn't get it back together. I offered to get it up and running for him but he didn't want anything else to do with it . I gave him the 100 he was asking and about an hour later I had me one sweet ,at the time, brush gun for deer.When I got interested in CAS I went back in and slicked it up and she runs pretty durn good now.  If I could afford the ammo. :o ;D
                                                                             Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on October 22, 2009, 11:28:53 AM
Howdy GB,
Glad things are working out, and hope that you get all the work you want!!
just wanted to tell you all, that I havn't been on much, and that I hope I havn't missed anybody work!! I just don't feel good, so I am not on the net much!! Maybe someday, If I ever get to go to a doctor, I will feel better and get back to everday buiness!
You all keep up the good work!!!!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 22, 2009, 05:06:16 PM
That's really cool, GB. You can now get a couple guns in, slick 'em up and send them back with a rig to match. :D

Kid, I haven't been to Oshkosh yet. We have some great airshows here, though. Watsonville on one side and Salinas on the other. Great fun.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 22, 2009, 05:55:02 PM
GB,  Good luck with your new endevor.  Glad you got all the red tape out of the way and are on the road to being a licensed gun dealer/smith.

I have been slicking up 92's for about five years now...seems most people are either not mechanically inclined or are afraid of taking one apart...once you do it it comes easy.  All of my main SASS battale rifles are 92's and with the exception of the one my wife uses are all in .45 Colt.

Speaking of .45's    yeeehaaaaaawwwwwwwww my two new sequencially numbered New Model Vaquero Bisleys arrived today.  I will use them at our monthly shoot on Sat. and let you know how they do.  I have been waiting for 8 months for these babies to get here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 22, 2009, 06:33:20 PM
 Howdy Marshal

     I forgot to ask if you still flew, and do you still have your plane, with that snazzy paint job, your plane looks a lot like the plane my friend use to use when doing aerial photography for a Company, being able to fly, would be nice when trying to make some of these Shoots in different states. Just wondered,  ???

          Regards

        tEN wOLVES

 Howdy Outrider

      Wow you finally got them, let us know how they are, and post some pictures of them baby's, GOOD FOR YOU  ;D


       Regards

      tEN wOLVES  :D ;D

             
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 22, 2009, 07:01:29 PM
  Way to go Outrider. They ought to give you all clean stages just for having them babies.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 22, 2009, 07:40:47 PM
GB,  Good luck with your new endevor.  Glad you got all the red tape out of the way and are on the road to being a licensed gun dealer/smith.

I have been slicking up 92's for about five years now...seems most people are either not mechanically inclined or are afraid of taking one apart...once you do it it comes easy.  All of my main SASS battale rifles are 92's and with the exception of the one my wife uses are all in .45 Colt.

Speaking of .45's    yeeehaaaaaawwwwwwwww my two new sequencially numbered New Model Vaquero Bisleys arrived today.  I will use them at our monthly shoot on Sat. and let you know how they do.  I have been waiting for 8 months for these babies to get here.


I ain't afraid of takin mine apart,i'm afraid of puttin it back together :-[ And i ain't got no smithy anywhere close to me..Sure would like to slick it up some too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 23, 2009, 07:44:58 AM
Gun Click...

Go to a website called marauder.com.  He has complete procedures on how to dis-assemble and then re-assemble the 1892 rifles.  Also, go to Brownells and order their spring kit  #100-000-512 (Lee's Gunsmithing) $24.95.  I have used this spring kit on at least 20 to 25 92's that I have slicked up.  You won't be sorry.

Have fun
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 23, 2009, 08:04:45 AM
Outrider, a new pair of Bisleys? Snap! That's very cool. I would love to have a pair of those. Every once in a while I get to borrow a friend's Bisleys, and I love to shoot them. They fit my hand a lot better than my NMV’s, which have such small grips. I also like the Bisley hammers. I’m sure you will enjoy them, Congrats. JD 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 23, 2009, 08:27:15 AM
Thanks JD.  I have several of the Old Model Vaquero Bisleys, but I have been waiting for the New Model Bisleys to get here...Ruger is finally starting to ship them.  Basically the new models have the same grip frame as the old models but mated to the smaller overall frame.  They also came with gunfighter style grips and feel really comfortable to hold.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 24, 2009, 12:15:22 AM
Congrats on the new pistolas, Outrider. Let us know how they shoot.

TW, I haven't flown much for a while. I sold my airplane a number of years ago and it just isn't the same renting or using someone else's. Having a purpose for flying makes a difference, too. You can only do so much joyriding before it gets old. I passed that point long ago. I suppose if I get a need, I'll look into getting another one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 24, 2009, 01:10:07 AM
Gun Click, what u doing up so late. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 24, 2009, 01:13:17 AM
JD did u get your strips cut?  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 24, 2009, 08:58:51 AM
Howdy Kid, no I haven’t. I thought about it when I saw that 2-3 oz kip at Tandy, but that’s it. I’m working on carving roses, so I can complete a guitar strap that I’ve promised to a member of my worship team. I made the mistake of asking what her favorite flower was. I should have just made a strap and put something on it that I could carve without too much trouble.

I’ve found the rose to be especially challenging, but I’m working at it. Several people have suggested the “Wild Rose”, but it’s a rose in name only. It doesn’t look like a rose, so it won’t work.

I also made a Wild Bunch holster yesterday, and I’m going to take it to the range this morning, and pass it on to a friend to have him fit it to his Para 1911. It’s quite a bit wider than a standard military 1911, being a double stack, so I expanded Slow hand Bob’s pattern a bit. I stamped it in a hurry, so I didn’t do a real good job. I sewed it up last night after our regular Friday night service. I’m going to cut out the keeper in a few minutes. I haven’t had time to dye it yet, but will do so soon. When it’s finished I’ll post a picture of it.

I sure did like the carving on that last holster you posted. Have you done other Sheridan style carvings?           
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 24, 2009, 09:08:19 AM
JD what do u do in your spare time?  ;D ;DKeep spreading the good will. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 24, 2009, 01:20:25 PM
Gun Click, what u doing up so late. KT


Drinkin exspresso from Mavericks Coffee shop ;D

http://www.mavericksroasting.com/
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 24, 2009, 05:17:11 PM
Howdy Pards,

Well, the new Bisley's worked out very well today.  They shot point of aim, however they definately need a spring kit...Tomorrow's project for sure along with some deburring and cleaning
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 24, 2009, 07:59:20 PM
Outrider nice set of revolvers. What lb of pull are you changing it to? K T
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 24, 2009, 08:20:26 PM
KT,

Already done..couldn't wait until tomorrow  ::) ::).changed to a set of 16 oz hammer springs...The guns are slick now for sure....I used the Wolf Spring kits and deburred all the internals...took me about two hours.  I found the spring kits at the shoot today...one of my pards had three extra kits...got all three for $10.00.....I usually keep at least four Ruger kits and at least 5 92 spring kits on hand all the time...today I pard gave me his Stoeger shotgun to do some slicking on...fortunately I have one Stoeger spring kit here...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 24, 2009, 09:27:47 PM
Howdy Outrider ;D ;D ;D ;D


        Those are beautiful, too bad we're not closer, I'd be more than happy to help you break them in, question, if the new Bisley is the same body as the new Vaquero, then the hammer spring should be a 17# spring, which is a whole lot better than the old model with a 23# spring, I switched mine out for 16# and I like it, with a good degreasing and smoothing, and some good oil, these guns will sing, I think I'm going to have to check these new Bisleys out for my own self, I've always loved the grip frames on the Bisley, with large hands like I have, they feel real good in the hand. Thanks for the look see, and the PM. ::) :o 8) ;D


         Regards

     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on October 24, 2009, 09:29:07 PM
Outrider, I sure wouldnt mind a set like that. Very nice. GOOD shooting. ;)KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 24, 2009, 11:11:31 PM
Very nice pistols, pard. They sure look good. You going to make a new rig for them?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 25, 2009, 06:53:39 AM
Marshall,

Your reading my mind on the new rig...however I am kind of swamped right now so I am just making a new Duke style crossdraw in 5.5" to accomodate the longer barrel.  With my other set of New Model Vaqueros..I have one in 5.5" and one in 4 3/4" (cross draw) so I have enough leather to sqeeze by for now...but my mind is spinning around looking for new ideas for a Bisley rig.  I have been seriously thinking on getting some horn back alligator and trying that   we will see
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 25, 2009, 10:19:48 AM
Howdy Outrider,
Beautiful set of Revolvers! I share driving to matches with a Pard in my hometown. He shoots a pair of Ruger Bisleys. Yesterday he placed third overall. It was 37 degrees when we started shooting yesterday morning.

I do look forward to seeing the rig you make for your new Bisleys.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 25, 2009, 10:48:41 PM
Nice chooters ey :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 26, 2009, 06:46:26 PM
Well, I thought I might be passed up by the flu, but since I work in a Hospital I should have known better.  Will probably be down for a few days.   Now I will have more time to keep up with th pards(when I'm not sleeping).

AZ Cattleman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on October 26, 2009, 07:43:09 PM
AZ, 
Hope your feeling better soon...hang in there
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 26, 2009, 08:28:50 PM
Thought you guys might get a kick out of this, I sure did.
As a lot of you know I lost my dad this past christmas day and it has been pretty tough, but not all of it. My Mom sent me some things she thought I might like to keep and Man what a surprise.
This is the first piece of leatherwork I ever did. I was  10 years old and I can still remember painstakingly placing those letter stamps to try and keep them straight. It was presented to my Dad on his 28th birthday And I also still remember him putting his keys on it and then holding it in his hand, occassionally running his finger over it for the rest of the day. It's a good memory and one I wanted to share.
                                Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on October 26, 2009, 08:59:38 PM
GB
now thats cool i got some stuff from my grandma after my grandpa passed and in there was a comb case i made hi when i was like 9 and he carried it till the day he died so great memories with old leather work like that
 ;D
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 26, 2009, 09:45:21 PM
I know how ya feel GB,lost my dad 2006,my uncle last Christmas also,his brother.Gramps,grandma,pop and uncle all gone now,that was the whole family.To hard to think about too long..Got my pops knife and it's all i wanted,cuase i got it for him years ago.That is a real nice memory ya have there,give it a rub now and then :( ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 28, 2009, 06:33:18 AM
Montana Slick asked if I was a Scotsman. Actually I'm Slovenian and Czech. He got me thinking again about how I picked my Alias. It was pretty easy for me. Lonesome Dove is my favorite movie and Gus McCrae is my favorite character. My first name is John.

It would be interesting to hear how other Pards have picked their Alias.

Here is Johnny McCrae's story.....

Johnny was born on June 24, 1825 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Vince & Annie McCrae. Johnny’s father owned a cigar factory where Johnny worked as a young boy.

His uncle, George McCrae had migrated to Tennessee in 1824 and eventually to Texas in 1827 where he enlisted in the Texas Rangers and rose to the rank of Sergeant. Johnny was able to visit him in 1839 and also in 1842. Johnny idolized his uncle and set his lifelong goal to become a Texas Ranger. His father had other ideas and sent Johnny to business school in Chicago with hopes of Johnny helping him run the family business. After a year and a half of business school, Johnny Went back to Milwaukee and told his father he was going to Texas to join the Texas Rangers with his uncle George.

Johnny joined the Texas Rangers in 1851. Johnny’s father begged his brother George to keep Johnny out of harm’s way and he was relegated to office chores mainly record keeping and bookkeeping. Johnny begged his Uncle to reassign him to the field but to no avail. In 1852 Johnny’s life changed when his uncle was killed while out on patrol. Johnny was assigned to field duty and he eventually rose to the rank of Sergeant.

When the hostilities broke out between the North and South, Johnny went back to Milwaukee and enlisted in the 6th Wisconsin (Iron Brigade). Johnny was wounded at Gettysburg and mustered out of the Army in 1865. He was now forty years old and did not want to go back to Texas or Wisconsin. After stints as a Stagecoach Guard, Sheriff’s Deputy and Saloonkeeper, in 1876 He ended up in Deadwood, South Dakota working in a gold mine as the paymaster rising to the position of Mine Superintendent. In 1890 Johnny resigned his position at the mine and retired. He headed for Wyoming and Montana.  Johnny spent the next three years hunting and fishing. It is now 1894 and his 70th birthday is approaching......

I'm from Milwaukee. My parents names were Vincent and Anne. My grandfather had a cigar factory in Milwaukee during the 1920's. My Dad worked there as a boy. I'm sixty nine years young.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 28, 2009, 10:19:25 AM
GB, that boot key holder is a wonderful keepsake. That's a great legacy to have; working leather as long as you have, and knowing you made something that your dad valued. I lost both parents in 2005, six weeks apart. They missed their 60th anniversary by just a few months. A guy could not have had better parents than I did, whcih is a real gift. Thanks for sharing your story. JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 28, 2009, 10:30:15 AM
 Howdy GB

     I think your Dad must have treasured that  little boot key chain, when my Dad passed away, My Mom found things that I had made for him, he had them in a special box with other things he valued. Thanks for sharing this with us GB.

                      Regards

                   tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 28, 2009, 10:35:37 AM
Howdy Johnny McCrae

       That was a great story Pard, I never thought about that being old Gus's last name, you couldn't have picked a better handle to put yourself under, and your story was interesting too, You should try writing a book, LOL, I think you would do well at it.

        Regards

      tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on October 28, 2009, 05:51:44 PM
Howdt Pards,
 I like Johnny idea! Mine is a little more complex than Johnny' Im going to have to tell you all about myself, for this to ad up. I was born in the year 1955, I am a born and raised farm boy, As soon as I was big enough I strated helping my father do the farming, along with raising cattle. All threw my school years i made the best effort I could to play sports. I was just not very good at any sport, but since I liked them all, i went out for all of them. I found out early in life, that no matter how hard I tried at sports, i just wasn't good enough to be a starter, except for Little Leauge Baseball, and the only reason i got to be a starter was because I was the caughter, and no one realy wanted that position! On my 11th birthday I got a 22 single shot rifle. It was 1966 and I think the gun was $49.95, that was a lot of money in those days, gas was 17 cents a gallon, smokes were 25 cents, and a 16oz glass bottle of Pepsi was 10 cents!! I am sure that other kids got a allowance but I never did! I did odd jobs on the farm for our neibors and made my spending money that away! I don't know how long my dad had boot leged wild rabbits down to New Orleans, but him and one of the neibors bought rabbits in Nov. & Dec. and they would take them to New Orleans for Madi graw!
I got paid $1.50 per rabbit, but they had to be head shot, anywere else and it was 50 cents, so I made sure that my shots were right on, lot of money deference between 50 cents and a $1.50!!! After that first year of rabbit hunting, I realized that I had found one thing I was good at, that was shooting a gun! Didn't matter, rifle or shotgun I was a natural shot. Now when it came to shooting a pistol, that was a difference story!! Took a lot of hard work over the next 10 years to be half decent with a hand gun.
 Now we can get to my cowboy name. I can't tell you why, but I allways liked Doc Holliday!! I figure he was a under dog, he lost his mother at 14, and around that time he came down with the same diasese as his mother, TB. Doc was a very well educated man, he also was a Dentist, but because of the TB, most people didn't want to be around a (Lungger) that was what people were called when they have TB.So Doc became a professional gambler and gun slinger, somethings just go toghter, one of those Pro-Quoate things! Although Doc was acussed of being a murderer and crook, that was never proven!! And I believe he wasn't, I don't believe that Wyatt Earp would of been a good friend to Doc if that were the case!
 Being the type of person I am, and my life's history, I feel as if I would of made a decent sidekick for Doc Holliday. To no a vail, I could not use the name Doc Holliday, for if I would of use the name Doc Holliday, in my option that would be bragging!! And I don't need that complication in my life!! So I took the Ace from the deck of cards and the Lungger because of the TB.
Later
ACE
I'll Be Your Huckleberry! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on October 28, 2009, 09:16:02 PM
  I get the feeling that their is a lot of the storyteller in all the pards on this forum. Keep them coming I am enjoying every one of them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 29, 2009, 12:23:07 PM
Howdy Gents

    My handle of tEN wOLVES fIVE sHOOTER came by accident, I was known as The Handgunner since back in the 70's, so I pick that as my SASS name, but I was told the that the name was already being used, and I should pick a few others, so I did, only to find out they were being used too , so I needed to do some thinking, my wife has some Comanche Indian in her heritage, and I have always loved Wolves, and had a high bred wolf as a pet, and I shoot two six guns, but only load 5 rounds in each one, so this a fiction Avatar.

   The story goes, there was a fierce fighting man, that was married to a beautiful Comanche maiden, he lived with the tribe for several years, learning there ways, this was in the years of 1874 through 1883, waring tribes would some times attack the tribe from time to time, and this fighting man would defend his people by killing more of the enemy warriors than any of the other warriors, after the first fight, the Comanche Chief chose a name for him, it was tEN wOLVES  because he fought like ten wolves, and the the rest was Five Shooter, because he knew how to use his guns so well, and his guns shot only 5 rounds each. so he became known as
" tEN wOLVES fIVE sHOOTER "
  As time went by he became a spokesman for the Comanche people, and also worked as a scout for the Army at times, he worked as a Deputy then Marshal, in some of the rougher cow towns, he was known for his quick wit and fast guns, and was able to tame most rowdy towns without having to shoot or kill anyone, because of his reputation, he then went on to be a US Marshal, and finished out his years in Idaho.

        This is all BS, but it is fun  ::) :o ;) ;D

             Regards

        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D    
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 29, 2009, 01:39:12 PM
Howdy Ten Wolves,

That's quite an interesting story. Many thanks for sharing it with us.

Old McCrae says he remembers having a drink with you at a saloon in Cheyenne back in 1891.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 29, 2009, 08:51:45 PM
Doggone, pards! I get scarce for a day and you come up with all this great reading. Nice stories. My alias was just a stab at something more interesting. My first alias was The Bar-36 Kid (my brand is the Bar-36). I really didn't like "The" for a first name so I tried a couple others over the course of a couple years. Totally unexciting stuff: Ringo Rob and Buckhorn Bob. I appreciated catchy ones like Fillmore Coffins, Rev Barry M. Deep, and others with some character like that. People always said I look like a lawman when dressed in my duds. Finally one day, I decided on Marshal Will Wingam. It brings a chuckle at places where I haven't shot before so it must be the right one. The era I like to portray is right after the beginning of the cartridge era, 1875-1880, when there was a lot of Westward expansion. Those moving West were picking up cartridge conversions rather than more expensive factory cartridge guns. I try to dress accordingly and my equipment is in keeping, too. I don't really have a story behind it but I'm looking at developing one eventually. There isn't an NCOWS club within any reasonable distance so I don't need anything yet. Maybe some day someone will start one around here and I'll get to conjuring.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slowhand Bob on October 30, 2009, 10:11:59 AM
Guys, i received a gift in the mail from JD today and just want everyone to realize how generous he is.  And talk about jealous, the wife is absolutely convinced that JD stands fer Jezebel Delilah!  Thanks Jeff and I am sure you know how much I will enjoy this.  Robby

PS; Sorry if this is the wrong place but wanted to say thank you publicly to a generous person on this site.    
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 30, 2009, 07:53:32 PM
I'm glad you got it Bob, but you really need to share! After all the help you've given me, and the stuff you've sent, it's the least I could do. Johnny McCrae is next on the list.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 30, 2009, 11:46:56 PM
This is definitely the right place, Bob. It's good to let people know when someone does a good turn for another. I like hearing about decent pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on October 31, 2009, 10:34:11 AM
Howdy Fellars  :)
 I can say for a fact, that i have never meet a more giving bunch of pards in my life that are on here. You pards are the very best of the best in my book!!!!! :) :) :) :) I only hope that someday in the near further that i can start repaying those of you that have gave to me!! I have a ton of things that I want to get done and sent to some very special pards on here!! Maybe, after the 12th of this month I will be getting my feet back on the ground?!
 It most likely will take a year or so, there has been so many pards on here that have helped me out, that I don't know if I will ever get all the pay backs done!! i have never been on another forum with nicer people than there is on here!!
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every one of you, for the friendship and the things that I have been given!
God Bless you ALL!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 01, 2009, 08:12:35 AM
There are lots of generous Pards on this Forum. Two that have been particularly generous to me have been Slowhand Bob and Johnny McCrae. All I’m doing is reciprocating. Both of these guys have gone out of their way to send me stuff and to help me along the way. They are both great Pards to ride the river with, and I want to show my appreciation for what they’ve done.   

Actually, there is a third in WC. Going to his shop was a real treat. He took a lot of time showing me around the place, and explaining how he did things. Getting to examine his work close up was awesome, and I was blessed to be there.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 01, 2009, 11:13:36 AM
JD, I know just how you feel pard, The Leather Shop is Blessed with a bunch of generous people that aren't afraid to share their extras, and information, this has helped us all to be better at what we do, and will help keep leather crafting strong in the future.

       So to all those that have gone out of there way to help others, a BIG THANK YOU  from myself, I know it's appreciated by all.


                                       Regards

                              tEN wOLVES  ;) ;D



 Howdy Marshal Will, I see you went through the same thing I did when choosing a handle, my problem was everything I picked was already taken, I think your choice of name suits you well, when you figure all the pards out there, and most wanting a name of there favorite Cowboy figure, it's easy to see way so many picked the same name, even when you're not trying, anyway I'm set in my handle and I'm sure you are too, and I'm glad the picking and choosing is over, at least for me.

             Regards

       tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 01, 2009, 10:07:24 PM
TW, some of us hit a good one right off. Others need to do it the hard way. Had a friend of mine join SASS. His first name is Grant and my wife suggested Gov. Grant A. Pardon. He took it. ;D

Well, we had an interesting time driving thought the Bay Area. Burned off a couple thousand miles of tires avoiding a guy on the freeway. He dodged into my lane to avoid an accident that was already over and laid on the brakes in front of me. The lane was clear but, noooo, he cured that. Why people don't use the gas to move out of a situation rather than the brake, I'll never know. It was close. A clear lane and this guy makes sure it isn't safe. I got within about 10 feet before he got out of the way. I thought I was going to take him out. I couldn't change lanes without hitting the guy on my left and the lane on the right had a couple cars backwards at a standstill. Lots of other hazards in the other lanes so I was basically looking at getting very personal with this guy. It's amazing how well the car handled with the tires squealing and putting up a cloud of smoke. I was able to keep it going where I wanted. Well, considering the options, that is. ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on November 01, 2009, 10:17:37 PM
Halloween Laugh!!!!! :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D

AZ Cattleman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 02, 2009, 05:01:34 AM
Howdy Marshall,

Sounds like you had some very anxious moments on the freeway. We are all very happy and thankful that you made it through this without getting hurt.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 02, 2009, 06:36:51 AM
Marshal, I been driving for a living for 30 yrs and if I had a nickel for everytime I have seen someone hit there brakes instead of driving thru something I would be a rich man.  Glad you got out of it with yer noggin intact. :o :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 02, 2009, 07:58:32 AM
Howdy Boys,

I know there are some motorcycle riders among the Leather workers here. How about some pictures of your rides and a little bit about your riding career?

I've been riding since 1957. Taught myself how to ride on an old Pan Head with a tank shift. Had lots of bikes, mostly Harley's. Best one I ever had was a 1940 WL. Dumbest thing I ever did was to sell it. Attached is a picture of it along with a 1974 XL Hard-Tail I used to own.

My current ride is a 2003 Electra-Glide Classic. I try to hit at least 7500 miles a year. Been to Sturgis 20 out of the past 21 years. I'm pretty much retired now but work at a local Harley dealer part-time during the busy season in Sales and F & I. One of my goals for next year is to ride the bike to a shootin' match.

I live around 25 miles from Milwaukee. Attached is a link to a slide show of the Harley Museum.
http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/HD%20Museum/?albumview=slideshow
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 02, 2009, 09:16:30 AM
Johnny, that '40 WL looks fantastic! I have a few I wish I'd never sold, but none that nice.

I haven't ridden my street glide since early August. My balance wasn't too good then, and it's still not 100%. I don't want to risk any dumps.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 02, 2009, 10:38:52 AM
Very beautiful WL, Johnny. That's one of my favorite models. I always wanted one with a Goulding sidecar. I got my first bike, a Honda 50 C-110 in 1962. Been getting better bikes all the time. My last two have Been Harleys. My first was a red 1985 FXRS. I built a trike in 2000 and sold that to make way for my current bike, a 1993 FXLR. Here are a few pics of the ones I have pics of. We'll start with the most recent. Somewhere I have pics of a few others, but can't lay my hands on them right now. They're photos that need to be scanned and they're stored somewhere safe. ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 02, 2009, 10:56:22 AM
Howdy JD,
Thanks for the kind words. Hope you can get back on your bike real soon.


Howdy Marshall,
Those are some great looking bikes. That Honda looks like it was built for some serious riding!

My first brand new Harley was an 1987 Harley FXLR. Do you still have the original leather tank strap on your 1993? Wiilie G designed this strap and somewhere I have a copy of the drawing. It goes into some detail regarding the lacing. I'll try to find it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 02, 2009, 01:16:24 PM
That Honda did move along. I did some serious riding with that one. Dug up some serious pavement a couple times with it, too.  ;D

Johnny, I do have the original tank strap on my bike. If you have a copy of the original specs, though, it would be fun to see. You never know, I may want to make one some day with a different design on it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 02, 2009, 01:52:10 PM
GB are u pushing a 18 wheeler? KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Don Nix on November 02, 2009, 03:44:03 PM
My first bike was 65 Honda Super  90. I got nailled by a carload of drunks making a left illegal turn that TBoned me..
 ive owned just about every make sense,Hondas ,Harley,Kawasaki Yamaha.
 I bought a Victory Touring Ctuiser  in 06
 and i'm stuck on the brand.The most torque and power of any V Twin Ive owned.Its a good solid American made bike that just keeps going with little or no maintainance.I go through a set of tires a year. just a good ole bike.
 the picture was taken in Mena Ar at a car and bike museum.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on November 02, 2009, 05:40:52 PM
Howdy Guys
I got my M/C license at 15 1/2, been riding ever since. I've had a dozen Honda 350's 450's & 750's. Been riding Gold Wings since they came out. I've rode HD's but they just don't fit me right.
Here are pix of the last 3.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on November 02, 2009, 05:42:29 PM
A friend taking a nap on the bike
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on November 02, 2009, 05:43:06 PM
My current bike
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 02, 2009, 09:32:45 PM
Howdy Gents

      You all have some great looking bikes, not to change the subject, but I just saw this video on Joe Bowman, and his gun handling,and thought some of you might like to see it , here is the link, I hope you all will enjoy it  ::) :o 8) ;D ;D ;D

                                       http://www.myoutdoortv.com/video/video.php?v=ifVk075_zFZCZM_4OkbHcspjADsGM7SB

     Don't stop showing your bikes Pards, I know I'm enjoying it , I have friends and family that have some pretty knarley bikes, and one races drag bikes, the trike type.

      Regards

    tEN wOLVES  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 02, 2009, 10:19:22 PM
Sold it to buy a house "sniff" shoulda kept the bike and the old house.. :-[

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Goldwing.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 02, 2009, 10:40:29 PM
Dang Ten Wolves that's the best Joe Bowman i've seen,he had the timing down and kept the show interesting.Dang burn it i practice but my short stubby fingers just won't let me spin,of course i could use the right pistols if i had them.That's an excellent video,thanks for posting that,i'm gonna save it.. :) :) He had the tricks of the trade man.. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on November 03, 2009, 02:22:08 AM
Howdy GCR
What year wing?
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 03, 2009, 07:29:35 AM
Howdy TW,

Many thanks for posting that fascinating video. In your travels and experiences as a Quick Draw Artist, did you ever get a chance to see or meet Joe Bowman?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 03, 2009, 08:57:39 AM
  Howdy Johnny, no I never met Joe Bowman, wish I had, same for Bob Mundin, when I was really active in Quick draw back in the 1960's, pards didn't seem to travel nearly as much as they do today, we would get shooters from bordering states, but that was about it, I remember Wes Flowers back then, Wes has always been good,and one of the better shooters, he was always very consistent and just plowed away at making a name for himself in the Quick Draw World,and as a Gunsmith  and a heck of a pard too.We didn't have PC's back then, and friendships were made quickly, you might not see some one for years, and back then we didn't seem to even take pictures like they do today, and that's too bad, I guess we were all just having too much fun to bother with it. I wish I had those pictures today, memories are great, but having pictures to look back on are even better.

  Gun Slick Rick, I'm glad you liked the video, I thought some of you pards would enjoy seeing him in action, Joe looks like he's still is having fun with his guns too, nice bike too Rick, my wife said it looked like a wedding party, and you weren't invited, I told her that couldn't be, and that real men dressed like that back then. :-\ ??? ::) ;D ;D ;D LOL

  WC, Top of the morning to ya

        Best Regards Pards

    tEN wOLVES  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 03, 2009, 12:43:35 PM
Howdy GCR
What year wing?
WC


1983 ,had the air shocks and anti front dump system for stopping,that puppy was heavy too and comfortable,i could run to the coast and back and didn't get all beat up,crank up the tunes and just GRIN ;D

Those are all my wife and my adopted kids,it was prom night i think or graduation,my duaghter is in the white dress,my little brother in the cap.Over at that house kids were in and out all the time,they are all growed up now and my duaghter got married this year and livin in Texas...I truly miss those days.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 03, 2009, 01:36:48 PM
 Don't go runnin around crowds if ya don't have too
 stay away from hospitals and doctors office unless ya have too
 Fellers, get some anti fungal hand wipes and put them in your trucks or cars.If your out shoppin or somethin give your hands a wipe now and then with one.I got some to put in mine.
My wife works in the medical field and she told me to do so this holiday season for sure.We got no kids this year so we ain't gonna do much..Stay safe and healthy ~~~ :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 03, 2009, 01:49:52 PM
Good Advice Rick.

With the realatively poor health that many of us are afflicted with you just can't take the chance!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 03, 2009, 03:26:07 PM
Wife said more people were comin in..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 05, 2009, 05:30:47 PM
Well I've had a crappy day so I brought up this picture to remind myself about what counts.

I took this sunrise in my backyard abiout a month ago. Hope Ya'll like it, I know it helped me.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 05, 2009, 07:12:03 PM

  That's beautiful Ned, you're right it does help.

              Thanks

           tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 05, 2009, 07:23:07 PM
Howdy Ned,
 I know all about those crappy days >:( >:( >:( >:( But like you said and showed!!! We tend to forget what realy is important! TW sent me a email, that stated, the great wonders of the World, Too See, To Hear, To Touch, To Feel, To Laugh, and to Love!! Sometimes life blind sides us and we forget what is Important!!
I hope that tomorrow will be better!
Your friend
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 05, 2009, 11:03:23 PM
NED that cant be MN. I dont think the sun was out this year..  ;D  Nice pict. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 06, 2009, 06:33:16 PM
Slowly I am starting to feel a little better, so today I spent a little time in the shop today, wanted to do a little carving! Allways before I have gotten better with practice, so after getting a lesson from WC, I thought I learned a lot, but I guess that I must of forgot everything he showed me! :( I went a head and finish the craving, as i was walking to the house, I stop and showed it to the dog that was in my yard, I don't have worry about that dog anymore, that carving is so ugly it cause the dog to have a stroke and died!! :o I told you it was bad!! Well, Back to the drawing board ::) ::) ::)
Thanks to all for sharing there awesome work!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 06, 2009, 07:42:19 PM
 Ace, ol son, don't let it get you down. Like I said on another post I got a BIG box of things that didn't work. Matter of fact I bet we all do. If you don't mess up everynow and then you ain't doing anything.
Thats my story and I'm stickin to it. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 06, 2009, 08:14:58 PM
Ace old pard, I,ve told u about all the leather I ,ve wasted so dont let get u down. I still have bad days and have to get rid of it. Just keep smiling. At least u got to go outside. Its been a while. Besides I,ve seen your work. Its great KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 06, 2009, 10:18:19 PM
I told a gang banger the other day,"come back when your 55 and headed downhill and see if ya still want to kick my a$$ :P Then i limped away :-\ Ouch,ooch ,eech ,ouch whew,ouch~~~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 07, 2009, 07:48:46 AM
Howdy Pards, :)
 The weather is just AWESOME!! I couldn't take it any longer and just had to get out!! I am not going to give up, I am just going to keep plugging along! I have a new idea I want to try, it may turn out worse that before, but if I don't try a new approach I may never get the hang of it?
Thank all of you pards for the nice words!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on November 07, 2009, 04:22:01 PM
Howdy my Friend
I did not learn this over night. It took years to get to where I am. DON'T GIVE UP.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 07, 2009, 05:03:31 PM
So what no body does anything else like play the guitar,banjo,fiddle or what ever,surely we do other things

I tell the most outrageous stories.....I even get some of them published.   ::)

I'm just breaking into leatherwork.  My original attempts, in 1954 or so, were the BSA kit type.  Every now and again I get the urge and make a really terrible knife sheath or something.

This time I'm going to go for the gold.

In the meantime I still have those stories.   :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 07, 2009, 05:48:06 PM



   Go for it Forty Rod, if you're as good at leather as you are at writing, you'll be a shoe in. ??? ;D


                          tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 07, 2009, 06:00:21 PM
F R cant wait to see what u come up with.Go get em. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 07, 2009, 08:22:59 PM
Howdy, pards. I see you've been having a good time while I was forced to relax for 3 days in a campground in San Luis Obispo. No internet. Talk about primitive! Well, we survived and all is well. OK, I have to go catch up on the threads.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 07, 2009, 08:32:03 PM
 Welcome back Marshal, This bunch has been gettin' plumb rowdy while you were gone. Oh well guess the fun had to end sometime ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 07, 2009, 08:36:04 PM
Howdy fellows,

Life is good!!  I have been to the beach the last 6 days and am getting a great tan!  Good view in a LITTLE pink bikini this afternoon.  Walked on the beach for an hour and found a few nice shells.  Got my exercise.  Went to an antique show this AM and got a couple of nice things!  Saw a neat 32 Rimfire Remington Rolling Block for $500 with a passable bore.  A bit expensive for me in Rimfire!!  Had fun and saw  bunch of neat items.  A gray cowboy hat, 3X for $20, still there.  Was 72, sunny and a great day all around.  Chili for dinner with some great Zinfandel wine.  Still finishing off the wine! ;D ;D ;) ;D  Taking a LONG time to type this 'cause I have to go back and type the right letters! ::) :-[ ;D  Y'all have a great Sunday!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 07, 2009, 09:35:49 PM
DR. Bob, think your handing us a line. After the pink bikini and the wine I dont think you saw anything else.  ;D :D Have fun. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 07, 2009, 09:40:54 PM
Welcome back Marshal, This bunch has been gettin' plumb rowdy while you were gone.
I wondered why there was such a mess in the shop. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on November 07, 2009, 10:36:46 PM
G.Rick Nice collection,


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 08, 2009, 07:18:31 AM
Hey Ace, you might want to try something I've been doing lately (you might already have done so) I've been carving the same design over and over again, focusing on trying to improve with each attempt. Then when I think the one I just did doesn't look too hot, I go back and look at the first one, and I can see where I've gotten a little better.

I'm not totally happy with the roses I've been carving, but the 20th one looks a lot better than the first one! I notice my swivel cuts and beveling have improved since the first one. I'm also learning not to bevel until the leather is dry enough, and that makes a big difference in quality. By nature I'm always in a hurry, so this has forced me to slow down a little, and I get better results.

Like WC said, he's been at this  long time, and it sure shows in his work.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on November 08, 2009, 12:15:22 PM
I bought a ruby blade for my swivel back in the early 70's, still sharp and keeps on a tickin'.

Just dunt drop it on the floor, can't seem to find those jewels anymore.

Organizing the new Cave today, got a lot of things in boxes yet from the big moove and some leather to shape up into a couple of holsters.

Being re-tired, er, I mean, self employed is great.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 08, 2009, 06:56:53 PM
Thanks JD! I am like you, I get into a big hurry, I plan on doing like you said, practice, and practice. This last 6 months has taken a lot away from me!! >:( I wanted to make my son some leather coasters for christmas, I wanted to put a small basket weave on them, my hands were shaking so bad, I could not keep the stamping strait. >:( >:( I go to the doctor Thursday, maybe he can give me something to help me??????
Thanks for the advice!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 08, 2009, 09:55:29 PM
Ace hope it works out for you. We need you showing your work. Miss seeing it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 08, 2009, 11:31:19 PM
Fingers crossed about the doc for you, Ace.

Have you tried decorating the coasters like a holster with a stamped pattern around the edge?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 09, 2009, 05:36:03 AM
Howdy ACE,

Best wishes for your Doctor visit. I'll get some prayers up for you. As KT said, we need you here Pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 09, 2009, 10:36:42 AM
Ace , like Johnny and the others, we'll be praying that this Dr. will be able to give you the help you need, just know that we're all in your corner Pard.

             Best Regards Pard

             tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on November 09, 2009, 06:21:08 PM
Ace, you got some prayers coming from Florida too pard.KT's right we need to see your stuff up here too.Dave   :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 09, 2009, 10:57:45 PM
I had to move a few posts out. Things were getting a little political, there. Let's keep it down to a dull roar, pards. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 10, 2009, 11:21:05 AM
Saw this stitching horse on E-Bay. Starting bid of 150, no bids yet

http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Craft-Leather-Tool-Stitching-Horse_W0QQitemZ140358754306QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20ae08a002
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/stitchinghorseebay.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 10, 2009, 11:31:36 AM
I want to apolizies to this forum, do to my ingornace I wasn't aware that there was not to be any policital post made. :-[ Yes I was a little wound up, but the only reason i made that post was in hopes that someone had a bottom line answer. I hope everyone on here will except my apolige, and you have my word that it will never happen again!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 10, 2009, 05:54:40 PM
  Aw heck Ace, the worst that could happen is that they might hang you. But at least they will be classy enough to use a new rope ;) ;D.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on November 10, 2009, 06:41:10 PM
For you gents that wish to get your missus involved.Try this, my missus started making a few out of my scrap liner material, now I am ordering sides for HER.And before anyone asks she is not making anymore this year  ;D.They do make some nice little Xmas presents. If anyone needs the pattern let me know.Dave  ;D

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/LEATHER/roses27.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 10, 2009, 07:17:29 PM
I want to apolizies to this forum, do to my ingornace I wasn't aware that there was not to be any policital post made. :-[ Yes I was a little wound up, but the only reason i made that post was in hopes that someone had a bottom line answer. I hope everyone on here will except my apolige, and you have my word that it will never happen again!
Later
ACE
     
    Ace no harm done, you didn't know, but now you do, nuff said

        tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 10, 2009, 09:33:32 PM
Hey Dave, I showed my wife your picture of the flowers, and she would love to know how to do that. They look great. I'll PM you my info, and thanks for the offer of the pattern, that's very generous of you. JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 10, 2009, 09:55:10 PM

Howdy Dave

     Those flowers are Awesome Pard, my wife saw them and flipped, it's hard to believe they are made from leather, thanks for sharing, and tell your wife she does beautiful work and is an artist of a special kind, that's really something.


            Regards

        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 10, 2009, 10:20:34 PM
Dave tell your wife she has great talent. My wife cant grow real ones  that look that good. Oop, hear her comming , gotta go.  :) :D ;D :P KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 10, 2009, 11:14:37 PM
Thanks for the pattern Dave. Your wife is quite an artist. Those are awesome!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 10, 2009, 11:23:54 PM
Those flowers are something, Dave. Very beautiful. Compliments to your better half.

Ace, TW said it all. You're a good pard to have around.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on November 11, 2009, 06:10:39 AM
Happy Veterans Day, folks!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 11, 2009, 06:37:31 AM
Thanks Santee, and Happy Veterans Day to all the pards who have served or are serving. My prayers and thoughts go out to them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 11, 2009, 06:44:28 AM
I'll bet a lot of you Pard's have owned some pretty cool automobiles throughout the years.

Here is a picture of my first car. It is a 1953 Ford Victoria 2-door Hardtop with three on the column. I bought in in 1957 when I was 16 years old. It was bone stock when I bought it. I removed and added a few things to it. My mother actually found it for me on a used car lot near our home. My folks did not own a car back then, only a van for their business. They took it for a ride every Sunday morning. It was cool to see my Mother drive it. Sometimes she would rap off the pipes, by accident of course. I traded it in on a 1959 Black Chevy Impala Convertible. Sure wish I had those cars today!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on November 11, 2009, 07:03:52 AM
Howdy Johnny,

Wow...what a neat picture of the old Ford.  My first car (when I was in the service) was a 51 Merc 2 door hardtop.  However, my second car was in fact a 53 Ford Vic...just like yours...was powder blue in color.  Bought my first brand new car in 66...Ford Galaxie 500 with a 390, 4 spd. dual exhaust...fast son of a gun...but my fastest car was a 1970 Boss 302 Stang...canary yellow with the louvered rear window, rear deck spoiler, and shaker hood...oh how I wish I had that thing now...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 11, 2009, 07:10:41 AM
Howdy Outrider,

Do you have any pictures of your 51' Merc or 53' Ford? Several of my high school buddies had 1950 and 1951 Merc's. I had a 1969 Red Mustang GT Fast-back until my wife had our third child. Then I went into my station wagon period.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 11, 2009, 11:23:38 AM
Howdy Gents

     My first car was a 1951 Merc. 2 door coup, I got it used in 1960, when I was 15 years old, and worked on it a full year before I got my drivers lic. I had it painted a metallic blue/green, I did the inside in white tuck and roll Naugahyde, I lowered it in the front to show off the duel chrome Scavies  underneath, I painted the whole underneath white, I put some fake thin white walls on the tires , and had Baby Moon hub caps, the engine was a Flathead V 8, it had 12" steel pack mufflers which would wrap every time you shifted gear, I had this big round chrome steel ball on my gear shift knob that I had to hold up when in second gear, or it would fall into third all by its self. Great car , wish I still had it.

           tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 11, 2009, 11:41:34 AM
My first car was a 48  2 door chev. Got it in 57 when I was home on leave from the service. I was 17 and paid $75.00 dollors for it. Dont have picts. becaus cameras and horses wernt invented yet.  ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 11, 2009, 04:31:46 PM
Howdy Pards,
 First, Johnny, did you ever get a pattern for the saddle bags that you wanted to make? If so, do you have any pic's of your bags? That is something I want to try this winter, depending on how things turn out tomorrow.
Any body else out there made a set of saddle bags? I am looking for the single strap 1/2 circle flap style of bags. I am sorry that I don't have the proper name of the style, maybe WC will read this, his bags are the style I want. Now that I think about it, I think David Carrio makes that style, I will go to his site and look? I would be great full if I could get some help on these, for i am not sure what oz weight to use on the peice that is the sides and bottom?
 I would be very greatfull for any and all advice.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on November 11, 2009, 08:03:47 PM
Just got a new DVD collection, "The Great Indian Wars - 1540-1890"  I'll let ya all know if it is worth it.  It looks like a pretty complete history of the Indian struggle.

AZ Cattleman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Josh Dabney on November 11, 2009, 09:29:09 PM
Boy I sure enjoyed readin bout everyones first cars.  Always have appreciated classic autos.

Unfortunatly I got the urge to admit that my first car was an '85 Chevette.    :-[    She'd git over a hundred eventually, had a durable clutch, and would take a 90 degree left at 65mph.  Had alot a fun in that car though and she'd also run all week on $9 gas.

My number 2 was a '77 Malibu that I loved.  She was pale green which my pals nicknamed "ganged green".  Others called her the AaaaOooooGa mobile.  Never could figure why nobody liked her like I did.

-Josh   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 11, 2009, 11:42:30 PM
Cool about the first cars. I love the pics of them. Thanks for sharing them, pards. Mine was a Black 1930 Model A Tudor Sedan. That thing went places I wouldn't go today in my 4x4 pickup. My dad gave it to me when I was 12. It had been wrecked and he told me if I wanted a car when I got my license I could put it together. That was the best thing he ever did for me. It took a while but by the time I was old enough, it was done and running fine. I learned a lot about cars from that.

Here's number 5. I bought that when I got out of the Army.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 12, 2009, 12:51:09 AM
Those sure are some nifty cars and great stories from everyone. Several high school friends had 51' Merc's. My best friend had a 48' Chevy. It was built like a tank. I'd swear the fenders were made out of cast iron. I do remember an executive where I worked buying a brand new 1959 Red Porsche Coupe. We were not allowed to go even near it.

Ace,
Here is picture of some Saddlebags I made a few years ago. If this is what you are looking for, I'll be happy to send you a set of patterns.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 12, 2009, 10:24:24 AM
My best friend had a 48' Chevy. It was built like a tank. I'd swear the fenders were made out of cast iron.
LOL, I had a '41 Plymouth Business Coupe about the same time as the Porsche. I drove it when the Porsche was in the shop. It had those cast iron fenders, too. A lady ran into me in a bank parking lot. Darn near took her bumper off and my right front fender only had a very tiny mark about an inch across. The dent in the left fender must have taken a heck of a hit, it was there when I got the car.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 12, 2009, 11:14:46 AM
Well it looks like a few of us were around to enjoy these old cars, I have great memories of these days, I searched all over yesterday for pictures, and can't find any of them, 36 years of living in the same home tends to make things get lost for a time, I'll keep looking though  ???, Johnny and Will nice pictures and thanks for not loosing them LOL


      Johnny, your saddle bags look great, what kind of leather did you use, and what ounce ? I need to get going and make me a pair, they really look nice.

        Regards

       tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 12, 2009, 11:38:32 AM
This is the only picture I have of the many cool cars I've owned.

This was a highway crusier! ;D  440, push button shift, factory air in a convertable?

Hope you all enjoy.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 12, 2009, 01:59:13 PM
Howdy TW,
The bags pictured are from some 8-10 oz. pre-finished embossed leather that a customer gave to me. It is relatively soft leather and looks like Rhino or Elephant hide. I did make some bags out of unfinished cowhide from Tandy. The body and flap's were 8 oz. The gusset was was 4-5 oz.

Howdy Ned,
Very cool convertible. Looks like a Dodge Polara. What year is it? Bet you wish you still had it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 12, 2009, 02:14:44 PM
Johnny, actually it's a 1967 Chrysler 300!

What a car, drove down the road at 100 like it was standing still. Power everything except windows?

And yes I really wish I still had it. :(

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 12, 2009, 02:32:43 PM
Very nice ragtop, Ned. I'll bet it was a fun one. Those 300's were really smooth and almost eerie in how easy they were to drive. I knew a guy who collected the early ones with the square steering wheel. Cool cars. I'll bet we all wish we had one or more of those early cars of ours. I'd take any of the ones I had again.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 12, 2009, 02:39:49 PM
Thanks Johnny, for that info.

Ned, nice wheels pard, my Dad swore by the Chrysler 300, and had a few, great cars with lots of muscle


                           tEN  " Still looking for my pictures " wOLVES   ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on November 12, 2009, 03:17:03 PM
Johnny,

Unfortunately, I don't have any phots of any of those cars  drats...but just proir to buying the Boss 302 I had a 69 Mach I...and it was red...I didn't like the Mach because it did alot of wheel hopping...the Boss 302 had staggered and angled rear shocks which took care of the wheel hop problem...if I remember correctly I only had about 6,000 miles on the Mach before I traded it in on the Boss.

STATION WAGONS....ohhhh man  my favorite kind of car...just sold my Volvo S/W...served me well
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 12, 2009, 03:26:52 PM
Johnny,
 thanks for showing me the saddle bags you made, they are AWESOME!!! Those are close to what I am looking for, I think I will have to just sit down and draw out a pair. I am kinda stuck in between a rock and a harrd spot! After making the Bling rig and the matching spur straps, I plan on making a pait of arm cuffs to match, so to keep everything unionaforum I think that the saddle bags will have to match?? My plans are to make the saddle bags to hang on my gun cart, to hold my other pistols, just in case I ever do get to go shoot??
Thanks for the offer!
ACE

My Father allways said I was a big Dreamer ;D A man with out dreams, is just a wandering soule ??? ??? When I quit dreaming, that will be the Day  I saddle up and ride into the sunset :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 12, 2009, 04:44:02 PM
Howdy Pards,
 You guys have went and done it now!!!! I spent 25 years doing nothing but think about Rod Rods! I realy thought that all that Hot Rod stuff was out of my system, untill you all had to go and start showing pic's and telling stories about your Hot Rods ;D :) O lost a lot of my pic's, like a lot of you guys have! I found a few, and will keep digging, but for now, The first pic, is of my 1931 Model A Coupe, built this one when I was 17. The next pic, is of me and the wife, and the 2 cars we had when we got married, the white car in the pic, was the first and only new car I ever bought, it is a 1974 GTO, drove it off the show room, for $2175.00 brand new.  And last for now is my 1970 Z28 that I bought and totaly restored ( should of kept that one) ??? ::) ???
 I want to tell all of you, I realy like seeing the pic's of your old cars!
Thanks for sharing
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 12, 2009, 04:55:12 PM
Howdy Ned,
Thanks for the info. I was going to guess the year as 1969 but one guess was enough. That sure was a classy car and I'll bet it turned a few heads.

Howdy Outrider,
My 1969 Mustang GT had lots of wheel hopping also. It was terrible on ice and snow.

Ace,
Those are some cool rides you had. I just knew that you would have some nifty cars to show us.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 12, 2009, 05:03:50 PM
Ya Johnny! It was a Chick Magnet particularly with my parter Rocket (the dog in the picture).

Crusin' the streets in Sasualito and Tibiron (on the other side of the bay from SF) was a year long experiance! :o

Ned

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 12, 2009, 06:33:29 PM
 

    Ace, those are some dang nice cars, I'm glad you found some of your pictures, I'm still looking, don't know where they could be, My Cousin had a model A coup, I'll try to find that too, but your cars looks real sharp, what were you running in the A coup, looks hot, and so does the GTO, and they were.

                       Ill look forward to seeing more of cars

                             tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 12, 2009, 07:54:46 PM
LOL, I had a '41 Plymouth Business Coupe about the same time as the Porsche. I drove it when the Porsche was in the shop. It had those cast iron fenders, too. A lady ran into me in a bank parking lot. Darn near took her bumper off and my right front fender only had a very tiny mark about an inch across. The dent in the left fender must have taken a heck of a hit, it was there when I got the car.

When I was in college I had a friend with a '41 Plymouth business coupe.  Had a semi-automatic transmission that you had to shift but you didn't have to use the clutch except to put it in reverse.  Best deer hunting car I ever saw.  Low gear would let you drive up a waterfall if you weren't in a big hurry. Top speed couldn't have been much above 60.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 12, 2009, 08:32:43 PM
Nice pics, Ace. That Model A photo must have been taken after 1964 since those look like Cragar mags on it. Nice wheels. I had a set on my second 1965 Dodge Dart GT. They were the coolest back then.

When I was in college I had a friend with a '41 Plymouth business coupe.  Had a semi-automatic transmission that you had to shift but you didn't have to use the clutch except to put it in reverse.  Best deer hunting car I ever saw.  Low gear would let you drive up a waterfall if you weren't in a big hurry. Top speed couldn't have been much above 60.
Mine had the standard 3 on the tree. Great car. Yep, 1st was quite low. The speedometer needle was green up to 25mph then turned yellow between 25mph and 45mph. Above that it turned red. I recall getting some 70 or better out of it. LOL, that was enough. :o The window winders were 1 1/2 turns to full up or down. I could beat anyone wanting to do window races. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 12, 2009, 09:29:20 PM
The window winders were 1 1/2 turns to full up or down. I could beat anyone wanting to do window races. ;D
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Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 13, 2009, 03:18:26 PM
My first car was a shetland pony,i had dibs on every gal in the nighborhood down the road.Low and Slow baby ;)

Had hydraulics too,if ya sat on her butt she would buck you off right now,the gals would giggle i'd turn red,and have to walk a mile and a half back home :-[ >:( :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 13, 2009, 05:26:19 PM



            :D ;D ;D ;D Now story sounds like something you'd do Rick  ;D ;D ;D ;D

                      tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on November 15, 2009, 03:47:15 PM
Ok here's my story and I'm sticking to it ::) ::)

As I mentioned to JD in the Tippman thread I was recently given a German tredle machine made by Wertheim (they also made safes and pianos).  Anyway...to make a long story short...my brother-in-law was the VP for U.S. sales for a family owned blanket company in Germany...Biederlack.  While on a business trip to the main HQ in Germany my sister, who was along for the trip, saw this machine in the presidents office and commented on how nice it was.  A few months later they got a container shipment of goods from the factory and low and hehold the company president sent the machine for my sister.

The machine is a "Wertheim Electra" coffin top tredle machine and is fully operational...came with bobbins...various types of presser feet, tools, and an original manual...which is written in German.  I have not played with it yet but thought that you pards would like to see it.   Please excuse the junk in the background...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 15, 2009, 05:18:08 PM
Very Cool Outrider! It appears to be in extrodinary shape! Nice find.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 15, 2009, 05:20:05 PM
By the way I sleep under a Biederlack blanket every night!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 15, 2009, 05:49:17 PM
That's a really cool machine, Outrider. I like those old ones. They really work nicely when in decent operating condition.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 15, 2009, 07:58:52 PM
Well all these car pics here, and not one of my current ride.
Its a 1963 1/2 Galaxie 500 with 352/3 speed. I have a rebuilt 390 from my previous 63 Galaxie endeavor that will go into this one when the 352 gives out. Or when I get the interior and suspension rebuilt, and its just time to swap it in.
Also a pic of the 51 Ford Firetruck we used to haul my wifes cheerleaders in for homecoming parades. Its gone now, but only had 8,000 miles on it.
Thats Fort Masterson there as well, but now has a  new front porch.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 15, 2009, 08:16:26 PM
Very cool, Dalton. I like that Galaxie. Nice car. I suppose I'll have to round up another cool toy some day.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 15, 2009, 08:22:31 PM
And here are a few of the past ones.
The 68 Torino GT 390 got away, and I sadly miss it. Was a fun car, and had unimaginable power. The previous owner dressed it with 69 Cobra emblems, but it still looked good. It was my wifes by the way.

The 65 Comet I still have, but its probably rusty beyond repair. It was my favorite car out of all of them. I was the second owner, and paid a whopping 200 bucks for it. Its sitting at my parents now, with the 289/3spd still in running condition. We have a 64 Comet 4dr sitting beside it, and hopes are to swap the drivetrain over and do up the 4 dr for Freeda.

After I get the Galaxie all done up, I would like to start on the 70 Maverick Grabber that my dad traded his 70 Chevelle SS 396 for when I was little. Its down the line tho. Would like to get it done in time for my son to drive it, but we will see.
DM
PS, sorry these pics are a little fuzzy. They were taken with my digital of the original photos.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 15, 2009, 09:09:59 PM
Howdy Dalton,
I just knew that there were a lot of Pards on this Forum who have some cool cars to show. You have some real great iron there Dalton. I sure like your 63 Galaxie. I got married 1964 and my new father-in-law let us take his 63 Galaxie 2-door hard top on our honeymoon. He had to use my 63 Corvair convertible for two weeks. Thanks for sharing this with us. It brought back some good memories for me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 16, 2009, 12:16:03 AM
The car is a 51 Chevy that I still have. It has 60 thousand miles, needs an interior but otherwise is in good shape.  I’ve always had an old car of some sort, and I’ve had this one since 2003.

For a short time I owned all three bikes at the same time. After owning many Hondas, I bought my first Harley in 2003, the Anniversary Road King. A couple of years later I got a chance to pick up the Heritage from a guy down the street for a ridiculously low price. I bought it, thinking a friend would eventually buy it from me, which is what happened   

In 2007 I walked into my local Harley dealer to order some Reinhart pipes, and walked out with the Street Glide. It was 10 months old, and had 810 miles on the odometer. It also has Reinhart pipes, and tons of add ons. I sold the Road King, and still have the Glide. I’m not riding any more, due to the stroke, so it’s for sale. 
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/DSCN0375.jpg)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/photo_2.jpg)
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Post by: cowboywc on November 16, 2009, 04:36:45 AM
Howdy All
Here is my first car in High School, 56 Chevy 4dr wgn.
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Post by: cowboywc on November 16, 2009, 04:39:11 AM
This is my 2nd car, bought it in 1977. Had original 265 and powerglide. Drove it to Vegas when I married my first wife. Still have it but it's been parked for a long time. Someday......
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on November 16, 2009, 04:40:46 AM
Bought this one around 1980. Street raced it for a couple years, yanked out the drive train and put it in the 2dr wgn and sold the body.
WC
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Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 16, 2009, 07:39:17 AM
Aah, WC. The 56 is my favorite of the tri chevys. We had a 56 BelAir 4 dr sitting on our place when my parents bought it, and I spent many hours in it just playing around. Actually hooked up a battery once, and the radio came on to an oldies station.
Its gone now tho.
That wagon is just too cool.

JD, my Galaxie is in the same boat as yours. I am in the process of putting in new weatherstripping, and then working on the interior. Thats an expensive job for mine.
DM
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Post by: JD Alan on November 16, 2009, 08:26:39 AM
I bought the 51 for my son and I to work on, and we did for a while, but he lost interest. So many of the young men these days don't have an interest in cars like my friends and I did through the 60's. Now it's computers!

My first car was a 2 door 57 Bel Aire. Unfortunately I rolled it. I had a 57 Chevy pickup up, short step side with the big rear window when I got married in '77. I had a 72 El Camino just before buying the 51, but sold it because it bothered my back so much when I drove it. It was a sweet looking rig.

I'm embarrased to admit to how many cars and bikes I've owned over the years! Funny thing, I remember every one of them.

WC, I've been a Chevy guy from the beginning, so I really do appreciate your rigs.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/09_12.jpg)
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 16, 2009, 10:29:40 AM
Those are some very fine cars, pards. I'm going to have to find the old photos and start digging. Dalton, that Torino is a real jewell. JD, I like that 51 Chevy. Cool stuff. WC, I also like the 56 over the 55 and 57. I never had any of them, but I did have a 54 Chevy "Two-Ten" Sedan. I yanked the powerglide transmission and put a standard with a floor shift in it. I also replaced the engine with a truck engine that had been bored out. It was a fun car.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 16, 2009, 05:47:38 PM
Howdy Fella's,
 It sure is nice to see all the old cars and trucks that we all had way back then!! I wished i had all mine back!! It sure does take me back to a time in my life when I didn't have a care in the world!!
 Dalton, you have a real nice looking Galaxy!!!
later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 17, 2009, 01:32:46 AM
Howdy,

Somehow, I missed 5 pages of this thread while I was in Georgia.  Wish I had pictures of my first car.  It was a 57 Ford 2 door hard top with the 302 [?] V8.  Light blue top & bottom and white in the middle.  Man, oh man I have wished that I still had it!
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on November 17, 2009, 05:53:00 AM
My first car was a 58' Buick Special, still had the fins that Chevy droped that year.  Then the next car I owned was a 64 Chevy Impala SS327.   Loved that car.  Then a 68 AMX  390 that I raced in Calif.  Last great car I owned was a 68 Chevy 396 El Camino.  After that I owned various plane jane cars, became the responsible one..........These are pics that I found on the web, the AMX is an exact copy of mine color and everything and the 64 SS mine was silver with a navy blue fake convertable top.


AZ Cattleman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 18, 2009, 12:49:43 AM
Cool cars, pards. Keep 'em coming. :D
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 18, 2009, 08:07:34 AM
An old customer of mine was in the leather business. He cleaned out his workshop and among the things he gave to me was a Leather thickness or weight measuring device. I have no idea how old it is but it still works pretty good. Attached are a few pictures.
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 18, 2009, 08:10:55 AM
Very Cool Johnny!

Just a little bit of clean up and what a classic tool of the trade.

Ned
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Post by: Gun Butcher on November 18, 2009, 08:45:40 AM
  Johnny, that is really neat. I love old tools and trying to figure out exactly how to use them.

Thought you guys might get a kick out of one of my small collections.These are all Scharde Scrimshaw knifes with the sheaths.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 18, 2009, 10:45:31 AM
That's a really cool thickness measuring tool. I've never seen one before. What a find.

Nice collection, GB. It's fun to see them so similar and yet so different from each other.

Thanks for the pics, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 18, 2009, 11:58:00 AM
Hey Johnny, that is a neat old tool, I realy enjoy looking at old tools, thank for sharing. GB, I  allways like looking at knifes, very nice collection, also thanks for sharing.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on November 18, 2009, 12:21:17 PM
Johnny,...boy that tool is really the cat's meow...have fun with it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on November 18, 2009, 05:40:58 PM
Howdy Johnny
That is way too cool.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 18, 2009, 10:31:33 PM
Very cool tool Johnny.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 18, 2009, 10:46:14 PM


  Nice find Johnny, now you will know what kind of leather you have , with no doubts.

         Regards

     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 19, 2009, 10:35:51 AM
Look what I found!

Cleaning out the closet in my shop I came accrss a box I forgot I had. Full of rolled posters.

Years ago I built frames for them and sold them at Cowboy events around the country, didn't know I had any left let alone this many!

Ned

see ad in classifieds
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 19, 2009, 04:57:53 PM
 Johnny, that is really neat. I love old tools and trying to figure out exactly how to use them.

Thought you guys might get a kick out of one of my small collections.These are all Scharde Scrimshaw knifes with the sheaths.


Where'd you find them cool little puppies at? Don't remember ever seeing any like that with beaded sheaths.Too Cool GB :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 19, 2009, 05:05:24 PM
Look what I found!

Cleaning out the closet in my shop I came accrss a box I forgot I had. Full of rolled posters.

Years ago I built frames for them and sold them at Cowboy events around the country, didn't know I had any left let alone this many!

Ned

see ad in classifieds

How many ya got Ned-A-Roo??
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 19, 2009, 07:29:01 PM
  Rick I got the first one from a friend in 1981 and the rest came to me by way of my better half at christmas the next year. It took her a year to find the thunderbird because they only made 5000 of them. The rest they made about 7000 to 10,000.
That was back when we did have the window or the pot ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 19, 2009, 07:50:04 PM


 GB, that's quit a collection of neat folders, good looking, all of them, thanks for sharing

      tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 19, 2009, 11:25:27 PM
Hey GB,sent ya a private message :)
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Post by: outrider on November 20, 2009, 07:08:19 AM
Ned,  sent you a private message.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 20, 2009, 07:14:38 AM
Replied.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 20, 2009, 08:30:51 AM
 Have a question that I hope someone can answer for me. Some of the knives in my collection are getting tarnished and I would like to clean them. Can someone recommend a method to do that without scratching them?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 20, 2009, 08:48:16 AM
I have used the obvious , Brasso, Silver Polish and Bar Keepers Friend to clean some of mine.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 20, 2009, 08:55:41 AM
Thanks Ned, I may try the silver polish. Wife says it won't scratch so I'll give it a whirl.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on November 20, 2009, 11:10:30 AM
Ned,  Sent tyou another PM
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Post by: cowboy316 on November 20, 2009, 01:10:48 PM
howdy pards been awhile since ive posted but been sick and dont know what it but im back and working but thought id share some pics of the  nascar car ive ever got to see up close and the also had a simulator that the drivers use and boy do i envy them boys they are in shape let me tell ya and that seat as much as id love to run one i dont think i couls seat in there for 500 miles LOL
but the car is #77 Sam Hornish Jr's car
enjoy and thanks pards
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 20, 2009, 01:15:54 PM
Hey GB use Mother Metal polish,it just takes a dab man,you will have to wash them and reoil that stuff turns black as soon as it rubbed in brass.I just did an old watchfob last night i picked up,it was real tarnished,shines like a new penny now.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 20, 2009, 01:36:13 PM
Making your own arrows and recurve bow is cool stuff,i have read a little about it and seen a friend make arrows.Having a hybred wolf is something i always wanted,From what i know they are very loyal,at least the one another friend had was.Everytime i went to his house that wofl dog would come up to me and stay by me and play with me and wanted to go home with me.My buddy at the time didn't take care of him like he should have,i told him to give him to me but he wouldn't,couple of weeks later he moved out of state.I knew he wouldn't take care of him..

Hey Ten Wolves,can you make your arrows do that robin hood sound?THHHHHHHHHWIIIZZZZZIIIIIP ! ->----------->What did you make your bow from?Got any pics of it..I ain't much good at makin stuff from scratch.

   Howdy All

     Gun Slick Rick, I finally got around to taking a few pictures of my old bow, and what's left of some of the arrows I made back in 62, you asked what the bow was made of, I used Lemon wood, and a thin slice of teak in the handle/grip area, then the limbs were covered in fiber glass, I had my most problems in notching the tips of the limbs, where the strings attached, they have to be just right or they won't stay on, I finally got it right after hours of work on carving them just right. When I made arrows, I would go to Shawnee Archery Shop, and pick out my shafts that were matched and spined  for the weight in pull the bow I was making them for, this is important, you don't want too light a shaft or it will break on impact, and you don't want too heavy a shaft because it will bee too slow, and this is all based on the type bow/power/weight of the bow, this is how the term matched and spined came into effect, after I picked out all the straightest arrows I needed, I would cut them to my length of pull,  then I would remove the wood for putting on the knock, with a pencil type sharpener, I then would fill a tube up with my color, which was white lacquer, I would dip the shafts in the tube of paint and then hang them with a cloths pin on a line after taking them out of the tube, and let dry, when dry I would set up my fletching tool  for the shape I wanted the feathers, after the feathers were glued on using a jig, I would burn the feathers in the fletch to the shape I wanted, then it was down too just fine tuning them the rest of the way by beveling the ends so the feather wouldn't get torn off when released , the knocks were put on before fletching, and were used to turn the shaft, the last thing was the tip or the business end of the arrow, on these arrows I used target tips, which I also used for small game too. That quiver is from 1956, and the leather is still holding up except for the thin straps on the knife, which is an old boning knife my Dad gave me back then for dressing my game.
   Back then we all had our colors, my shafts were always " white shaft, blue knock, gray feathers ", based on colors, if we found an arrow we usually knew who it belonged too. ::)

            So I hope I was able to answer you questions , I had a lot of fun with Archery when I was a Kid. ;D


                    Regards

               tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D

 
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Post by: Ace Lungger on November 20, 2009, 03:27:51 PM
Howdy TW,  :)
 That is a cool old bow with the quiver and arrows!! :o :o That cools that you have had it all this time!!
Thanks for sharing.
ACE
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Post by: Gun Butcher on November 20, 2009, 08:17:11 PM
TW, beautiful bow and quiver and another great story. I get such a kick out of the fact that you guys are all like me, you want to try something but instead of going out and buying what you need to do it you just make it yourself. It just adds so much to what you are doing and the satisfaction level goes up tremendously. If I may ask, is that quiver what you might call a Pope style?


Hey, thanks Pards for the cleaning ideas.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 20, 2009, 08:27:21 PM
Dang 10W. That looks exactly, and I mean exactly, like my Bear 25# recurve sitting here. Good job on that one!
DM (who likes to shoot the ol bow now and again)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 20, 2009, 08:57:54 PM
Cool pic, cowboy. That's a good one.

Nice bow, TW. Hats off to your making it. Good work.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 20, 2009, 09:02:08 PM
Howdy Pards

    Thanks, Ace, GB and Dalton, GB, and Marshal Will, you might be right on the pope quiver, I got this one when Howard Hill was the guy I wanted to be like, as a kid, it was something like his, I also made a bow quiver that held 4 arrows on the right side that I taped to the bow itself, I used spring clips back then to hold the arrows to the on board quiver it was very quiet and good for hunting, but for small game the leather quiver worked fine. I use to make my arrows by the dozen, and had them for different bows that I used, this was the only bow I ever made, I had other bows that were a hundred times better than this, Dalton, this bow that I made was fashioned after several of the bow's that were being made back then, I wanted a fast bow that would be easy to handle in the brush, for small game, so I made mine a 40 pounder, which turned out to be a 42 pounder, it is a short recurve,  fast but not too much punch like the others I had, I had a 52 pound Long Bow, and a 56 pound Smithwick hand made by him, that I used on deer and mountain Lion sized game, that were awesome, powerful and quick. I remember when I was eleven years old and just getting used to that 52 pound long bow, myself and a couple of friends were in the foot hills hunting, when my friend said snake, I turn to see a rattle snake coiled and ready to strike, I don't know where I got the strength to pull that bow all the way back but I did,  and I was able to send the arrow through the snakes mouth and out his head, well you would have thought I saved the town from attacking hostiles, I had my picture with the snake put in the local paper, and ended up on TV two times for that, I hated all that fuss, at home the kids called me Robin Hood for more than a year because of it. ::) ??? :-\ this long bow was really too strong for me at that age, and I hadn't been able to pull that bow all the way back until this time, I guess fright took over. :o


              Regards

         tEN wOLVES   ;) :D ;D                                    Thanks for listening, didn't mean to be so windy
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Post by: Gun Butcher on November 20, 2009, 09:42:10 PM
  TW, Hill was the only other choice I could have come up with,I have seen that style somewhere and always really liked it. It is  interesting to me to hear that you actually hunted with it. The modern bow hunters would be shocked I suppose. Please don,t ever think you are windy. As far as I can tell we are alll enjoying your stories. They cause me at least to take another look at the things you are showing and gives me a new appreciation for them. Kind of brings them to life.
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Post by: GunClick Rick on November 20, 2009, 10:32:05 PM
WOW,what a sweet bow~ I don't know alot about them other than what i have been shown from a friend that used to have a bow shop here for awhile,i do know that handmade ones fetch a heck of a price.Hard to imagine how they did those things back in the day.That right there is airloom stuff to me..I might be able to make an arrow,but that's about it.If i ever find one with that color scheme,i'll know where it came from  :)Just like indians would mark thier arrows. It;s amazing what you can do in the heat of battle,SNAKE!!! THWWWWIIIPPP(}=>=======> Lights out ;D

Dang nice set ROBIN,uh ,i mean Ten Wolves ;D
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 20, 2009, 10:37:53 PM
Thanks GB, I've never been gifted with the art of using few words to say all that I think needed, I have many friends that are very talented in this, and I admire them for it, I'm glad you and others enjoy hearing these things of the past, it's funny for me to think of them as being so long ago, but I guess they are, you don't hear of folks making things like we used to, back then being able to make your own arrows guaranteed us of getting better quality arrows, back then the only thing better was having Aluminum shaft's made custom for you, and I had those too, for comp. shoots we used to go to on Sunday once a month, talk about great arrows, I could just sit and listen to the sound they made when shot, my Long bow with longer feathers on their shaft's would make that sound too, good memories, ones I'll never forget. I think Howard Hill was one of the greatest Archers there ever was, even in today's standards, I never achieved his excellence, but boy howdy I had fun trying, I went through a whole lot of bails of straw over this time, had them set up in the back yard, we'd shoot bb guns pellet guns, my bow, and throwing knives, until it was time to get more straw, this is what we did after dinner at night during the Spring and Summer months, along with ping pong, and never had to leave home to enjoy our selves.

  Rick, howdy pard, it's funny ,you say heirloom stuff, and I guess you're right, these arrows are so old now that they're light as a feather, and if shot they would most likely self destruct and turn to dust...... ::) :o ;D


                  tEN wOLVES   ;) :D ;D

                  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 20, 2009, 10:54:32 PM
Thanks for listening, didn't mean to be so windy
Very well worth reading. I love that snake story. Thanks.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 21, 2009, 12:40:13 AM
Howdy TW,

Awesome Bow and awesome stories!! I's really cool to have still something you made almost fifty years ago along with those great memories. You do have a real knack for telling stories. 

I have a vague memory of watching a movie well over fifty years ago called Tembo. As I recall it featured Howard Hill hunting an Elephant with a bow and arrow. Does anyone remember something this?
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 21, 2009, 11:00:45 AM
Howdy TW,

Awesome Bow and awesome stories!! I's really cool to have still something you made almost fifty years ago along with those great memories. You do have a real knack for telling stories. 

I have a vague memory of watching a movie well over fifty years ago called Tembo. As I recall it featured Howard Hill hunting an Elephant with a bow and arrow. Does anyone remember something this?

           Howdy Johnny

       I think I saw everything in regards to movies and documentaries that Howard Hill made, he was a big game hunter for sure, one of his long bows was a 90 pounder, the force that bow must of had, had to have had a special shaft to handle it, but for Elephant sized game you would need it, I still have one of the books he wrote, it's been out of print for years now, ever so once in a while they show clips of some of his great shots TV, and I get goose bumps when I see him do it. I'll see if I can fine that book and I'll post a picture of it.

        Regards

     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
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Post by: GunClick Rick on November 21, 2009, 12:16:06 PM
Just a side note,don't shoot this elephant if ya see him.Scroll down for video.Timbo passed in 2005.I watched a special the other day on Timbo and Chris.What a story.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-Gallucci-the-Elephant-Man/70586662504

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ6larydXgI
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 21, 2009, 04:47:39 PM
 Good Video Rick, thank for sharing, My understanding is Howard Hill killed a Rouge killer Elephant, not a nice fella like Tempo, too bad we lost him, he was a great animal.


   Here is a scan of my book, this was the book that taught me how to make arrows and the bow that I made, it was the best book around in the fifty's, it was published in 1957, my first long bow looked like the one on this cover, the one Howard is using, this book has one of my other bows in it along with my quiver, there is a picture of Guy Madison the movie actor, you might remember him in the series Wild Bill Hickok, where Andy Devine played his side kick, this picture shows Howard and Guy getting ready for a hunt, and they're going through there equipment. Anyway any one that is interested in archery should have this book if they can find one or order one.

           Regards

        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 21, 2009, 05:25:18 PM
Very Cool :)
Guy Madison threw his bullets down range from the barrel huh,alot of wrist action ;D I'm gonna end up lookin for a bow now.. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 21, 2009, 09:31:15 PM
Ya know what? I forgot i had a couple hangin on the wall around the corner,it sets in by a window so you can't see it all the time.Found a couple of handmade lookin bows at a second hand store last year.Been wantin to indian them up just haven't decided how.Looks to be mad fer a youngin maybe and i have no idea what the material is,has a grain like oak though,but ya can't use oak can ya? Think i paid 5.00 for both,the other is red and just a cheapie.This one had the string on it but i took it off to let it relax.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Toothandbow006.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Toothandbow010.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 21, 2009, 10:20:14 PM
Rick I don't think I've ever seen a bow like that, that's bowed without being strung, it might have been green wood and they left it strung too long, that will ruin a bow every time, they need to be destrung when not in use, but it will make a good wall hanger and the way it is now you could go ahead and string it anyway, you can't hurt it now, fix it up Indian style. It should look good on the wall.

            tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D

           
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 22, 2009, 03:47:14 AM
  Rick TW is aight when I first looked at that one I thought it was a recurve ,then I realized the handle was wrong for a recurve. That one would be a perfect canidate to be decorated and put on the wall.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 22, 2009, 01:08:12 PM
Yep,what i figured when i saw it,been strung way too long,i'll hand some feathers and such from it.I was hopin i could get it back in shape to look better anyway.I should have never sold that Bear bow i had.

 What would i look for just in case i see somethin that tells ya it's a good handmade  bow.?? I know where a couple are but i think they are factory.I find some pretty good stuff around here like my Duke hat with sterling silver and leather hat band i found at Salvation Army for 20.00 did the shapin myself :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/liberty_valance06.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/TomDunsonhat004.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 22, 2009, 03:16:46 PM

  Rick, you can usually tell home/hand made by looking the bow over real well, if it is a commercial made or brand name bow, it will have a decal, or inset slogan on it. you can pretty much tell store bought from hand made. If you can find a book like this, it will help you in your search.

        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 22, 2009, 03:22:40 PM
  Nice hat Rick, You did a great job of shaping it.

Now, I have something for you.  You guys are causing me to check all my hiding places for things I haven't seen in a long time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 22, 2009, 03:36:19 PM


  WOW BG, that is cool, how long have you had that, and did you do the bead work on this bag, beautiful, I don't think I mentioned your collection of folders, and there cases, did you bead them too, awesome all of it. I think I'd go blind trying to do a bead job these. ??? :-\ ::)

      tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 22, 2009, 04:09:15 PM
TW, I wish I could take credit for the folders sheaths but I better not. They came with the knives. They do mean alot to me because they were a gift back when my wife and I didn't have much. She put in a lot of extra hours at work and on the phone rounding them up and paying for them.
The buff tooth came from Fort Bridger, Wyoming area back in 1981 and the ration ticket pouch is my own creation. It was made in 1984. It is braintan, lined with calico, and beaded with #11 glass beads. The toughest thing about beadwork these days is threading the needles. :o ??? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 22, 2009, 05:24:39 PM
GB, you did a dandy job pard, I remember doing bead work in the Scouts, but nothing as nice as yours, of course there is a difference in age, and maybe if I would have stayed with it I might of made better things, and your right getting the thread through the beads is something else, I surely couldn't handle it today, but I can sure appreciate it. That was a great of your wife to think of doing something like this for you, but then I guess you might have had some part in that. LOL  ::) did she get all those knives at one time or at different times?


               tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D

               
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 22, 2009, 05:51:06 PM
Now, I have something for you.  You guys are causing me to check all my hiding places for things I haven't seen in a long time.

Very nice.  What size beads did you use for this?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 22, 2009, 05:55:01 PM
Is that hat my size??  Should be! ;D ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 22, 2009, 07:23:08 PM
TW, it took her about a year to find all of them.

Forty, Those are #11 beads and they are czech.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 22, 2009, 08:03:52 PM
GB, I kind of figured it took some time, one can't just go out and fine all these under one tree. Thanks for getting back Pard.

        Regards

       tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 22, 2009, 10:42:25 PM
Them folders ain't cheap either that GB has.NICE TOOTH AND BAG! :) I think i talked a buffler out of a tooth yesterday :D He was petrafied too when i pulled out my big bowie :D Taught myself how to shape hats awhile back,but i bought all the beaters up around here,i cain't find any to reshape..Festus hat i did~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/festushat.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 22, 2009, 10:57:19 PM



   Dang Rick ,that hat looks like it has seen some range time, nice find Pard

 

                 tEN  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 23, 2009, 01:43:24 AM
The "Bunkhouse Ramblings" topic is such a terrific idea. There are lots of interesting things being posted here.

Howdy Rick,
Those are some great looking hats you have posted. Very nice job of reshaping. Attached is a picture of a hat I reshaped a while back. It originally came with a "Gus Crease"
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 23, 2009, 02:08:41 AM
Looks like a Hondo Hat,nice job "ole'Buddy"
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 23, 2009, 12:49:26 PM
Nice job on the John Wayne hat, Rick. You got that one perfect. The next one sure has character. BG, that is one cool beaded bag. Nice work. Cool Hat, Johnny.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 23, 2009, 08:23:23 PM


  Rick, you and Johnny have some dang nice looking hat there, thanks for sharing pards  ::)

        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 23, 2009, 09:36:26 PM
  Hey Pards, just wanted to say Adios. I'll be gone to the woods for the next week. Have my annual turkey day under Gods great roof, setting by a campfire with some good folks. Couldn't ask for better ;D
Anyhow, you all have a great Thanksgivng. And don't be lookin' at  that bird wonderin what you could make out of it. Just enjoy and I will holler at ya in about a week.
                                                             Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 23, 2009, 09:41:59 PM
GB,

Have yourself a great time!!  We'll keep the coffee on. ;D  I'm having my turkey in a meat loaf.  Still be turkey day, but I will really enjoy it! :D ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 23, 2009, 09:46:47 PM
  Hey Doc, get with me when I get back next week and I will send you those instruments if you want them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 23, 2009, 09:48:13 PM

      GB, Bob, and every one have your selves a Happy and safe Thanksgiving, from my lodge to yours. :D ;D


                           tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: David Carrico on November 24, 2009, 08:42:47 AM
I worked on an episode of "Cowboys and Outlaws" for the History Channel. The episode I worked on is titled "The Real McCoy" about the cattle drives coming to Abilene Kansas. I provided all the riders and some of the background people. I have a red shirt on and tan vest. I'm not one of the "skinny" boys. I guess I'm the old boss man. It should be playing all this week.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 24, 2009, 08:50:27 AM
Dang David,
 I wished I would of known that!!!!!! I watched it Sunday night, If I would of known I would of paid more attention to everyone!!!
Maybe I will get a chance to see it again?? If anyone knows it is coming on, please get a hold of me.
 I realy enjoy watching those shows on the history channel.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on November 24, 2009, 09:17:50 AM
Howdy Pards,
 I looked up that show, and it is on several times on the 25th.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 24, 2009, 12:55:37 PM
Thanks for the heads up David. It's scheduled for 9am west coast in Oregon, so I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 24, 2009, 05:59:22 PM
I've been watchin it,i saw ya but didn't know,i watch it again and i'll holler to the wife "hey i know who that is!!! She'll look at me funny like she always does and tell the dog,he's watchin cowboy stuff again,the dog will lay her head back down and i'll go back to my room...HAPPY ;D Good job Mr. Carrico ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on November 24, 2009, 06:40:48 PM
I saw the two first episodes and they were both excellant.Can't wait to see ore.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 25, 2009, 05:28:42 PM


  Howdy David, I watched your flick this morning, on the History Channel, well done piece of work, I saw you several time through out it. :o bet you pards had a ball making this, ;D I know I would have, that McCoy was a real enterprising man, I hadn't heard of him before this, that's another reason to watch the History channel, anyway you did good Pal, and thanks for the heads up on this.

        Regards

     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: David Carrico on November 25, 2009, 05:36:00 PM
It was a fun shoot. It's still a job, but sometimes you have to stop and take it all in and say, "this is cool"! It was a tough, long day for the saloon scenes, spent all day drinking whiskey and beer, playing cards, and watching saloon girls. Ahhhh, a cowboys life!
Actually is was near beer (nasty stuff!) and apple juice, sorry that's Hollyweird!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 25, 2009, 06:59:49 PM
I'll bet your bladder got a good workout.   :o  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 26, 2009, 12:25:23 AM
I'm going to have to catch that one, David. It sounds like a whole lot of fun to make.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 26, 2009, 10:43:23 PM
Day before yesterday, this guy kept circling our driveway and passsing within about two feet of our upper level windows. We got a show for a good 2 or 3 minutes. My wife grabbed her camera and took this when he was out a ways on one of the circuits. He was moving too fast to get a good one when he was close.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 26, 2009, 10:58:44 PM
Kewell!!  Thanks for the opportunity to see our national bird!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 26, 2009, 11:11:43 PM
Well, it looks like this thread is going to the Birds! My wife took this within walking distance of our daughter's house, about 8 miles from our house.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/Heron.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 26, 2009, 11:44:25 PM
Dr Bob, this guy is a turkey vulture.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 26, 2009, 11:56:17 PM
I guess vultures, including Condors, are neat birds but they look like a nightmare from hell.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on November 27, 2009, 01:35:40 AM
(http://sdough.smugmug.com/Photography/Pelicans-in-Pizmo/pizmo48/204414337_sLU2V-M.jpg)

(http://sdough.smugmug.com/Photography/Pelicans-in-Pizmo/pizmo33/204412756_hByXU-M.jpg)

Here are a couple of my favorite pelican shots from Pizmo Beach. There were hundreds of them there during that trip.
If you want to see more go to my web page:
http://sdough.smugmug.com

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 27, 2009, 09:30:45 AM
Thanks for the pics, JD, Curley. Birds are fascinating. The Pajaro Valley, where Watsonville is situated and I'm on the edge of, was originally called Bird Valley because there were so many birds.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 27, 2009, 11:06:34 AM

 That's a good size Turkey Vulture Will, we had one down the street the other day working over a dead squirrel, boy are they big. 8)


                      tEN  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 27, 2009, 11:25:47 AM
They are big, for sure. All the books I've seen say turkey vultures are brown with the red head. Ours around here are almost black with a red head. Without them, we'd sure have a lot of carcases lying around. They like the sail squirrels around here. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 27, 2009, 12:31:51 PM
 

    Ours are the same Will black with a red head, maybe there is a difference in them depending on what part of the country they're from, I use to see them all the time on my way home from work, I use to drive through the Santa Monica Mountains, they were alawys in abundance there.

   Question?  I'm thinking about getting a 1911, if I were to get one with the ambi safety and a few other refinements, would it be OK for the Wild Bunch stages, I'm looking at the Springfield Armory 1911 LOADED, model, being left handed this one looks like it would suit be pretty good, it comes with the ambi safety. What do you think? ??? :-\ ::)

                   tEN wOLVES  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 PM
They allow the ambi safeties in the modern category. For traditional, you need more of a 1911A1 type. For WB, remember to get a 5" bbl or you won't be able to use it. Here's a link to the rules: http://sassnet.com/EoT/wildbunch.php (http://sassnet.com/EoT/wildbunch.php)

I had one of the Springfield Mil-spec 1911s loaded with the parkerizing and it was a very good shooting gun. I did have to relieve the ejection port slightly to be able to eject a live round without shaving the tip of the bullet off. That thing shot accurately and never gave me any grief. I'd recommend one highly. I got rid of it because the barrel was too short for WB. When I got mine, Mil-specs were available with 3, 4 and 5 inch bbls. I've been thinking of getting one of the A1 replicas one of these days. I guess I'm just a traditionalist. I have a Kimber with the ambi safety. I got it thinking that would be really useful but unless I'm shooting left-handed, it isn't any advantage. I do shoot left handed now and then, so it is helpful occasionally.  If you're a leftie, by all means don't get one without it.

Here are the mil-specs. http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=7 (http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=7)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 27, 2009, 04:21:55 PM
Thanks Will, I appreciate the information, and the links, I've always wanted a 1911, I think with the ambi safety I'll be a happy camper. Even if I don't shoot the Wild Bunch.

      tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 27, 2009, 05:55:32 PM
Remember, now. If you get one, (a) make a holster and (b) post pics. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 27, 2009, 06:32:09 PM
Remember, now. If you get one, (a) make a holster and (b) post pics. ;D

   Actually Will, I waaaassss thinking I needed one, so I could make a holster for it  ::) :D ;D ;D ;D 8)


                   tEN  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 27, 2009, 07:53:47 PM
Glad to see you have your priorities straight. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on November 28, 2009, 01:59:55 AM
(http://sdough.smugmug.com/Art/Just-For-Fun/45c/84433572_o2u6X-M.jpg)

TW
Here is a pix of my 45auto I got ifn I participate in WB. It is one of the SA gi series. got it new for $425. Didn't like the GI grips so changed them out with a set of walnut Sarco double diamonds and it now looks great. As you know I two am lefty. Not sure what I will do about the 45, but I put an Ambi safety on my Browning HP my self. Guess the 1911 wouldn't be much harder.

love the SA....great gun

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 28, 2009, 10:35:17 AM
Howdy Curley

       Nice looking Springfield Armory GI 1911, I forgot you were a lefty too, I looked at there LOADED model yesterday, it really is nice, and better yet it feels good in my hand, the ambi safety is easy to use and feels right, now I need to make up my mind between Stainless or blue.

                Thanks for the picture Curley, looks a keeper to me

                             Regards

                         tEN wOLVES   ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on November 28, 2009, 10:51:51 AM
Howdy TW,
Have you thought about the S&W's
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/WhiteBuffaloChip/IMG_0015copy-2.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 28, 2009, 10:57:41 AM
That's a nice shootin iron, Curly. I love that GI model. It makes my leather tools in the back room twitch. ;D

TW, I got the stainless model when I got my Kimber and had the parkerized Mil-spec Springfield. I wouldn't be able to advise you on the finish because I like both. Maybe the stainless will be more durable over time since it won't wear off.

I put Alumagrips on it and they really are outstanding. If you have a couble chage go off in the gun, your hand won't be porcupined by wood splinters. That happened to me (factory double charge) with my cousin's Colt 1911 and he had the steel re-inforced grips. My hand hurt but there wasn't any real injury. The pistol was toast, though. For a frequently used pistol, I'd defininetly put them on. Here's a photo of what they look like. Note the ambi safety.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 28, 2009, 11:24:47 AM
WBC, I was looking at the S&W, DANG NICE , I haven't made up my mind as too which one I'm going with, I'm open to Springfield Armory, Kimber, and S&W, Your gun is real nice pard, how do you like the S&W? thanks for jumping in here, I like all the input I can get.

             tEN  ;D


   Will, that's a good looking gun, is that a Kimber?, I was looking at there Eclipse model, I really like that, it was a black and stainless, I've heard that Kimber was having trouble with their magazines, and also heard that might be taken care of now, these three company's have some real nice guns, and options, Springfield Armory has a gun that looks just like the Kimber Eclipse that I like, it has the slats on the side, and between the slats it's black, and on the top it's black, with black grips, real sexy looking. How do you like the Kimber ? those Aluminum grips look good, your a lucky pard , that you didn't do any damage to you hand when the gun came apart.

         tEN  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 28, 2009, 03:28:29 PM
Yeah, that's a Kimber CDP, 4". Can't use it for SASS, but for everything else, outstanding. I've never had any problems with mags, feeding, or anything. If I was going to do it again, I'd buy the same thing. For SASS, I'd get another one of the Springfield Mil-Specs, which I'll do one of these days. Colt makes a beautiful replica of the WW1 1911 which I drool over now and then. http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c5-q50-COLT_PISTOLS.aspx (http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c5-q50-COLT_PISTOLS.aspx)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on November 28, 2009, 05:08:14 PM
Howdy folks,
   Marshal ,Glad your hand is okay, and that Colt WWI edition is
sure something to drool over. Kimbers are sweeet aren't they??
   TW , that S&W has given me no problems whatsoever in two yrs
and almost 500rnds. The only semi that ever gave me a bit of trouble
is my A/O when the front sight went mia during a match. Here's the
rest of the picture......
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/WhiteBuffaloChip/IMG_0016copy-2-1-1.jpg)

WBC
(who needs to check out those alumagrips)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 28, 2009, 07:09:28 PM
Yeah, that's a Kimber CDP, 4". Can't use it for SASS, but for everything else, outstanding. I've never had any problems with mags, feeding, or anything. If I was going to do it again, I'd buy the same thing. For SASS, I'd get another one of the Springfield Mil-Specs, which I'll do one of these days. Colt makes a beautiful replica of the WW1 1911 which I drool over now and then. http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c5-q50-COLT_PISTOLS.aspx (http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c5-q50-COLT_PISTOLS.aspx)

   I'm glad to hear your Kimber works well for you, just goes to show you can't take heed to everything you hear, some of the folks I read about found that by using Wilson Combat mags. and one other I can't remember, that seemed to solve any mag. problem from coming back. the 1911 almost seems to have a Cult following, and it's been around for what seems forever, this will be my first, so I'm enjoying the hunt.

   WBC, nice collection pard, you've been doing this for a while, they all look like good guns, so you like the S&W, I've also read good comments about this gun too, I'll take a closer look next time I'm in the store, thanks for posting your pictures, and your input.


                            Thanks Pards

                        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 28, 2009, 08:50:02 PM
Nice spread there, Chip. Thanks for the pic. Here's the link to the Alumagrips page. http://www.alumagrips.com/ (http://www.alumagrips.com/)

the 1911 almost seems to have a Cult following, and it's been around for what seems forever, this will be my first, so I'm enjoying the hunt.
I went for years wondering why anyone would want one of those slab-sided things. Then I shot one.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 28, 2009, 10:01:50 PM
Nice spread there, Chip. Thanks for the pic. Here's the link to the Alumagrips page. http://www.alumagrips.com/ (http://www.alumagrips.com/)
I went for years wondering why anyone would want one of those slab-sided things. Then I shot one.  ;D

  Will, the first time I shot a 1911 was in the 60's, it was an old war gun that my friends dad brought back with him from WW2, it's funny, I was considered a pretty good shot at that time, and looked forward to trying this old war horse out, I placed a tin can out about 15 yd. and commenced firing, I couldn't come close, that gun would throw lead every where but where I wanted it. when we got back home, my friend told his Dad about my bad shooting and he laughed, he said he never could hit anything farther that ten feet with it, he said they made the early guns loose on purpose, so if they got dirty or muddy they would still fire, and there main use was real close in fighting. That made me feel better, and at that time took my desire to own one of these old guns away, then later on in years I started seeing all these new offerings, with tight actions and close tolerances, and it fired up the juices again, so here I am ready to go for it. LOL Like they say what goes around comes around. ???


               tEN  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 28, 2009, 10:10:23 PM
That's Obama's new Vulture Czar,ve vill shhteal yur turkeeez :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 29, 2009, 03:00:42 PM
Check the menu ;D~~iT WAS GOOD TOO!

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/trip021.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 29, 2009, 03:17:59 PM


  So Rick did you have a Buffalo Burger ???

           tEN  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 29, 2009, 05:39:01 PM
ABSOLUTLY,but they have a hell of a time flippin the meat with hoovs :D And i wouldn't Buffalo ya either ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 29, 2009, 05:51:13 PM
Cool. Sounds like you're having a good time hoofing it around. Thanks for the pic.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: RollingThunder on November 29, 2009, 06:11:06 PM
Just checking in ya'll. Been incredibly busy. We had an art director leave unexpectedly, and while I was in the middle of redesigning Gun Dog and Wildfowl magazines, I had to rebuild and re-layout from scratch much of this issue of Petersen's Hunting.

Haven't made a ton of leatherwork that I was able to get pictures of, so I thought I would post here.

I will say this, I'm getting a bit tired of the rejection notices from magazines for my poetry. I've tried quite a few, and have either heard nothing or I get some really terse replies, some of which lead me to believe they didn't even read my poetry.

Some of you guys have read my stuff. In all seriousness, and no smoke blowin' up my kilt, do you think it's all that bad?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 29, 2009, 06:49:33 PM
I've read your stuff and fine it enjoyable. I also know that some publishers are hard to break in with. I've had more rejections than acceptances. I remember trying to break in to some markets and getting piles of rejections. Most submissions aren't read. They get rejected long before that. It depends on how much room they have and how many articles to look over. Don't take rejections personally. They aren't meant that way. I finally made a reply slip with check boxes for the editors to simply check a box (accepted, not for us, not interested at this time - try again in the future) and send it back in the SASE. I don't know what the online equivalent of that is but maybe there is a way to make it easy for them to reply.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: RollingThunder on November 29, 2009, 07:01:30 PM
Case in point. Here's what I received from RANGE magazine.

The rejection letter first. The submission was on October 13, and I just received an email back detailing the rejection, tersely, and then having the cajones to recommend I subscribe (which I used to be a subscriber through the agency for which I worked).

Quote
Roland:
Sorry, not for RANGE. You need to subscribe and see what we use and then send us what RANGE needs most. Great ranch stories. Good news.
You can call 1-800-RANGE-4-U (725-4348), M-F, 8-5 Pacific time and get a 5 for $20 deal (instead of 4 for $19.95)! We take VISA or MasterCard. Or you can subscribe on line at www.rangemagazine.com.
Thanks for your interest in RANGE.
cj

Then my response back, just wanting to clarify what in specific turned CJ Hadley off to my poetry.

Quote
Thanks for getting back to me, CJ. I appreciate it. Just curious, but can you clarify the reason why it's not for RANGE? If I read this correctly, it's due to the fact it is poetry, and not reported editorial. Would that be correct?
 
I'll admit it's been a couples years since I received RANGE, but I could have sworn you had published some poetry in  there.

Now, mind you, the advertising agency I worked for placed media for Redbrand Fencing in Range Magazine, and subscribed to the publication during that time.

So, it’s not like I am totally unaware of what was in the publication.

So this is what I got back from CJ in response.

Quote
No. It was nice, but your cowboy language got a bit annoying and it's similar to a lot of poetry I receive from hundreds of cowboy poets who should know I seldom use poetry. Also, I have no staff working on editorial, your e-mail took a long time to read, it is 4 p.m. Sunday and I haven't many more to go, and you do not have enough respect for the publication to even subscribe.
Please note that I only publish quarterly and might use one or two poems a year. Also, each page in RANGE costs me $2,000 and there are many stories fighting for space on each page. You need to read RANGE. You need to offer what the editor needs, not what you want to share. If I got your $20, and about 10,000 more from poets like you, I could run more pages and use more poetry. Or a poet could pay $2,000 for a single page in RANGE and call it an advertisement (which actually costs $3,550 for a full page)!
cj

I was sort of like, “Wow. Beware of what you ask for.”

So here was my reply.

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Thank you for clarifying that for me CJ. Sorry this submission caught you in such an inopportune moment, as you appear to be having such a pretty rough stretch. I know how it can be in the publishing industry. I'm the art director for Wildfowl and Gun Dog magazines, and recently had Petersen's Hunting thrown in the mix when we had an art director quit. All my editors have quite the juggling act going on, and typically have only one shared associate editor with which to share the load on submissions, letters, product reviews, etc. I know the stress they deal with, and deal with alot of it myself ("it" all rolls downhill, right?) Those books combined run readership into the 4 million mark and they manage to keep the whole ball of wax rolling somehow to keep those folks happy. When you compare that to what you have to deal with, obviously with a much smaller staff, and a pretty tough field of coverage, well, my Bailey is off to you, sir. Well done.
Take care, and keep up the good fight. As soon as my next subscribed publication comes up for renewal (as an art director, I have several -- makes for a nice idea file), I'll let it lapse and send in the twenty for your book. Probably be 2011, as I re-up them for 24 months at a shot, and just renewed my last one in September.
Take care, and I sincerely hope you have a better day tomorrow.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 29, 2009, 08:13:17 PM
RT, I've read what you posted, and I've always found you to be an entertaining fella, it just might be that you caught this guy at a REALLY BAD TIME, and it was good that you pointed this out to him, this will/might give him time to reflect on what he said and how he treated you, listening to what he said in regards to your question, sort of tells me that he might be out of touch with his own magazine, and I think we've all seen that happen with other magazines in the past, some times the Publishers get so caught up in the money making process that they skip over things that could matter and help, Just hang in there pard, your writing is good, and you will find a publisher in time, DON'T GIVE UP, my folks had friends that were writers, and if they got a rejection from one company they just sent it to another, and in some cases just held on to stories for a year or two and try it again, it sounds like timing is everything.

                             Good luck with this, and keep us posted


                                      Best Regards

                                  tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 30, 2009, 04:24:25 PM
Read up on Harmony Ca.,wife and i went there over the holiday,i had no idea the history was that prevelent.When you buy Challenge butter,i guess this is where it originated.Did some xmas shoppin there,awsome hand blown glass and pottery and now a winery up on the hill.Hope i didn't get off subject too much..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmony,_California
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on November 30, 2009, 04:30:29 PM
Well, I made it back in one piece again this year. Here are a couple of pictures of our fifth annual thanksgiving outing showing the whole crew. We cooked another turkey in the ground ,ate way to much and rode our socks off for 5 days. I don't ride a dirtbike anymore but as long as I can throw a leg over my ATV I will keep chasing this bunch every year.
Hope you all had a great holiday.
                                                Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 30, 2009, 06:02:39 PM

 Howdy Gun Butcher ;D ;D

    Looks like fun was had by all, you just can't beat a get together like this, thanks for sharing your family with us Pard. :D


                 Regards

              tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 30, 2009, 07:47:09 PM
You had way too much fun GB :) Way to hang 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 30, 2009, 09:28:33 PM
That's a cool link, Rick. I'll have to head through there next time I pass that area. Thanks for the heads-up.

GB, nice pics. Looks like a good time. Dirt bikes can be a whole lot of fun.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on November 30, 2009, 11:00:25 PM
Howdy GB,
     This 'turkey in the ground' ,can you describe
the process?? I've a guess, but I'd like to be sure.

WBC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: RollingThunder on December 01, 2009, 07:53:18 AM
GB, that looked like a blast! Good luck keeping up with the pups for many years to come pard!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 01, 2009, 05:42:55 PM
GB, It looks like you had a great time!!! I used to ride my ATV a lot, but not anymore. I bet that turkey was good they way you all cook it!!
RT, I havn't read any of your poem's, is there a place I can go read????
I went out today and shot the 1867 Remington rolling block that I built this summer. I had a friend of mine that called me and ask if I would go out to the range and help him site in his deer rifle, he is a good friend so i told him I would meet him out there. He had 60 miles to drive and I knew he would be late (he is allways late) so I loaded up the Rolling Block and headed out to the range.
I got the gate unlocked and set my shooting gear on the bench, set up some tagets and got the Rolling block out and put some lead down the range :) :), I could not believe it!! No adjusting was needed ;D ;D I must be doing something right.
I hope that you all enjoyed.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 01, 2009, 06:08:39 PM
Howdy Ace

     Looks like you had a good day, the Rolling Block performed pretty good did it, it sure is a pretty rifle, lovvvvves that barrel, and that's a nice bunch of jerky it's sitting on too, what flavor is it. :-\ ??? ::) I don't have my glasses on , that is jerky isn't it.


           tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 01, 2009, 06:18:43 PM
Howdy TW, :)
 Yup, that is grade A Buffalo Jerky ;D :D ;D It sure is good, but real hard on the teeth!!! ::) ??? ::) I was flat impressed at how good the Old thing shot!!!!! The only thing that doesn't work is the extractor! It was hard to make, and it is back to the drawing board, I need to ad more beef to the extractor, but not to much :o
Thanks my friend!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 01, 2009, 08:43:13 PM
 Ace, you did one heck of a job building that rifle. The proof is always in the shooting and if you didn't have to fool with it to get it shooting where you wanted that means you are one fine rifle builder. My hat is off to you. I would love to get my hands on an action and barrel for one of those but money is in short supply right now. Maybe one of these days.

WBC, to keep it short, dig a hole, burn your wood till you have plenty of coals, wrap the bird or whatever you are cooking in about 7 or 8 layers of tin foil, remove the coals from the hole and put the turkey in, put the coals back over the bird and be sure to get it covered well, keep a small fire going on top and in about 4 hours you will have an almost perfect bird done to a tee.  I use a set of old tire chains to set the bird in the hole and lift it out when it is done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 02, 2009, 12:08:57 AM
GB,

Yer makin my mouth water!  Bet you could cook a couple of pork shoulders like that. :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 02, 2009, 08:58:51 AM
Howdy GB, :)
 It took me over a year to finish that rifle. I just started picking up pieces a little at a time. I am like you, money is short, so I bought a piece everytime I had a little money. I enjoy making stuff, but somethings a person just can't make. I would like to have a better set of sights, but Lee Shavers sights cost more than I have in the complete rifle :( I have $500.00 in it. I have 3 other rifles that are 1/2 built, but the funds have ran out, and most likely will be a year or so before I get back to work on them. I have this big problem, I want stuff I can't afford, so I have to build them if I am to have them. If I can be any help to you, please feel free to get a hold of me.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 02, 2009, 02:23:25 PM
  Dr.Bob, Pork shoulders would work just fine . We cooked a venison hind quarter soaked in bbq sauce that way once. Took about 7 hours and needed a much bigger hole but man it was good. The only difference was a bed sheet soaked in the sauce and wrapped around the meat before putting on the foil. That meat just fell off the bone and melted in your mouth.   Dang, now I'm getting hungry :P

Ace, when the money gets flowing alittle better I want one of your mallets so I will keep you in mind. Also, when I get my hands on some skirting leather I will talk to you about a couple of stamps that I would like to have to work on that saddle project.  I truly understand wanting things I can't afford :( ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 02, 2009, 03:43:20 PM
Sounds great GB! I lost my supplier for the mallet head stock, so I am looking for another one. I wanted some 2" to make me a carving mallet, and then I was going to take my old mallet and pour some lead in the head! Just let me know what stamps you need to use and i will get them to you.
You all have a good one!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 02, 2009, 06:59:05 PM
Where the heck is Cowboy316 :(?????????
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 02, 2009, 09:08:40 PM
  Rick I don't know . I got a pm from him last week and he was supposed to send me some stuff but I haven't heard hide ner hair out of him since. I do know he was just gettin over the flu but thats about it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 02, 2009, 10:51:16 PM
Glad you asked Rick, I was wondering the same thing. I hope he's OK
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on December 03, 2009, 11:55:52 AM
howdy Pards
im here just got that damn flu and the meds got me screwed up but im here and also had to redo everything on my computer
but ill get caught up here soon i hope
thanks for the concern pards
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 03, 2009, 12:45:43 PM

   :D C316, we're glad to here you're OK, we MISS YOU here, but I understand PC problems, hope you can get them fixed soon,

            
          Best Regards

     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D


                      
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 03, 2009, 01:19:44 PM
 :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 03, 2009, 01:36:34 PM
Howdy, Cowboy. Now I'm worried. You're redoing your computer on meds? LOL, that could be interesting. Seriously, good to hear you're on the mend.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 03, 2009, 02:13:25 PM
I could not believe it!! No adjusting was needed ;D ;D I must be doing something right.
I hope that you all enjoyed.
Nice work, pard. I love that rifle. If it took a year to finish, the time was well spent. Gorgeous.

WBC, to keep it short, dig a hole, burn your wood till you have plenty of coals, wrap the bird or whatever you are cooking in about 7 or 8 layers of tin foil, remove the coals from the hole and put the turkey in, put the coals back over the bird and be sure to get it covered well, keep a small fire going on top and in about 4 hours you will have an almost perfect bird done to a tee.  I use a set of old tire chains to set the bird in the hole and lift it out when it is done.
What size turkey was that? Did you stuff it? I want to try that. Let's see, rule one: don't do it in the middle of the lawn, rule two: make sure it's far enough from dry grass and low branches.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 03, 2009, 02:14:34 PM
Cowboy GET well and start kicking butts and I,ll count them.  ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 03, 2009, 08:11:06 PM
Ace, that is a very cool rifle.I would love a project like that, but like so many these days money is short.I was able to pickup a new toy though, by bartering a knife to my neighbor.It's a Great Western 44 spl.and its showing a little wear but overall pretty good condition.Dave :)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/Guns%20and%20gun%20leather/44special.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 03, 2009, 08:16:21 PM
 ;D Marshal, I forgot that you live in a state that likes to burn down on a regular basis so yea rule one and two for sure  :o ;)  It was a 10 lb bird and you can stuff or not to your own liking.  Just remember to get your hole deep enough to have about 8 in. of coals over the top of the bird and keep a steady but not to big fire going on top all the way thru. Works best with good hard wood like Oak so that you have plenty of good hot coals. :)

Nice shootin iron Dave, you made a good trade.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 03, 2009, 08:24:30 PM
Howdy Dave,


      Nice looking Great Western, it appears to be one of the earlier models, do you know how old it is, either way, it a nice find, you use see a lot of the 44 special's offered years ago. know you will have to get some gun leather for it, unless you already have some.

                                     Thanks for the look see  ::) :o 8)


                        Regards

                     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 03, 2009, 08:52:27 PM
;D Marshal, I forgot that you live in a state that likes to burn down on a regular basis so yea rule one and two for sure  :o ;)  It was a 10 lb bird and you can stuff or not to your own liking.  Just remember to get your hole deep enough to have about 8 in. of coals over the top of the bird and keep a steady but not to big fire going on top all the way thru. Works best with good hard wood like Oak so that you have plenty of good hot coals. :)

Nice shootin iron Dave, you made a good trade.

  GB, what is the cooking time on a turkey cooked like that, what are the minutes per pound you must have a minute per pound I'm sure, you wouldn't want to be digging the bird up just to check the temp, being in the meat business as long as I was , I'm just interested.

                        Sounds really good

                         tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 04, 2009, 05:44:01 AM
TW, I don,t think we ever actually had a minute per pound rule. We did a 10lb  about three times and found about 4 hrs to be the best. Did one 15 pounder and cooked it for 6 hrs and it came out real good. So 2 hrs per 5 lbs seems to be about right.
We did one 8 lb bird,the first one, and for some reason we decided on 5 hours. It was still edible but the top was burnt. Thats when we decied we had to much fire on top and a little to long on the cooking time.  Course my Pard Sam says if ya never burnt somethin then ya never cooked. ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 04, 2009, 09:57:36 AM
Dave,
 That is a super nice looking smoke wagon you got there! I like the Great westerns, I have owned a couple my self!! They also were in 44 special, the only reason I got rid of them is because I down sized on the calibers I reload! Thanks for the kind words on my rifle.
Later
ACE
Sorry Dave about addressing this post to GB. Most of the time I post to the wrong person. Just shows you how stupid I am!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 04, 2009, 10:30:59 AM
GB, It looks like you had a great time!!! I used to ride my ATV a lot, but not anymore. I bet that turkey was good they way you all cook it!!
RT, I havn't read any of your poem's, is there a place I can go read????
I went out today and shot the 1867 Remington rolling block that I built this summer. I had a friend of mine that called me and ask if I would go out to the range and help him site in his deer rifle, he is a good friend so i told him I would meet him out there. He had 60 miles to drive and I knew he would be late (he is allways late) so I loaded up the Rolling Block and headed out to the range.
I got the gate unlocked and set my shooting gear on the bench, set up some tagets and got the Rolling block out and put some lead down the range :) :), I could not believe it!! No adjusting was needed ;D ;D I must be doing something right.
I hope that you all enjoyed.

Now see?  That's what a rolling block is supposed to look like.  Great job, Ace.
Later
ACE

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 04, 2009, 10:36:57 AM
Howdy Dave,


      Nice looking Great Western, it appears to be one of the earlier models, do you know how old it is, either way, it a nice find, you use see a lot of the 44 special's offered years ago. know you will have to get some gun leather for it, unless you already have some.


                     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D

Oh my!  Alas and alack, wherever shall he find someone to make leather for his new iron?  Oh, Woe, oh woe!
 
:D      :D      :D      :D

Nice find.  I've owned two of them, but never a .44.  Mine were a .45 and a .357.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 04, 2009, 11:20:04 AM
TW, I don,t think we ever actually had a minute per pound rule. We did a 10lb  about three times and found about 4 hrs to be the best. Did one 15 pounder and cooked it for 6 hrs and it came out real good. So 2 hrs per 5 lbs seems to be about right.
We did one 8 lb bird,the first one, and for some reason we decided on 5 hours. It was still edible but the top was burnt. Thats when we decied we had to much fire on top and a little to long on the cooking time.  Course my Pard Sam says if ya never burnt somethin then ya never cooked. ;) ;D

     Thanks GB, I figured you had a sound method of cooking those turkeys.

            tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 04, 2009, 11:43:02 AM
I think I better quit posting, I seem to screw up everytime that I post!!!!! You all most likely think I am NUTS!!!! I hope everyone will except my apoligies!!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 04, 2009, 12:30:09 PM
No problem Ace, you ain't no more nuts than the rest of us.I'll be starting a rig for my new 44 as soon as I clear a few orders.I have three new bowies in process a couple of friction folders and two holsters to make before that will happen.Dave   :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 04, 2009, 12:42:55 PM
Hey Ace!!!!!! Don't do that !!!!!!! I'm still trying to do that knife sheath lacey thing!!!!!! I'll need ya!!!!!!

 Runnin out on us huh !!!!!! boy i never !!!!!!!! get your leather poundin tiny hiney back in here soldier!!!!!!!!

 !!!!!!!!!!!! your the only reason  !!!!!!!!!!  my heart starts most the time !!!!!!!!!!!! I see !!!!!!!!!! and i think !!!!!!!!!! OH SH%T WHAT HAPPENNED !!!!!!!!!! DAMN !!!!! It's just Ace !!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

 Have a !%#@*)_(&^%#@%& Merry Christmas this year !!!!!!!!!! ACE!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D :D


(step away from that there trabby canth and cut down on the Pepsi) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 04, 2009, 01:52:38 PM
TW, I don't know if you can call our methods sound  :o it was sort of trail and error til we got the hang of it. Trying to err on the side of  well done but still edible :-[ ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 04, 2009, 02:38:51 PM
TW, I don't know if you can call our methods sound  :o it was sort of trail and error til we got the hang of it. Trying to err on the side of  well done but still edible :-[ ;) ;D

    Gun Butcher, that's pretty much on line , I usually go about 25 min a pound at 325 degrees so your method works out to be the same thing, as long as you get a 165 degree reading in the thigh, you're safe , and the meat won't be over cooked, one of these Holidays when one of my neighbors is gone ill dig a whole in there front yard and give this a try, of course ill share some of the turkey with them, that's the least I can do. ;D ;D ;D :D ;D

         tEN ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 04, 2009, 05:00:40 PM
    Gun Butcher, that's pretty much on line , I usually go about 25 min a pound at 325 degrees so your method works out to be the same thing, as long as you get a 165 degree reading in the thigh, you're safe , and the meat won't be over cooked, one of these Holidays when one of my neighbors is gone ill dig a whole in there front yard and give this a try, of course ill share some of the turkey with them, that's the least I can do. ;D ;D ;D :D ;D

         tEN ;) :D ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 04, 2009, 05:56:01 PM
I think I better quit posting, I seem to screw up everytime that I post!!!!! You all most likely think I am NUTS!!!! I hope everyone will except my apoligies!!
ACE

Hell, Ace, we know you're nuts.  That's why we treat you like family.  You fit in here like true kinfolk.  ;D

Even Trinity.  He's kinda like that funny uncle nobody talks about much, but they invite him to all the shindigs.  (OOOOOOOOOOOOO, this is gonna be painful!)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 04, 2009, 06:36:25 PM
Thanks Pards!!!! :D
I just hate that sometimes my post don't make any sense! ::) ??? ::) ??? I allways know what I want to say, but most of the time my fingers type what ever they want to!! :)
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 04, 2009, 07:42:33 PM
Ace,

None of us can pass the "makes sense 100% of the time" test!! ;D ;) ;D  Ya gots all of us for company!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 05, 2009, 12:25:07 AM
Ace,

None of us can pass the "makes sense 100% of the time" test!! ;D ;) ;D  Ya gots all of us for company!

I've had to settle for about 1 out of 5 times...and I don't care.  I'm having fun.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 05, 2009, 12:40:38 AM
Nice pistola, Dave. It looks well-kept. You'll get good use out of that. 44 spl is a good caliber.

Thanks for the tips, GB. I'll do a turkey like that one of these days.

You all most likely think I am NUTS!!!!
Of course you are. It's required on this forum. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 05, 2009, 03:01:29 AM
Ace,

Marshal Will says you have met the requierments to be a member of this here forum!  Be proud.  I am!! ??? :o :D :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 05, 2009, 09:40:50 AM
Dr Bob,
 You all are my family!!!! Life without Cas City would SUCK!!!!!!!!!!! :( :( Without you guys as my friends I wouldn't have a whole lot of things to live for!! I know that sounds terrible, but the truth is the truth!!!Everything I used to do is out of reach for me, and I can see that I could just crawl in a hole and stay there, but I have you all, and I can tell everone that I live for this group of people!!!! TW, JM,WC,KT, all have helped in me just having a life!!! It would be so easy just to give up, but because of you all I get up every day and plug along!! I love looking at all the stuff that gets posted. We have the best group of people that there is, right here!! I have been on a lot of forums, and this is the only forum that excepts people for who they are!!!! My goal is to meet some of you all, I don't know when or how, but someday maybe!!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 05, 2009, 10:48:11 AM
Howdy Ace,

We all need to thank you also. You have been an inspiration to all of us. You have hung in and overcome obstacles that would stop a lot of people in their tracks. You have taken the time to learn leather working and the work you turn out is great.

It's always a genuine pleasure to read your posts and view your work. Please keep em' coming Pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on December 05, 2009, 05:05:29 PM
Howdy Y'all,
GB ,thank you for posting that desciption of the earth oven, it's
about like what me and my dad usta do on camping trips.
Ace, I dont think I can improve or even come close to the
eloquence of what Johnny said,but he's right. There's a great
group of knowledgeable and caring pards here. Hell, I've learned
alot in this here shop, and I thank you all.

WBC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 07, 2009, 06:08:02 AM
It's 4am West Coast, and I see there are several guys viewing this board. I'm still fighting a cold, and have trouble sleeping. What excuses are the rest of you using? JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 07, 2009, 06:16:21 AM
I just can't sleep! Went to bed about 9:45 and got up at 12:15 AM Somethings definatly wrong here. :(

I'm watching an old A&E Biography compilation that I recordered in the middle 90's. Buffalo Bill is on right now.

Still very interesting after all the times I've seen it. 8)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 07, 2009, 06:29:38 AM
It was 11:30 for me, then up about 3:45 for the same reason. What's wrong with us Ned? WC says he never sleeps more than a few hours, but dude, I need more sleep than that!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 07, 2009, 06:59:30 AM
It must be something in the air. I got up at 4:00 after laying there awake for an hour. But I got another design done for a knife and sheath.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 07, 2009, 11:00:45 AM

 I do some of my best thinking when I'm half asleep, a bad nights sleep for me , means problems solved in the morning, at least that's the way it's for me for years now, my average night of sleep is maybe three hours, five hours is good.

        tEN  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 07, 2009, 12:38:46 PM
Definately somethin in the air,my wife is home with sinuses and my blood pressure has been way up or somethin,been real antsy,been about 4 days now,wake up every night around 3-4 am.I was layin in bed thinkin about my uncle that passed Dec. last year,sounded like someone opened my door and walked through the room tappin on the wall,i thought ok nevermind.Later around 5pm the kids across the street came by and needed to borrow a clove of garlic for thier mom,when i opened the door there was an envelope on the ground,picked it up and it was full of old pictures of me and my uncle,he was a pro fighter for awhile and started a boxing club here,his ex wife is having a memorial on the 12,she had come by the house and dropped off the pics.Him and i used to go to orphanages in mexico when i was about 17 and take blankets and excercise equipment to them.He fought under the name of Sonny Boy Son..I am of firm belief we hang around awhile in the here after ??? :o :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 07, 2009, 06:05:41 PM
  Well its been a pretty good day even if it did start early. Got 4 pool table legs completed and stained and received a package from Cowboy316. We made a trade a couple of weeks ago and then he got very ill with the flu and i didn't hear anything from him until a few days ago when he told me he had finnally been able to get to the post office and mail my stuff. All I can say is WOW. I want you all to know that Cowboy would definitely do to ride the river with. He is a fine man and true to his word and I just wanted to say that publicly.
I'll get down now and go back to drooling over my new knife handle material. ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 08, 2009, 05:05:42 AM
Well been up since 12:30 again!

Sittin' here lookin at the weather radar. We've got severe winter storm warnings out for the next 2 days and a foot or more of snow forcast!!!! :o :o :o :o

Man I hate winter, what the heck am I doing here? :'( :'(

Hope ya'll have a great day, I'm just gonna hunker down and not try and do anything that requires going outside!! ;) ;)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 08, 2009, 07:27:44 AM
howdy Ned,
 We are to get frezzing rain today, I am like you I hate winter also!! >:( I went out in the shop yesterday and it was so cold my EVOO had seperated and it was trying to freeze ??? ??? Looks like I will be indoors for several days also.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 08, 2009, 10:06:25 AM
 Howdy Pards :D

       We got down to the low 30's  last night, and had frost on everything this morning, not nearly as cold as you pards are getting it, but cold just the same, it tends to make you search out warmth, so try in stay warm pards, I hope your discomfort doesn't last long.Ace this would be a good time to bring some of that carving work inside the house, and do in it where you can stay warm.

       tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 08, 2009, 11:29:56 AM
Be a good time for pure Blue Agauve Tequila :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuL0giSO8f0
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on December 08, 2009, 12:15:04 PM
Hell pards you dont know what cold is LOL its 2 below with a 25 below windchill here in good ole wyoming LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 08, 2009, 12:33:11 PM
TW, I thought about doing that, but with this cold front my back has went to killing me!! It feels like someone has me in a big vice anf keeps make it tighter!!! >:( >:( If I get a brake I might slip put and grab some tools and leather and do some practicing, lord knows I need it!!
Everybody stay Warm!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 08, 2009, 01:09:18 PM
  Cowboy, I shore don't miss standing out in the cold in Wyoming trying to put 300 gallons of fuel in an ol' truck and it seemed like that happened everytime it got below zero.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KOOTENAY COWBOY on December 08, 2009, 02:16:30 PM
HOWDY
Have any of you/all been hit with that blizzard comin thru.
It's only minus 2f/minus 20c here.
Iam askin cause I don't have tv and snow usually comes from the south around here.
Keep Warm
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 08, 2009, 02:25:32 PM
Ya we're gettin it right now in southern MN. Started early this morning and supposed to keep it up through tommarow afternoon.

A foot or more is forcast. Closin' schools like crazy etc. etc.

Tonights forcast: Low 5 deg. winds gusting up to 50 mph, recommending no travel, visibilitiy to less than 0! :o Never seen that before?

Winter does suck! :'(

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on December 08, 2009, 03:06:00 PM
Ned,

Winter sure does suck....thats why I moved down south 10 years ago...we finally had about an inch of snow on Saturday...was gone by noon.  thats as much as I have seen since I have been down here.  Geez, I am still mowing my yard at the end of Novemeber
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KOOTENAY COWBOY on December 08, 2009, 04:02:03 PM
HOWDY
Thanks for the forcast. Hopefully the storm will keep to the Eastern Slope and bypass the BC interior.
KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 08, 2009, 04:17:14 PM
Feeling sorry for you pards,as we are in the 80's down here.Dave ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 08, 2009, 04:22:45 PM
OH Sure! Go ahead and rub it in! ;D

There's already a two foot deep drift across my sidewalk! :'(

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 08, 2009, 04:34:46 PM
Got down to 43 on my patio last night, 49 now.  There's a reason I left Utah in '65 and never went back.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 08, 2009, 09:16:12 PM
Evenin'. Cold here, now. The rain stopped, at least. Yesterday I had to go to Monterey. On the way, a Semi ahead of me T-boned a school bus. I didn't see it, but drew up behind it as the kids were getting off and walking the short distance to school. Fortunately there were only 3 kids on it and no one was hurt except for the driver who was having neck pains. I don't know who's fault it was, but at least no one was seriously hurt.

I'm off to Tombstone tomorrow to be best man in a friend's wedding. I'll be scarce but TW will be hanging out. 8) I'll try to look in when I can but my hookup may be limited to Starbucks or such. Last time we were in Tombstone there wasn't any Wifi. Something about it not being period correct. ;D I'll see about getting pics of the wedding. :D Y'all behave and I'll check in when I can.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 08, 2009, 09:46:41 PM
OH BOY we get to cuss and spit fer awhile :D

Man i do have to say when my wife and i were out by the freeway yesterday them truckers were hualin man..Puttin up spray almost like a fog,passing regular vehicles..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 09, 2009, 12:19:37 AM


         I got ten WOLVES with their EYES  on YOU RICK, so behave yourself pard.


                   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on December 09, 2009, 12:28:34 AM
G'Day all,Sorry to hear about the snow  ;D I just got out of the pool,it's Summer down here in OZ,in the high 90's  8) So next time I get a beer from the fridge I'll be thinking of you all  ;D Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 09, 2009, 12:40:25 AM
Feathers,

Ya feel real safe with all that water 'tween us, now don't ya! :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 09, 2009, 01:06:05 AM


                ;D ;D ;D ;D :D ;D BET OUR BEER IS COLDER  ::) ;D 8) :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on December 09, 2009, 02:47:32 AM
Nuthin like floating round in the pool with a ice cold beer Ten Wolves ;D & the only fire is on the barbque 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 09, 2009, 08:40:34 AM
I'd rather be Skiing. We just had 10" of snow with another 5" on the way so I'm a happy camper.

I just bought a new pair of down hill ski's. My bride of forty five years asked me "What does a sixty nine year old man need new ski's for?". Just for that, I'm going to sneak a new Harley into our garage, may even get a new 1873 Winchester in .44-40.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 09, 2009, 12:23:47 PM
howdy Fella's,  :)
 Johnny I think it is AWESOME that you can still sking!!!!!
 It was so cold (wind blowing 35mph) I saw a squirrel with a Rabbit Fur coat on this morning :o :o :o :o You know the Old Saying (They don't make things the way they used to) yesterday I was doing some stamping and my mallet that I made broke! :o :o The way I made them was I used a 6" long 1/4" lag bolt, I cut the head off and threaded it to 1/4x20, I was tapping a long and the top nut worked loose, so I tighten it and about 10 more taps and iot was loose again but this time when I went to tighen it the nut and the shank turned, so I grabed it and the thing had broke all the way threw!!!! So I looked at the casting and it was BAD!!! If any one that bought one of those mallets and is haveing problems, please pm me and then send it to me and i will fix them and ship them back!
Just sitting by the fire :D
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 09, 2009, 03:45:30 PM
Me too Ace,lookin at this..Sequoia,Kigs Canyon area.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Mountains002-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Mountains008-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Mountains012.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 09, 2009, 05:34:48 PM
wow, Rick what a beautiful view.Certainly nothing like that here.


Well here is the knife part of the second collaboration for Kid Terico.Josh is doing the sheath now.Kid wanted a big damascus Arkansas Toothpick, so this one has a 12" blade.Dave

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/KNIVES/toothpick.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 09, 2009, 05:50:36 PM


       Awesome Dave, I love your style, you really  not only produce beautiful work, but quality work also, the Kid will go nuts when he see's this one. I know the sheath that Josh is making will be a hum dinger too, that wall of KT's is really taking shape, with a great collection of fine knife makers. My Hats off to you both. ::) :o 8)

          Regards

       tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 09, 2009, 05:59:26 PM
G'Day all,Sorry to hear about the snow  ;D I just got out of the pool,it's Summer down here in OZ,in the high 90's  8) So next time I get a beer from the fridge I'll be thinking of you all  ;D Feathers

Man, you got a mean streak.  I like that in a man.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 09, 2009, 06:02:26 PM
Beautiful knife Dave, that is some right pretty damasques.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 09, 2009, 07:23:50 PM
To steal Ace's thunder,  Totally AWSOME!!! ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 09, 2009, 08:56:38 PM
That knife is sick! 8)It's a good thing mama has all my money ??? If she didn't you guys would.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 09, 2009, 09:00:15 PM
Sent a bunch of claws to John Cohea and in return got me a nice necklace..Thanks JC :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Necklace008.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 10, 2009, 08:33:20 AM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Howdy Dave, that is one fine looking blade! :o :o :o :o You did a KILLER JOB!! No doubt that KT will love that baby!!!!!!!
Looking good Pard, keep them coming!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 11, 2009, 02:44:56 PM
HOLLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!
The mail man brung me a box today, and when I open it :o :o :o :o :o I found this Beautifull Hand Made Bowie knife made by our own Ned Buckshot!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)
 I know that there are a lot of knife makers on this forum, and i am proud to be a friend of Ned, but to have one of his knifes is AWESOME!!! I had planned on making a knife sheath for it, but I don't have to, because it came in a awesome sheath!
I just wanted to share this, and I thought this was the right place, i didn't want to post this in the leather area.
Thanks NED!!!!!

ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 11, 2009, 02:50:39 PM
How about a picture Ace!?

Glad You like it! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Josh Dabney on December 11, 2009, 02:55:04 PM
Oh yeah Ace,

No pic ?????????????????????????????

Your holdin out on us now Pard !   We don't kindly to that round these parts   ;D ;D

Just ribbin ya of course.  Congrats on your new knife I'll bet she's a doosey.

Really would like to see the pics though

-Josh  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 11, 2009, 04:09:15 PM
OK,
 Here is a quick pic of my new knife, the picture does not do the knife justise!!!!!!!! Maybe tomorrow I can get some better shots of it!
 The Big Reason why I didn't post any pictures of my new knife, was I didn't want everyone looking at my knife and seeing how much better he made mine and not the normal way he does for others ;D ;D ;D ;D

All kinding a side, my new knife is AWESOME!!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 11, 2009, 06:13:54 PM
Yer right pard!  An "AWSOME" knife to quote a frined!!  ::) :o ::) ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 11, 2009, 07:07:55 PM
Now, that's my idea of a Bowie.  What holds those scales on?  Looks grand without pins or rivets.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 11, 2009, 07:40:54 PM


  That's a Beauty Ace, you must have been a good boy all year long  :D LOL, what a nice thing of Ned to do, Ned, MY HATS OFF to YA Pard, The Beauty of Christmas is in the giving, so you're already having a great start Ned, now get busy, the ELVES ::) say your break is over, and you have a lot of stockings to fell  ;D :D ;D :D :D


               tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 11, 2009, 09:08:33 PM
Ned has a good heart,no matter what that other guy said ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 11, 2009, 10:34:48 PM
Great looking knife for a great guy.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: RollingThunder on December 11, 2009, 11:21:42 PM
Here here! I agree! That's a fancy enough knife to be sitting on my belt.

Too bad it ain't ... LOL. Happy for ya Ace!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: RollingThunder on December 11, 2009, 11:32:03 PM
Hey, if ya'll don't mind, our Art Director for Guns & Ammo, Micheal Ulrich and his wife and family could sure use some serious prayers. His wife is ill, and she's not doing very well at all. We've all stepped in at work to pick up his load so he can go take care of the truly important things in his family's life, and I think any prayers you guys can throw a kite up on would be appreciated and certainly helpful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 11, 2009, 11:35:35 PM


   RT, Prayers up pard,

         tEN
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 11, 2009, 11:38:21 PM
Prayers sent pard.Dave :(


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 12, 2009, 12:12:35 AM
RT, will pray for sure. If you could give me her first name, and maybe the city/state they live in I will pass on the request to our prayer group. I've found things work better when people have a name and location. No need for a last name or personal info.

It's been a week of sub freezing temps in NW Oregon. We had a low of 7 last night, pretty unusual for us. My wife took the picture below around the corner from our house in Sherwood, outside of Portland. I think she does great work, but them I'm prejudiced! JD
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/IceonMeinekeChrispix.jpg)     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 12, 2009, 12:32:59 AM
Hey, if ya'll don't mind, our Art Director for Guns & Ammo, Micheal Ulrich and his wife and family could sure use some serious prayers. His wife is ill, and she's not doing very well at all. We've all stepped in at work to pick up his load so he can go take care of the truly important things in his family's life, and I think any prayers you guys can throw a kite up on would be appreciated and certainly helpful.

Absolutely!  They are on the way.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 12, 2009, 03:18:56 AM
Thanks for the compliments Pards. Ace is right pictures don't do it justice, that Presentation Grade Desert Iron Wood is nothing short of SPECTACULAR!!

Forty the scales are fixed in place with 10 internal pins, I really prefer it that way when the design allows.

RT prayers on the way home from southern MN.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 12, 2009, 03:38:55 AM
Howdy Ned
I am at a loss for words on that knife. Keep up the great work.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 12, 2009, 06:16:56 AM
RT prayers are being said.Ned sorry I,m late but thats a great knife, almost to good for my pard Ace. Ace u LUCKY dog. ;) :D ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 12, 2009, 06:35:45 AM
Now here's where things get sticky. ACE, that's a mighty fine lookin knife, ALMOST, but not quite a good lookin as the one Ned made for me! It's like lookin at someone else's baby. It might look real handsome & all, but it will never look as good as yours. Case in point below
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/BowieDisplay2.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 12, 2009, 08:50:19 AM
Ned, that is a great looking knife. Boy, I'll bet their was some hollerin' going on around the Ace house when that beauty showed up.

RT, prayers up from the deep south. Let them know we are with them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on December 12, 2009, 09:01:58 AM
RT, Prayers up for your partners wife...hope she gets well soon
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Josh Dabney on December 12, 2009, 09:27:15 AM
Howdy Pards,

Since we all seem to be in a show off your knife and sheath mood here I figured I show off the one I got yesterday.

I joined in on a Chrismas KITH (knife in the hat) where knifemakers who wanna all make a knife and the names are randomly drawn to see who gets who's knife. 

Mine showed up yesterday and I though yall just might appreciate her fer her natural beauty and coincidentally period correct materials. 

1095, Caribou handle & concho, Poured Pewter buttcap, mild steel guard.   Jus  to be double clear Pards I did NOT make this knife. It was made by a feller named Robert Silver of Butch's Forge

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss147/joshdabney/KITH001.jpg)
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss147/joshdabney/KITH002.jpg)
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss147/joshdabney/KITH005.jpg)
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss147/joshdabney/KITH006.jpg)
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss147/joshdabney/KITH008.jpg)


I'm sure proud to own this one fellas  ;D,  whatcha all think ?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 12, 2009, 10:35:24 AM


     I like it, you did well on this one Josh, and I know who ever got your knife was happy as all get out too, this fella really did a nice job, and it looks period too. Thanks for the look see. ::)

    Regards

   tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 12, 2009, 06:06:49 PM
Josh nice looking knife but I saw the one u made and it was great. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 13, 2009, 12:35:17 AM
RT,

Prayers on the way!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on December 13, 2009, 07:54:55 AM
Prayers up & on the way
through the ether.

WBC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 13, 2009, 10:52:13 PM
Howdy, pards. I'm back from Tombstone. It was a good trip. I see some fine knives here. Very impressive workmanship on all.

Rick, that's a very cool necklace. That deserves a good spot so it can be enjoyed.

That's a cool photo, JD.

RT, prayers up.

The wedding went very well. Everyone had a great time. The preacher was very good and the bordello where the ceremony was held was really nice. Here's a pic of the wedding party. The couple that got married are on either side of the preacher (the guy with the long hair and clerical coat). His wife is to the right in the black and gold. To the far right was the lady that owned the RV park where we stayed. My wife and i are on the left. The dogs all had a good time, too. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 13, 2009, 11:03:00 PM
Cool picture.  Not everyone can say that the got hitched in a bordello! ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 13, 2009, 11:11:06 PM
Howdy Will  :D

     Good to have you back with us, I'm happy to hear every one had a good time, great picture, it must have been fun to have this take place in Tombstone, and a bordello to boot, I can't wait to re visit there, it been too long for me.

     The towns been pretty peaceful for the most part, but we kept a light on for you any how, the pards have been posting some very nice work, which you'll see when you have time.

                          Talk to you later

                         tEN wOLVES,  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 14, 2009, 12:14:19 AM
Thanks, pards. I've seen that nice work. Beautiful stuff. It's really fun to come back to find such work to drool over.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 14, 2009, 03:36:28 AM
Very cool Will
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 14, 2009, 04:54:46 AM
Here's a set of steak knives I'm finishing up this morning. Still some work to do on the edges and some final polishing. It's been a long haul with 50 coats of finishing products.  :o

Gotta get them boxed up and off to my brother and sister in law for Christmas. Hope they like them.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 14, 2009, 06:31:28 AM
Whew, I guess I'm late gettin up this mornin. Beautful knives Ned, those handles are the absolute best lookin thing I have seen lately. Nice work, your brother and sister-in-law ought to be proud of those.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Josh Dabney on December 14, 2009, 08:07:00 AM
Ned,

Lookin fantastic Pard !

I think lotsa folks underestimate the enjoyment one can get from a fine handmade kitchen knife.  I got a couple I made and use'em every day.  I reckon yer kin's gonna be proud as peacocks to have and use these !

If you dont mind me askin-  what kind of finish are using.  50 coats.  HOLY TOLEDO !!!!.   Ive done 5 before but will have to admit they didn't look near that good  :-[

It's a fine job sure as shootin !  those handles look like glass and ain't nothin like that to make that beautiful burl POP.

Again, fine work Pard !   Josh
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 14, 2009, 11:06:34 AM
  Nice knives as always Ned, thanks for sharing, those handles are the cats me yow, ::) :o 8)


            tEN wOLVES  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 14, 2009, 12:45:21 PM
Ned, those are sweet looking. A gift of custom made steak knives is a tremendous gift. I hope they know what kind of effort went into that project, that way they will apprecciate it all the more. JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 14, 2009, 01:35:45 PM
That there is how heirlooms are made. ??? WOW!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 14, 2009, 01:40:37 PM
Had to go look again,Ned you put the whoop a$$ on that wood,i know how they will look too from the handle on the knife you made me.I hope somebody puts some promenuance with those.. :o Friggin bueatiful man!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 14, 2009, 02:31:06 PM
Wow, Ned. Those knives are great. I love the handles. The effort put in was well worth it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 14, 2009, 03:28:09 PM
Thanks guys, I appreciate all the kind remarks. ;D

Now I'll try and answer the question about finishing. ???

I start by shaping and sanding the handle stoping at 600 grit wet and dry paper. The first of 20 coats of grain filler and sealer each coat hand rubbed with 4/0 steel wool (hardley more coarse than a paper grocery bag). Then on to the final finish which is Forbys Tung Oil finish LOW GLOSS is what the can says but does it look low gloss to you? 30 coats of Formbys rubbed with 4/0 steel wool about every 5 coats to get rid of the little nastys that show up.

I guess my experiance in hand made custom furniture rears it's ugly head now and then! :P I remember spending two months finishing a hall cabinet made of solid black walnut! This job only took two weeks! ;D 8) ::)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 14, 2009, 04:11:02 PM
I'm thinkin' that they will make that 2 lb. 5 star prime Porterhouse taste even better, Yum! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 14, 2009, 09:56:32 PM
Makes my hands hurt just thinkin about it.. ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 14, 2009, 11:48:13 PM
8 knife scales are a lot smaller than the half cabinet, I bet! :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on December 17, 2009, 03:13:48 PM
G'Day All,Just wondering if anyone has heard from Bill,last I heard he was off to Texas for a movie.Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 17, 2009, 03:17:41 PM
Well here's another one for our beloved KT. I waited till he got it and just got off the phone with him. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I was skeptical about him liking it(my insecurities coming out).

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 17, 2009, 03:22:18 PM
Howdy Ned
Man, that is good lookin.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 17, 2009, 03:25:27 PM


  Beautiful knife Ned, well done pard, that KT is one lucky guy. :D

        tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 17, 2009, 03:29:48 PM

 G'day Feathers, you will find Bill a few forums down , in the NCOWS forum, let me know when you have read this, and I'll remove it.

        Regards

      tEN wOLVES

                    
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 17, 2009, 03:53:02 PM
Looks cool the way that nub sits there...I still like mine the best though ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 17, 2009, 03:55:11 PM
Was wondering that myself,was watching some history channel the other day that looked right up his alley,i kept wondering if he was in it..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 17, 2009, 04:16:55 PM
  Good looking knife Ned. It sure looks like a big ol' thing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 17, 2009, 04:49:27 PM
Howdy Ned, :)
  AWESOME Knife!! What in the world is KT doing with alll those knifes????? ;D Maybe he is going to be a proffesional knife thrower :D :D ;D
looking Good Pard.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 17, 2009, 06:12:13 PM
Ace I,m looking for a scalp. Would u mind taking off your hat?   :) ;) :D ;D Ned you out did yourself on this one. Your a true artist. I couldnt be happier. I,m starting to have a nice collection to look at and show to my friends thanks to all of you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 17, 2009, 06:16:46 PM
Can't get me!!  My hair all went south for the winter a bunch of years ago. :o :D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 17, 2009, 06:19:25 PM
DR.B if Ace goes south I,m willing to travel. ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 17, 2009, 08:41:58 PM
scalp far left ;D my wifes when she was 12  ??? :-*

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/scalp005.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/scalp001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 17, 2009, 08:50:15 PM
GCR very nice pictures. Great items. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 17, 2009, 09:02:00 PM
Nice looking knife there Ned, you did a good job pard.Rick cool pics.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 17, 2009, 09:17:26 PM
Don't forget to get a Henry rifle this year on your list,Finally got mine all brassed out with the last piece,forearm ring.It was a regular Goldenboy when i got it for xmas a few years ago,and been addin to it for awhile.It is now the Golden Palimino 54,,cuase i was born in 54.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/TheGoldenPalimino54013.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 17, 2009, 09:41:59 PM

    Nice pictures Rick, and that rifle is a Dandy, born in 54, your still a youngster :D ;D :D ;D ::)


                          Special Reeeeegards

                            tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 17, 2009, 09:45:32 PM
Rick that rifle is sweeeeeet. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 17, 2009, 10:50:20 PM
I don't feel any youngster :-X
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on December 18, 2009, 12:34:35 AM
(http://sdough.smugmug.com/Art/Just-For-Fun/yellowboy1/50981385_wougt-M.jpg)

Ricky
That there rifle is sweet. Here is my "yellerboy", along with my Ghormley Jessie rig.

And yer only a kid. Why I was borned in 19and47.

good shootin
curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 18, 2009, 12:56:29 AM
Y'all are mere pups!  19&43 here!  And yesterday, the 17th!! :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 18, 2009, 03:22:15 AM
  Well doggone, Happy Birthday Dr. Bob :D :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 18, 2009, 07:06:00 AM
19 & 40 Youngsters!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on December 18, 2009, 08:06:10 AM
Hey KT,
 You wouldn't be getting much with my scalp, I only have 3 hairs up there! ;D :D ;D
Those are sure purdy guns!! Rig nice Indian gear and realy like your rifle, I have one of those, but mine isn't engraved!

ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 18, 2009, 09:25:14 AM
Johnny you old geeser you got me.  ;  ;D Glad some of us are still around. 1942 and Dec. 21  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 18, 2009, 10:04:05 AM



          I guess I'm in between,  April 23 1945, the end of World War Two


                            tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 18, 2009, 11:37:39 AM
Man oh man I feel like a kid in this group! 19 and 49 for me.

Curly, you GOT to shoot better with them sweet shooting irons and the way cool leather. I would love to own a rig from Will G. Maybe some day. JD
 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 18, 2009, 01:38:37 PM
Yea no kiddin,a Will G. rig :( :(good hand Curely :) The wife let me have my christmas present early,you gottem wampum horn??She went up north again and i 'm down with the cruds,may have to go see Miss Kitty~~if i can get the energy,ooohhh mby dose :-[

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/wampum1004.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/wampum1011.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/wampum1017.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 18, 2009, 02:34:26 PM
Rick,

Great looking horn and wampum.  WOW, I know a rich injun!!  All that wampun! :o :D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 18, 2009, 04:18:13 PM
Howdy Rick.
You wife gave you a pretty nifty Christmas present. Also beautiful engraving on your rifle!

Howdy Curley,
I sure like your Yellowboy and your Jessie Rig. They really go together.

Howdy KT,
Here's a picture of the Geezer with his Christmas presents. I drive a Harley Electra-Glide Classic and when I sold Harley's, my younger customers called my bike a "Geezer Glide". Heck, I'm actually proud to be called a Geezer.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 18, 2009, 04:27:10 PM
Nice skis Johnny!

Used to but can't anymore, it hurts too much when I fall!! :P

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 18, 2009, 05:20:18 PM
Howdy Rick.
You wife gave you a pretty nifty Christmas present. Also beautiful engraving on your rifle!

Howdy Curley,
I sure like your Yellowboy and your Jessie Rig. They really go together.

Howdy KT,
Here's a picture of the Geezer with his Christmas presents. I drive a Harley Electra-Glide Classic and when I sold Harley's, my younger customers called my bike a "Geezer Glide". Heck, I'm actually proud to be called a Geezer.


     Pards don't let that Johnny McCrae fool you, HE'S JUST A BIG KID, we should have more like him, I told him the other day, that he reminds me of my Dad, because of the ZEST FOR LIFE he has, I hope he has many more years of skiing left in him before he decides to take up ROCK CLIMBING,  ;) ;D :D :D GO-GO-GO JOHNNY-GO  ;) :D ;DGO-GO-GO-JOHNNY-GO, JOHNNY BE GOOD.. ::) :o 8)


                     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 18, 2009, 07:17:33 PM
You Da Man Johnny! I figure after hitting 60, and having made through the 60's, being called a Geezer is not the worst thing in life! 

Ned, I stopped riding dirt bikes for the same reason, it hurts to fall down :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 18, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
Nice set Johnny McCrae ,you got more kahonies than i do,i tried once,if it hadn't been for the wall and the window at the end of the slope,i would have had to marry that ranger girl,she sure had BIIIIG purty eyes ??? Way to go Geezer McCrae ;D You got my respect..


 Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight,
he'll just kill you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 18, 2009, 07:47:43 PM
Johnny that was a compliment. I and  my wife have Hertiages and ride with my son and grand kids with the rice burners. They call me grampa geeser so I know how u feel.  ;) KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 18, 2009, 08:27:55 PM
Howdy KT,

Have you ever made anything for your motorcycles? I'd sure like to see what you would design for Saddle Bags or Tank Panels for your Heritage's. It would be cool.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 18, 2009, 10:02:40 PM
Johnny, not a thing. Thank goodness.  ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 18, 2009, 10:58:28 PM
Hey KT,if ya make somethin for my bike i would gladly put it on there and tell folks where i got it,just as soon as i get one :D Tryke for me please.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 19, 2009, 01:15:52 AM
You know, Ned, that knife is really good. It has real character. Great job.

Nice pictures, Rick. That rifle really gleams. Impressive. Especially that horn. It's something else.

That's a cool picture of your shootin' irons, Curley. It looks profesisonal. Very nice.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Bob. Yeah, there's quite a span between some of us. I was born in 1946.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on December 19, 2009, 06:59:25 AM
1942 here
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 19, 2009, 01:24:59 PM
Well, I sold my bike. The new owner just rode it away. Now I'll have to flip people off out the window of my truck. It's much easier on a bike. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 19, 2009, 01:30:29 PM
OHHHH that's painfull Marshall. :(

I remember when I sold my Norton, I felt like I was sending my youth down the river. :'(

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 19, 2009, 02:05:50 PM
You Da Man Johnny! I figure after hitting 60, and having made through the 60's, being called a Geezer is not the worst thing in life! 

Ned, I stopped riding dirt bikes for the same reason, it hurts to fall down :-\

Dang! I may have to quit walking.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 19, 2009, 03:49:12 PM
Well, I sold my bike. The new owner just rode it away. Now I'll have to flip people off out the window of my truck. It's much easier on a bike. ;D

What are you getting to replace it?
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 19, 2009, 04:12:31 PM
I happen to know someone from this forum (a very handsome individual) that has an immaculate Street Glide for sale  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 19, 2009, 04:38:35 PM
I happen to know someone from this forum (a very handsome individual) that has an immaculate Street Glide for sale  8)


I bet it's been blessed too ;)  I wanna see ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 19, 2009, 07:40:54 PM
Ask and ye shall receive. She's resting in the garage all wrapped up to keep warm (and clean)

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/Streetglide5.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 19, 2009, 09:32:12 PM



        That's a Beauty JD

            tEN :D ;D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 19, 2009, 11:18:10 PM
Howdy JD
I'll swap you free carving lessons for life for it. :)
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 19, 2009, 11:20:44 PM
JD nice scoot. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 19, 2009, 11:59:02 PM
Thanks guys, it's a product of trading one for another, then another, etc, a slow crawl up that started in 1967

WC, if it was paid for you'd have a deal!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 20, 2009, 12:02:11 AM
Howdy JD,
Beautiful bike! Looks like you have stuck few extra pesos into it. I'll bet it sounds sweet with that Rhinehart exhaust system.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 20, 2009, 12:21:41 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Just my color too,how much for that there :) :) :) I do wish it had 2 in the back though ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 20, 2009, 12:35:10 AM
I remember when I sold my Norton, I felt like I was sending my youth down the river. :'(
I didn't feel that way but I am speaking in a higher voice, now. ;D :o

WC, I'm not sure what will replace it. I'm in no rush.

Nice bike, JD. That's a fine color. Those Glides are almost too comfortable.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on December 20, 2009, 07:09:06 AM
A little change of subject here.....GunClick...how is your new pardner doing????
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on December 20, 2009, 07:25:12 AM
Yep, Marshal, some are too
comfortable...................and some aren't
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/WhiteBuffaloChip/IMG_0006-2.jpg)
-the troublehead-
WBC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 20, 2009, 11:02:15 AM
It's my Mothers birthday today. She's 88!

Health is failing at a daily rate and fully expect to put her in a nursing home in the next month or so. How depressing.

Anyhow, here's to Kathy on your 88th!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 20, 2009, 12:01:14 PM
A little change of subject here.....GunClick...how is your new pardner doing????


Middlin


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tree005.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tree006.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 20, 2009, 12:13:20 PM

    Tell your Mom HAPPY BIRTHDAY for me Ned, mine turned 89 last September, it's great to still have our Moms with us.

 

                           Best Regards



                     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D

        Nice Pooch Rick :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 20, 2009, 12:26:06 PM
  Happy Birthday to your Mom, Ned.


Rick ,did you have them turquoise eyes put in special or did he come with them ;) ;D  He looks like a handful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 20, 2009, 12:43:30 PM
They don't make a turquoise eye remover :D He likes to play,but he is about the sweetest little guy i ever saw,listens well and minds great.We go out side and i tell him "go house" and he goes in and waits for me,him and the other one are startin to play reall good now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on December 20, 2009, 12:52:07 PM
Ned,

Happy Birthday to your Mom.....


Gun Click

He is a nice one for sure.....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 20, 2009, 01:12:53 PM
Howdy Ned
Give her a birthday hug from me.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 20, 2009, 01:58:46 PM
Ned,

Tell your Mom happy birthday from me! ;D

GCR,

Great looking pup there! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 20, 2009, 02:28:17 PM
Ned Happy birthday to your mom and a Great XMAS to you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 20, 2009, 02:34:29 PM
Thanks everybody, I'm going to print this off and put it in her card. :)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 20, 2009, 03:27:37 PM
Tell "er" i said Merry Birthday too :o :) Merry Birthday MA~~~~~~~~~~~~You have a mighty fine son :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on December 20, 2009, 04:23:11 PM
Thanks Rick.

Are You being good? :P

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on December 20, 2009, 06:36:43 PM
Ned
Say happy birthday to your mom from an old Texican, hats off to the Greatest Generation it's because of them we are enjoying these freedoms, Merry Christmas also. 

Wiley Desperado
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 20, 2009, 08:51:46 PM
Thanks Rick.

Are You being good? :P

Ned

on a scale of what ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 20, 2009, 08:58:37 PM
Hi Ned, please add my name to your mom's birthday card. My mom would have turned 84 last September. Her last year was pretty rough, but she hung on to see her first great grandchild born. She died one week later. I still miss her a lot.

I'm glad for you that your mom is still in your life. You're a good son Ned, taking care of your mom. It's a good thing to do.

Thanks for the comments about the scoot. Johnny, I walked into my local dealer to order some Reinhart pipes for my 03 Road King, and walked out with this Street Glide, 10 months old, with 810 miles on it. As the saying goes they "Made me an offer I couldn't resist"

WBC, that is a good looking ride. My back would never take the pounding!

Marshall, I've reached the age where it's not possible for a ride to be too comfortable!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 20, 2009, 11:23:27 PM
Cool looking bike, Chip. It does look like it would be better on shorter runs with that seat, though. Thanks for the pic.

Happy Birthday to your mom, Ned. 88 is good. That's better than most manage. Give her a hug. ;)

Good-lookin' fur buddy, Rick. Great pic.

I've reached the age where it's not possible for a ride to be too comfortable!
:D ;D 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 20, 2009, 11:28:30 PM
A friend of mine (the one who got married) snapped this (we gave them a camera for their wedding) when we were in Tombstone. I like it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 20, 2009, 11:33:32 PM
Good picture Marshall Will

That comment I made about age and comfort on a bike; I think it's more about mileage than age! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 20, 2009, 11:55:54 PM
Thanks, JD.

I dunno, JD. I think age has a lot to do with it, too. Things just don't take the beating they would have in years past. Add the mileage to that and it definitely makes a difference.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 21, 2009, 12:30:34 AM
I'm not disagreeing with you Marsha Will, but I've noted a wide difference in physicality between people around 60. Some are in great shape, while others can barely walk! Go back 20 years and I see more equality. Oh to be 40 again, or 30, or-------- ;D   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 21, 2009, 12:36:58 AM
Like Chris LeDoux says "It Ain't the Years Boy, It's the Miles"    ;D
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on December 21, 2009, 04:03:06 AM
G'Day Marshall Will,You are'nt going to believe this,this is a pic of me & a friend 8) taken in July in Tombstone. 8) Spooky stuff.Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on December 21, 2009, 06:15:33 AM
Marshall you sure lookin cowboy there a fella might think you was from Texas.  Good lookin dogs.  Feathers that is pretty funny. 

Boys like they used to say "it ain't the runnin in the fast lane that'll get ya it's those sudden stops!" 

Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on December 21, 2009, 06:37:14 AM
Hey guys just in case you might have thought I was on a world cruise or something, let me show you what my wife and I have been doing the past several months.  This is a 100 year old house out on my wife's old family place.  No one had lived here in twenty years.  We decided that the thing to do was wait until it was 105 degrees in the shade and then start a restoration project on it.  We just finished it a couple weeks ago.  Totally re-did it inside and out.  We did most of the work ourselves.  Did have a contractor put the new roof on and had a little plumbing and electrical done by contractors.  We're kinda proud of it.

Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 21, 2009, 09:19:43 AM
Feathers you really do exist. All this time I thought you were a myth. ;D  Like your work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 21, 2009, 09:34:43 AM
 Wiley, a noble project. I love seeing the old places redone instead of torn down. It looks great you guys did a fine job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 21, 2009, 09:35:10 AM
Feathers, you have good tase.

Wiley, you & the misses did some nice work, a great investment of time & $$$

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 21, 2009, 09:45:26 AM
  Howdy all  :D

       I think getting old is something you have to give into, since I fell soon to be five years ago, I've had to fight that getting older stuff every day, My mind thinks I'm still that young fella of yesteryear, it's just that my mind is having trouble getting my body to cooperate. :D ;D ;D ;D

     Marshal Will, another great picture, I love Tombstone, thanks for sharing, makes me want to pack up and go.

              Regards

           tEN wOLVES   ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 21, 2009, 12:59:55 PM
A friend of mine (the one who got married) snapped this (we gave them a camera for their wedding) when we were in Tombstone. I like it.

Lookin good there MW
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 21, 2009, 01:16:37 PM
Thanks, pards. I also really like Tombstone. It is full of our western heritage. This was our second trip in a year and a half. I'll go back again soon. There's so much to see you can't take it all in at once.

Feathers, that picture is really cool. You're on almost the same rail I leaned on. I like it.

Wiley, what a great job you did on that house. It sure looks inviting, now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 21, 2009, 01:17:54 PM
A friend of mine (the one who got married) snapped this (we gave them a camera for their wedding) when we were in Tombstone. I like it.

Lookin good there MW
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 21, 2009, 01:31:00 PM
Wiley
Great job on the house
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 21, 2009, 01:31:09 PM
Awsome home Wiley,way to go.I sure wish i could get my gramps old place and redo it.It is still standing and still has the little store he built next to it with the western facade.Your house would look great in a movie,i can see a carriage driving right up front.See if you can find a carriage step to put out front.They found one in Visalia some where and didn't know what it was at first.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 21, 2009, 01:43:33 PM

Willy  :D
  Nice job on the old homestead, I've always liked this style home,


Feathers, it looks like you and Will were standing in the same area, nice picture pard


         tEN wOLVES  :D ;D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 21, 2009, 03:42:47 PM
Wiley for a young fella you got a lot of ambition. You did a VERY nice job.   KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on December 21, 2009, 04:41:18 PM
To all you good cowboys
Thanks for all the nice comments on the house. There were times when we thought we were in over our heads.  We used to sit out in the front yard every night after we finished working and our favority saying was, "now tell me again why are we doing this?"
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 22, 2009, 08:08:47 AM
Howdy Wiley,

My compliments to you and your wife. You did an outstanding job of remodeling and greatly enhanced the value of the property! I know it takes a lot of patience and effort. We remodeled our seventy year old home. I don't ever want to remodel again.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 24, 2009, 01:42:34 AM
oops
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on December 24, 2009, 10:52:10 AM
Johnny, thanks for the kind remarks. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 31, 2009, 09:46:16 PM
  This one is for you Rick. It's a 20 ft lodge and we use to live in it about 2 weeks  off and on every year.  Mine is the first one in the picture with the painted top and bottom. The poles were 27 feet long and you didn't want that canvas loose in a high wind.
the other one belongs to my best friend  Sam. We spent many wonderful nights around a campfire and some I can even remember :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 31, 2009, 09:51:25 PM
 I think most of you have seen the Jaeger rifle I built well here is another one. 
This is a 8MM Mauser with a little bit of sporterizing done to it.  I think this has something to do with my name cause one of my friends loves the old military rifles and he had quite a fit when he saw this one. Been calling me the gun butcher ever since
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on December 31, 2009, 09:58:15 PM
GB
very sweet rifle i love it id love to have you ake e one but ill never be able to afford soething that nice so ill just keep droolin
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 31, 2009, 10:00:51 PM
  Heck Cowboy that one went bye-bye about 8yrs ago and now I couldn't afford one :( :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 31, 2009, 11:16:14 PM


    Great looking lodge GB, I was invited to a rendezvous in 84, But I had to pass, I really wish I would have gone, it was in Montana, from what all my friend told me about them, it sounded like a great time.

    Your rifle is a beauty too, nice work pard,I have a 1903-A3 Springfield 30/06 been working on it off in on since 1967, it was a work of love for me, and a great relaxer in those years, I need to get it out and finish it up, I have all this time on my hands now, don't know what to do next. How long did it take for you to go through your rifle from start to finish, I know it didn't take as long as mine, no body takes that long.

                 tEN wOLVES  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 31, 2009, 11:30:31 PM
  TW, I tend to have 5 or 10 projects all going at the same time. But that one was different. I was at home on a health forced vacation for about 3 mos. and all I did was work on the rifle. It actually took me five weeks from square block of wood to finished rifle.
The worst part or the two worst parts were building a new bolt handle and turning down the barrel to a nice taper. The old bolt handle was straight out to the side and would not allow a scope to be mounted and the old barrel configuration was stepped. After getting those things worked out chopping out the stock was no problem and I do love curley maple.
You can't see it to well but the bolt is jeweled. I found a website that showed how to make a fixture for jeweling bolts and built my own. It worked out great and the guy I eventually sold it to wouldn't take anything for it. I know because I have tried quite a few times.

I really miss all my old Pards that I use to rendevous with them was some shinin times.

Hey, don't tell anyone about that 1903, they might hunt you down. Them old tackdrivers are gettin scarce as hens teeth ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 01, 2010, 12:02:20 AM
GB, you did one heck of a job in that length of time, but I'm sure you know more about what you're doing than me, I picked out my wood from a gun stock Co. in town, years ago we didn't have to go far for anything gun related, but boy we do now, anyway I picked a nice piece of fiddle back walnut, and they inlet it and cut a thumb hole for me, this is the first rifle that was built to my length of pull, which is 15 1/2"  I had the barrel tapered and shortened, and had the bolt altered, and scope mounts put on it, it's glass beaded, and is supposed to shoot 2" groups at 200 yds. we'll see, I need to scope it, but every time I had the money for that something else took it, LOL, so I got bored and put it on hold for a few years/ quit a few years, but I will finish it, I cut the stock 90 degrees center line of bore, and put a nice butt cushion recoil pad on it, and that took 99% of all the harsh felt recoil out of it, I could shoot it all day with ease, but having a sight would be nice. This is an oldie, it was never shot when I bought it in 66 or 67, just like your action, they are very stout and strong. When I said it was built for me, this is what it is, a 15 1/2" pull left hand thumb hole stock, with a right hand bolt action, so hows that for a crazy custom rifle, us lefty's are some times forced to do weird things, but we will make it work.

                             Will only two more hours to go

                               tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 01, 2010, 12:45:55 AM
Very very nice tipis my friend,the one i showed belongs to a good friend,mountainman Chuck Streeper,he used to live in the rockies for months out of the year for a long time.The would hang out at the mountainman museum in Pinedale Wyoming

Now how did you hual them poles. Chuck is gonna help me do one if i ever get the canvas,he says 18,easir to haul the poles...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 01, 2010, 02:04:00 AM
2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rtz8jY0e0I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHxgWvZV0Uc
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 01, 2010, 05:50:54 AM
In my experiences with lodges, I found that an 18' was great to camp in and have several people in it.  I found that a 16' was a lot easier to put up and take down by myself.  Plus, the poles are that much shorter and easier to haul around.  Spent a weekend camped in the snow in one.  Woke up Sunday am and found 1/4 inch of sleet stuck to the canvass! :o ::)  But with the fire, we were nice and toasty warm inside! ;D  Truly shining times with great friends.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 01, 2010, 07:32:33 AM
  TW,working with my hands is the most relaxing thing I do,better than sleep most of the time ;) I think everyone around these parts would probably agree.  I"ll bet that fiddle back is pretty . Never had the chance to work with fiddle back walnut.  I have always been lucky enough to shoot from both sides ( some people say its proof positive that I am twisted ;D) so that left handed stock with right hand action wouldn't slow me down it might even work better. You will have to get a picture up for us .

Rick and Dr.Bob you guys are right on both accounts.  Hauling the poles without breaking the tips off was a chore. Had a special built trailer made from an old boat trailer with uprights about 10 ft apart. Course they hung over on both ends ,but as long as you had them roped together good and tight it worked
We always used ours at deer camp every year spent a couple of below zero nights in  it. Didn't get much sleep what with keepin the fire going but never got to cold :o :o ;D

Oh, one thing I might add . Make sure you use nothing but good dry wood for a fire inside the lodge. Popin and cracklin is a great thing outdoors but in the lodge it will keep you lookin for embers all the time.  I learnt that the hard way. Burnt a three foot hole in the liner one night. :o :o :-[   Also don't have any manmade materials in the lodge like a synthetic blanket. They don't burn but they do melt. Gets real ugly in a hurry
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 01, 2010, 07:22:32 PM
Cool pics, GB. It's nice to see where your namesake. That's very good work. I like that lodge, too. Way cool.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 01, 2010, 11:28:08 PM
Nice rifle, GB! I am going to begin building up a GEW 88 into a sporter sometime this year, hopefully. I finally tracked down the last part I need, other than a full length stock and a spoon handle bolt. They will come in time tho. Wanting to make it into a turn of the century (1900) sporter, with the forened schnabel, spoon handle, express style sights, etc. And keep it in low pressure 8mm. ;)
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 02, 2010, 12:57:55 AM
We went out to go see a movie tonight (Avatar) but the theater was sold out. The parking lot was full, too. Instead, we went to Target and bought the remake of The Manchurian Candidate. It was a good movie. Got to watch it with a dog resting his chin on my leg, too. Much better that way.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 02, 2010, 01:06:26 AM
I agree Marshall Will ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 02, 2010, 01:32:27 PM


        Howdy Gents

         For all those that have the western channel, "Have Gun Will Travel " is on for 24 hours today, then tomorrow it's " Gun Smoke "

                                                  Just a heads up, love these shows

                                                          tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 02, 2010, 11:42:06 PM
We rented the whole series of Have Gun Will Travel one time through Netflix. It was really great to watch all those old episodes. Those stories were some of the best. They'd still make good stories for TV today. I've often thought it would be fun to see someone remake that whole series.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 03, 2010, 12:24:25 AM
Tom Selick as Paladin??
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 03, 2010, 06:29:16 AM
Anybody know where Ace is? Havn't seen him in these parts for awhile?

I miss his hide!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on January 03, 2010, 10:01:18 AM
Howdy Ned, :)
 Things havn't been the best for me >:( >:( About 3-4 weeks ago, I thought my back was getting a little better, then my Dad had eye surgery and I have had to take care of him, and all the up and down and running around has put my back to just KILLING ME >:( >:(
It has been cold for us, not cold like where you live, but cold here. Today is the only day that I have felt like being on the net, and that is because my pain meds are working a little!! We got 3 new inches of snow last night, we have about 18" on the ground, and they say it is going to snow all week  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Thanks for thinking about me!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 03, 2010, 10:11:35 AM
Just hopin' you were OK Ace.

I've been down for a couple of days myself, mostly in bed feeling sorry for myself. ::)

Ya it's cold here!  -29 this morning when I got up! ??? Supposed to get up to -5 though so I guess it's a heat wave comin! ::)

Take care of yourself and stay out of the cold, that's what I plan on doing.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 03, 2010, 10:17:30 AM
Ned and Ace, I feel for both of you. I'm still fighting back pain from a hospital stay 9 months ago. It's as aggravating as it is painful.

When I read about you guys with the snow and cold, it makes me feel a lot better about the amount of rain we get here in the Portland Oregon area. We got about 3 inches of snow one afternoon last week, but it only lasted a day. Snow is a rarity around here. We normally get one or two dustings a year, though this time last year we had 16 inches that lasted better than a week. The forecast for the next week is rain with the temp in the mid to high forties. That’s very typical for this time of year.

Last Saturday I was able to go out to the range with some buddies and have an impromptu six stage match within a couple of hours by word of mouth 13 people showed up to shoot. It was clear and about 38 degrees.

It was amazing to see how many people were missing the targets with their hand guns. Man oh man we were all rusty! Our hands were so cold we were all bobbling shotgun shells. Still, it was great to be shooting.

Stay warm guys! JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 03, 2010, 10:32:42 AM
Yup JD it's hard to handle a shell when you can't feel your fingers! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 03, 2010, 10:51:31 AM
We rented the whole series of Have Gun Will Travel one time through Netflix. It was really great to watch all those old episodes. Those stories were some of the best. They'd still make good stories for TV today. I've often thought it would be fun to see someone remake that whole series.

       Howdy Will

      You're right about these old series Westerns being good, I watched the Virginian all day Friday, and Have Gun Will Travel yesterday, and I really enjoyed them all, Gun Smoke is on all day today, I loved the way Richard Boone played his part, he always had an angle, and 8 ways of attack like he always said.
      I think it would make a good series for today, like you said Will, and your right Dr. Bob Tom Selleck would play the part well.

                                   tEN  ;) :D ;D

      Ned, Ace, JD, I hope this new year will be better for you guys, back pain is one of the worst pains a man can have, and until you have this pain yourself, you have no idea of what people with back pain are going through.

                                      My Best to All of You

                                        tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D

                         
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 03, 2010, 11:48:07 AM
2,000 channels and the only one i don't have is the Western channel,racksnappinfribbelsnakintardrippindangfripporing >:( >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 03, 2010, 06:08:27 PM
Ned. bobbling shotgun shells is especially tough when you try to be a show off and pull four! I have a hard enough time with two, but this was a practice match, always a good time to try different things, like pulling four shells or shooting gunfighter   

I had completely forgot that we had the Western channel (My Bad!) so I'm glad you guys started talking about it. The Cable Co moved it so I went channel surfing last night and found it in time to set the recorder for all of the Gunsmokes. THANKS for the heads up!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 03, 2010, 06:34:33 PM
You're right about these old series Westerns being good, I watched the Virginian all day Friday, and Have Gun Will Travel yesterday, and I really enjoyed them all, Gun Smoke is on all day today, I loved the way Richard Boone played his part, he always had an angle, and 8 ways of attack like he always said.
      I think it would make a good series for today, like you said Will, and your right Dr. Bob Tom Selleck would play the part well.
I like all those old series. Every now and then we rent some of the old ones and watch them right through in order.

Dr Bob, you're right about Sellick doing a good job of the part. :D

Even if he is somewhat taller. ;D ;D ;D

I don't think Danny Devito would do the same but it could be interesting. :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 03, 2010, 09:58:18 PM
Been watching Gunsmoke, and I noticed something.  His rifle sticks so far forward that the horse would have a hard time turning his head to the right.  You can even see marks on the neck of the horse.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on January 06, 2010, 10:19:51 AM
You all are Killing Me!! All this great Talnet and all the AWESOME Leather work being done keeps the fire burning but this stupid back and the weather keeps me lock up!! I know one thing, I never what to do anything that is not legal, because i couldn't take it being lock up in prison!!!!
Keep making that Killer Leather goods, it has to warm up someday!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 07, 2010, 09:17:42 AM
Well this is what I'm dealin' with today! Not good for depression!

They just announced they closed 150 miles of interstate 90 due to ZERO visibility!

We've reached our high of 2 deg with a forcast of -29 ACTUALL tonight!

If your above freezing count your blessings!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 07, 2010, 09:40:09 AM
  Ned , I spent half my life trying to get a truck thru weather like that. Standing out in it one night in Detroit Lakes , MN fueling the stupid thing with a windchill of -60. I don't miss it a bit.
Got an extra bedroom and I'll loan you some shop space if you can get out of there and come to south Alabama. Course we are freezing and its 20 above. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 07, 2010, 09:51:58 AM
GB I see u were in Mn. during our warm season.  ;) ;D ;DKT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 07, 2010, 10:14:27 AM
When I was 12, we were visiting my dad's family farm, not far at all from Ned or Kid Terico. I saw a door on the second floor of the old house, but without any deck or rail. I asked dad what the door was for, and he said it was so they could get out of the house to the barn in bad snow storms.

Then he pointed out the opening up high on the barn. He said he was sent out through those doors to feed the cows and horses in bad weather. He said the weather was the main reason he moved to SO CAL just a few years before WWII.

I’m sure I inherited my aversion to cold weather from my dad. I think that's why we ended up in the Mojave dessert. We still got snow in the desert, but not every year.

JD   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 07, 2010, 10:20:50 AM
Its -2 here right now at 10:20am, the wind is blowing 22 mph, and its supposed to be -17 tonite. We are supposed to have a high of 1, but I dont know that I can handle that high of temp.... ::)

The biggest problem is that the sun is out and it looks darn nice out except for the snow and wind blowing around.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 07, 2010, 01:07:34 PM
overcast today,dark tonight...lightly scattered sunshine in the morning..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 07, 2010, 01:16:38 PM
A few years ago mom and I snowmobiled at 42 below with a -107 wind chill. When we were in our early 60s we rode all the  to Canada 1100 miles one way and it was cold. In Canada it never got above -25 below during the day all the time we were there and that was without wind chill. The coldest I remember is -60 below , not includeing the wind chill. It was Feb. 2  1996. In Tower Mn. I wrote that one down. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on January 07, 2010, 01:24:37 PM
Howdy Fella's,
 It is 6 degrees out there, we got another 3" of snow last night, so we now have about 15" on the ground, it is going to be -10 below tonight. I just got back from getting the mail out of the mail box, it is about 30 feet out and 30 back, by the time I got the door open my back was locked up I allmost didn't make it back to the bed! Since I feel like a prisoner in my own house, that must be working on my nerves the whole left side of my face feels like it has been hit by a ball bat!! >:(
 I guess that I need to be honest with my self, my back isn't ever going to let me cowboy shoot >:( :( >:( so I don't need anymore cowboy leather, so i just feel lost!!!
 Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on January 07, 2010, 01:27:12 PM
ACE
DON"T GIVE UP!
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 07, 2010, 04:43:16 PM
Ace remember it was getting better till you had to do so much work for your dad. Weather will get warmer and your back will get better. Dont give up now. Remember the old saying.  ;D Smile , things could be worse. You smiled and sure enough they got worse.  ;D ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 07, 2010, 04:50:11 PM
Had a talk with my doc yesterday,i have something called arterial somethin,cortzone shots over years ate the ball of my hip up,he said football players see it all the time from the shots they get for injuries.I asked him to set me up for hip replacement,so that's where were headed.I'm gettin tired of hurtin and limpin around,been about 7 years,i'm done with it..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 07, 2010, 05:13:04 PM
Rick, glad to hear you're gonna get some relief. Well keep positive thoughts goin for you.

7/8 years ago a friend from the SASS club had double hip replacement, he won the monthly match 2 weeks after getting out of the hospital!!! ;D ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on January 07, 2010, 05:37:41 PM
G'Day Guys, 98 today, just got outta the pool,now sitting in my bar room having a cold one with the air con blazing away.Feathers ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 07, 2010, 05:54:02 PM
  Feathers, that is just plain mean >:(  But, Forty Rod said he liked that in a man ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 07, 2010, 05:56:34 PM
70 Deg here in AZ.  Ace keep the faith.  I have back probs too, not as bad as you, but the warm weather helps me alot.  I do a lot of walking and movin around to keeps me lubricated.  Seem to help, cause when I don't I start to feel worse.  Hope ya feels better in the spring.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 07, 2010, 06:01:06 PM
  Kid, I missed spring one day in Mn. come to think of it :o ??? ;D

Ace , I know its tough Pard ,but don't give up yet. This cold weather is making everything worse so try to keep your head up my friend.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 07, 2010, 07:36:12 PM
I thought for sure by now someone would say to Featrhers "Who Asked YOU? :o"  ;D

ACE Do Not Give Up!!! I've had two discs removed and a double laminectomy in 1989, (truck accident) and there are still times I can hardly move around, but I keep on doing the exercises and stretches the PT people recommend, and I can get around to shooting most of the time. I know every back injury is unique and every situation is different, so no condemnation here, I hope and pray things improve for you. JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 07, 2010, 07:57:17 PM
  Feathers, that is just plain mean >:(  But, Forty Rod said he liked that in a man ;) ;D

Yep, I always admired a man with a well developed mean streak.

I wish there weren't so many of my friends on the sick, lame, and lazy list.  Makes me cranky when folks I like are suffering.

Prayers are on the way for the whole passel of you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 07, 2010, 08:45:41 PM
What makes it worse is there all young-uns. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on January 07, 2010, 08:49:32 PM
Howdy fella's,
Thanks for the kind thoughts! I am not going to quit doing leather, because I injoy it to much! I am just going to quit lying to my self about getting to shoot! I just need to focus on what is real and not on the things that are not!!! Just like my Harley, took me 3 years to let it go, but when you face the facts that you are never going to ride again, there isn't any reason to have one setting in the garage!
You all just keep doing that great looking leather goods!!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 07, 2010, 10:22:38 PM


   Howdy Ace

      Sounds like things went in the DUMPER after we talk this morning, I think a lot of us go through this at times, having to deal with everything you have to deal with and being in pain too, can sometimes be overwhelming, one thing for sure, you wouldn't want to be shooting right now any ol way, in fact I don't know of anyone that wants to be out in this kind of cold you pards are having right now, just kick start that FIGHTING SPIRIT  that Ace is known for , and you'll be fine, as long as a pard can wake up in the morning, there is hope, of course I'm not the one having to deal with all that snow and cold, but I know how it can be to be confined, hang in there it will get warmer and you will be looking down range with them guns of yours.

                       tEN  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 07, 2010, 10:28:23 PM
That's the spirit, Ace. You don't need lots of guns to make holsters. Guns are like women. They get by fine with large wardrobes. ;D

Hang in there. You have a powerful posse working for you here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 08, 2010, 02:24:32 PM
GEEZ somebody pour me a drink!

I was just over at the SASS wire lookin at a post about where's Gun Click Rick and it degraded to name callen etc. etc. dang near to a shootout by now I bet!

Keep them drinks comin'.  God I love it here!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 08, 2010, 03:53:02 PM
Amen Ned. That one guy needs a boot in the rear over there. Much better over here.
I did manage to link the leather shop into the discussion over there tho. Maybe we will get some customers..

DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 08, 2010, 04:04:06 PM
I don't think a boot is quite enough Dalton!

And yes you can come down out of your room now! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 08, 2010, 04:22:50 PM
Thank you. Its a small room.

Yeah, if I knew someone with size 50 feet, it might be enough boot to get started. A whole posse of clowns might be better.

DM (theres imagery for ya) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 08, 2010, 08:09:30 PM
Well pards it's about 28 degrees here in the Texas Hill Country and that is too cold might get down into the low teens.  I worked all day... well that's kind of a reach, anyway I was making this shot shell slide.  Got it almost finished and realized it was lopsided, tried to fix it and it got worse so I threw it in the trash can.  I guess that's part of it. 
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 08, 2010, 09:21:27 PM
Wileys onelegshorterthantheother shotgun slides??? There might be a market?!!

I have a whole pile of shotgun slides I have goofed up. Most of them the shells drop thru cuz the loops are too big and loose. I have a few crooked ones tho.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 08, 2010, 09:33:21 PM

   Dalton and Wiley, I hope my present project doesn't end up like yours, but oh well I can always start over, I'm making a case for a telescope, that will be worn on a pards gun belt, I got the bottom done today, now I need to make a lid/cover, I have a couple ideas and I'll see how it works out tomorrow, the weather has been real nice for about a week now, so aside from having a cold, I've been out in the shop, love my shop, just wish I could afford to heat and cool it, but we can't have everything. :-\ ??? ::)

                                                You pards stay warm


                                                  tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 08, 2010, 10:10:22 PM
Did i hear a Gun Click? :P :P I gotta watch Elvis tonight 75 th birthday ya know...Plus my throat is swollen from this head cold,man i can't shake iss thang..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 09, 2010, 12:46:14 AM
Thank you. Its a small room.

Yeah, if I knew someone with size 50 feet, it might be enough boot to get started. A whole posse of clowns might be better.

DM (theres imagery for ya) ;)

They closed down the thread over there before I could tell you it's alright to come down now.   :D

Sorry 'bout that, Chief.   :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 09, 2010, 05:34:20 AM
 Hey Ten Wolves, You be sure and post a picture of that telescope case when you get it done. I'd love to see it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on January 09, 2010, 06:53:41 AM
Howdy Fella's,
 Some of you tried to call me yesterday afternoon and didn't get a hold of me! The left side of my face is so swoolen that it hurts to talk!! I sure hate when I miss a phone call, it seems like when you all call me it makes me feel better. I didn't get 2 hours sleep last night and I didn't get the plate no of that truck than ran over me.
Later Pards!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 09, 2010, 09:46:03 AM


   Howdy Ace, sorry to hear you're under the weather, I've been fighting a cold my own self for about two weeks now, I think it's just that time of the year, anyway hurry up and get better, and we'll keep a light on for ya. ::) ??? :D


                         tEN  ;) :D ;D

  GB, I hope I'll be able to post a picture, of my telescope case, just have to figure out how I want to go about making the lid/cover, I'll be at it today.

                    tEN  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 09, 2010, 12:51:10 PM
Regarding our friend Rick, before I ever conversed with him I use to see Rick's posts on the SASS wire (which I haven't visited in some time) and say to myself, "Who IS this guy?"

There is no excuse for name calling, but I once read that ole GunClick Rick's humor was an "Aquired Taste". I like Rick, but I don't think that assesment is too far off  ::) Once again, NO excuse for name calling or any other degrading talk.

Hang in there Rick, who needs'm anyway!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 09, 2010, 01:20:08 PM
Ducks off a waters back~~Looks like more fog here tommorrow.. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 09, 2010, 03:10:54 PM
Remember the horse they rode in on, Rick?  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 12, 2010, 08:10:27 PM
  Whew, I always thought that leather was the expensive part of this hobby until this winter. If it don't warm up real soon I am gonna be working in the livingroom again.
That durn kerosene is expensive!!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 12, 2010, 08:11:39 PM
Talk about inflation.... last week I went to my local hardware store to buy some shoe polish. A small 1-1/8 oz. can of KIWI black shoe polish was $5.99 plus tax. I seem to remember paying around a half a buck for a can of SHINOLA in boot camp. My wife is now embarrassed to go shopping with me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 12, 2010, 08:14:30 PM
 Heck Johnny, mine has been embarrassed to take me with her for years. ;D  So instead she makes me go by myself ??? ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 12, 2010, 11:00:51 PM
Mine don 't send me shoppin..Hey baby look what i got~~~ A coconut,pineapple,doggie treats,salami and cheese,sardines,and check out these mixed nuts :)

Where's the bread and milk and butter????? >:(

At the store goofy where you think it's at,women!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 13, 2010, 09:19:02 AM
Wow Rick, I'm not comin to dinner at your house :P

Johnny, bought any gas for 19.9 lately :P

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 13, 2010, 01:52:11 PM
If I ask my wife if she wants me to go with her to the market she always tells me I can if I promise to behave.

I haven't been in a store with her in years.  ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 14, 2010, 02:14:27 PM
Got back from New Orleans last night.  Spent 5 nights in an 1830's plantation house without hear.  Lows in the 20's and highs  in the mid to upper 30's till Sunday.  Had lots of great hand woven wool blankets and slept warm. :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 14, 2010, 02:31:37 PM
Wool is good for warmth. Cotton just can't compare. Sounds like you had a good time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 14, 2010, 02:37:08 PM
Sure did.  Saw friends from Georgia, Texas, California, NO and elsewhere!  Glad to be back home!  Warm house and indoor pluming is great! :o ;) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 14, 2010, 03:06:19 PM
Oh Yea~~~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdvh2729pmY
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 14, 2010, 05:31:19 PM



Good to see you back Dr. Bob, glad you had a good time, now you can get back that warm fuzzy feeling.. :-\ ??? ::) :D


             tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 14, 2010, 07:04:32 PM
No pics??? You mean to tell me you hang with Californians??? Wy i never~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 14, 2010, 08:15:46 PM
Rick,

An actor, a music video producer and a concert tour booking agent!  ;D  If I wasn't such a Luddite, I would know how to get a picture from my iPhone into one of these here posts! ::) :o ::) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 14, 2010, 11:02:17 PM
You need to get a Flip HD video recorder,easy as pie has it's own internal hard drive.I'll send ya a video.. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Harley Starr on January 15, 2010, 11:09:23 AM
You need to get a Flip HD video recorder,easy as pie has it's own internal hard drive.I'll send ya a video.. ;D

I've got one of those too. Uploaded four videos to Youtube so far.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 15, 2010, 12:28:58 PM
Yesir,they be kewl :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 16, 2010, 06:22:34 PM
Dr. Bob this time of year...hmmmm I would say Chalmette battlefield?  I made it to the night before the battle camp tour right after Katrina very cool.    8)
Wiley 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 16, 2010, 06:27:09 PM
It's a great event.  I enjoy the "Candle Light Tour" on Saturday night.  Glad that you had the opportunity to enjoy it!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 16, 2010, 06:48:38 PM
What's New Orleans like Dr. Bob? I'll probably never get there :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 01:50:54 AM
Well here I am at 1:45 working on a knife sheath. That wouldn't be so bad except I woke up at 12:30 WIDE awake. Guess it's gonna be a short night for me.

As long as I can stay awake to watch the Vikings whoopp up on Dallas this afternoon!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Anybody join me for a cup of coffee?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 17, 2010, 01:57:32 AM
AMEN Ned go Vikings
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 06:15:49 AM
Yup I think Dallas is going to get their stars bent up a bit today!!!!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 17, 2010, 07:59:21 AM
I'll be rootin' for the Cowboys. I'm a PACKER FAN and Tony Romo played football at our local high school here in Burlington, Wisconsin.

                                                               GO COWBOYS!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 08:13:23 AM
Well that's OK Johnny, I'll drink a cold one with ya anyway! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 17, 2010, 10:49:07 AM



                     Cowboys for me, just cuz

                             tEN  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 17, 2010, 11:29:05 AM
VIKINGS WHOOPIN THE COWBOYS?????!!! Baaaa :D Haaaaaa,you been sniffin leather dye again ain't ya~~~

Yes sireee must be really cold there,you got brainfreeze ::) ::) If ya see a ship slidin through the snow on fire,that will be the vikings. :D BAAAAA HAAAAA HAAAA

Oh yea i forgot ,you live where Jesse Ventura was a governor,now he's a conspirecy gumbo on tv.....Just keep on thinkin Buch,he he,that's what your good at..

 :D :D :D :D :D GO COOOOOWBOOOOYS!!!!! They will win and Jesse will go,i wonder what it is the Cowboys don't want me to know????? :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 17, 2010, 11:45:48 AM
Now Now  here Little Ricky play nice with the other boys or Ill ake your new holser away HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Cowboy316 GO VIKINGS ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 12:32:53 PM
47 yds to Rice TD!!!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on January 17, 2010, 12:46:53 PM
COWBOYS are just getting a feel. They will WIN.......
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 01:01:53 PM
Do you think they feel 14-3? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 17, 2010, 01:32:41 PM
I am really mixed on this one. Dad likes Cowboys, I dont......Hmmmmm. Go VIkes!!!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 17, 2010, 01:52:51 PM
Juss playin da rope-a-dope ;) You say you was eatin rice Buckshot?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 17, 2010, 01:55:19 PM
Now Now  here Little Ricky play nice with the other boys or Ill ake your new holser away HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Cowboy316 GO VIKINGS ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


UHHH,uh oh,GOOOO VIIIIIKINGS!!!!!!!!! ;D Goin down that is.... :D :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 02:40:35 PM
UMMMMMMMM Rick, Dallas WHO?????
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 03:17:40 PM
Well the Whoopin's done. Now to get ready to de-halo the Saints!!!!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 17, 2010, 03:45:55 PM
Congratulations Ned... I'll buy the beer
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 17, 2010, 03:56:27 PM
Thanks Johnny!

I'll buy the next round or three! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 17, 2010, 06:09:16 PM
I'm not here,i'm at the museum... :D Was there a game on??? ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 17, 2010, 08:43:50 PM
Well someone must have grown up playing Cowboys and Vikings growing up, not cowboys and indians!!!
DM

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on January 17, 2010, 10:29:47 PM
G'Day Pards,Thought I'd ask this question here,so any help or advice will be great.Last year I bought a 30 ft rope in Elfrida in Arizona,& I am hoping someone can tell me the right way to soften it up,at the moment it is as stiff as all get up,like a coating of resin on it,thanks in advance.Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 17, 2010, 10:34:19 PM
Find a fence post and beat he** out of it.Always go for the right horn too. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 17, 2010, 10:38:45 PM
Hey Ned~~~Told ya i was at the museum today.I worked with the curator there and got some oakies represented in the new farm museum.Say howdy to my family,granparents and my mom and two cousins.My mom at two,then 16 and my granpaerents and cousin Bobby and sister Margret.I guess this is how i got here.Moms old house ;)

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/31508160acf9b02f3210c63c2c19542b/video/9389212
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 17, 2010, 11:18:24 PM
WOW!!  Thanks for sharing your family with us!!  Quite a story.  I can see that you are proud of your grandpa and Mon and what the went through!  Man, what a story!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on January 17, 2010, 11:22:09 PM
Rick,Not the sort of help I was looking for. I did hope for some real advice Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 18, 2010, 09:10:14 AM
Howdy Feathers, believe it or not Rick gave you some pretty good advice. As a teen growing up in the Mojave Desert and riding horses I got a chance to work around some experienced cowhands. There were quite a few ranches in the area, and these experienced cowhands would take a new rope and work it over real good, sort of like what Rick was talking about.

It takes a while to break in a new rope, so most of them had one they were breaking in while they used their older ones to do the work. I was always amazed to watch these guys rope, something I never could do, being left handed when it comes to throwing. Ropes are made with a twist for throwing with the right hand. I’ve heard there are ropes for lefties, but I no longer have the interest in throwing. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 18, 2010, 11:13:07 AM
I was born in Mojave,i wouldn't lie to ya..I tried ropin and kept missin till the pold roper told me to aim for the right horn,first time i snaged that plastic booger..That old roper lives around Bend Oregon,his son is real big in ropin now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 18, 2010, 11:22:31 AM
Here's my newest boot knife, I think it turned out pretty OK.

Please critique away, I can use some improvement for sure.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 18, 2010, 11:28:55 AM
Your kiddin right? Friggin gor,gourg,gore,bueatiful !!:)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 18, 2010, 11:34:15 AM
Ned
ole friend ole pal you can just send that knife my way ill put it to good use LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 18, 2010, 11:42:57 AM
Looks darn good to me, Ned! Did you get your utensils in the mail?
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 18, 2010, 11:53:40 AM
Howdy Ned,
Great looking Knife and Sheath! The Sheath really compliments that fine knife. Excellent job of lacing. Thank you for showing it to us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 18, 2010, 01:26:34 PM

       Another beautiful job there Ned, thanks for the look see ::) :o 8)
        There's nothing to critique, it's perfect as I see it  :D
                      tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on January 18, 2010, 01:28:36 PM
Howdy Ned
I really like your knives and sheaths.
The only thing that my eye has a problem with is the spacing of the boarder stamp. I would use that stamp side by side with no gap.
Just my opinion.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 18, 2010, 01:47:56 PM
The only thing I see wrong is your name isn't on it.Fine work.Dave :)

Did you use hidden pins on that?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 18, 2010, 02:07:41 PM
I thought I would show this to you fellars.My friend Alan Folts is a knifemaker in North Carolina, and he was in Florida this weekend and stopped in. He dropped off this beast of a blade for me to sheath.It's certainly not cowboy, but is a very neat blade.He calls it the "Weapon of Mass Destruction". It measures 18" for the blade and 30" for the Carbon Fiber handle.Going to be a heck of a carry knife lol.Dave ;D

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/KNIVES/WMD.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 18, 2010, 02:14:05 PM
That oughta be really handy if kudzu ever gets that far north.  :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 18, 2010, 02:51:07 PM
Yes Dave there are 6 hidden pins on that. Some blades I just can't bring myself to expose them. And my makers mark is on the back side.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 18, 2010, 04:03:56 PM
Thanks WC.

I recognize that problem but there just wasn't room for one more on each side. Is there a solution for this or just use a slightly smaller stamp?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on January 18, 2010, 04:10:46 PM
Howdy Ned
I stamp boarder stamps from both ends to the middle. When I get to a space of about 4 stamps left I check to see how they will fit.
If the space is too big I add a little gap between the stamps. If it is too small I will butt them up tighter.
Hope this helps.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 18, 2010, 04:32:25 PM
Nice dang handle too. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 18, 2010, 07:05:54 PM
Ned thats nice but I have one thats nicer than that. O O Thats right u made that one also. GREAT JOB.  ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 18, 2010, 07:30:33 PM
This is for Forty Rod. That Link you sent around with the artist Alfredo Rodriguez would go over real well on this forum, in this column. What incredible Native American & Western oil paintings! His work blew me away

Just a thought, JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 18, 2010, 08:42:13 PM
If ya ever get a chance to get a Giclee print go for it.I went to my doc the other day and he had one signed by the artist hangin on his wall.They look like oils and the colors are very nice.His was something in regard to John Lennon..He likes to go to the Pendleton Round-up too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on January 18, 2010, 10:06:31 PM
G'Day Pards,Thought this might be the real JD,with his Black Holster :P :P :P Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 18, 2010, 11:16:02 PM
Beautiful, Ned. I like the shape and graceful simplicity. The sheath is perfect for it.

Dave, I really want to see what you come up with for that one. Maybe a shoulder sling or something?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 19, 2010, 10:06:39 AM
This is for Forty Rod. That Link you sent around with the artist Alfredo Rodriguez would go over real well on this forum, in this column. What incredible Native American & Western oil paintings! His work blew me away

Just a thought, JD


I agree, it's some marvelous work.

Go ahead and put it up, J.D.  I think I deleted it, and wouldn't know how to post it anyway. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 19, 2010, 11:57:27 AM
G'Day Pards,Thought this might be the real JD,with his Black Holster :P :P :P Feathers


I KNEW IT!!! HE"S, The Black Baptist!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 19, 2010, 02:47:50 PM
  Ned, thats a beautiful knife and I love your spoon clips.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 19, 2010, 10:03:10 PM
I WISH I looked that good! I'd have to drop a hunerd pounds for that to happen (not a bad idea)

On a more positive note, Forty Rod sent me a Link to some incredible art work that's available to view on line.

They are oil paintings of trappers, cowboys and Native Americans. Really amazing stuff

Well, it's not a link, and I'm not sure how to get it from where it is to this page. The artist is Alfredo Rodriguez, and he has a web site. If you want to see the slide show, send me a pm with your email address and I will forward it to you.     

JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on January 19, 2010, 10:11:56 PM
G'Day J.D & 40 Rod,Ten Wolves emailed me that beautiful work of art as well,he's the man that can put you on to the website.Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 22, 2010, 09:04:16 PM
Heres one for JD. Its a circa 1950 holster from the George Lawrence Co. of Portland, Oregon.

If you go to  www.vintagegunleather.com  and look under the Lawrence name you will see that they made some beautiful holsters . And the rest of the stuff on that site is worth a look also.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 23, 2010, 09:06:25 AM
I'm familiar with the George Lawrence name, but not with the history, other than his company was based in Portland. It looks like he made some rugged and functional holsters in his time. Thanks for the heads up, as that is a great site to drool over and get some good ideas.

Thanks GB. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 23, 2010, 10:54:06 AM

   JD, you use to see G. Lawrence gun leather along with Hunter gun leather in most gun shops and some Sporting Goods, years ago, it was very economical, back then and seemed to be  mass produced, a lot of Lawrence gun leather was made of strong Latigo leather, where as Hunter liked to use a oiled leather for a finish I just threw away an over 50 year old hunter  gun belt that finally rotted away, they were heavily used by sportsman and hunters alike, Hunter is still operating.

           
           tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 23, 2010, 03:53:35 PM
  Well, I just took a looked at this thread and realized my pictures didn't get put on there so I will try again.

The Lawrence co. was in business until 1985.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 23, 2010, 04:48:36 PM
Dang i'm gonna have to hit the pawn shops,there's one down the street that always has a box full of old holsters..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 23, 2010, 06:30:54 PM
I always dig thru those boxes of old holsters. Never know when one of them wil make a good pattern. I can always restitch the bad ones, and send them back into the world via Ebay if they are cheap enough.
I really like the Bucheimer ones when I find them. Seemed like some very interesting designs for the time.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 23, 2010, 11:14:43 PM
Patterns,i didn't even think of that,good idee :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 24, 2010, 11:20:58 PM
KT, sent me this knife for some TLC.It was missing handle scale, and it had a badly scarred up blade and made a butterknife seem sharp.It's also very large with a 6" blade and yes its an auto.Its for Mrs.KT.I did the scales in Cocobolo and cleaned and buffed everything and handsanded the blade as clean as I could get it.Dave :)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/SPEC1/rehandle1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 24, 2010, 11:26:25 PM
Very nice job on cleaning that one up. The scales look really good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 25, 2010, 12:13:01 AM
The knife was a piece of crap when I sent it to Dave. It is a great knife now that he made it BETTER than new. Wife really likes it. Thanks DAVE for the outstanding job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 25, 2010, 03:17:25 PM
Hokey Smokey Bullwinkle!!!!

They just closed all state and county highways in 8 south western counties of Minnesota!!!!!!! :o :o :o

Only 2 inches of snow but steady winds at 35 mph gusting to 55!!!

Guess I'm not goin' anywhere tonight!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 25, 2010, 03:49:47 PM
Sounds like a strieght tequila night to me..I got the lime~~ :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 25, 2010, 03:55:00 PM
The question for you is,  do you have a boat?? ;D  Or maybe an ark?? :o ::) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 25, 2010, 03:58:06 PM
No boat but I am building a dog sled! ;D

Now where can I find a team of dogs? ::)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 25, 2010, 03:59:34 PM
If ya need to get out,grab a small pine tree,split down the center,pull the tops towards the bottoms and lash the limbs across to make a sled and slide out using the split side down=================> :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 25, 2010, 04:01:02 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/CloieandRusty010.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 25, 2010, 04:11:12 PM
Well I guess they could ride along Rick but I'm afraid they'd get blown away in the wind!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 25, 2010, 04:33:20 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 25, 2010, 04:42:14 PM
You could always tie them together at the legs, and make a kite!?! That might pull ya around.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 25, 2010, 06:33:17 PM
The black one wouldn't go out,she don't like to get her feet dirty,but ole Rusty there would give "er'" hell,just put a Fribby in his mouth and a tail wind~~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on January 25, 2010, 09:22:36 PM
JD, that gives me an idea, the only thing is do I have room enough for it.
Thanks for posting

Thanks Marshal, we need a dust pan and a broom once in awhile.

Slick
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on January 26, 2010, 07:06:59 AM
Rick,

I have two like that...don't like to get their feet wet....the third one could care less.....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 26, 2010, 12:23:20 PM
Take her to the coast and she will sidewalk shop all day,let's folks pet her and talk to her,but she ain't touchin the beach,she don't do sand.. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 26, 2010, 10:55:20 PM
Ned, all you need for a sled is a hundred or two of those dash hounds of Ricks. NO ONE would challenge you. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 27, 2010, 01:32:57 AM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 27, 2010, 11:10:06 AM
as my old pappy used to say god guns and guts keep this country free and we need to keep all three and it people like all of you that make this the best place on earth to live. we still rember that the price for freedom is paid for in blood, thanks to all that serve and have served,- and yes i play the gutar
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on January 27, 2010, 03:02:44 PM
Rick,

Here are a few more for Ned's dog sled.....maybe Marshal will send his Indian dogs too :D

From L to R:  Schutzi (the protector), Chamios (the cleaner wiener), and old Zoey (my rescue dog)  This photo was taken at the Dixie Doxie Festival...there were approx. 200 Dachshunds there....talk about alot of wieners... ;D ;D  the races were fun
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 27, 2010, 04:09:08 PM
 :D :D :D Time ta Tred Ned  :D :D :D It's Weinie World! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 27, 2010, 04:16:02 PM
Let's see that's 5, my brother has 2 so that makes 7. Still need at least 93 more! ::)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 27, 2010, 04:21:24 PM
Better get to work on them harnesses ;D


Let me see here,,,,,,,,,ah here it is,Mankato SPCA :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 27, 2010, 04:23:16 PM
With a hundred dachsies up front you'll be able to plow through drifts up to 2 1/2"-3" deep.  Mush you weenies, mush.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 27, 2010, 04:37:17 PM
YUP with the lead dog being the one the Grinch has in "The Grinch That Stole Christmas"! ;D

Oh what a picture that team brings to mind! ;D ::) :o :o :o :o :o

Ned

who's laffin to hard to type!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 27, 2010, 06:52:35 PM
Kinda reminds me of those old TV shows brought to you by "hundred dog team bare ass".
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 27, 2010, 09:36:10 PM
 :D :D Cloie would never make it,she high centers on a garden hose... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 27, 2010, 11:35:46 PM
You're zeroing in on your team. Mayber a few of those long-haired ones would be good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 28, 2010, 08:10:05 AM
Good morning to all the pards. Ten wolves started some new projects will be posting as things progress,hope you all are well and shooting straght
Missouri Half Breed (sue)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 28, 2010, 09:56:44 AM


       Missouri Half Breed, I an others will be looking forward to seeing your new projects pard, bring them on. ;D


                     tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 29, 2010, 06:01:59 AM
TEM Wovls i know im just a breed and have not keep up with the old ways becaus when i was a kid we were not looked on faverbley not white not indian i have visited the sue nation and have frends in the aptchie mesclaro resv. have been invited to sweets but never got to attend i am proud of both of wat i am one of my best firends is a desendent of ira haze and travels the country doing dance i picked the handel Half Breed becaus i am a proud american and i served during the nam eara and id go to war in a hart beat if they would let me go but they say im to old, but im still ready to defend my frinds famley and country on this soil if need be so yuta hey my brother.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 29, 2010, 06:52:32 AM
howdy pards
coffees on even tho i shouldnt be drinkin it cuz of my stomach but i could sleep cuz of strees but oh well
come on in grab a cub and lets talk leather
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 29, 2010, 07:04:47 AM
  Hey Cowboy ,Thanks for the tip on the videos on the tandy site. I tried that resist technique on the card case that I posted a few days ago and it worked great. Now move over yer hogging the stove and pass that coffee pot this way. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 29, 2010, 07:09:04 AM
 Missouri, don't ever apoligize for who you are. A man should be comfortable in his own skin.  I been admiring your leather and knife work and want to say you are doing real good with it.  Its good having you with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 29, 2010, 07:20:16 AM
GB
glad i could be of some help like ive said ive been doing leather for 20 + years now and i still dont think im that good lol
but all my buddies think im good enough to compete with the big boys in sheridan at that leather show in may so im
jumpin in with both feet
   and by the looks of your cup you need a real cowboy mug here use one of mine should last ya al day  LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slowhand Bob on January 29, 2010, 07:40:09 AM
Thats been my new drill for starting the day since I retired.  No more racing to beat the traffic commute in the early morning, just put the coffee on and settle at the puter.  If you guys can hang with the fat boy, Ive got till four thirty to talk leather but then I have to get Maggy and ole Slim to the vet.

One thing I need to do is get into the IOU files and consider catching up on a few promises here.  Recently I asked the pards over on the WIRE if anyone there would like to see a special project here next.  Well, to dumb old me the response was a belly punch to the gut, holsters for guns I either do not have or have never seen!  If memory serves me correct my first leather project was a plain belt with three initials and something even simpler is what I think Ill go fishing with next.

Dang coffee is getting cold, be back as soon as I can go top it off. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 29, 2010, 07:45:36 AM
Cowboy, pour me a cup please. I've been up since 12:30AM another sleepless night. Oh well I tend to get alot of work done on those days! ::)

Slowhand in my opinion thats the big problem over there, according to many,many of them they are right and everybody else in the world is wrong! :o ::)

So what ya workin on today Cowboy? I've finished up a knife sheath already today!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 29, 2010, 07:54:28 AM
pours Ned a cowboy mug of coffee and slides him a chair
i now the feelin bout sleepless night went to bed at 1 am
and was back up at 3 am  so i pulled the leather out the fridge all nices and cased
and went to tooling on the second of a set of cowboy cuffs
and then im gonna put together the mouse pad i finished yesterday
just set rick out his luger holster  on wednesday so he should have it today or
tomorrow so look out hes gonna be bouncing off the walls no coffee for him when he gets
it  LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slowhand Bob on January 29, 2010, 08:12:03 AM
Why Ned, that sounds like me!  Several years back I was smokin and jokin and not takin any prisoners on the WIRE when I challenged one of them boys to come on down.  Well a year or so later he did jist that, I was minding my little leather booth at a big match when up walks this giant of a guy and introduces himself.  Now not only was he biggern a oak trunk, he was soooo ugerly n gnarly that no one was gonna mistake this dude fer a sissy boy!  Before that weekend was over I found out that he was also one of the fastest guns in SASS to boot.  Well I jist knowed I was dead when uhhh dang cups empty again and I already done emptied the pot, back later.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 29, 2010, 10:37:56 AM
Breed, don't let anybody look down on you.  I did a genealogical search on my own family and about the only thing we don't have in our blood line is a giraffe.

Glad to have you aboard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 29, 2010, 10:42:24 AM
Howdy Missouri

      Like GB said, be proud to be who you are, my wife's Great Grand Father was a full blooded Comanche Warrior, and she couldn't be prouder, and I am too for her, the American Indians are the True Americans, I have several friends from different Indian Nations, and I think the world of them. Me, I'm American with Dutch and German heritage.

                        Missouri it's good to have you ridding with us pard, and your leather work is looking good


                                              tEN wOLVES  :D ;D  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 29, 2010, 10:49:11 AM
There is not such a thing as "just a breed"!

Stand tall and straight, look them in the eye and say YA I'VE GOT TRUE AMERICAN BLOOD RUNNIN IN MY VAINS.!!!!!!!!!!

And welcome to the Leather Shop, we all look forward to seeing your work as we all progress!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 29, 2010, 11:43:04 AM
Heck i was born in the Mojave desert in a full blown sand storm on a full moon night at midnight!Coyotes howled,snakes rattled and the docs last name that delivered me was Sluaghterhouse.The power went out but he told mom that i had blue glow around my noggin just bright enough to finish the job.

He retired a week later :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 29, 2010, 11:52:42 AM
I'll keep the game goin while you guys beat hyde...Jump,jump,jump,hee,heee,KING ME 316 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 29, 2010, 02:36:09 PM
Is this the future of the Grumpy Lunch Bunch?

A group of 40 year old buddies discuss and discuss where they should meet for dinner.
Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Westside Tavern restaurant because
the waitresses there have low cut blouses and nice breasts.

10 years later, at 50 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and
discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the
Westside Tavern because the food there is very good and the wine selection is good also.

10 years later at 60 years of age, the group meets again and onceagain they discuss and
discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the
Westside Tavern because they can eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant is smoke
free.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and
discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the
Westside Tavern because the restaurant is wheel chair accessible and they even have an
elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and
discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the
Westside Tavern because they have never been there before.

(My daughter sent this to me. She thinks it's funny.)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 29, 2010, 02:45:00 PM
It is funny! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 29, 2010, 03:02:09 PM
No it ain't!  Wait 'til you get a few more decades on you, then you'll see. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 29, 2010, 03:14:37 PM
Ok ,so i go to West street and wait by the side with Travis~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 29, 2010, 06:10:12 PM
Yes it is!!  And I have quite a few of those years.  :o  ;D  ;)  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 29, 2010, 07:03:51 PM
Check this CAS shooter out...... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 30, 2010, 01:43:53 AM
Coffee's on me this morning,another night of almost no sleep.

Comon 316 grab a cup and we can critique the finish I'm puttin' on 3 differant knives.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 30, 2010, 06:55:26 AM
  AC, from the look in his eyes I'd hate to be the one what stole his horse ;) ;D

Forty, I ain't got as many decades as some but you're right. Where we going fer lunch? I do remember you said you was buying ;D ::) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 30, 2010, 07:06:28 AM
 Ned, I think you got up not long after I got home. Put in another one of them 18 hour days. This part time work is killin me. Pass me a cup and I will ask you a question about knife finishing. OOOHH, thats good.
I am working on a period style dagger, not to fancy, should I put a mirror finish on it or not. Also, where can I find some sheaths to look at so I can come up with something to carry it in.
Before you answer wake Cowboy up and tell him the pots empty.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 30, 2010, 07:18:44 AM
Can you post a picture of the knife as it is, style will dictate alot of polish or not.

As far as sheathes, where do you want to carry it? Sometimes that will at least give a good direction to go in design.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 30, 2010, 08:10:03 AM
Here ya go Ned.  Might make two sheathes one for belt and one for boot but to me its a little big for boot knife.
The blade is just over 5" and I still need to make the pommel and guard which will probably be steel.  I am thinking just a turned pommel.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 30, 2010, 08:23:02 AM
If it were mine I think I'd polish up to 600 grit nice and even and leave it at that.

For a belt I think I'd use a mexican single loop design to match whatever your going to wear it on.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 30, 2010, 08:44:49 AM
I want a houseboat!

Just like this one!!!!!!! ::) ;D :D ::)

Built on a 707 fusilage for Howard Hughes!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 30, 2010, 10:24:00 AM
 Thanks Ned.  I have some good ideas for the mexican loop style you suggested. Don't know why I didn't think of that myself cause its one of my favorite designs. I will psot some pics when I am finished.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 30, 2010, 10:27:23 AM
 Now that is cool, but where do you fish from??? ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 30, 2010, 11:00:31 AM
Maybe it's got one of them inflateable slides you can ride along on!! ::)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 30, 2010, 11:09:08 AM
  AC, from the look in his eyes I'd hate to be the one what stole his horse ;) ;D

Forty, I ain't got as many decades as some but you're right. Where we going fer lunch? I do remember you said you was buying ;D ::) ;)

Tell ya what I'm gonna do, Butch.  You drag your carcass out here to Ontario, California and I'll buy you lunch at the finest place in the valley.  If you'te married you v
can bring the missus, too an' I'll stand for her lunch.

Whaddaya say, huh?  Whaddaya say?  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 30, 2010, 11:27:19 AM
  Well I'll be dipped. I wish I had known where you were. I spent 7 days in Ontario back in October. I tried to get out to Burbank to see WC but didn't get er done. You never know where I might pop up next so keep the invite open and maybe I'll show up one of these days.
If,n I can remember it. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 30, 2010, 02:16:41 PM
Check your personal messages.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 30, 2010, 07:00:29 PM
Hey make a little room by that ole fire if ya don't mind let me drag up a chair.  Thanks.  Gun Butcher that is a mighty good lookin knife.  Ya know with some of you cowboys showing these fine lookin knives I've been thinkin of trying my hand at making one.  The way I see it is it can't be any worse than my leatherwork.  I have been lookin at a site that sells knife kits and a DVD on how to do it. What do y'all think would that be the way for a fella to start out? Ya mind if I pour me a cup? 
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 30, 2010, 08:45:07 PM
  Shore Wiley,grab a cup and set right down.  I think a kit would be a great place to start. It will give you an idea of what goes into making a knife and I have seen some pretty reasonable prices on kits. And you can't fool us anymore,we know you do some fine leatherwork so we are looking forward to seeing the pictures when you get around to it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 31, 2010, 09:28:35 AM
Well thank you Gun Butcher I think I'll try one of those knife kits soon I have one in mind.  Think I'll kick that big log toward the middle so it will burn better.  :) ;) :D  ;D
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 31, 2010, 11:55:38 AM
 Sorry TW, we get kinda carried away sometimes and forget where we are :-[ ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 31, 2010, 02:21:00 PM
 :-X :-X Who's been eatin buzzard eggs!!!  :-\ :'(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 01, 2010, 08:34:48 AM
Hey Gun Butcher, I can tell you the trip from Ontario to WC's place is well worth the drive!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on February 01, 2010, 12:48:08 PM
Wiley, I agree with Forty, a kit is a good way to get your feet wet without investing too much money, time or havng to buy equipment.If I can be of any help ,let me know pard. Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 01, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
JD, I know you are right. One day I was in Ontario supposedly for the week and the next morning I was in Sacremento and spent 10 days.  Everytime I make a plan they seem to figure it out and send me the other direction.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 01, 2010, 03:12:20 PM
Well thanks Dave, I think I'm going to try one of those kit knives pretty soon.  Of course now remember I'm retired so pretty soon is sort hard to define. 

Forty Rod, back in 2007 (I think) maybe 08.. naw it was late 07 until the end of January 08, I spent three months living at the Residence Inn in Ontario doing some work in relations to the fires.  Wish I knew of you then I would have bought your lunch.

Wiley ;D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on February 01, 2010, 04:00:07 PM
Well thanks Dave, I think I'm going to try one of those kit knives pretty soon.  Of course now remember I'm retired so pretty soon is sort hard to define. 

Forty Rod, back in 2007 (I think) maybe 08.. naw it was late 07 until the end of January 08, I spent three months living at the Residence Inn in Ontario doing some work in relations to the fires.  Wish I knew of you then I would have bought your lunch.

Wiley ;D 

If that's the place just west of Mark Christopher's auto dealership on D Street, I can walk there in under twenty minutes... and my legs don't work all that well.  If it's the one a long block south of there... south of the hotel strip on Vineyard... you'll have to give me another 8-10 minutes.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 01, 2010, 05:41:10 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO
the local gun shop here has agreed to carry my holsters
WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO
OH HAPPY DAY BREAK OUT THE CROWN LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 01, 2010, 06:13:15 PM




              Congratulations Cowboy 316, that is great news pard I wish you luck with that, I know you will do well, after they see your work. ::) :o 8) ;D


                            tEN wOLVES  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 01, 2010, 08:14:46 PM
Very cool, Cowboy. Congratulations. That's a well-earned situation. Thumbs-up!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 01, 2010, 09:41:08 PM
Congratulations!!  Way to go.  That feller must know quality leather!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 01, 2010, 10:24:56 PM
 :) :) :) Good on ya Tim!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on February 02, 2010, 03:07:05 AM
Howdy Cowboy316
That is very cool.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 02, 2010, 03:32:34 AM
Any word on KT ??
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 02, 2010, 04:14:11 AM
I talked to him for just a moment yesterday.

He still seemed knid of groggy and said he still had all the IV's etc. in. But all in all I think he's doing as well as can be expected.

Then he ever got on here and posted a little bit thanking every one.

Just shows ya can't keep a good man down! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 03, 2010, 01:07:29 AM
OH WHAT I WOULDNT DO TO HAVE A SIDE OF 9-10 OZ LEATHER RIGHT NOW BUT BILLS CAME FIRST
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 03, 2010, 01:09:59 AM
I'm in the same boat Cowboy. I've only got small pieces of any size leather on hand, not even enough to make a holster!

But I can make very small knife sheaths! ::) ::)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 03, 2010, 01:29:06 AM
sittin here thinkin bout leather and looking at all the fine leather work done in hereandthen look at my stuff andthink to my self and have second thoughts again bout entering my work in the Sheridan show in May
guess this not have leather today has got me down i dont know
Cb316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 03, 2010, 01:35:30 AM
Now dunt start gettin cabin fever 316, a day in Sheridan makes it all worth while, make more leather and show it off.

Never know who ya might see there.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 03, 2010, 01:42:13 AM
thats the thing since my wife left ive been fighting to keep myhead above waterand every bit of money i get is going to trying to get past bills paid and i ran out of leather todayso all i can do is look for new ideas and that drives me nuts id rather beating on leather
if ya know what i mean
Cb316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 03, 2010, 01:42:31 AM
You better show you hound dog.I want pics too..I was thinkin maybe i should have a belt to mach the holster you just made. :-

By the way sendin you some pics via email..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 03, 2010, 09:42:01 AM
Hey can one of you pards tell me wher to get a CAS CITY POSSIE BADGE
MHB.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 03, 2010, 10:00:30 AM
If you're looking for a real one, I don't know that such a thing is available. I'll ask around, though, if you're interested.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 03, 2010, 10:09:39 AM
Badge? I dunt need no stinkin' badge.

Anyone remember who made that quote? Henry "Hank" Fonda comes to mind, but not sure.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 03, 2010, 10:57:06 AM
Marshal will i dont want something i shouldent display but yes if its not breaking any rules i would love to have one if they can be found . like the one over my photo on the forum i know yours is diffrent.
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Russ T Chambers on February 03, 2010, 10:59:54 AM
The quote from Alfonso Bedoya, as the bandit “Gold Hat”, to Bogart in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre goes:

“We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!”


The web site to get a great “stinlin’” badge is :

www.starpacker.com/casl.shtml
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 03, 2010, 11:33:32 AM



             I got my badge four years ago, I thought it was a great way to support Cas City, and things I like doing, it's a nice little badge.


                                                          Regards

                                                       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 03, 2010, 12:46:13 PM
Ten Wolves, where kin I get one of those badges?
I wanna support CAS in some way or another.
MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 03, 2010, 12:54:00 PM
The link to starpacker doesn't want to work so I just entered starpacker.com and still nothing?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 03, 2010, 01:08:08 PM
I've asked the other moderators about badges. We'll see what comes back.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 03, 2010, 01:45:27 PM
I think there is a vendor over at Sass,Hansens??? I think that's where i got mine.Got to be a forum for stinkin badges :-X :-\

ASSBAC=Associated Shooters Stinkin Badges of American Cowboys?Well it's a stretch :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 03, 2010, 01:46:06 PM
    Howdy Gents


          I just spoke to Neil,at Starpacker, he said he has 6 left right now along with other items, but can make more, his web site doesn't work right now, but you can get his phone number off it as I did, and give him a call, the prices are still the same as posted on his site. Here's his PH#1-603-888-4714 just in case the site doesn't come up.
http://www.starpacker.com/casl.shtml

              Regards

            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 03, 2010, 02:03:24 PM
Real silver too :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 03, 2010, 06:27:34 PM
There ya go, Slick.

Thanks for running this down, TW.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 03, 2010, 08:50:40 PM
Thanks M. Will,
I got on line with Starpacker, looks okay.

M.Slick,
Da Law
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 03, 2010, 11:30:42 PM
I think the credit here goes to TW. Thanks again, pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 04, 2010, 12:22:46 AM
Great bunch of Pards and the help is awsome, good ideas and lots of Leather.

If I use TW, I wont get into trouble eh. ;)

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 04, 2010, 03:38:58 AM
oh please mister leather god bless me with some leather soon imgoing nuts tryin to come up with things to make when ido get leather LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 04, 2010, 10:53:48 AM
Great bunch of Pards and the help is awsome, good ideas and lots of Leather.

If I use TW, I wont get into trouble eh. ;)

MS
[/quote

  MS, TW is fine, as long as MS is fine with you

       tEN wOLVES  ;D

 Cowboy 316, have patience pard, I know at your young age that's asking a lot, but you'll get your leather in time, just hang in there pard.

           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 04, 2010, 12:43:17 PM
TW, just as long as theres no " . " behind the MS        ;D

I checked it out twice here, I'm on the right thread fer gossip. ::)


MS
Da Law
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 06, 2010, 11:20:11 AM
OK so im no rocket sintist would some on pls help walking me thure how to use the photo bucket to make photos larger and post them on show us your stuff . im off to work wont be back till 11:oo pm so i check when i get back to see what is up thanks to all.
M, Half Breed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 06, 2010, 01:17:40 PM
MHB,
It took awhile but I figgered it out and it works

Click on yer pik ya want and on the left you will find several ways to copy yer immage,

Click on the IMG. and it will "Copy  use the back arrows to yer post and go to edit, click on and click paste


Copy immage

and paste

I sure do hope this helps ya Pard
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on February 06, 2010, 11:25:13 PM
Remember if you use photobucket, and someday dont have photobucket for some reason, or change your pics around on photobucket, the pictures here will be gone and replaced with little red x's.

Thats why I attach mine thru the additional options spot when I post.


Also, I accidentally chatted with Rolling Thunder the other day. His real name was on my computer chat, and I couldnt figure out who it was. He is doing good, but busy. He also says Hi to everyone.

DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 07, 2010, 12:29:34 PM
Thanks Dalton fer the heads up, I'm no puter geek and my Wife Sassy does all of the keeping me outa trouble.

We keep our photos on our hard drive with back ups, it's important ya know.

Our old puter had a lot of old piks on it and my history novel is on the documents section.
Have to take it to a puter geek and get it on a disc then it's old hard drive smashing party time.

Hope to finish up the novel by this fall, printing and cover included.

NFL Time ?

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 07, 2010, 09:06:05 PM
Congratulations Saints!!!!!!!!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on February 07, 2010, 09:23:09 PM
Who?  ;)

Was a good game from what I saw of it, even to the end! Been awhile since a Super Bowl game has been a good game.

Of course, it wasnt the Broncos, so it wasnt a great game......
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 07, 2010, 09:28:39 PM
Dalton, I am a die hard Bronco Fan myself.  I was born and raised in Denver.  The last two Super Bowls have been good.  Last year the Cardinals lost to Pittsburg in a close one. 

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 07, 2010, 10:37:27 PM
Iron Curtain forever,i quit watchin football after the curtain was gone.No one compares~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 08, 2010, 05:01:59 AM
To all my pards Mwill T, wovles ,Mslick ,EET ,J mcray, JD and any body els i forgot thank you for all your pos input, on my last posting you guys are all great this is a grate site and you all are verry helpfull. have to work to day will  be off TUE,WED ,THU so hope to be talking to you all hear or on bunkhouse rambling then
Best regurards Missouri Half Breed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 08, 2010, 07:57:09 AM
Dalton for gods sake man the BRONCOS !!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o thought you would have better taste in football than that
but its all in fun my team sucks like aways but i still stand behind them
Cowoby316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 08, 2010, 08:57:32 AM
HB, we have a couple of days to get prepared for yer return. May have some good news fer ya Pard. ;D

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 08, 2010, 09:06:51 AM
 8)  Longhorns, think Longhorns ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on February 08, 2010, 10:54:55 AM
I need to get to work, I'm fallin' behind! :o

Been lookin' at everyone else's purty stuff!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 08, 2010, 11:11:46 AM
WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO my new cap gun just showed up this morning and man it looks like a straight shooter
cant wait to get supplies to go shooting thaks a ton GCR im greatful
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 08, 2010, 11:59:51 AM
Sure glad it got there,let me know how she does..I apreciate the leather..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 08, 2010, 12:49:05 PM
EET, ya snooze, ya loose..

Will post a pik of my holster sample, just toolin'around on it fer now.

Anyone have a ruby blade? I have a 1/4 " angle, it has lasted for over 37 yrs. now.

I hear that the ceramics dunt work too well.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on February 08, 2010, 01:26:10 PM

Anyone have a ruby blade? I have a 1/4 " angle, it has lasted for over 37 yrs. now.

I hear that the ceramics dunt work too well.

MS
[/quote]

Howdy
I have them but don't use them. The original ceramic blades Tandy came out with 20 some years ago were very good. Have them and still use them alot. The new ones are bad and take many hours of work to get them to almost work like the old ones.
Nothing works like a good quality steel blade that is sharpened right. (Bob Beard, Henley, Barry King.)
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 08, 2010, 01:36:57 PM
I'm taking a carving class Saturday and they suggest a steel blade, also the rubys end up missing.

Raskels.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on February 08, 2010, 03:49:47 PM
I tend to agree with WC on the ceramic blades. I started out using the cheap basic 7 blade, then went to ceramic. I polished them out a bit, which helped a bunch. BUT, after going to a hollow ground BK or even the Al Stohlman hollowground Tandy blade, I rarely rarely use the ceramics anymore.

I saw a few ruby blades on Ebay last week. I think there were 3. They sold for 3.00 or so. Problem: they were chipped.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 08, 2010, 11:34:22 PM


Thats the secrete Dalotn just dunt drop the ruby or the ceramic.
I'm getting a new hollow ground on Saturday before class. Were doing the carvin' practicing and I need a new blade.

Taking my Wll Ghromley pattern from the 49'ers it's just blade work, and Like my guns, I need both hands.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 09, 2010, 04:59:33 AM
Totally agree about the steel rather than ceramic.  A good ole well sharpend steel any day.  My bad habit is, I have accumulated several different blades supposedly for special needs, but I end up using the same blade all the time for everything.   
WD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 09, 2010, 12:19:21 PM
Wiley, my guess is that you use a 1/4" angle steel blade.


Ima retiring my Ruby Darlin'.after 37 yrs. no way of sharping it.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 09, 2010, 09:15:15 PM
here to all you gun grurus i need some advice 3 of the pistols im doing holster for to me look all the same cept the color and they are the taurus pt series  the 111 the 140 and the 145 so if you cane advise me there it sure would be nice to only have to make one holster type LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 09, 2010, 09:41:37 PM
Cowboy, what kin I say, I use one holster type for Colt, Rugger and other clones, they seem to innerchange with out a problem

I made a Scofiels hoster and used my GWII to form it and it fit my Pards gun very well.

Single , double strap and the slim Jim all seem to be the same. Just the barrel length needs to be the same except the Josey Wales.

Am I all wet here or am I off kilter.?? ;D ::) :)

MS


I need a drink.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 10, 2010, 08:53:36 AM
Remember the song by CCR... "Lookin' out my Back door"?

Here's "Lookin' out my Garage Door" and "Lookin' out my Side Door"

We got 10" last night. The skiing should be great today.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 10, 2010, 10:22:09 AM
Johnny,

Clearwater Gang song, you will have that to when the S***W melts. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 10, 2010, 11:22:09 AM
Howdy all just thought id show you a photo of my old mare road her everywhere for a lot of yrs i dont have her any more where i live now they wouldent take to me having her in the back yard subdivison rules you know. but i did a lot of shooting off her back she dident mind at all she wasent buggerish ( is that even a word) o well you get my drift i hope
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 10, 2010, 11:44:25 AM
Dang subdivisions no how, takin away all our fun.

Thanks for sharing MHB aka, Easy Rider :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 11, 2010, 06:52:08 PM
 ;D  Got my 1911 Blue gun an 2 1911 magazine clips today.  No excuse to put off makin a Wild Bunch holster and clip holders.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 11, 2010, 09:44:21 PM
Gitter done AC, yer burning daylite and we need piks as you slide along. :)

Spent the day cleaning some anteek leather tools, found a use for my drimmel and nylon brush.
I always wondered what that little drill was fer. ::)

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 12, 2010, 09:12:11 PM
I have a ? do you have to be a mrmber of sass to join cas cit my oldest son isent a member of sass yet but loves cas city , what about it
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 12, 2010, 09:40:00 PM
I have a ? do you have to be a mrmber of sass to join cas cit my oldest son isent a member of sass yet but loves cas city , what about it

     No you don't have to be a member of SASS


             tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on February 12, 2010, 09:45:46 PM
Some of us ain't even members of the human race.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 12, 2010, 09:49:12 PM
Some of us ain't even members of the human race.

   Forty I've been meaning to talk to you about that.

           tEN  :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 12, 2010, 10:02:58 PM
 author=Forty Rod link=topic=28930.msg407643#msg407643 date=1266032746]
Some of us ain't even members of the human race

I am...or I will be as soon as the paperwork goes thru.... I think ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 12, 2010, 10:26:41 PM
Thats me Forty Rod,
I'm an illegal alien and I've applied to the gubberment fer a visa and U.S. citizinship. ;D :D ::)

Get yer Family signed up MHB, heck, I got in. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 13, 2010, 12:18:10 AM
Me me ,No me,can we play... ;)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/changeisgood.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 13, 2010, 12:30:48 AM
4T Rod,

I'd say "Speak for yourself!"  but I know that you are!! ::) :o ;) :D :D :D  I'm taking the fifth on that topic!  [Cruzan aged rum! ::) ::) ::)]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 13, 2010, 08:52:04 AM
Morning all coffie is on eggs are a fixen and we got the water for the coffie up stream of thr heard gota go to work so all have a propres day and my the leather gods be good to you
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 13, 2010, 11:54:09 PM
Nice lookin Family there Rick...looks like the wild bunch from the Arizona Desert ;D

What a leather class that was, now dunt tell me old dogs cant learn new tricks 8)

Just finished my practice piece, just dunt know what color to dye it.

I'll post it and y'all decide eh. :)

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 14, 2010, 11:00:50 AM
   Forty I've been meaning to talk to you about that.
;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 14, 2010, 11:23:19 AM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle006-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle016-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle013-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle017-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle025-1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle028.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle031.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 14, 2010, 12:27:52 PM
Gun Click this post is for you, I think you and other Pards would appreciate this.  They were my fathers legacy to me.  He collected and even made some of these items.  I value them highly.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 14, 2010, 01:30:47 PM
Nice AC, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 14, 2010, 03:11:56 PM


   Very nice collection AC, thanks for the look see


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 14, 2010, 03:30:42 PM
OHHH MAAN!!! THAT is a fine collection,first i have ever seen a french cross one,that bracelet is too nice,i been wantin to get one like that,i like big turquoise and i have a piece comin that should be a stunner.The ones i have my grandfather left to me and i am adding to it to leave to my duaghter,i'm gonna wear the hell out of it first though ;) Nice vintage stuff AC,thanks alot for the pics.Check out the gem network at 10pm tommorrow if ya can,she is gonna have some vintage bracelets i think.I can't afford them but i can look.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 14, 2010, 03:48:27 PM
gal darn went to work this morning and hit a 3 ft concreat reataing wall allmost hed on was in the hospital for about 6 hrs but the doc said i was a tough old b*#*% just got a concusion bit through my bottom lip and brused up all over darn air bak dident even deploy on my 2000 ford ranger and yep its toalteld. think im going to have a talk with ford about that
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 14, 2010, 04:01:42 PM
MHB, ferget the truck, as long as yer okay, thats what counts.

I tolz ya to lay off a da butter milk. ::)

Prayers up fer ya Pard


MS

Nice piks.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 14, 2010, 04:46:47 PM
MHB, Glad your alright.  Sounds like you had a bad accident.  Take it easy, concussions are nothing to fool with.
Get well soon.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 14, 2010, 04:49:29 PM
Thanks GCR, I really like the pieces I have.  Whats the web site for the Gem Network?

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on February 14, 2010, 06:05:34 PM
Gun Click...how the devil did you get a copy of my long range target??? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 14, 2010, 06:54:18 PM
AC that is a mighty beautiful collection my friend thanks for sharing with us.

MHB, pard the number one thing is you survived in pretty good condition.  Best to you amigo. 

Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 14, 2010, 07:07:00 PM
 Wow MHB, sure am glad that you are OK. Sounds like that could have gotten ugly.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on February 14, 2010, 07:33:44 PM
AC thats one great collection. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 14, 2010, 07:35:06 PM
Hey KT,

How ya doin??  Driven the wife out of her gourd yet?? :o ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 14, 2010, 07:40:28 PM
GCR,

Great pictures.  Thanks for brightening a snowy evening!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 14, 2010, 08:18:12 PM
AC, that's a very nice collection. I like silver and turquoise. Beautiful stuff. You have a good reason to be proud.

Darn, HB. What a way to spend Valentine's day. Glad to hear your're doing fine. That sounds like a close one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 14, 2010, 08:28:23 PM
I brought Rick's cool pics of the Visalia Saddlery over here. They show up on page 85. Thanks for the pics, Rick. I like the back wall with all the brands on it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on February 14, 2010, 08:50:22 PM
MHB
Glad you are ok.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 14, 2010, 09:06:50 PM

MHB, happy to hear you made it through OK, you can always replace the truck.


        tEN wOLVES   ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 14, 2010, 11:17:55 PM
MHB, Glad your alright.  Sounds like you had a bad accident.  Take it easy, concussions are nothing to fool with.
Get well soon.

AC

http://www.gemshopping.com/CategoryDetails.aspx?ProductType=WS

You have to wait untill Sue is hosting she always has ivory,native american,civil war,paintings, corral.Her show is unique treasures and antiques with Sue.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 14, 2010, 11:33:47 PM
Rick,

When is Sue on?  ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 15, 2010, 11:15:05 AM
I think Sundays and Mondays,she buys from estates.She had a peyote bird bracelet she sold for 900.00 last night,it was just a good size bird like a bolo would be with chipped turquoise and coral inlay..She had a bunch of other bracelets but never got to them,so she should be on tonight with those.There's another host that may be a cas cowboy,he always wears the B Western shirts.His name is Mike.I got into lapidary once and took a class,but then the class closed down.I watch just to learn about the stones and such,can't afford what they got.It just amazing what comes out of the ground,that's why i like turquoise so much,the sky fell to the ground one day and the earth swallowed it up...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 15, 2010, 02:57:26 PM


  Howdy Rick

         WOW that Visalia Museum is quit a place, great pictures pard, thanks for sharing

               tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 15, 2010, 05:24:26 PM
Here's some ivory,it was found at one of the county pits where they make road oil,i have some mammoth molers somewhere around here.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/visaliasaddle051.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 16, 2010, 08:50:24 AM
Howdy AC,
What a beautiful collection you have from your father! I'm sure that is one of your most treasured possessions. Thank you for showing it to us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 16, 2010, 07:33:50 PM


       That's quit a display Rick, thanks for sharing with us

                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 17, 2010, 07:17:36 PM
 ;D  Well Winter Range is just around the corner.  I will be attending all five days as it is just 25 min. from my house.  I will take lots of pics and post some of the pics here after the shoot.  I am really excited, even though I am not competing.  Still need to join a club, get a reloder and practice.  All in good time.  Is anyone from here going to be there?  I saw that Marshall Halloway will be there and competing.  I hope to meet him.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 17, 2010, 07:45:54 PM



       I've never been to one AC, but some day I would like to attend, and may give it my best, we'll see, I hope you have a great time, and like you said pictures and more pictures, we like pictures.


              tEN wOLVES  ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 17, 2010, 08:29:09 PM
OK guys i need some help im going to make a 3in gun belt for my sons 1858 but i want to put cylinder holders insted bullet loops have no idea how to lay out pattern for them anybody got any sugestions or know where i can find a pattern
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 17, 2010, 10:16:58 PM
HB, Just about like shotshell loops I'd recon.I use 1"  and 2" for the loops

Width of the cylinder times 2, stitch and sew.  Worth a try, do a dry run

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on February 17, 2010, 10:51:42 PM
Make a paper pattern to get your dimensions, and build it like a shotgun loop as Mt. Slick suggested.
Make sure you take pics and show us when your done!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 18, 2010, 02:32:01 AM
I'm lousey at giving directions but here's one I make.

I can give you dimensions and such just ask for what you need.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 18, 2010, 08:44:33 AM
Good mornin guys, been a while since I've had a chance to take a peak inside the bunkhouse. In reverse order:

Ned, you do might fine work!

AC, a couple of my good friends are shooting Winter Range this year; Ranger Ken and Miss Rachel. I'm sure you will bump into them, since there will only be a couple of folks there ::) Seriously I hope you have a great time. That collection from your dad is indeed priceless.Thanks for the picture.

Rick, I agree with you on the turquoise. It's some of the most beautiful stuff God put on this earth. That museum is something else. I would love to visit it, but your pictures are the next best thing. Thanks for that.

MHB, I know Ford's slogan is "Built Ford Tough" but I don't think you have to prove it that way! Sure glad to hear you are OK. You must be one tough buzzard!

Last of all, I've not seen Kid Terico post lately, so I hope he's OK. I guess I'll give him a call. He had one heck of a surgery, and he's another tough buzzard for sure, JD 



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 18, 2010, 08:49:40 AM
Ned thats what im looking for right ther that is some way cool work that would work percfict for my my sons belt im going to make two of those babbys on the belt and hell be a regrlar Josey Wales i love it i will be asking quistions as i try to get this done pard and this old cowboy sure does apreasate all the help he can get
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 18, 2010, 08:55:32 AM
Here's a picture of the one I make stitched directly to the belt. It was made for Dennis Addler, writer for Guns of the Old West magazine.

The belt style requires toe plugs to hold the extra cylinders in.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 18, 2010, 09:01:54 AM
Ned that is some real sweat work that rig is just about as perfict as ive seen looks like you would see it in the 1800 its time corect
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 18, 2010, 09:15:19 AM
Very nice rig Ned. Are those cartridge loops sewn or woven? 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 18, 2010, 09:33:29 AM
That rig is my rendition of the "Pale Rider" setup. I knew I had to have some way of holding the cylinders in place so that's what I came up with. As you can see the keeper swings down to the front out of the way unlike every other one which is just a flap that goes up and is in the way for quick reloads.

The cylinder carrier is the single most complicated and time consuming project I've done. More pieces to it than an entire belt and 2 holster rig all totaled up!

I've made them before for 3 extra cylinders, twice as much work as the 2 cylinder model.

JD just the ends are stitched, the rest of them are all laced through.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on February 18, 2010, 01:23:08 PM
That rig looks great Ned.I really like the cylinder carrier too, I can see where they can be a tough build.Dave  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 18, 2010, 03:50:19 PM
Very nice Ned-A-Roo,real nice cilynder pouch,lotta work there..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 18, 2010, 05:49:30 PM
Yer patients paid off Ned, Ya did a great piece of art work.

MS

Hey EET, the gal at the hardware store said the glue wunt work. wanted to sell me a higher priced bottle of what ever.

Little duzz she know eh. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on February 18, 2010, 06:15:38 PM
Sometimes I get some strange requests for leather.Alan Folts, a knifemaker who I do work for sometimes asked me to do a scabbard for his new blade.While this will be for display only he wanted something wearable and to swivel for deploying.It has a 32" carbon fiber handle and 18" scary sharp blade.I inlaid the scabbard in Caimen and made a ivory concho.I mounted the swivel in the frog and added a baldric as well.Definately different.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 18, 2010, 06:40:31 PM
Dave I can see absolutly no earthly reason to build a knife like that  :o but I LIKE it ;D That is a wicked looking thing.
Your sheath is the perfect compliment to the knife. Outstanding work, just outstanding.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 18, 2010, 07:43:05 PM
Sweet Job Dave. It sort of evokes memories of that great knife scene in that Croc Dundee movie. I don't even have to say it 'cause everyone knows the line! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 18, 2010, 07:46:05 PM
Dave beautiful sheath pard. 
WD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 18, 2010, 09:06:49 PM


  Beautiful rig Ned, I've admired this one for some time now

         tEN  ;D

   Dave, nice sheath pard, and the knife is a looker too, but I think if you would just make the handle about 1 to 2" longer it would look a lot better. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


        tEN  ;) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 18, 2010, 10:56:32 PM
I remember you showing pictures of the blade, Dave. What I didn't realize is the actual size of that thing. It's a very impressive item. Your sheath for it is really outstanding. Very suitable for such a blade. Lookin' good.

Ned, I agree with TW about your rig. It's really striking. The color is great for it. Nice work, there.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 19, 2010, 12:31:07 AM
Go ahead and say it JD,

Now thats a Sheath?

That is awsome Dave, never seen one of those before.

Slick
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 19, 2010, 10:08:08 PM
You can see what i was workin on at the Longbranch ;) Go check out my new autograph on my old geetar
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/GoergeJonesconcert007.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/GoergeJonesconcert006.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/GoergeJonesconcert011.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/GoergeJonesconcert023.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 19, 2010, 10:29:36 PM
Nice Rick, very nice.

Why do those didg cameras make us look so big? :o

I take it that you kin play that instrument? :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 20, 2010, 12:19:26 AM
I don't play that one,to many autographs on it.I, jus got Goerge Jones the Possum wednesday night.I play my new Matin Dm
Just basic country chords.You"ll have to go up the the longbranch forum to see the rest and the best ;)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/autographedguitar027.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/autographedguitar003.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 20, 2010, 12:28:58 AM
Real Country music?

I had a western band back in the days when country was country and a disc jocky at a local radio station.

Here's a pik of a very dear Friend of mine. Do you recognize him?



(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/hall_of_fame_3153-x600.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on February 20, 2010, 01:30:04 AM
Naaaawwww, We don't do nothin' funny on here, do we?

EE T
eE t
E

Hey Slick, what's my name again?

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 20, 2010, 01:43:41 AM
EET, right? right.

Electrified, Entellagent, Talented.

Did I mention "Always Hungry"? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on February 20, 2010, 02:40:46 AM
I'm only electrified when I plug in one of my many fancy hand made electric guitars from my old man.

Speakin' of the ol' man, He's doin' alot better now. The Doc got him set up with the right meds and
he's doin' good.

~The Electified EE Taft~

 :o

PS, Gonna have to build me a strap for my guitars sometime.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 20, 2010, 05:32:00 AM
Rick ,you da man ,way to go on gettin that autograph. That makes a full set don't it.

How much did you have to pay to get that good looking lady to go with you? Come on fessup I know you had to bribe her ;) ;D


Montana SLick, that would be Lil' Jimmie D  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 20, 2010, 08:41:13 AM
my son got his 1858 shoots great but cant get cylender pin to come out is there a trick yo it dose hammer have to be all the way back or somthing we cant figure out why it wont remove i know a lot og you are shooying 58 s ao i figured youd know
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 20, 2010, 08:49:26 AM
Let me butt in here and say I got my JD Alan handle because I needed a better sounding name for some country music I recorded that got some air play in the early 70's. I was a big fan of JD Souther, so I took my first & last name initials along with my middle name, Alan. Needless to say my country music career had limited success. I played in bar bands before coming to the Lord in late 73, then I began playing music with a different message.

I still lead a band every week where we play 30 to 45 minutes of music with keyboard, drums, electirc guitar, congas, and usually 6 singers, including me. We do this every Sunday morning. I lead the band with a Taylor acoustic which I run through a class A tube amp I put together with a 12 " Celestion Blue. We also rehearse for an hour or two each week, working on vocals and new songs. 

I have several electric guitars, and a couple acoustics besides my old Taylor, ('95 410) but I pretty much stick with the Taylor on Sundays. And now you know way more than you needed to about JD Alan!   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 20, 2010, 11:09:47 AM
EET, wheres the Pik? ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 20, 2010, 11:13:22 AM
JD, when do ya take time ta shoot? ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 20, 2010, 12:07:11 PM
THAT'S THE TATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS!!!!! HOT DANG,BUEATIFUL PICTURE :) :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 20, 2010, 12:16:24 PM
I'd love to hear ya play JD,i admire that,never been able to get up in front of folks a play my guitar except maybe around a family campfire.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 20, 2010, 12:25:49 PM
Rick ,you da man ,way to go on gettin that autograph. That makes a full set don't it.

How much did you have to pay to get that good looking lady to go with you? Come on fessup I know you had to bribe her ;) ;D


Montana SLick, that would be Lil' Jimmie D  8)

Yes it does,i can finnally close my eyes and get some rest! ;D I met her at the local A&W about 37 years ago,she had one of those coin holders on her hip and i had a 5 ;D ;D Hi can i get change for a 5,i still got that thing :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 20, 2010, 02:01:21 PM
On roller skates Rick?

Yup, it's Tator wearing his Hall of Fame Medal 2009

Only one who kin keep a straight face and telling a joke.  Callls himself the Waliking bottle of Pipto Bimal  wid his Pink out fit.

Dunt touch the purse. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on February 20, 2010, 06:55:35 PM
Pik of what MS?

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 20, 2010, 09:40:59 PM
You need to call him Montana,and get me an autygraph ;)Boy would i like to meet him,what an icon of country music.

When i was growin up i went to church with Jean Shepards sister,she lived here in Visalia and lived just around the corner from our house.She came to visit once and a couple of us kids talked to her for awhile out in here sisters front yard and got signed pictures,She was married to Cowboy Copus.Of course i didn't know how great she was at the time just new she was a country singer.Now i see her on tv on those country family reunions.Wish i still had the picture.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 20, 2010, 10:16:26 PM
Rick,  you should be a photographer!  You see all sorts of folks & things and take great pictures!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 20, 2010, 11:21:21 PM
Wished Ida takin piks back when, just too busy I guess or  didn't want to ....well I was too shy.

Her's a pik of the Harlow Gang in Hill City SD 1880's Train home town.

Whats in yer wallet Mountian man?


(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/TroubleinHillCity.jpg)

Picture courtesy of Harlow Productions


MS 

Da Law


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on February 20, 2010, 11:59:04 PM
Howdy JD
If I'd known you played I'd of handed you mine while you were here.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 21, 2010, 02:24:53 AM
JD is a good doen right Pickin' n' a Grinnin' kinda playboy.

Right in there with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.  Country Swing. :)  ol Swivel Hips.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on February 21, 2010, 09:49:19 AM
I'll have to send him one of my fancy guitars.

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 21, 2010, 12:37:31 PM
OOOHHHHHH~~~~~~~~~i got a pig at home in a pen and corn ta feed "eeem" on~~~all i need now is a purty little gal ta feed "eem" when i'm gone~~~~

HIT IT JD--->Ima grinnin ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 21, 2010, 01:24:15 PM
JD is busy spreading the good word this morning while pickin n' a Grinnin'. ;D


Lunch time

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 22, 2010, 12:58:31 PM
You are correct Mr Slick! People who think church isnt fun need to give ours a try, 'cause we have a great time. We had five members of our posse there yesterday plus spouses, and last week we had a even larger group of them. I keep tellin our folks "If you invite people to church, they might surprise you and show up!" We've had as many as 10 shooters there, and we make'm feel welcome. I don't wimp out on the Gospel; I tell it like it is, but I don't beat people over the head with it

I've got every song Mr Wills & the Texas Playboys recorded on my computer, along with all of Waylon and Willie Nelson. I'm also a big fan of Neil Young and Bob Dylan.  

WC, I should have said something because I saw the carved pickguard on your Strat. I've had several Strats over the years, but now I have a run of the mill Tele and a 1971 Gibson ES 335 in Walnut stain. She's a beauty.

Besides my Taylor workhorse I have a tobacco sunburst '74 Ovation and a half size Breedlove, plus a cheap mandolin and an old Leo Fender banjo that plays and sounds great.  

Ya'll have agood day!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 22, 2010, 01:03:22 PM
Oh yea,anytime i need to get the knots worked out just toss on some Neil Young!HEY HEY MY MY!!!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 22, 2010, 01:06:50 PM
I like Neil at both ends of the spectrum: Rockin in the Free World and Heart of Gold. Oh heck, the entire Harvest recording.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 22, 2010, 03:21:59 PM



           Neil Young, I think I have all his stuff, can't go wrong with Neil. ;D


                                    tEN  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on February 22, 2010, 04:11:22 PM
Y'all might oughta enjoy a picker
named Steve Young, he was around 'bout the
same time as Gram Parsons.

WBC ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 22, 2010, 05:16:36 PM
 ;D  JD, got the package, Thanks....

Just got a job, my boss wants me to make him new saddled bags for his Harley.  Hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew.  If they turn out good, maybe his biker budies will want them also.

Went to a Leatherworkers Show Sat in Wickenburg.  Saw lots of great tools, spent too much money.  Did get a makers stamp and a new barrel knife by Leather Wranglers, real sweet for fine carving.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 22, 2010, 06:45:35 PM
JD, Ima feared if I went to church the walls would fall down like they  did in Jereko.


Went to Synagog with my Sisters last Dec. they have a prop of the Western Wall. It was still there when we left.

Oh, the music was awsome and Sissy sang some songs with the group.
Just one of the reasons I like it in Texas.

Red Barn Steak House. MMMM GOODY GOOD GOOD. ::)

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 24, 2010, 01:06:25 PM
Well nobody is ramblin so i thought i would~~~Let's see i got 3 signatures from this group a on my geetar.The lead singer the back up singer and the steel player..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noSGo6gb3Bg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEAKjpniZHU
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 24, 2010, 01:32:20 PM

 ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgFZRZbw2is&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 24, 2010, 02:48:12 PM
Rick, thanks fer the post.

"Sing Me back Home Before I die".


Wait. I aint dead yet. Gonna win the lotterryyy.


MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 24, 2010, 04:08:36 PM
Damn,i was tuneing my geetar too~~~ :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 24, 2010, 04:15:59 PM
Marty haggard tellin on dad ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asFPTXm0zeE&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 24, 2010, 08:49:04 PM
Here is a pic of Tupolo Flash from Winter Range.  First day was great, just wish I was shootin.  Maybe next year...

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 24, 2010, 09:55:49 PM
 WHERE DOES HE GET ALL THEM FANCY TOYS! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 25, 2010, 10:57:00 AM
Hey KT hope your feeling better pard
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on February 26, 2010, 08:03:56 PM
Hi Pards, nothing to do with western but let a proud grandpa brag a little. My 8 th grade grand daughter has gotton a Teck High School Letter and jacket. Just found out tonight. There will be a nice presitation. This is the FIRST time ever that a 8th grader and not a high school student  be it man or woman has gotton this in our town. I am one proud grand father. It is sort of funny, she is 4ft 9 in and about 85 lbs. The students she performs with are about 5'8"  to 6 '  Terry  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 26, 2010, 08:14:45 PM
Congrats KT,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 26, 2010, 08:24:08 PM
KT, you have good cause to be proud. That's some honor. Contrats to her and you. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on February 26, 2010, 08:29:56 PM
It's always good to hear about youngin's doing good during these times, especially when they are family.Congrats to the both of you KT.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on February 26, 2010, 08:42:15 PM
This is the younger sister of the one Dave made the knife for. Shes the Marine and will be home in May for leave and then will be shipped to Afganstan for 9 months . My son is a proud father.  KT :) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 26, 2010, 09:27:54 PM


  KT, we spoke earlier about this, and I'll say it again, that is quite an honor to be bestowed on your Granddaughter, so again Congratulations to you and the rest of the family, you all have reason to be very proud of her. ::) 8) ;D


              tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 26, 2010, 09:38:02 PM
Outstanding Kid. Just don't pop a stitch when that chest swells up ;) ;D  Send her our best wishes.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 26, 2010, 09:58:37 PM
Congratulations to her,she'll be the talk of the town for awhile.Got to put those away later to show years from now..The best to your duaghter during her tour also.Is the grand daughter gonna get a paper write up :)She deserves it..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on February 26, 2010, 10:10:03 PM
TW thanks again. GB your probley right ; ;D  GCR  Were trying to keep this low profile so the bill collectors cant find us.  ;)Nice thoughts from all of u . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 26, 2010, 10:31:07 PM
KT, are you a proud Grandpa or what?  Well pard I am proud for you and your whole family.   :) ;) :D ;D

Hey, who is that vaquero in the sombrero?  Es un hombre muy malo.  8)

Wiley ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 27, 2010, 12:19:56 AM
TW thanks again. GB your probley right ; ;D  GCR  Were trying to keep this low profile so the bill collectors cant find us.  ;)Nice thoughts from all of u . KT


KT WHO??? Never heard of the man ===========>                  house
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 27, 2010, 08:05:36 AM
Congratulations KT! Grand kids are one of God's gift to us. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 27, 2010, 08:20:58 AM
That's great Terry!

I know how it makes me feel when my kids get special awards, and hopefully grandkids some day! ;D

Congats to you and your entire family.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on February 27, 2010, 12:03:48 PM
Congrats, KT.

Hey, how did pards get into leather work originally? Was it always through gun leather? I know some pards made guitar straps, stuff for their Harleys etc. In my case, my wife asked me to make a pair of bellows. I did, and the leather aspect got me hooked...


(http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af75/Skeeter-Lewis/Leather1009-1.jpg)  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on February 27, 2010, 12:32:33 PM
Sketter thats a great job, very nice. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 27, 2010, 12:35:58 PM
Skeeter, that looks great. I tried to do a holster like that once upon a time and it almost caused me to quit leatherwork altogether. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on February 27, 2010, 12:51:49 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 27, 2010, 01:08:34 PM
Now that is a nice bellows.I know where ther is one similar to that but foot operated,has a hollow tube that runs upward to about a persons waist,you put a balloon over it to blow the balloons up.It old about the 30s i would say,but the leather around it is torn.I always wanted to buy it but didn't know how i could fix it.It was used by someone that made the balloon animals.i could get it real cheap too..Nice work Skeeter :) :)

check out balloondude.com
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on February 27, 2010, 01:21:00 PM
Howdy KT
Congrats.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on February 27, 2010, 01:22:53 PM
Howdy Skeeter
That is very cool.

I got into it because I could not afford to have masters make the things I wanted.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on February 27, 2010, 02:02:21 PM
Thanks.

Cowboy, I hear you! That's a good reason.

Any other stories of how you-all got started?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 27, 2010, 05:14:26 PM


    Skeeter, CowboyWC got me started, best thing I ever did


        tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on February 27, 2010, 05:41:36 PM
Always wanted to be a cowboy and couldnt afford to till later in life. Doing leather work was my way of being a real cowboy. :)KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 27, 2010, 05:46:11 PM
  I started out life as a cowboy . Leather work is a way to stay connected to that life and the type of people that love it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 27, 2010, 06:44:13 PM
Mom said it was lonely in the middle of the desert in Mojave and too hot in July to keep your clothes on ;D As far as leather i ain't tried yet,but y'all been workin on me for awhile now,just to scared to start somethin,it costs enough just gettin up ever day..I enjoy it too much just watchin.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 27, 2010, 07:41:04 PM
Rick, if you stand outside the fire just your hands get warm. If you want to warm your soul ya got ta jump on in. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 27, 2010, 08:28:50 PM
Heck, I don't know... cause it's fun to make stuff and it's real cowboy like and the type of folks who like western leather are salt of the earth type people.  You can make youself a purdy belt and a new gun rig at the drop of a hat. You can make one of a kind gifts for your family and friends. ;D Like Charley Daniels said "that how its done son".   :) ;) :D
Wiley   ;D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 27, 2010, 11:09:18 PM
 :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 28, 2010, 12:22:08 AM
Wiley, kin I be yer Friend? My birthday is in May. ;D

I have references, Texas LawDog is my Brother. :)

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 28, 2010, 05:17:18 AM
Heck yeah Montana...May, let me write that down, OK got it. ;D
WD ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 28, 2010, 09:26:22 AM
This is what having a lot of money can do for your passion.......

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on February 28, 2010, 09:40:53 AM
Thanks Wiley, I now feel wanted ;D

AC, Of all the collections I like the silver saddle.

My Cuzzin Casey Tibbs had a bunch of trophy saddles, mostly museum pieces now, private collections.
We had some at the museum in Spearfish,SD where I worked, mighty fine leather.

Thanks fer the pik Pard.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on February 28, 2010, 01:44:11 PM
This is what having a lot of money can do for your passion.......
AC

AC, top left, right above the cartridge board: izzat a Volcanic pistol?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 28, 2010, 04:05:35 PM
If that were my collection, I could tell ya.  I am just a poor man.   :( 

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 28, 2010, 05:28:29 PM
4T,

That is what it is!  Good eyes! :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 28, 2010, 05:50:05 PM
That man could give us all some , he'd be happy, we would be happyand all would be right with the world ::) :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 28, 2010, 07:23:26 PM
That first set of holsters looks familiar,check out the carving :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 28, 2010, 07:32:25 PM
  Yer right Rick those are filagreed, by someone who knows what they are doing ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 28, 2010, 07:39:22 PM
Skeeter, those bellows look great. Very nice work.

I got started making hippie belts in the late 60's. It just got better after that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 28, 2010, 08:05:51 PM
Marshal Will,

Are ya still a hippie :o  ::)  ::)  ;)  I wore hippie belts and still do with my '70's pants! :o :D ;) ;D  Got some plaid wool ones on ringht now.  Cold here, STILL!!!!   :( :'( :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 28, 2010, 08:49:43 PM
  OK, Thats somethin that it takes a real man to own up to
:( ::) ;D
Marshal Will,

Are ya still a hippie :o  ::)  ::)  ;)  I wore hippie belts and still do with my '70's pants! :o :D ;) ;D  Got some plaid wool ones on ringht now.  Cold here, STILL!!!!   :( :'( :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 28, 2010, 08:56:23 PM
GB,

I collect and wear vintage clothes!  Besides my PC CAS clothes which I wear when I'm out and around, I have clothes from the 1920's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's & 1970's.  Wear them all!   ;D  :D  ;D ::)  ;D  I have over 400 ties from the 1920's to the 1970's and one original tie from the 19th Century!!  ;D  Bought a pair of pants off of eBay that were listed as 1920's and the tag on the back pocket, inside, said 1876!  ;D  ;D  I can wear them!  From the time period!! ;D  I am still excited!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 28, 2010, 09:15:52 PM
  My hats off to you Doc ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 28, 2010, 09:22:04 PM
Doc,  you're alright!  :) ;) :D ;D
Wiley ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 01, 2010, 12:36:43 AM
Aw SHUCKS!  :-[  :-[  ;D  ;D  ;D  I've been wearing vintage clothes for the past 15 years and have had a lot of fun with it!  Always wear a hat or cap of some kind, covers the vast expanse of scalp!!  :o  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on March 01, 2010, 04:03:08 AM
Marshal, my flared pants have been in and out of fashion a dozen times since I bought them. That's my youth on that hanger. (Hey, maybe I can do a Californio impression with them.)

Doc, that is cool, finding pants from 1876. What a find! ny chance of a picture?

Drn, the 'a' on my laptop keeps misfiring. What's a technophobe to do? Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 01, 2010, 12:25:57 PM
I bet Marshall Will even did macrome and made sand candles too.. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 01, 2010, 12:36:19 PM
Hey! :(

I made sand candles! ;) ;D ::)

I think? ???

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 01, 2010, 11:28:17 PM
This is is not western but my wife had it made for her. 12 guage pump with nite sights . Pistol grips with heat sheald on barrell. What u think.? KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 01, 2010, 11:29:56 PM
Couple more. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on March 01, 2010, 11:30:15 PM
I think I need to have my wife talk to your wife so mine will by me stuff like that!!  ;D That is is wicked KT!!

OOPPSS You said she had it made for her! So it's your Wifes!?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 01, 2010, 11:34:30 PM
Amin she wont let me touch it unless I want to clean it.  ;D ;D  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on March 01, 2010, 11:47:32 PM
I love fiber optic sights on shottys!!! My Mossy has an orange 2 dot fiber optic on the rear, and a green front bead. Makes it really fun on trap ranges. Good for doves too.

Thats a nice setup KT.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 01, 2010, 11:58:03 PM
Hey Ned been meanin to send ya an email,i'm hurtin real bad right now and dropped in to see what was goin on.
I really tweaked my back the other day and felt like i tore somethin,went to the doc today and he didn't see any bad damage and siad i must have pulled a muscle in my back and under my little fat belly.Whatever it is it's painful!!!!!!!!!

How you feelin pard?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 02, 2010, 12:07:37 AM
I think i'd be learnin how to cook a nice dinner for my wife on a regular basis :o ;D

Doin the luandry and dishes wouldn't be a bad idea either :P ::) :P :-\ :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 02, 2010, 12:14:25 AM
GCR any chance I can hire you to help out ?  ;D  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 02, 2010, 12:15:04 AM
If I were married I'd be with Ricky on this one!!  But I'm NOT!!  ;D ;D  Learned my lesson!!  Twice. :-[ ;D :D ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 02, 2010, 12:41:41 AM
Sounds like you're pregnant.  :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 02, 2010, 12:43:57 AM
Kid,

I dream of a spouse that will have the same interests I do ... does your wife have a mother who likes guns?  *VBS*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 02, 2010, 12:47:45 AM
Forty Rod,

We can always count on you to be sympathetic!  :o  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 02, 2010, 01:32:34 AM
Kid, I think you're safe. If she wanted to take you out you were easy pickins in the hospital!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on March 02, 2010, 01:39:08 AM
Me likey, great gun.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 02, 2010, 05:36:09 AM


            Terry, that gun is NARLEY Dude, and commands respect of a special kind, like Rick said, a nice dinner at least once a week, and doing the dishes wouldn't be a bad idea either, and a little help with the house cleaning wouldn't hurt none either, keep her happy and you'll be a safe and protected man, and I almost forgot a happy man too. ::) :o ??? :D but then she's been doing a pretty good job of taking care of you all these years, and you can tell her for me, that I like the way she thinks, us lefty's have to stick together you know. :D


                        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 02, 2010, 05:48:42 AM
There isn't anything quite like racking a 12 ga. to stop the bad guys in their tracks! :o :o

I like it Terry, tell her she done good!

A package on it's way to you today.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on March 02, 2010, 05:59:42 AM
Holy Moses, Kid, that's some wife you've got! Custom-made shotgun with night sights?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 02, 2010, 06:37:40 AM
Gotta love them Mossbergs. I built one for my oldest son for christmas last year and he wouldn't take anything for it. His is just like your wifes except with the addition of a forearm grip. We had a ball killing milk jugs with it.
Heck, my wife is all of 4' 11" and she out shots me on a regular basis.
It has made for a long happy marriage :o ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 02, 2010, 06:41:13 AM
Sounds like you're pregnant.  :o


Course I don't personnally know the man ,but it sounds kinda like sympathy for him ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Josh Dabney on March 02, 2010, 07:42:39 AM
KT

SWEET riot gun !   She's gone this far with it I'd say she could use a lazer sight with a pressure switch and a custom blinged out scabbard mounted to the side of the bed  ;D

Tell the missus I'd recommend loadin her up with alternating rounds of OO buck shot and Pumpkin ball slugs.   I'd actually load the magazine so the first 2 rounds into the pipe were buck shot then a slug fer just in case the unwelcomed intruder is on PCP or a giant Grizzly Bear, LOL

Gotta lova a gal thats armed to the teeth !   Josh
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 02, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
WaddWatsonE  No such luck . Slowhand I,ll be married 49 years this year and if the rest of you pards dont quit giving her ideas I wont be able to post any more because I will be to busy doing dishes ect.  ;D Whose side are u on? Dont answer that. >:(  Thanks for the nice comments.  ;) ;) GLC its your fault , you started this. ;D  TW I thought u were a friend, You sure blew that idea.  :'( KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 02, 2010, 10:43:54 AM
If I were a cowboy in 1885 this is the type of knife I'd carry. Shefield blade 7", small guard, very light for it's size. I'm very happy with how it turned out being as it's going to KT.

Just couldn't resist showing it off! ::)

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 02, 2010, 10:59:28 AM
Forty Rod,
We can always count on you to be sympathetic!  :o  ::)  ;D

I've always said if you want "sympathy" look in the dictionary between "suicide" and "syphilis".   :o  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 02, 2010, 11:10:21 AM
Just for that Forty i comin to lunch and i'm gonna sit right next to you ;D But first i gonna eat 6 buzzard eggs,two tins of sardines,one can of Bush baked beans w/molasses and a large bowl of broccli,i should be there in time for desert~~~ :-X :-\ :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 02, 2010, 11:11:13 AM
Totally awsome knife Ned-A-Roo :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 02, 2010, 11:16:25 AM
I want one one now~~~~And one of them shotguns wouldn't be bad either ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 02, 2010, 11:23:01 AM
Thanks Rick, I rather like it myself!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 02, 2010, 11:52:21 AM
Rick old pard all I can say about u is your a real HOOT. ;D ;D ;DKT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 02, 2010, 11:56:40 AM
GCR I agree with you. Ned thats a great job, This is the first I get to see it. Cant wait to get it. Thanks Ned. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 02, 2010, 01:00:42 PM
I happy you like it Terry, you should have it in a couple of days.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 02, 2010, 01:37:32 PM
Howdy Ned
That is a beauty.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on March 02, 2010, 06:13:59 PM
 :DHowdy Ned, great looking knife and great
pic. It really flows.

WBC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 02, 2010, 07:24:11 PM
  Ned that finish on that knife looks flawless, great job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 02, 2010, 08:18:37 PM
Great lookin knife net, real classy....

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 02, 2010, 11:56:39 PM
Marshal Will,

Are ya still a hippie :o  ::)  ::)  ;)  I wore hippie belts and still do with my '70's pants! :o :D ;) ;D  Got some plaid wool ones on ringht now.  Cold here, STILL!!!!   :( :'( :P
Naw, I wouldn't be able to pull that one off any more. ;D Very cool about the vintage pants, Doc. That's really a find.

I bet Marshall Will even did macrome and made sand candles too.. ;D
Naw, I did do metal sculpture, though. Great fun at the time.

Ned, that's an outstanding knife. I have a solingen blade I got from Crazy Crow that I need to finish. Can't decide what kind of handle to put on it, though. Here's what it looks like.

(http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/graphics/gallery/5431-260-600_250x250.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 03, 2010, 12:58:58 AM
Glue works great EET, just dunt let it dry or it wunt stick.

Had to move the Cave to a bigger room, yer no how that works. ::)

Moove over Sassy, we hasta share. ;D

Thanks fer the comp. M.Will, took ya up on yer suggestions and it's working out very well.

Post some more leather later this week, something is wrong tho. the holster is a perfect fit fer gluing n' stitching. :o

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 03, 2010, 01:02:27 AM
Will, I kin visualize an antler handle on that fine knife.

Ned out did himself, nice work.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 03, 2010, 02:48:21 AM
I agree that Will G is the best patternmaker, I'm waiting for him
to realees Ben Wades holster  :D
Hope u can read my bad english ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 03, 2010, 03:01:32 AM
I guarentee your English is better than our Swedish! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on March 03, 2010, 03:27:01 AM
Thanks, Marshal.

Slick, I'm impatient for the rest.

Boothill, your English is very entertaining - and as JD says above.....

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on March 03, 2010, 03:31:44 AM
Ned, you're an artist. Congratulations.

Marshal, good luck with your bowie. Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 03, 2010, 04:27:26 AM
Thanks Guys I appreciate the kind comments.

But the real test will be if KT likes it when he gets his hands on it.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 03, 2010, 04:29:47 AM
Bob I think your english is better than some of our regulars here that grew up with english! ;D :o :P

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on March 03, 2010, 05:08:47 AM
Here's the title page of a book my grandfather bought a heck of a long time ago.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on March 03, 2010, 07:59:29 AM
I reckon uren right ned dont see a dang thang rong withen his english (yuta hea) brother bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 03, 2010, 11:06:12 AM
 ;D If I can read that, U can read my english to  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 03, 2010, 12:05:22 PM
 Skeeter, like fine wine...it wunt be ready till it's time.. Glue time taday

Recon ol Ned aint use to us Montanans lingo, heck Gary C. n' me tawk the same as we always have.

We even spell like we tawk. ;D  Gotta A+ on my writtin' finals fer my college degree at MSU..So did Gary :)
Just funnin' Ned, yer kin holster yer gun now. ;D

Glue time.

MS
Da Law
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 03, 2010, 12:18:24 PM
MS ya'll have me talkin' like I'm back in Oklahoma soon! ;D ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 03, 2010, 12:45:02 PM
I don't know if anyone has taken a look at our new friend Boothill Bob's website yet, but he's turning out some mighty nice & functional leatherwork for CAS. Of course it's all in Swedish, but there's a translation button available.

Remember the college degree meanings: BS, everyone knows what that stands for, MS is More of the Same, and PHD is Pilled Higher and Deeper.

No offense to you college grads, as I R 1 :o   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 03, 2010, 01:01:41 PM
Bob I think your english is better than some of our regulars here that grew up with english! ;D :o :P

Ned

True dat, bro.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 03, 2010, 01:03:06 PM
Hey Boothill Bob,some things are just universal,sort of like music and shootin der doornutsin :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbs64GvGgPU
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 03, 2010, 01:12:16 PM
That's cool.

I used to have a very old realty sign that i found in the weeds of a very old farm house way out in nowhere land when i was a county worker.It was one of those bandits that went into realestate,might have been Frank Dalton,had the name on it but can't remember which one and said something to the effect "you don't need a gun to get a good deal" One of my collector buddies talked me out of it about ten years ago..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 03, 2010, 01:20:41 PM
Thanx for the nice words JD, So there is a tanslation button, I did´nt knowed that 8)
And GunClick, that muppet looks like me, does we sweds sounds like that in your ears??  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 03, 2010, 01:26:09 PM
Nor nart at arll ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 03, 2010, 04:10:46 PM
Thanx for the nice words JD, So there is a tanslation button, I did´nt knowed that 8)
And GunClick, that muppet looks like me, does we sweds sounds like that in your ears??  ;D ;D ;D

Not many do.  Ewald "Gus" Gustavson did.  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 03, 2010, 05:29:46 PM
I don't know if anyone has taken a look at our new friend Boothill Bob's website yet, but he's turning out some mighty nice & functional leatherwork for CAS. Of course it's all in Swedish, but there's a translation button available.

Remember the college degree meanings: BS, everyone knows what that stands for, MS is More of the Same, and PHD is Pilled Higher and Deeper.

No offense to you college grads, as I R 1 :o   

JD, yer tawkin fence posts here? Got my phd at 10 diggin till I was 25 and now I have a Phd and unemployed. ::)

Anyone need a wedding done up? Have Slick Will Travel.

Her's proof  My Frin Gov. Rounds and I are laughing cuzz I told him I had connections on gertting him re-elected ;D

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/DanandGovernorRounds.jpg)

The Rev. Mr. Slick
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 03, 2010, 06:32:38 PM
MS very nice pict. Thanks for showing.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 03, 2010, 07:28:53 PM
Ya need a Leather Bible Cover Preacher, This here's a Leather Forum ;D

This was taken in front of a church in Washington where I had just finished a funeral for a good friend's mother

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/CowboyCropped1.jpg)
 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on March 03, 2010, 08:30:42 PM
Ah, Montana and JD, I am setting here trying to figure out how to express how impressive both of you look. What keeps coming to mind is...OUTSTANDING, VERY OUTSTANDING!!.  Thank you for sharing those pictures. 
Wiley   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 03, 2010, 11:12:28 PM
Understanding neither of us are all that handsome, no doubt in my mind that Slick is the better lookin of the two :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 03, 2010, 11:18:59 PM
Fine men of the cloth! Do you ever read them bibles upside down ??? Robert Mitchum did ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 04, 2010, 02:50:00 AM
Yer all too kind, and thanks fer the compliments.

JD I think wins hands down. ;D

Read the Bible? Upside down backwards inside out  ::)

Got it all memorized, almost anyway, but then, I ferget and have to look up some verses I fergot whch is most of the time

How bout you JD, you ferget too? ;D

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on March 04, 2010, 03:21:56 AM
G'Day J.D. You look just like Glen Ford in your Sunday best ;D Feathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 04, 2010, 09:03:09 AM
Wiley & Feathers, thanks guys. Rick, I've picked that book up backwards a few times, but I always make sure I don't preach backwards

Slick, forget what?  :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 04, 2010, 12:17:09 PM
JD I didnt like Glen Ford either.  :) :D ;D ;D  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 04, 2010, 12:35:01 PM
Dunt like Glen Ford? Canadian born, American Veteran retired Commander U.S. Navy? :o

I like some of the movies he did like 310 to Yuma,the new one has more action

I think ol JD looks like ol JD, but then ya know how piks change things like makin us look fatter. ::)

MS
Da Law
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 04, 2010, 01:17:46 PM
That pic is nice,hit it every time with this Hahn bb 45 :D

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 04, 2010, 07:15:04 PM
JD and I are pretty  close friends so I can get away with a shot. :Hope Glen Ford didnt take it the wrong way.  ;D ;D :PKT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 04, 2010, 09:10:32 PM
KT,

If'n that how you treat yer friends, I wouldn't want you to be my enemy!! :o ::) ;) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 04, 2010, 09:27:52 PM
Dr Bob dont say anything, maybe he hasnt read it. :-\ ???KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 04, 2010, 10:26:03 PM
Here's you one to shoot at JD,aim for the guy in the middle.That's my preacher and mentor with the tie on.Tuaght us to camp,find pine pitch for startin the fire,makin meatloaf with 2 pounds of hamburger and toss anything you like in it,wrap with heavy foil twice and toss in the coals,by the time bible study is over the cookin is done and time to eat.Desert was angel food cake done in a dutch oven chased with Sassyfrass tea :) :)That's my cousin on the other side and there is alot of us Son boys,heck his daddy had at least 7!

Brother Lindholm would look just like you with a black hat and mustach ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/preacher012.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 04, 2010, 10:53:33 PM
Some neat piks of good Family and friends, I like piks. Thanks :)

Here's the Judge and Jack McCall at the Town Drunk Social Club Saloon, Deadwood DT, 1876


(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/SlickandJackatOldBar.jpg)

Photo courtesy of Harlow Productions

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 04, 2010, 10:57:58 PM
You guys look a little stiff,who's the fellers in the middle :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 04, 2010, 11:04:56 PM
Rick,

How did you get in that picture?? :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 04, 2010, 11:14:07 PM
Can't be me,the bottles are still intact ;D "HIC" :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 05, 2010, 01:08:15 AM
Will, I kin visualize an antler handle on that fine knife.
I've been thinking the same thing. That's always a good look.

Cool pics, pards. Thanks.

JD. that one with the bible cover really shows it off. Nice work, for sure.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 05, 2010, 01:32:29 AM
Yea i would like to get one made for brother Lindholm there. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 05, 2010, 09:40:48 AM
GunClick, I like that u wrote in my guestbook, u are à Muppet ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 05, 2010, 11:58:55 AM
JD does fine art, Hez one of the best of the best.

Oh, by the way, Hez the one in the middle....Barkeep named Bottles.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 05, 2010, 12:32:25 PM
GunClick, I like that u wrote in my guestbook, u are à Muppet ;D

They were always my favorite ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 05, 2010, 05:03:00 PM
  Hey does anyone here collect antique tools.  I got a whole box of them and I will ship them out if someone would like to have them.
Got two bench mount crank grinders, A brace and some bits, a couple of planes, and some other odd stuff if anyone is interested just PM me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 05, 2010, 05:08:27 PM
Yes I do! Would love to have them but...........

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 05, 2010, 05:22:43 PM
Ned , they are yours. I PMed you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 05, 2010, 06:49:30 PM
Kid Terico is my good friend alright, but shot? You call that a shot? That wasn't even done with a BB gun ;D

Rick & Slick, great pictures.

I always want to remind people that Bible cover is not my work; it was a gift from one of my church members, Jay, who got me started doing leather work. Her husband Mike took me to my first CAS shoot. We are both members of Tri County Gun Club.

Jay does great work and taught me many of the basics of leather working. Thanks Jay!  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 05, 2010, 08:01:19 PM
JD, we like it no matter what.

Hey, anybody use hemp thread, I got 200yrds of it today, gonna wax it up and make a sheath fer me knife.

Worth a try eh. ;)
MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 05, 2010, 10:55:06 PM
Very nice Gun Butcher,that was very good of ya.Too cool! :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 08, 2010, 05:59:20 PM
Ned and Rick, I left the house at 5:am this morning and Just got back. Needless to say I didn't get to the P.O. today but I will shoot for it again in the morning.
Work just gets in the way sometimes >:( ;) ;D   But it beats not eating ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 08, 2010, 09:15:05 PM
No biggy we will send ya some bush baked beans.. ;D Things get low around here that's where i go,the dog gets tired of me blamin him though.. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 12, 2010, 08:24:07 PM
If you have Comcast as your provider on your puter and you have the free McAffy anti virus with it your gonna have to change to Norton,i had to do it today,so far so good.Just a heads up before you your McAffy expires on ya..

~~~We now return you to your regular broadcasting~~~ :)


P.S. Kid Terrico i can see you pidlin around now get back in bed! 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 12, 2010, 09:37:55 PM
GCR old buddy now that I read what you wrote I still dont know anything.. ;) :D ;D ;D  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 12, 2010, 10:20:33 PM
Just thought i would share what i don't already know,or fascimity thereof ;D I can resist anything,but temptation~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 12, 2010, 11:38:25 PM
This is a good place for these off-topic threads. I merged it over here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 13, 2010, 12:12:54 AM
Good thing M. Will, I thought this thread froze up, no gossip.

No shoot,no leather class tomorrow. Staying home...it's glue time. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 13, 2010, 12:34:02 AM
MS,

Are ya sniffin it or applying it to leather??  ::)  :o  ;)  ;)   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 13, 2010, 01:00:06 AM
I figured it would get moved to the right place..Thank you sir.. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 13, 2010, 07:01:00 AM
Dr. Bob, it's like the old Elvis song...."I'm All Glued Up" yeah, yeah. I'ma little mixed up but doing fine. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 13, 2010, 07:54:16 AM
I wanted to give a public thank you to a very generous pard, Gun Buthcher.

He sent a box of old tools which I collect, as a gift!!!!! ;D

There is one in particular that I really like, this old hand crank grinder.

Never seen one like it!

Only marking on it is MILW  U S A

Any ideas on age etc?

Thanks again Gun Butcher!

Ned

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 13, 2010, 08:25:30 AM
 You are very welcome Ned. That is the one that I liked the best also. I just couldn't figure out how a person could crank it and grind something at the same time ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 13, 2010, 08:27:27 AM
I think that's what young kids are for ;),now where can I find one? ???

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 13, 2010, 12:01:27 PM
Ned, most of the farmers and ranchers had those, I remembr my G.Pa had one, didn't have electricity back then.

Hook up a little motor on it. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 13, 2010, 12:53:06 PM
That's why grandpa had nine kids huh Ned..When the kid got distracted he would pop him one and say"keep your nose to the grind stone!" :D :D Boy i bet that one is late 1800s or very early 1900s
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 13, 2010, 01:55:28 PM
Naw I don't want to hook up a motor, it would just ruin it for me. Besides I got a new Delta 8" wheel varible speed monster to do the heavy stuff on. It eats metal like there's no tommarrow! ;)

Rick wait till you see yours, very cool also and has a patent date of 1925!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 13, 2010, 02:55:17 PM
 Good on ya Ned. I figured you might do that and I heartily approve. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 13, 2010, 03:03:31 PM
I just got it all taken apart, needs new bearings , hopefully will be able to find them. Shaft and gears are in very good shape.

I think I'll put a hard stone on it and use it for final finish before stropping. If I can find the right sized stone.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 13, 2010, 03:04:46 PM
That's why grandpa had nine kids huh Ned..When the kid got distracted he would pop him one and say"keep your nose to the grind stone!" :D :D Boy i bet that one is late 1800s or very early 1900s

14 to be exact GCR,1896  - 1915  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on March 13, 2010, 06:33:55 PM
Hey now...what a neat old grinder......have fun with it Ned. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 13, 2010, 06:45:17 PM
 ;D  I was one of those kids who had to crank that puppy up..dunt let go as it would bite ya. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 13, 2010, 07:18:00 PM
Howdy MS
That was my job in Dad's shop as a kid too.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 13, 2010, 07:23:03 PM
You guys are making me glad my Dad got that thing after I left home ;D :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 13, 2010, 07:57:09 PM
And also a thanks to GB for some way cool bolo ties he sent me and a thanks to Ned for sharin one of the grinders.I got payback to do ;) I love wearin retro cowboy stuff when the weather permits..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 13, 2010, 08:11:00 PM
Rick,

Ya need to get ya some real WOOL cowboy clothes and then ya can wear them on the cool days!  I wear mine about on errands in 0 degree weather.   ;D  ;D  ;)  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 13, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
I have a real old Elmer Fudd outfit,does that count?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 14, 2010, 12:55:39 AM
WC, we werent botherd by child labor laws back then, we did it the Family way, dunt work, dunt eat.

Never missed a meal Slick ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 14, 2010, 01:02:19 AM
Very cool, and maybe I can tag a sharpening question in on this thread. ::)

A friend has a couple of 8" wheels that fit on a standard grinder, if you take the guards off, that are made out of paper I guess. You can find this contraption at www.paperwheel.com. He bought a grinder at Harbor Freight and turned it around so the wheel would come up at you.

He puts some sort of grit on one wheel and rouge on the other.

Any thoughts on this type of thing? Could it be used on a round knife? How about a swivel knife blade? Just curious.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on March 14, 2010, 01:48:02 PM
JD,

We use a paper wheel at the local Lather Factory and it works really great..I don't know about turning the wheel so it comes at you...that is asking for trouble...wheel should be turning counter clockwise
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 14, 2010, 01:52:43 PM

     JD, for safety sake you always want to work in FRONT on a grinder / buffer/ polisher, where the wheel is turning downwards, reversing the motor is a dangerous thing to do unless you were to lean over the the wheel to be on the downward motion of the wheel, and that's dangerous too, your clothing could be caught, there is always the possibility of what you have in your hands being grabbed or flipped  from your hands, if the wheel is turning UPWARD, and this were to happen, and you had a knife  or worse a round knife in your hands it could be thrown right in your face or worse your throat. just a side note, always wear eye protection, and follow the safety rules for the particular power tool,  in case we have those that haven't worked on power tools before.


                            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 14, 2010, 03:27:13 PM
Very cool, and maybe I can tag a sharpening question in on this thread. ::)

A friend has a couple of 8" wheels that fit on a standard grinder, if you take the guards off, that are made out of paper I guess. You can find this contraption at www.paperwheel.com. He bought a grinder at Harbor Freight and turned it around so the wheel would come up at you.

He puts some sort of grit on one wheel and rouge on the other.

Any thoughts on this type of thing? Could it be used on a round knife? How about a swivel knife blade? Just curious.

Howdy JD
I have one of those sharpening systems. They work great for head & round knives.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 14, 2010, 03:40:34 PM
JD that link sends me to a letterpress place?

I would like to look at what your talking about.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 14, 2010, 05:26:29 PM
http://users.ameritech.net/knives/paper.htm

Ned, this address should you get to at least one site. There are quite a few out there. I'm reading all sorts of conflicting "Guidelines" for using the wheel, including which direction it should turn, where a person should stand, etc. etc.

I don't know anything about the wheel with the grit, and only a little bit about the paper and rouge wheel.

I do appreciate the safety tips!
 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 14, 2010, 07:22:15 PM
I've never seen a worm drive grinder, either. The one that was my dad's had the crank inline with the wheel. That one is very cool.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 14, 2010, 10:40:38 PM
Regarding this paper wheel on the grinder, I may not have made myself clear (happens a lot). The wheels turn up and away, like they tell you to do. The blade is sharpened pretty close to the top of the wheel, say 11 or so. Then they say to stand to the side when using it, and they show pictures. I realize just because someone says to do it doesn't mean it's necessarily safe.

So, Outrider and WC, if you don't mind, could you tell me how you use this product, such as set up,and whatever else you think someone who uses this would need to know.

I really appreciate the profession manner in which both of you handle yourselves. Thanks, JD     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 15, 2010, 03:01:39 PM
Check this out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsT9Po_j4Rk&NR=1
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 15, 2010, 03:25:16 PM
Choppin Redwoods !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o By god i hope it snows in minniSOTA ! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on March 15, 2010, 04:03:03 PM
Heh Clicker dont u have any respect for us short people from MN.   ;D ;D  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 15, 2010, 05:01:33 PM
Ok just snow on Neds house... :D Short people rule!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 15, 2010, 05:17:43 PM
Thanks for that Link WC. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but that wheel spun up and away, not down. That's exactly what I've seen done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 15, 2010, 05:59:06 PM
Howdy JD
You are correct. You can see by the name on the grinder it is turned around backwards.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 15, 2010, 09:36:51 PM
EET, yer just plain okay in my book.

1st. Tuesday in Dec. Wiley,My Bro. Tex too?  Maybe Evil Earl if he kin get away.

Will be posting my new project end of the week couple of knife sheaths and a checkbook cover.

Not on the same page, hasta spread em out a bit.

Nite all.

McSlick
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 16, 2010, 01:04:29 AM

+1 w/GCR

Dr. Bob who is 5'6"  :o  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 16, 2010, 01:32:09 AM
MS,

1st Tuesday in Dec.??  That's a long way off!! ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 16, 2010, 09:55:17 AM
You folks ain't short -- you're just vertically challenged. 8)

-- Daniel "Full-Fathom" Nighteyes
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 16, 2010, 12:08:22 PM
Thats the pitts of Dr. Bob, too far away and once a year. ;D

Kinda makes it special that way.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 16, 2010, 01:04:19 PM
Daniel,

Now don't go pc on us! ::)  Were just short! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 16, 2010, 03:51:38 PM
Forty "Circumferentially Challenged" Rod.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 16, 2010, 03:54:12 PM
Circum what???????????????? :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 16, 2010, 03:57:52 PM
Daniel,

Now don't go pc on us! ::)  Were just short! ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I sorta toyed with the alias "Big Injun Nighteyes" and "Big Injun Dan", but decided against 'em.  I really am 6 feet tall, with big barrel chest and (thanks to my German genes) a size 8 coconut. In fact, if'n I ever had to haul *ss, I'd have to make two trips...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 16, 2010, 07:35:04 PM
I have a size 8 mellon, too.  Where do you buy a hat? 

(I have a secret source I'll share for a nickel.)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on March 16, 2010, 07:38:15 PM
Jim Scoutten on Shooting USA wears an 8 as well.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 16, 2010, 07:44:02 PM
Didja ever wonder why they don't make more hats in men's sizes?   :D

It's almost impossible to find any bigger than 7 3/4.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 16, 2010, 09:31:52 PM

 I have a big Cherokee Indian friend, that has never found a hat of any style that fit him, I never realized hat company's only went so large, my friend had a head of hair like you would find on a Timber Wolf, but even when he got a crew cut, nothing would fit. ???


                 tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 16, 2010, 10:29:03 PM
I have a size 8 mellon, too.  Where do you buy a hat?  

Depends on the hat.  For CAS hats I've had good luck with a couple of vendors who make all of their hats custom.

Miller Hats http://www.millerhats.com/oldwest_index/oldwestindex.html (http://www.millerhats.com/oldwest_index/oldwestindex.html) made the black hat you normally see me wearing.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a124/danielnighteyes/CAS%20Slideshow/NighteyesIROTSamHouston-1-1.jpg)

Tonto Rim makes a good hat. http://tontorim.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page1.html (http://tontorim.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page1.html)  They made the one I'm wearing in this pic:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a124/danielnighteyes/CAS%20Pictures/Winner-SeniorDuelist.jpg)

For Akubra hats (and yes, I have one), try David Morgan. http://www.davidmorgan.com/akubra.html?cPath=2_22&ad_code=GO_akubra2&kw=akubra%20hats&gclid=COy3uKrpvqACFRtabQod2DlmUg (http://www.davidmorgan.com/akubra.html?cPath=2_22&ad_code=GO_akubra2&kw=akubra%20hats&gclid=COy3uKrpvqACFRtabQod2DlmUg)

For baseball caps and such, its hard to beat Bighead Caps.  http://www.bigheadcaps.com/index.html (http://www.bigheadcaps.com/index.html)

And once every blue moon or so, you just stumble on a great deal.  I bought two (count 'em, two) older, high-quality Cattleman's Crease cowboy hats from a fellow on the SASS Wire a few years back.  Got 'em cheap, too, because both are size 8, Long Oval.  I actually had to put a leather strip inside the sweatbands so they wouldn't slide down over my eyes!!!  One I reshaped into a Duke-style hat:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a124/danielnighteyes/CAS%20Pictures/HPIM0482-1.jpg)

The other one, another black hat, is still awaiting my decision.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 16, 2010, 10:33:06 PM
I have a big Cherokee Indian friend, that has never found a hat of any style that fit him, I never realized hat company's only went so large, my friend had a head of hair like you would find on a Timber Wolf, but even when he got a crew cut, nothing would fit. ???


                 tEN wOLVES  :D

Yup, that was the story of my life up until I found Miller Hat Company and Bighead Caps.  Tell your Cherokee friend "Sheeyo!" for me, and let him know about these two companies.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 16, 2010, 10:37:37 PM
always did like Miller hats,real nice and easy on the pocket for what ya get.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 16, 2010, 11:16:43 PM


           Thanks for the links Daniel, I'll pass them on to him when I see him .


                       tEN wOLVES :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 17, 2010, 02:41:12 AM
http://www.madeinsouthdakota.com/Catalog/Vendor.cfm?ID=81



(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/DSCF0168.jpg)


Any size, any style.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 17, 2010, 09:49:00 AM
This was taken at the Western 3 Gun World shoot in Piru California in August 2009. Daniel's on the left, me in the middle, and one of WC's students on the right. His name escapes me, but he spoke very highly of WC as a teacher and friend, and the guy was a heck of a good shooter.  

And I thought I was a "Fat Head" for wearing a 7 5/8! Some would say I'm a fat head regardless of hat size :P

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/007.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 17, 2010, 10:34:46 AM
This was taken at the Western 3 Gun World shoot in Piru California in August 2009. Daniel's on the left, me in the middle, and one of WC's students on the right. His name escapes me, but he spoke very highly of WC as a teacher and friend, and the guy was a heck of a good shooter.  

That would be Excalibur, to whom I jokingly refer (in his presence) as "The Former Caliber."  I've even got other folks doing it.  Yep, he's a great shooter, and will be even greater.  Likewise, I often refer to Latigo Bang (who I think you met) as "Oughta Go Bang."  Every time I do that, he gives me a big ol' possum-sized grin!

The range in the background, by the way, is the Hole In The Wall Gang.  Its way cool to have two CAS ranges that close together.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 17, 2010, 11:28:15 AM
Thanks for that reminder Daniel. I did shoot with Latigo, and almost shot his dog a couple of times! I liked him and Excalibur; they were both on the posse I was on. In fact everyone on our posse was great, and we had a real good time.

I've got a couple of weddings schudeled for the middle of August this year, so I don't know if I'm going to be able to get down there or not this year, but I sure would like to.

I've looked but have been unable to find a date for the 2010 W3G world cup. Anyone know for sure?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 17, 2010, 12:24:31 PM
Looks like a motley crew and do ya ever notice how those cameras make us look bigger than we really are? ::)

MS

Thanks JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 17, 2010, 12:45:51 PM
Slick, I finally stopped lying to myself about "the camera makes you look bigger"  :o

What you see is what ya git
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 17, 2010, 12:46:23 PM
Just call Daniel Steam Injun :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 17, 2010, 02:14:53 PM
Howdy JD
I drove out there a couple weeks ago after fishing up at Lake Piru. The road to get over the creek to he range has washed out. You can still walk but no cars can get over. A couple of trailers are stuck on the other side.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 17, 2010, 02:15:38 PM
Looks like a motley crew and do ya ever notice how those cameras make us look bigger than we really are? ::)

No, but I musta been standing in a hole or something, 'cause I don't remember being shorter than those two... :o ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 17, 2010, 02:19:24 PM
Howdy JD
I drove out there a couple weeks ago after fishing up at Lake Piru. The road to get over the creek to he range has washed out. You can still walk but no cars can get over. A couple of trailers are stuck on the other side.

That happens every other year or so.  10 months out of the year that creek is dusty-dry, so its easy to forget just how much water comes rushing down it during heavy rains.

On the road in, well before the first range, do you remember the big culvert you crossed?  That sucker got washed completely away several years ago.  It was only in the last year or so that it was replaced.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 17, 2010, 02:28:42 PM
WC, did you catch anything?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 17, 2010, 03:31:50 PM
WC, did you catch anything?

Howdy JD
A sunburn.... :)
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 18, 2010, 02:25:55 AM
When I lived out in Norco I use to fish out at Lake Perris with a buddy who lived in Hemit, and that's what we caught most of the time.

It's a different story in Oregon; lots of my friends up here fish for salmon or sturgeon, and they usually come home with something. If a guy likes to fish, this isn't a bad place to live. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 18, 2010, 02:53:33 AM
Howdy JD
Up until my folks moved to Iowa I used to fish with my Dad all year long around here and in the Bishop area. We very seldom got skunked.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 18, 2010, 12:07:41 PM
Just call Daniel Steam Injun :D :D

I've certainly got the profile for it -- big and round.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 18, 2010, 11:02:54 PM
Daniel, us Injuns are just built that way, where do they get the word Tum-Tum from? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2010, 11:06:46 PM
That's indian for GPS (Tom Tom) :D :D :D

They always know where thay are. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 18, 2010, 11:14:46 PM
Dunt have Tom-tom, gps dunt werk either     Tum-Tum okay tho, it wernt late fer dinner. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2010, 11:18:08 PM
We likem grubem :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 18, 2010, 11:20:14 PM
 :o   We do? What we grubin'? ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2010, 11:47:12 PM
Indian Tacos what else :) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 19, 2010, 12:08:18 AM
Big ole plate full of pulled pork & pork loin with BBQ sauce, mixed vegies, BBQ baked beans & garlic bread.  Enough to bring home a box with 2 more dinners of pork products left! :o  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  Plus I got to eat dinner with Texas Lawdog and a whole bunch of other NCOWS pards!  Man-O-Man what fun!!  ;D  :D  ;D  :D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 19, 2010, 02:09:16 PM
Howdy to Everyone,

My bride and I are on a ski vacation in the mountains of Colorado. At his farewell appearance at Yankee Stadium Lou Gehrig said "Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth". Well that sure applies to me especially this week. It is a gift from above for this old timer to be able ski this magnificent country.

One of the pictures is of Loveland Pass. Before the Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70 existed you had to take this road to get to the major ski area's in Colorado. It would be a great ride on a motorcycle.

Lots of beautiful Leather Work is being posted. Many thanks to everyone for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on March 19, 2010, 02:15:51 PM
Hey Johnny
you are to far from  me right now if your outside of Loveland Co im in Laramie Wyoming bout an hour and a half away to bad ya cant sing threw here for coffee LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 19, 2010, 02:16:12 PM
Dr. Bob,did you know that Texas Lawdog is my Brother?

Pulled pork? My Wife Sassy Cindy has a reseeppee fer a fine down home pulled pork wid all the fixins.

Makes her own BBQ sauce.


Rick, I aint had an Indian Taco since I left the Res. at Pine Ridge.
There again, my Wifes cooking. :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 19, 2010, 03:41:00 PM
Howdy Cowboy,

Thanks for your kind offer. Can't make this time but maybe on next August's Sturgis Trip. I plan on going to Glacier
Park again on my Sturgis trip.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 19, 2010, 07:57:45 PM
Johnny be sure and take care of yourself and your Bride. Cant wait to see u on one of your trips to see your daughter. I have your pouch ready for you.  Have fun and be safe.. Terry
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 19, 2010, 08:58:14 PM
Johnny, boy do those pic bring back memories.  I was born and raised in Denver area and skiing was my passion from high school to about the mid 70's.  Skied A Basin, Loveland, Winter Park, Vail, Aspin, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs and the list goes on.  IMO the best skiing in the nation, at least it did way back when.   I envy you and you Bride.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 19, 2010, 09:55:28 PM
Big ole plate full of pulled pork & pork loin with BBQ sauce, mixed vegies, BBQ baked beans & garlic bread.

Dr. Bob, you know I come from the central Gulf Coast. That particular blend of French, Spanish and Caribbean cooking just can't be beat.  You haven't eaten until you've had some of my jambalaya, etouffee,  or gumbo.  Combine any of 'em with some of my Southern buttermilk cornbread, and the beverage(s) of your choice, and...

Aiiii-YEEE!  Etoile!

[You'll also understand why I'm as round as I am... :-[ ]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on March 19, 2010, 10:03:14 PM
Johnny, never been on a pair of snow ski's so I don't know a thing about it, but you look like a pro to me ol bud.

Pards, wish all of you could be here to shoot with our club tomorrow the Tejas Caballeros.  We are having our Texas Independence Day shoot.  March and April are big celebration months here in the Lone Star State.  Texas declared it's independence from Mexico March 2, 1836, The battle of the Alamo ended March 6th 1836, and On April 21, 1836 Sam Houston and the boy kicked the You know what out of Santa Anna and his army at the battle of San Jacento. YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Wiley  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 19, 2010, 11:21:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ6Qf-jUrBo&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on March 20, 2010, 11:16:07 AM
Oh no, rained out! Back to the leather shop!
WD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 20, 2010, 12:34:55 PM
Thanks fer the Amarillo Rose of Texas Rick, Roy's USPS stamp is headed our way.

It's okay Wiley, rain er shine we still have our Cave, no matter what. Smiles to ewe PaRD. ;D :D :) ;) :D 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 20, 2010, 08:07:57 PM
Had a SASS shoot today, in the sunshine, which is rare for Oregon this time of year. Placed firmly in the middle of the pack as usual, 15 out of 34 shooters, but first in my class. We even had a flier which I nailed, made the whole day worthwhile!
Yee haw!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 20, 2010, 09:38:17 PM



   Good for you JD, that always makes for a fun day


          tEN  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 20, 2010, 09:54:32 PM
JD, yer did good Pard. I hasta wait till next Sunday fer a shoot, first one of the year fer me.

I'm ready.
MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 21, 2010, 07:34:40 AM
Slick, we shoot both SASS and Western 3 Gun. They were shooting SASS on the third Saturday of the month, and W3G the following Sunday. Then so many of the guys started coming to our church, we moved the W3G to the fourth Saturday, so I have two opportunities a month to shoot right in my back yard, or which I am grateful. We shoot Feburary through November, rain or shine.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on March 21, 2010, 09:37:18 AM
Howdy Pards,
 Just wanted to share the first day of spring here in Kansas, it was 70 degrees Friday!
I just love spring!! >:( >:(
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 21, 2010, 12:59:13 PM
Howdy Pal
That sucks.
I'm sitting here in a sleeveless t shirt.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 21, 2010, 02:27:22 PM
WC does that mean that the weathers nice or that things are getting hardup ?  ;D ;D ;DKT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 21, 2010, 04:57:15 PM
JD, out yer back door? What a lucky feller and 2 different senerios.

Spirit Lake Id. shoots year round, rain er snow er sleet er sun. It's an hours drive tho, not in the winter.

Damp n' cool taday, my bones sure kin feel it.

Ace, looks like a dusting of snow, I'm used to 7' of it April 15th in most years. Dunt live there no mo. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 21, 2010, 05:44:08 PM
I went thru about 9" of snow to get my paper this morning!  But the roads were clear all the way to the NCOWS Convention!  ;D  Had a great time and am tired as a dog!! ::) :o :P  Don't regret any of it though!!  Did a bit of trading and got a pair of new striped pants, double trade that will get me 4 new custom sewn vests [3 in Chinese hand woven brocade silk and 1 of Indian silk and silver metallic thread.]  Boy howdy, I am one happy camper!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 21, 2010, 06:08:24 PM
Nice Score Dr. Bob, & BTW, we're prayin for that young lady. 

Hey ACE, it's good to hear from you! I really feel for you guys who are still stuck in winter mode. We had one glorious day of sunshine, then back to the standard Oregon drizzle for most of Sunday.

Actually, preachers like crummy weather on Sundays. That way people say "Ah, it's too cold, windy, rainy, snowy, (choose your weather problem) to go play around, so we might as well go to church!   :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on March 21, 2010, 10:29:24 PM
I went to my second match of the season today in Grand Island. Last sunday was Hill City, Ks for a cool day. Today was beautiful in the 50s, and very light breeze. Good day for making smoke. I had a few trainwrecks for some reason today, but enjoyed it nonetheless.
We had a few newer shooters there that I hadnt met yet, and 1 brand new shooter. He has a SASS # under 200. He has never been to a match in all the years hes been a member, but did it today in fine style.

My wife has taken to calling all of the Nebraska SASS members who are inactive, and finding out why they are not shooting...This guy was one of them. She has about 200 more to call I think... :o
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 21, 2010, 11:37:46 PM
A great big salute to Freeda!!  Great dedication!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on March 22, 2010, 01:25:53 AM
so bored tonight still waiting on more leather but got all my orders caught up  so im good there
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 22, 2010, 04:19:07 AM
WC does that mean that the weathers nice or that things are getting hardup ?  ;D ;D ;DKT

Sunshine and 80's Sat. Overcast and high 70's today.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on March 22, 2010, 09:33:41 AM
Fella's,
 Sound like some of you all are injoying your selfs, the weather here is going to be better, I am ready for 70-80's that is the temps I like, but hotter is okay! This winter has realy been rough on me, I would like to move to a warmer area, but I don't think that will happen. I don't know how some of those people that sit and watch tv all the time have any kind of life?? That isn't for me!!!!! If I wasn't crazy before all of this, I am NOW ::) ::)
I think I will go and see the new leather you all have been making.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on March 22, 2010, 09:38:19 AM
Heck Ace, I always thought you WERE crazy before! ;D ;D ;D

Just joshin. Glad to see you back here!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 22, 2010, 10:53:11 AM
I thought we were missin' an Ace, just one short of a full deck. ;D

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 22, 2010, 12:44:58 PM
Don't be messin wid my tv ACE,you can learn alot by watchin.Gotto go Looney Tunes is on :D badipbadipbadip~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 22, 2010, 01:17:46 PM
Aces n' 8's get gamblers in trouble, just ask ol Bill. ::)

YeeeeHaaaaa,,  Sassy found me new knife n' sheath I lost, found it in the darndest place.............

Right where I left it. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on March 22, 2010, 01:48:37 PM
ok Pards
need to know if im loosing my mind or ami just getting old and forgetful i know i have the Al stholman cases books vols 1 and 2 but ill be damned if  can find them any where i must be loosing my mind cuz im sure not old enough to be forgeting things LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 22, 2010, 02:02:42 PM
As someone with vast experience, let me say that SANITY is not all it's cracked up to be!! ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 22, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
Thanks DB I was starting to wander. ;) ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 22, 2010, 02:13:17 PM
Gremlins exist.  They are not fictional.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on March 22, 2010, 02:21:13 PM
well i found one but not the one i need so still huntin for it
Dr Bob can you prescribe something for this problem i got LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 22, 2010, 03:28:11 PM
Maybe ya outta open a window :-X :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on March 22, 2010, 03:30:00 PM
Check in the freezer......
DM  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 22, 2010, 10:41:39 PM
C316,

Sure wish I could.  I would be my first customer!! :o ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Daniel Nighteyes on March 23, 2010, 12:02:16 PM
Gremlins exist.  They are not fictional.

Not only that, but Murphy's Law is a tad optimistic.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on March 23, 2010, 12:13:16 PM
Howdy Fella's,
 I have realy missed all of you guys a lot! I am going to do my best to get on more and visit! Take today, my back woke me up at 5:00 just killing me >:( I have taken more happy pills than I should and my back is still KILLING. It is 70 degrees outside and I want to go play, but there is no way :( :( :( :( :(
I do want to say that there sure has been a lot of nice leather work posted on here, and I want to tell everyone that you all have been doing a AWESOME job!
You all take care.
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 23, 2010, 01:06:28 PM
I feel your pain Ace..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on March 23, 2010, 05:57:06 PM
Ace, its good to have you back. Spring is almost here and maybe some good weather will help. Just don't overdo it  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 23, 2010, 08:24:51 PM
Howdy, pards. Got back from Columbia and it took a day to catch up on things. Now I can relax. You all have been busy, I see. It'll take a while to go through everything, but I'll get caught up soon.

Good to hear you're back in town, Ace. Welcome back.

Here are a couple photos from Columbia. The lady in the correct outfit was from the museum and she gave us a first class tour of the main street, taking us into places that are normally locked up. Note the spelling in the sign of the Eagle Cotage. A cottage is a small bungalow. A cotage is a place to rent a cot so you have a place to hang your hat. We had a good time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 23, 2010, 08:28:14 PM
Do folks live there Marsh? Get me a cot i'm ready to go.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 23, 2010, 08:32:59 PM
The cotage is empty, but a lot of people live in town. The blacksmith shop is a working one. The jail was really interesting. No windows and little air or anything. I suppose you could stay there. 8) :o ;D

Holy bejeebers! there are some 40 threads to read. This will take a while. Maybe a couple days. How many would there be if I was gone for a whole week or something? It'll be fun to see what everyone has been up to. I hear there are a few new people hereabouts. Some real talent, too. Welcome to the forum, all. I'm looking forward to reading your posts.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on March 23, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Thanks for the piks M.Will,  my company would have a great time in that place.

Right now were in Hillyard Wa.  drama at it's best.

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 23, 2010, 11:43:29 PM
Oh how i miss the sound of a clanging door :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on March 24, 2010, 10:37:01 AM
good day to you all i have to many pards to try to name you all so ill just say hey to all of you been verry bussy latley havent ben on  but trying to get ready for my brothers visit Missouri Marshal and tricky tyrina bringing me my new toys in about 3 weeks hes going to land rush and we will get to go to a shoot hear in missouri on the 17th will be my first. worken weekends you dont get to shoot with the clubs so i just shoot with my oldest son during the week hey M slim your in montana right do you know of any place where a pard can go on a cattle drive or a place where we can go for a week or 10 days to ride shoot and genrealy be cowboys ive been to Mt many times but ya dont see much from the cab of a peterbuilt 20 yrs i drove cross country and for the last 13 yrs ive been in the office my son and i want to take a trip befor i get so dam old i cant set in the saddle any more so with that being said ill go back down stairs and work on my  holster from will GH for a 51 will try to post some picks if it dont turn out junk HAPPY TRAILS TO THE BUNCH OF YOU AND ILL TRY TO BE ON A BIT MORE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 24, 2010, 10:58:46 AM


    It's good to have you back Will, and those pictures say a lot, just think of all the history there is there, I'm glade you had a good time.


         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 25, 2010, 08:41:17 AM
Marshall Will those are great pictures. If you have a site or blog somewhere that tells about your trip or has more pictures I would love to know about it.

I sold a car which means a little extra spendin money, so I bought a 1911. I owned one years ago, but it's been a long time since I shot a semi auto. It's a Para Ordnance GI Expert in stainless steel. It’s an entry level gun with a single stack. I took it out yesterday and got some great instruction from one of our top NRA instructors & CAS shooters. It was awesome!

If all goes well I will shoot my first Wild Bunch category in Western 3 Gun this Saturday. 

I also want to publically thank several Pards from this forum who’ve been most kind to me recently. Kid Terico, Dalton Masterson, Wiley and Slowhand Bob have all sent me various items at their own expense to help me in this great craft. If I inadvertently left someone out please forgive me, as the memory just isn’t what it use to be!

Mongo sold me some webbing which I could not find anywhere else, and at a very generous price. WC has been so generous in the past, and has sent me another item due to arrive shortly. To all of you who’ve been so helpful now, and in the past, my hat goes off to all of you, and I offer a most sincere thanks, JD     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on March 25, 2010, 09:22:11 AM
Howdy Marshall Will,
 Were you at Columbia Mo. ? I have been to Columbia but never seen that. Looks like you had a good time. Thanks for the welcome!
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 25, 2010, 09:08:15 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D Got my Paper Sharpening System today.  Can't wait to try it this weekend.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 25, 2010, 11:48:13 PM
Thanks, pards. It was fun. Ace, this was Columbia, CA. It's in the heart of gold country. Established in 1850. JD, I don't have a blog or anything for the pics. I do have a couple more, though. I forgot to ask what kind of stage that was. It's really cool with a rearward facing top seat. Here you go.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 25, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Oh, yeah, this is the inside of the jail. Just looking at it is an incentive to behave. No windows, no bars, no light. One vent at the back of the cells up high for air.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 26, 2010, 12:10:13 AM
Marshal Will,

Gotta agree with you!!  A LOT of incentive to behave!  No sun light!  >:( :'( >:( :'( :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on March 26, 2010, 12:16:11 AM
Okay, I had to do some checking.  I knew I'd seen that Wells Fargo office before, but I've never been to Columbia.

Classic Miniatures made an HO scale model of that building at one time.  It may still be available if any of you model railroaders are interested.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 26, 2010, 12:16:41 AM
Did ya go through Mariposa and see the gold museum?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on March 26, 2010, 12:45:15 AM
(http://sdough.smugmug.com/Photography/My-Early-work/wagon1/10195028_83Jt5-M.jpg)

Great pix Marshal

This is the only pix I have up on my trip to Columbia It sat at the end of the street. it looked like an oil painting when I took it

like to see somemore
thanks
curley






















it looked like
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 26, 2010, 08:22:32 PM

  Culey, that looks a lot like my Granddads supply wagon, he use to take it to town once a month and pick up what ever they needed to last them through the month, he had 21 hands and some had their wifes and kids with them, so they went through a lot stuff in a month, this wagon reminds me of it.

    tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 26, 2010, 10:42:28 PM
very cool picture Curley... :) I happen to have one just like it ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 26, 2010, 11:43:21 PM
Rick, We didn't go through Mariposa this time. We did spend an afternoon in the Gold Museum last year, though. What a great place to visit.

LOL, Curley. That wagon is still there. They cleaned it up a bit, though. That thing just begs to be photoed. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 27, 2010, 03:16:20 AM
You guys are making me miss working on westerns and driving wagons & buggies. :(
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 27, 2010, 08:59:49 AM
I worked out of Placerville back in the early 70's surveying, and we wandered around a few gold places up there, but nothing as cool as this place. I never heard of it before you wrote about Marshall, so thanks for that.

AC, speaking of paper wheels, WC most generously sent me one he says was lying around his shop. I hope to get it up and running this next week. I’ve got a Western 3 Gun shoot today, with a funeral to officiate at 4pm, and then they expect me to be at church tomorrow for am & pm services!

I’m not complaining because I really enjoy it, and the lady that died Monday was 87 and really wanted to “Go Home”. The death was not unexpected and the service today will be a celebration of her life. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on March 27, 2010, 09:11:44 AM
Howdy Pards
just wanted to post a quick post and a huge hats off to everyone in this group for all the kind words and comments and also all the generous wealth of help you have given over the last year or so  ??? has it really been that long since i found your string and started tagging along wow how time and leather flies threw the shop when your doing what you love
well any way pards than you from the bottom of my heart and sole
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 27, 2010, 02:15:02 PM
WC i would sure like to hear some stories about those days.I just met a gal that lives up in the hills here that used to be a stunt gal,with Randolf Scott,Richard Boones,and was in the movie Jailhouse Rock with Elvis,she was the only one to get an autograph from Elvis cuase the colonel wouldn't let him sign any.She sold it later for over 8000.00 She is in the scene where Elvis make his first hit and he is signing a bunch of fakes,the colonel gathered all those up.Elvis later snuck her one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 28, 2010, 12:24:32 AM
I agree with Rick, WC. That sounds like great fun. Feel free to post some interesting things that you remember.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 28, 2010, 02:05:08 AM
+1 on the movie lot stories! ;D

Thought I'd mention I survived my first Wild Bunch shoot, and had a heck of a lot of fun to boot. I used the 1911 for the hand gun and rifle targets utill the last stage, when I only had enough 45 ACP left for the hand gun targets.

Gettin to stoke the shotgun with four is fun once in a while too! Poppin them magazines out every which way was a new experience for me.

I had to leave for the funeral before everyone finished shooting, but I don't think I did too bad. I had fun, which was the main thing. We had 36 shooters total in 3 posses shooting Western 3 Gun. Yeehah!   
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 28, 2010, 11:36:22 AM
Sounds like a fun match, JD. Stoking those 97's can be fun.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on March 29, 2010, 07:07:40 AM
When I first started doing gunfight shows, they were at a film location called Apacheland. The Rifleman, The Gambler, and an Elvis movie were shot there. It was a treat to walk in those streets. Sadly, it burned down about six years ago. The Lost Dutchman Museum grabbed what items they could from the embers and displayed them.
Since then I have talked with many who did gunfight shows there during its heyday of filming. Below is a pic during a blustery day. In the background you can see some of the town, and an outdoor bbq the restaurant used to make mesquite grilled steaks (yup, right next to the dry wood buildings).
Yeah, us lawmen got the drop on 'em that day. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 29, 2010, 07:26:51 AM
Those are fond memories Santte. I used to do gun fights and stage coach rides at Silverado NM. The movie town that Kevin Costner owned at that time.

What fun that was.

Ned
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Post by: santee on March 29, 2010, 08:10:23 AM
I'll bet. Looks like it would be a heckuva set!
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 29, 2010, 08:35:10 AM
Howdy Santee,
In the picture you posted called "Lawstuds", I'm assuming that's you on the left. You look just like Seth Bullock from the HBO series "Deadwood". Cool picture!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on March 29, 2010, 08:48:00 AM
Yep, that's me. I'm a bit heavier, now....sigh. The fella on the right (the marshal) also does his own leatherwork.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 29, 2010, 09:31:33 AM
(A bit heavier) Hey, stop talkin about me ;D Cool Pic Santee, that must have been a great street to walk down, with all that history.

Ned, is Silverado NM where the movie was filmed? I LOVE that movie. Yeah, I know it's not very realistic, but so what!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 29, 2010, 09:55:05 AM
Yes JD it is. I believe that the town was built for that movie. A little ways SE of Santa Fe.

I worked there many years after and it had grown quite a bit up to about 50 buildings. About a dozen or so were complete and able to film inside.

THE most spectacular is the Salloon with the door on the corner where Costner did his famous "double shot". Two stories tall fully furnished including the bordelo upstairs, just magnificent!

When I was there they did lots of corporate outings, weddings and large gatherings like that.

It was great fun and I got paid besides! Fond Memories!

Ned
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 29, 2010, 10:17:04 AM
Howdy Santee

     Boy howdy, you really look the part, I know you were having a ton of fun, I use to dress the part back in the early sixties, didn't do any reenactments. but had a lot of fun doing the quick draw thing, getting dressed up in our duds was part of the fun, I feel bad today that there weren't any pictures taken that I can look back on today, I didn't think about that stuff back then.

           Thanks for sharing Santee, I enjoyed seeing them, and I'm making a copy for my album.


                          tEN wOLVES  ;D
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 29, 2010, 11:53:56 AM
Cool stuff, Santee. You look great. What fun.

I believe that the town was built for that movie. A little ways SE of Santa Fe.
Where is it? I may have to plan a trip there. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 29, 2010, 12:38:22 PM
Don't be messin wid my man Costner,he be a homie from Visalia.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 29, 2010, 12:40:51 PM
Those are fond memories Santte. I used to do gun fights and stage coach rides at Silverado NM. The movie town that Kevin Costner owned at that time.

What fun that was.

Ned
 Come on Ned-A-Roo,no pictures???????
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on March 29, 2010, 06:30:54 PM
Glad you all enjoyed the pic. Would love to see some of the Silverado set. Post 'em if yah got 'em.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on March 30, 2010, 02:24:49 AM
I was going to post some pix from Guns of Paradise but they seem to have grown legs. I hope I can find them, they can't be replaced.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 30, 2010, 08:46:58 AM
Sorry no pics guys, too many moves, too many miles and lost.

Marshall it's been a long time and can't remember the Co. road names? It's not far east from I 25 south of Santa Fe. When I was there it wasn't open to the general public.

We crossed a one lane cattle guard and dove about a mile and there it was. No signs no nuthin'. I certainly could have changed by now.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on March 30, 2010, 11:43:09 AM
TEA Party Patriot meets Obama!

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/TEA-Party-Patriot-meets-Obama.html

Will


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 30, 2010, 12:07:17 PM
Nice pouch ;) ;D
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Post by: Forty Rod on March 30, 2010, 04:06:07 PM
 ;D   ;D   ;D   ;D   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on March 30, 2010, 05:16:38 PM
Howdy Pards,  :)
 The weather is real nice, i have been able to get out to the shop, but have found that If I spend to much time I pay for it in the evening! I think laying around all winter has got me so out of shape that it will take a while??? :(
 Sure is nice to get back on here and visit with my friends!
You all have a good one!
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on March 30, 2010, 11:48:32 PM
Ace,

We are as happy as you are that you are back here with us!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Branding Iron Bill on March 31, 2010, 07:57:41 AM
Will.

+1
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 31, 2010, 08:47:40 AM
Ma-Bama from the Nanny States of America looks more "Plastic" than I would have imagined ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 31, 2010, 10:38:31 PM
I can see right now i'm gonna need a bigger man cave..JD i'll see your white horns and raise ya two black~~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bull1010.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bull1006.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 01, 2010, 01:19:47 AM
Rick, I picked that up in Prescott AZ October 1st, a couple of weeks after 911. You should have seen me talking my way onto the airplane on the way back to Portland from Phoenix right after they started letting people fly again. They were pulling nail clippers, and I was trying to get on the plane with horns that were definitely lethal weapons. Humor works!   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 01, 2010, 01:23:34 AM
JD I dont care what anyone says, thats funny. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on April 01, 2010, 05:03:26 AM
Quote
Chuck, I would feel right at home there I’ve watched your DVD so many times! Maria Muldar, now there’s a woman with a voice! With Amos Garrett on guitar it was a combo hard to beat.
Oh my ..... one of my all time favorites........
Midnight at the oasis
Send your camel to bed
Shadows paintin' our faces
Traces of romance in our heads

Heaven's holdin' a half-moon
Shinin' just for us
Let's slip off to a sand dune, real soon
And kick up a little dust

Come on, Cactus is our friend
He'll point out the way
Come on, 'til the evenin' ends
'Til the evenin' ends

You don't have to answer
There's no need to speak
I'll be your belly dancer, prancer
And you can be my sheik

[Instrumental Interlude]

I know your Daddy's a sultan
A nomad known to all
With fifty girls to attend him, they all send him
Jump at his beck and call

But you won't need no harem, honey
When I'm by your side
And you won't need no camel, no no
When I take you for a ride

Come on, Cactus is our friend
He'll point out the way
Come on, 'til the evenin' ends
'Til the evenin' ends

Midnight at the oasis
Send your camel to bed
Got shadows paintin' our faces
And traces of romance in our heads

Oh, come on...

ANY guitar rif by Amos - (although I'm not an egotist I treasure to this day the email you've already sent!
Oddly although I have a good "ear" (been a sound man for more than a few bands) I don't play, but I've built more than a few guitars and sound systems. As to what I've built - electric basses mostly with Alembic electronics (telling secrets on myself - was a roadie for the G Dead for awhile) and at one time Stanley Clark, IMO the most  amazing bassist, played one I helped make . The first time I saw him play - he just just plain blew me away!!!!). As for musical talent - my younger bother is one of "those" players that the Big G gave the talent to....seems like we have more in common than leather.......
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM on April 01, 2010, 06:43:55 AM
I can see right now i'm gonna need a bigger man cave..JD i'll see your white horns and raise ya two black~~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bull1010.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bull1006.jpg)

I'll match you two GCR. I made these up on a rainy day.  ;D


(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SHOP/HORNSDONE1.jpg)



(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SHOP/HORNSDONE2.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 01, 2010, 09:50:54 AM
You guys and your horns!

Chuck, I agree anything by Amos G. is a pleasure to listen to. IMHO he's one of the unsung heroes of the music world; what an incredible talent!

A good sound man is a real gift. He's the most critical member of the band. It doesn't matter how good the band plays or sings, if it isn't mixed right you all lose. We do a lot of music at our church with a full band; keyboard, acoustic and electric guitar, drums and 6 singers. We even have a young man on violin and a gal playing flute. We have four guys who rotate as sound men, and while I appreciate all of them, one is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to having an ear to hear what’s happening. They all understand the tech end and can twist knobs, but having a guy with a good ear, that’s something else.

On top of that we are a “Church in a box” We haul all of our equipment in and out of a middle school every Sunday because we’ve outgrown our rather small building. Without our volunteers we’d be sunk!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 01, 2010, 11:14:53 AM
JD did u say horns? I have a lot of sizes in between. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 01, 2010, 12:23:14 PM
Let's not get into politics, pards. Remember the fourm rules. Thanks.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 01, 2010, 01:57:50 PM
YEEEEEEE___HAAAAAWWWW i was swingin from the ceilin fans last night! Bedroom Olympics galor and no commercials!Feel so good were gonna run down to the corner Baptist church where the polling station is and vote! She goin dem i'm goin pub we both got



Now that we got that out of our system.

~~~~HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND EVERBODY~~~~ :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on April 01, 2010, 02:53:14 PM


A good sound man is a real gift. He's the most critical member of the band. It doesn't matter how good the band plays or sings, if it isn't mixed right you all lose.

Thanks JD is nice to know someone thinks that way.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on April 02, 2010, 06:17:36 AM
You should have seen me talking my way onto the airplane on the way back to Portland from Phoenix right after they started letting people fly again. They were pulling nail clippers, and I was trying to get on the plane with horns that were definitely lethal weapons. Humor works!   
Similar thing happened to me. I was also carrying on a set of antique farrier's tongs. They had more of a problem with those than the horns. I ended up having to check the tongs and could carry on the very sharp horns. Go figure.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 02, 2010, 08:24:11 AM
Evidently it's a common thing at the Phoenix airport to see people carry onboard these old cow heads. People come to the southwest and want to bring home a reminder of their big adventure! I’d wanted one for years so I made sure to look for one while going to visit a friend.   

The trendy gift shops in Prescott each had 1 or 2 for 50 or 60 apiece, but the tourist trap I stopped at half way between Prescott and Phoenix had about 3 dozen of them for sale at 20 bucks a head. Location, location!

If nothing else it's been a great amusement for my grandkids. They've asked all sort of kid type questions about it, like what was the cow's name, and why did it die.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 02, 2010, 01:50:47 PM
Today was a "Mixed Emotion" day for me. I put my ski's away till next December and took my Harley for it's first ride of the season. I took the battery tender off and she fired right up after a long winter's rest.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 02, 2010, 08:10:00 PM
Johnny M YOU do have the life.  ;)  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on April 02, 2010, 09:40:49 PM
JD, do you remember wher you stopped to get them, between Phoenix and Prescott?

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 02, 2010, 11:13:20 PM
AC I was going back to Phoenix from Prescott, and it was on the right just before hitting that main road back; so possibly on 69 just before 17, if that makes sense. It was a long time ago!     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 03, 2010, 09:59:23 AM
WHERE DO YOU FIND THE PHOTO BUCKET TO POST LARGET PHOTOS ??
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 03, 2010, 10:03:33 AM
photobucket.com

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 03, 2010, 10:37:40 AM
I sent you a pm with a possible better option.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Camp Cook on April 03, 2010, 05:57:50 PM
A bit off the normal subjects around here, but I was pretty tickled with the results of this one.

Being a Chef, this custom knife means quite a bit to me.

Made by TC Blades in Israel.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Camp Cook on April 03, 2010, 06:00:28 PM
One more....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on April 03, 2010, 07:05:59 PM
Very nice knife, looks sharp!

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 03, 2010, 07:15:33 PM


  Looks like a sharp little rascal, I like your variety of sharpening stones.

       Regards

      tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on April 04, 2010, 01:48:22 PM
 :o  Now thats a knife :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 04, 2010, 10:09:58 PM
Good lookin knife there Camp Cook. Frankly, kitchen knives interest me a lot more than some of the ones I see posted here. Most of them are great looking, and have great workmanship, but give me a sharp kitchen knife any day! Much more practical for me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on April 05, 2010, 06:54:34 AM
A good sharp knife, fresh sliced tomatoes in a mayo whole wheat sammymich, little pepper too.

I found my Winny knife and sheathe I made and lost, gonna wear em on me new gun rig.

Slappin on the dye today. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 05, 2010, 10:38:43 AM
Thought I'd post a couple photos of 2 knives I did for AC.

Not because the knives are that great but the wood on them is superb!

This first one I just took off the old cracked nasty lookin' handle and replaced it.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 05, 2010, 10:39:55 AM
And here's the little boot knife I made him.

Both of these are done in Black Walnut grove that I helped my Father cut down to square up a field over 40 yrs ago!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 05, 2010, 11:10:24 AM
Hey, that boot knife looks familiar! AC, you're a lucky guy!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 05, 2010, 11:16:15 AM
Ned thats some beautiful wood on those knives. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 05, 2010, 03:54:45 PM
Very nice knives, pards. Thanks for all the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on April 05, 2010, 08:02:20 PM
Whooo eee, We just went from no bug season to skeeter season :o :o

Don't go outside in southern Alabama less yer armed. Skeeters is packing some heavy rods this year ;) ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 05, 2010, 10:11:46 PM
Good God Gun Butcher! get outta there!!!! :o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVbEDM5WZ68&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on April 05, 2010, 10:43:25 PM
I noticed a few in NW Kansas yesterday evening too. Big uns. :o
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: White Buffalo Chip on April 06, 2010, 01:17:09 AM
Howdy folks,
We've got 2 sizes of skeeters here in Va. The
smallerns that come through the screen, and
the large ones that just open the door and
come in. Y'all have fun now.

WBC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 06, 2010, 10:38:43 AM
We wern't allowed to kill 'em when I was at Parris island. They were the South Carolina state bird.  :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 07, 2010, 09:27:30 AM
I know about the scors fourm but i ant got no replys from them and i know a bunch of yall use them my? is will a drop in cylinder for a ubirty or a pita work with a layman , i want to get my son one for his 58 we realey like the layman modle and ya cant find one any more as far as i know.
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 07, 2010, 09:46:47 AM
Go to BuffaloBros.com (they are the Kirst dealer) and ask the about your Lyman.

I don't know for sure who made that gun for them?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 07, 2010, 10:28:02 AM
Thanks Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 07, 2010, 11:10:52 AM
You can also check with Taylor's to see if they know about the R&D compatability. http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/ (http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 10, 2010, 09:14:52 AM
Thanks pards ive checked about everybody and no luck yet but i ant given up
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 10, 2010, 10:40:55 AM
Rick, where in the world do you come up with this stuff? (Youtube)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 10, 2010, 11:54:27 AM
Heck i don't need to go far JD,check out my family reunion this weekend :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsnZxfkkoKQ&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on April 10, 2010, 12:32:54 PM
MHB,

You might get the answer by posting your question on the SCORRS board down in the Special Interest Group/Societies section.  It's for Remington shooters.  I'm not one, but there are a bunch there!! ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 10, 2010, 04:59:26 PM
See JD :D

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/0ec02a22d7c7c7f5df4575b29ac7d579/video/12594615
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 10, 2010, 05:07:26 PM
HB, go to a CAS match and see if anyone is shooting a Pietta or Uberti. See if one of their cylinders will fit into your frame.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 11, 2010, 08:36:11 AM
Quote
  I just got back from the county courthouse~~Legally changed my name to Johnny McCrae  


Dems bueatifuuul

Hey Rick,
Do I call you Dad or Son?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 11, 2010, 08:40:03 AM
Probably Son Johnny.

Seein' as how that's his given last name!

Ned

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 11, 2010, 09:01:45 AM
Thanks Ned.

Son sounds pretty good especially with Father's day just around the corner.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 11, 2010, 11:53:25 AM
Son of Anarchy

Onarable reeekieson

Or ask me if i am Roland Son son which i will say no i'm Rick and it only one son,this is Rodney Son he doesn't have a son he is my brother but i'm older and i am number one son~~~Goes on forever ;D

Then there's my uncle Larry Son,he was a pro fighter and went by Sonny Boy Son one of the few fighters to ever have money thrown in the ring while fighting by the the crowd in attendance...Huge honor the way i understand it..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 11, 2010, 11:56:26 AM




                Rick, you're a KNUCKLE HEAD for sure  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



                                tEN WOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 11, 2010, 11:59:38 AM
I resemble that remark! :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 11, 2010, 06:31:26 PM
He may indeed be a kuncklehead, but he CAN play the harmonica, no easy feat!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 11, 2010, 06:59:49 PM

   He sure can, no denying that, plus he's a pretty good ol boy ta boot, don't let that go to your head now Rick. ::)

              The Harmonica has a lot of soul when played well.


          tEN :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 11, 2010, 08:01:29 PM
Thanks,i do ok at the folk stuff but hittin them fast riffs i'm still workin on..I'll do Cool Water pretty soon..See how that comes out. ;)


I might even try pickin and sangin next time,then i'll be on the forum AaaaLLLL ALOOOONE..If we can get Grizzly back here we could do a show.. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on April 11, 2010, 11:37:11 PM
Hey, GCR. Got any good websites with harmonica music on them? Good classic westerny old timey vintagey type stuff?
But not to listen too, to read and play?
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 12, 2010, 12:53:09 AM
Listen to this then go get a harp ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0q2Vy3fx2I&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFRMBWgyH-M&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 12, 2010, 05:35:31 AM
Howdy Rick,

That is some cool stuff you have posted there.

You do play a pretty mean Harmonica yourself. The Harmonica piece you did for Veteran's on Easter was awesome.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 12, 2010, 09:24:25 AM
HI Rick Sorry I just got around to reading your post. Thats some nice playing your showing us and nice posts of others playing . I see you quit your MEDS. again. ;D ;D ;D What I really like is when Rick plays his flute. Very nice.. Keep it up, I like. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: goodtime annie on April 12, 2010, 09:26:42 AM
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/profile.aspx?userurl=ralphsbackporch Monday, Wenesday and Friday's at 5pm central they do a live show of ole time music plus there is a lot of past shows you can down load and listen to.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 12, 2010, 12:36:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfLhnkme2mE&feature=related

Buddy Greene. This guy is incredible! He's also a great singer & guitar player. He and his group are on quite a few of the Gaither DVDs
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 12, 2010, 06:10:58 PM
Short change of subject: has anyone heard from Ace Lunger recently?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 12, 2010, 09:21:43 PM
Forty I talked to him a couple days ago and hes doing a lot better he said now that it warm out.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 12, 2010, 10:50:12 PM
Ole KT keeps purty good tabs on us :D I was wonderin how i was feelin the other day and he said i was just fine a little sore but fine ;D :D ;)
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Post by: KidTerico on April 12, 2010, 11:12:44 PM
Rick my GOOD friend , your beyond repair. ;D ;D ;D  KT
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 13, 2010, 12:12:41 AM
KT,

That's OK 'cause we like Rick just like he is!!  ;D :o ;D
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 13, 2010, 02:22:13 AM
 :P ::) :-* :o 8)               huh ??? ;D
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Post by: cowboy316 on April 13, 2010, 05:47:53 AM
well then i must be fine then to cuz im still kickin just a little leather poor right now but its ok finishing up a remodel job this week i hope so ill at least get bills caught up  LOL
Cowboy316
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Post by: Gun Butcher on April 13, 2010, 10:11:26 AM
Hey, I just found out I'm gonna be a granpa again. My youngest son and his wife are expecting twins. She is a high risk so any prayers youall could offer for a healthy mom and babies would be greatly appreciated.  Looks like they will be due sometime around Christmas so I'm really hoping it gets here soon.
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Post by: JD Alan on April 13, 2010, 10:17:05 AM
Hey Ned, what do you get for one of these slides? I might just buy one to give to a friend, 'cause I like yours better than anything I've done.
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 13, 2010, 10:46:47 AM
Forty I talked to him a couple days ago and hes doing a lot better he said now that it warm out.KT

Thanks, Kid. You're a good friend.
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 13, 2010, 10:47:50 AM
I just sent you an e mail JD.

Ned
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Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 14, 2010, 03:35:15 PM
Crazy is just a state of mind ....

I think we are alll talking about the same thing ... and it reminds me of a man I know who changed my whole way of thinking....

I think I have mentioned that I volunteer in  a homelss meal kichen a few days a week ...

I try to say, 'Hey, how ya doin'?' to everybody who goes by ....

One regular, who I am fond of, did not give me the knee-jerk, 'Just fine , thanks!'

Instead, he thought for a few seconds and replied, "Well, I'm on the right side of the grass."

I thanked him for coming, and put the thought  ... but it kept coming back.

You know, that is all we are promised, to be 'on the right side of the grass'.

Everything else is gravy ...every breath, every smile, every little joy.

So I will get off my soapbox now ... and this is written for me as much as any one else ... I'm still chewing on this bone ...
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 14, 2010, 03:44:57 PM
I always figure if I wake up alive it's a great day no matter how crappy I feel.

It sure beats the alternative! :o ::) :-\

Ned
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Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 14, 2010, 05:15:40 PM
Amen!
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Post by: outrider on April 14, 2010, 06:10:55 PM
As Will Ghormley would say.......and I quote..."glad to be on this side of the dirt"
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Post by: JD Alan on April 15, 2010, 01:16:09 AM
AC, I will sure pray for your daughter

The other side of the grass is where we're all headed someday. It does pay to be prepared. Ok, out from behind the pulpit JD!
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Post by: outrider on April 15, 2010, 03:19:29 PM
JD,

I see that your last post was at 1:16 AM...man what are you doing up at that time of night????  Even my dog is not awake at that time ::) :D ;D
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 15, 2010, 03:35:11 PM
Outrider,

Some of us are night people.  My day usually runs from Noon to 2:30 - 3:00 am.   :o :D  ;D
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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 15, 2010, 05:07:57 PM
NED will that pale rider rig fit the 58 layman i got for my son i am making one but i think yours is much better and i havern been able to mak the spare cylinder holders like you youers are the best for function that ive seen hes got the 5 1/2 brl but thats ok this is a specal present for my 37 yr old son we just got to meet and be frends about a yr ago , i know i can make one but im not even close to being as good as you
regards MHB
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 15, 2010, 05:11:23 PM
Yes It will fit. It may need to be wet molded again as it's been sittin in a box for awhile.

If you want it I can make You a better price than that.

Ned
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Post by: JD Alan on April 15, 2010, 06:06:05 PM
MHB, Ned makes some mighty fine leather. I am a receipent of some of his work; it's first rate!

Outrider, it was just one of "those days" I'd been up since 4am, so I crashed about 6pm for a one hour nap, which woke me up big time for several hours. 
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 15, 2010, 07:56:35 PM
I'll go with JD on that! :)
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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 15, 2010, 10:37:48 PM
Ned i cant thank you enough for the kindness of your offer if it dont sell soon im going to try to get my finices togher and take you up on it, missouri Marshall is hear on vacation and brought me my 1894 c in 357 with a 24 in barl, and my baikal coach gun and i had to lay out for that i had orderded it last year when he was hear so im not in much position for it right now but it means a lot to me you would do what ya offerd yr a real pard ifen ya still got it when i gwt strat im geting it for him ,took thirty some yrs for us to hook up his mom told him i was kia in 71 , now we shoot togher at least 2 to 3 times a week hes turned out to be my best frend, so once again thanks ,
happy trails
MHB
( iffen ya ever need back up i got it)
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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 16, 2010, 12:29:44 AM
Any body going to land run???, my brother Missiouri marlshee will be ther hes a good pard
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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 16, 2010, 12:39:59 AM
Im just worndering how many of my psrds hear ar profsneals that have there own storei know its got to be a bunch caus you all put out sutch good work ive only been doing this for 9 months and im 56 yr old and this is what i want to do full time
when i retire in 6 yrs most of you have seen my work frends tell frends thr turth dos ya think i got aa chance of maken it
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 16, 2010, 06:00:31 AM
MHB sendin' you a E mail concerning the Pale Rider rig.

Land Run is an awsome shoot, lots and lots of great Cowfolk!

It was always my most successful event when I was on the Vendor trail way back when!

Ned
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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 16, 2010, 07:38:57 AM
Ya i wish i was going but not this yr i still ant shot my first offical match yet thry ant no clubs around close and i work every weekend srpt this one im on vacition but ant going nowher
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Post by: Ace Lungger on April 16, 2010, 12:55:29 PM
Howdy Pards,
 I am sorry that I havn't been on the forum for awhile. Still can't get the back in check and with that said it also causes other problems. I am glad to see that everyone has been doing some nice leather work.
Later
ACE
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 16, 2010, 12:59:13 PM


  Ace, hopefully the warmer weather is coming soon, and you will feel better, It's good to have you back with us pard.


                   tEN :D
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 16, 2010, 03:14:21 PM
Glad you're back, Ace.  I thought you'd been drafted or jailed or somethin'.
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Post by: cowboywc on April 16, 2010, 04:30:15 PM
I get up at 8:30am and go to bed at 3:30am.
WC
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Post by: KidTerico on April 16, 2010, 09:16:33 PM
Ace good to see u posting. KT
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Post by: goodtime annie on April 17, 2010, 12:22:49 AM
Speaking of night people, I get up at 6:45 am and go to bed some time between 2 - 3:45 am. Have always been this way. Don't understand people who can sleep a lot.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 17, 2010, 12:50:25 PM
Hey, howdy, Ace. Glad to see you with us. Take care and we'll see you when you're available. :D
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Post by: Dalton Masterson on April 17, 2010, 11:53:49 PM
I do some of my best work late at night, when I should be sleeping. Heck, maybe I am sleep working, and gnomes are making it look right!?!

I have to be to work at 7am, so am usually up about 6ish. Then I am up until midnite-2, depending on the project. I usually dont work on any leather until after 10 now that Wesley is around.

Hey MHB, I am not going to LandRun, but a belt and holsters I made are....

DM
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 18, 2010, 09:12:34 AM
Well I'm back in the saddle again. Our Harley dealer has called me back again on a part-time basis for the busy season. This year I have a new assignment. My job is to show customers how to operate their new motorcycles. I have a lot of fun doing this. The excitement of a customer picking up their first Harley is really something to see. Of course the dealer has now restricted me to only driving certain motorcycles

My wife is really happy as she got a good deal this year. She only has to pay the dealer $75.00 a day for me to work there
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 18, 2010, 11:10:10 AM
That'll be about enough of that right there!! :(

I went to the Harley dream store yesterday to check out a trike. 28,000.000 :o :o :o 2009 and was still a bit wide for my bad leg,and i have short legs to boot.May have to go to a different make as i guess Harley doesn't make many trikes...?You ever road a harley trike John?Was a strieght axle too..It was like slingin my leg over an ox.. :(
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 18, 2010, 11:26:54 AM
Hi Rick,
Harley does make two trikes for 2010. A Street Glide trike at $26,999. and an Ultra trike at 29,999. A dealer should be able to fit you with a narrower seat. I've sent you a PM.
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 18, 2010, 02:05:29 PM
I got a new pickup and ten+ grand of gasoline for that price.   :o
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 18, 2010, 05:59:19 PM
But 4T, it doesn't say Harley Davidson on it!  ::)  :o  ;)
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Post by: goodtime annie on April 18, 2010, 07:12:32 PM
That'll be about enough of that right there!! :(

I went to the Harley dream store yesterday to check out a trike. 28,000.000 :o :o :o 2009 and was still a bit wide for my bad leg,and i have short legs to boot.May have to go to a different make as i guess Harley doesn't make many trikes...?You ever road a harley trike John?Was a strieght axle too..It was like slingin my leg over an ox.. :(
A girlfriend of mine got a narrower seat, had it lowered for her short legs and the angle of the handle bars changed for her at a Harley Dealership.
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Post by: JD Alan on April 18, 2010, 11:12:34 PM
Since my stroke I've had to set riding aside, due to ongoing balance issues. My baby needs a new home.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/Streetglideweblarge.jpg)
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 18, 2010, 11:15:18 PM
Wasn't so much the seat as it was the wide tank and my leg hit the chrome cover.But yea,the seat could have been trimmed a smidge.This is the one i used to ride

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Grader002.jpg)

OOPS! I mean this one ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Goldwing.jpg)
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 18, 2010, 11:17:06 PM
Since my stroke I've had to set riding aside, due to ongoing balance issues. My baby needs a new home.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/Streetglideweblarge.jpg)


I;ll be right over JD,how much do i need to bring??? :) :) :) :P
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 18, 2010, 11:20:59 PM
Well I'm back in the saddle again. Our Harley dealer has called me back again on a part-time basis for the busy season.
What fun. Glad to hear it. Is that rig a JD you're on? It's veeery cool. That's my first choice. Love those old ones. Love the sidecars, too. I've had all configurations, bike, trike and sidecar. I think the sidecar has the most smiles built into it. :D
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 18, 2010, 11:49:34 PM
That's me on my 83 HGW 1100..Kids goin to the prom.About ten years ago.Sold the bike to pay off bills to buy the house we have now.... :( :-[ :-X :'( Wanna buy a house ???
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 18, 2010, 11:52:32 PM
OOps don't think you were talkin at me ;D


Come on JD cough up a price...3500.00 i'm on my way ::) ;D
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 19, 2010, 12:12:51 AM
Ricky,

As my EX-wife used to tell me, "You're entitled to your fantasy!"  :o  ;D  Bwaaaa Haaaaaaaaaaa!
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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 19, 2010, 08:57:38 AM
JD you renew my faith and surprise the heck out of me a gun toten harley riden parson NOW THATS SOME ONE I CAN RELATE TO your church is very lucky and he does lether work to, pard i swear im going to church wed night.
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 19, 2010, 10:20:46 AM
Howdy Marshall Will,
That picture was taken at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The Museum people tell me that is a 1928 Model J with a Goulding sidecar. Here is a link to a slide show taken during a visit to the HD Museum
http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/HD%20Museum/?action=view&current=8f599865.pbw

Howdy MHB,
That's a great looking Softail you have there. I bet it sounds awesome with those pipes.

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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 19, 2010, 02:18:48 PM
Thanks Jhonny she lets ya know shes comming thats for sure, gonna sell the old girl i an't got time to ride much no more and got outher things going on roun hear,my new hobbie of maken holsters gun belt rigs and outher stuff along with now thanks to Missouri Marshal im loading my own amo takes up bout all my time.
MHB
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 19, 2010, 02:22:56 PM
I'll show ya a pic of a famous local bike after while.I knew the guy that rode it.
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 19, 2010, 02:59:59 PM
Johnny,

If ya come to the NCOWS Convention next March, here in Kansas City, you can visit the National WWI Museum which has a 1917 Harley used in France during the War.  It's OD but you can clearly see the Harley Davidson on the gas tank.  My understanding is that the HD Museum in Milwaukee doesn't have this model.  There were a lot of Harleys with sidecars sent over there too.
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 19, 2010, 04:24:56 PM
Dr. Bob,
Many thanks for this info. I'm going to do my best to make the next NCOWS Convention and I'll make it a point to visit the National WWI Museum.I love visiting Museum's and Historic place's.
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 20, 2010, 12:00:47 AM
Ok biker fans,here's the one i wanted to show you all.When i was about 10 years old Floyd the policeman would come ridin by most every morning to our bus stop to school,and i remember it being foggy and cold alot.He would come by on this Harley trike and let us oo and ahh,tell us how things were goin and give us a little policeman pep talk like be carefull with your bb guns,listen to mom and dad and would just spend some time with us.Alot of days if we had some pennies and or a nickle or so we would go to the little corner store across from my dads gas station and get some licorich or one of the balsa wood airplanes.
 Of course Floyd would drive up on his trike and walk in and make sure we were'nt sneakin candy and forgettin to pay for it,i swear Mr Fersakian the old italian store owner would turn his back so we could snatch them candy ciggarettes..We would walk out and there would be Floyd,but he never said a thing other than have a good day at school boys.Then he would ride off.We always looked forward to seeing him.he was a tall real gentle man but did talk with authority and we always heard the old folks talk about Ole Floyd and what a great guy he was.
 Floyd had the only Harley anything at that time and it just happened to be the trike,he would just cruise around check things out and if he had to i guess write a few tickets.Well by the time i was 21 ole Floyd had been retired for some time and the Dept donated that trike to him for a retirement gift.Wow and still the best Harley in town that i really knew of at the time.Floyd like to have a beer now and them and he would go to Searcey's Saloon which was just acroos the street caddy corner from our gas station.He would sit at the bar and get free beers as long as he wanted them.We all paid For Floyd,he was our cop dude man.I'd go get me a beer and tell the keep get one for Floyd,and Floyd would say OH Bless,he'd stay awhile then go home.He drank slow and the most i ever saw him drink was about 3 beers from the tap.
 Floyd was gettin up in age and never really rode the trike anymore,some said he kept it in a wooden shed out at his home in the country,and his wife had passed some years before so he lived alone and we figured he was just savin it for his son(s)or whoever.I didn't even know if he had any kids.I remember his house cuase it wa by a local country park we all went to and we would drive by his house,just to see it,he was just a local celebrity cuase he rode that trike to us younger fellers.Then one day the paper sayed Floyd was killed by someone that broke in his house to rob him,we all figured they were after the trike in his wooden shed,but they didn't get it if that was the reason,Floyd may have struggled with them ,got hit,and then they ran away.
 It was a stupid tragic incident,and i thought back then,why in the hell would someone want to hurt rob or kill Ole Floyd?????He was a quite gentle guy that never done nothin to nobody but good things,surely it had to be some one who did not know him..I'll have to do some research to really find what went on.

  So here is the memorial for Floyd in our local police Dept.I guess some family must have give it back for display.It was nice to go see it today and remember Floyd :'( A great LEO and part time friend.RIP Floyd and thanks for the memories,and keeping us safe at the bus stop! :)

 http://sharing.theflip.com/session/3b634ad5bb0528d5ef64d875d4143af0/video/12957654
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 20, 2010, 12:12:33 AM
A few other things that are there i thought ya might like to see..

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/e06485663d4e79da954cfc4d0d5a58e7/video/12957696 ;D

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/d33c310a2fba5e4738f8432cd39b540c/video/12957695

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/aa620bb4e2181d35741b74a97516bb0e/video/12957666

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/9af73493f65408c66552ef4360e80331/video/12957705
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Post by: JD Alan on April 20, 2010, 12:17:38 AM
Thanks MHB, I appreciate it. I've ridden for years, long before I was a pastor. We've still got a fair number of riders in our church today. I've ridden to Sturgis from Portland twice with my wife. We had an awesome time. I should have hung onto this Road King, it was a great bike!
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/chirsJeffRushmore.jpg)
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 20, 2010, 02:43:40 AM
White right and out-o-sight===============>
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 20, 2010, 07:16:51 AM
Rick,
That is quite a touching story about Floyd. You did a great job of telling his story. Thank you for sharing this with us.

When I was a kid we had a beat cop in the neighborhood by the name of Tony. He was kind of similar to Floyd. One day he gave me one of his bullets and I was on cloud nine.

JD,
Nice looking ride! I had a few bikes that I should have hung on to also.
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Post by: JD Alan on April 20, 2010, 08:47:24 AM
Rick, you are just full of surprises!~
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Post by: Missouri Half Breed on April 20, 2010, 09:00:41 AM
YA know everybody amazes me we are from all walks of life with more in common than one would think every body is kind sharing and a frend to new commers, this fourm is out of sight my wife gets a big laugh when i get up every morning and get on the old pc to see what my pards are up to and i an't no rocket sceintest but when its day hear what the heck time is it in Sweden he does good work i would like to take time to thank everybody that has tutered me and befrended me hear on cas city Thanks yaall!!
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 20, 2010, 01:46:16 PM
I did find this....
Firearms. The firearm display includes a Colt .41 caliber revolver, one of the main guns used in the "Old West" during the late 1800s. It was called a Colt Frontier six-shooter and like the Colt "Peace Maker," was favored by lawmen. The Colt .22 caliber is a "Police Positive" gun with a patent date back to 1884. The Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver was manufactured in the 1930s - 1940s. This was a typical type weapon used into the 1970s, when semi-automatic pistols started showing up. The "38 Special" was often used by Visalia police officers until 1975.

The Visalia Police Museum
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Enforcement. A popular museum exhibit is the fully restored 1956 Harley Davidson three-wheel motorcycle, which was used in downtown traffic enforcement. It was assigned to Officer Floyd "Pappy" Depew in the 1960s. Upon Officer Depew's retirement, the motorcycle was given to him. His daughter, Leslie Oberholzer, donated it to the Visalia Police Association several years ago. The Association has restored the three-wheeler and it is maintained in running condition.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 20, 2010, 11:01:23 PM
Thanks, Johnny. The local Harley shop had one identical to it before they closed. That could be the same one. I love those Goulding sidecars. So classic.

Thanks for the note on old Floyd. Sounds like one of the old time policemen for sure. Not too many of them left around.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on April 21, 2010, 11:15:10 AM
howdy Pards
ive been wondering lately if a pig loses its voice is it disgruntled
 ??? ??? ???
 ;D ;D ;D
Cowboy316
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 21, 2010, 01:08:04 PM
 ;D  ::)  ;D  ::)  ;D  ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on April 22, 2010, 07:21:56 AM
Quote
ive been wondering lately if a pig loses its voice is it disgruntled
HAAAA! :D

Just found out our governor signed off on us Arizonans being able to carry concealed without a permit! I might make an ankle holster for my Derringer, now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 22, 2010, 08:11:16 AM
I just noticed your SASS number Santee; Darn, you've been at this a while! The lowest number I've personally met is 54 something something. You guys from AZ are leading the Country in keeping our 2nd Amendment rights alive; way to go! JD
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Post by: santee on April 22, 2010, 09:09:40 AM
Yeah, I've been a SASS member since '95. Interesting, watching the sport grow. Kinda scary, too. I'm not certain CAS became exactly what the original founders envisioned, but it has gotten a lot of "inner cowboys" interested and havin' fun!!
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 22, 2010, 09:47:45 AM
Oh yes the changes!

When I started shooting CAS we used targets that held paper plates and we'd go up and tape the holes after every shooter, timed with a stop watch etc etc.

My number is very close to Santee, I'm SASS # 2901!

Here's a picture of one of our first targets. It hangs in my shop to remind me of the good ol days.

Ned
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Post by: Dalton Masterson on April 22, 2010, 11:50:49 AM
I wanted to join back in 94 or so, when I first heard of it, but there were no local clubs around then (and I was a flat broke college kid with a Walker and a Remmy).
I am glad I finally jumped in and did it.
DM
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Post by: santee on April 22, 2010, 12:47:40 PM
That's neat, Ned. The group I was in had a member who made steel plates for us to use (I think to keep costs down). Back when all you really needed was 1 pistol to go with your rifle and shotgun...
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 22, 2010, 01:01:46 PM
We shot in the backyard of one of the members. Generally only one gun per stage like only handgun on one then only rifle on another etc.

What fun those days were! ;D We didn't even add up the scores most of the time, everybody knew who won and nobody cared! :P

Long live the spirit of the "North Star Pistoleros"!

Ned
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Post by: JD Alan on April 23, 2010, 01:40:46 AM
That's very cool guys!
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 24, 2010, 05:52:10 AM
I talked to my kids in Oklahoma last night and my oldest Elizabeth got some wonderful news.
 
She just received notice that she has been awarded a FULL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP to the University of Oklahoma Pre-Med program!!! This program is rated very high nationally! She wants to go into medical research.

Good thing she takes after her Mom!
 
I am so proud I could bust!
 
I just had to share the joy!! It's the first time in many months I've really smiled.

Ned
 
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 24, 2010, 06:11:07 AM
Howdy Ned,
My heartiest congratulations to you. That is wonderful news. You have every right to be so very proud of Elizabeth. I wish her much success at Oklahoma and in her upcoming career. Ned, thank you for sharing this with us.
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Post by: KidTerico on April 24, 2010, 08:06:35 AM
Hi Ned that is indeed a HONOR. You have every reason to be proud. Good for her. KT
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Post by: JD Alan on April 24, 2010, 09:13:52 AM
That is Awesome news Ned. I'm not sure she completely takes after her mother though, I think you may have had something to do with it yourself!.

I've got some good news too. Yesterday I sold my Harley, something I've been trying to do for months., The guy bought it sight unseen. He lives in Seattle, about 185 miles from me. He's paying me an additional 150 to take it up to Seattle. He's a senior VP for Wells Fargo bank, so I'm fairly confident the deal will go throug, as I have a down payment coming in the mail.

Hallelujah!   
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 24, 2010, 10:10:02 AM
That's really something, Ned. Congrats to her. You can be proud of her. So cool.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 24, 2010, 10:28:19 AM
OK, the wifi here is too slow for my tastes. I'll have to catch up later on. Good work, pards.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 24, 2010, 10:39:33 AM


     Great news Ned, I know how proud you must be.

       tEN wOLVES
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 24, 2010, 03:18:10 PM
Ned,

Congrats to your daughter.  I'm sure she will do well.

JD,

Glad you finally found a buyer.
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on April 24, 2010, 03:42:00 PM
Great news Ned, Congrats.

PS... got the stich grover, great tool, Thanks.

AC
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Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 24, 2010, 04:13:21 PM
AC I'm glad you like the groover, I sure like mine.

Thanks everybody for your good wishes for Elizabeth. Ya know she didn't even tell me about it, her Mother did!

She is a very "smart" young lady, her worst grades for 12 years was 3 B's!!!!! ;D :o ;D ;D ;D

Thanks All again!

Ned
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Post by: cowboywc on April 24, 2010, 04:55:27 PM
Howdy Ned
That is way cool. Congrats to you and her.

JD
I'm glad you got it sold, Sorry you had to sell it.
WC
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Post by: JD Alan on April 24, 2010, 07:07:08 PM
Me too WC, but I'm glad it's a done deal. It's been hard looking at it in the garage. I'm hoping out of sight out of mind, but we'll see.
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Post by: Wiley Desperado on April 24, 2010, 08:29:18 PM
Wife and I just returned from a little road trip to Florida lots o fun and nice to be home.  Ned, congratulations to your daughter that is outstanding.  JD, congratulations to you on the sale of your Harley. 
WD
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Post by: Gun Butcher on April 24, 2010, 08:58:30 PM
  Outstanding Ned, congratulations

Way to go JD, just don't spend it all in one place ;)
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 25, 2010, 08:54:55 PM
A DOCTOR IN THE FAMILY!

Very good news.
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Post by: KidTerico on April 25, 2010, 09:26:29 PM
Forty with all the problems I,ve had lately I think when she graducates I,ll have to buy her a house next door so i wont have to keep going to the hospital.  ;D ;D ;D KT
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 25, 2010, 10:25:04 PM
I'm back, pards. Boy, dial-up is slow. Now I can start catching up. :D

Heck, JD. I just noticed you sold your bike. Having done that recently, I can understand it. I'm glad to hear it's not just taking up space. When things improve, you can always get another one. I think I'll jump on another sidecar rig next time. Saw two on the road on the way home today. An omen, maybe?
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Post by: outrider on April 26, 2010, 07:11:45 AM
Santee,

I think you starting SASS earlier than 1995..I started in 1992 and my SASS number is higher than yours...SASS 2353...you probably started in 91 or early 92.  

I started with the now defunk club  "Cheyenne Social Club" in Penn.

Ned,

Good news about your daughter...she will do fine
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 26, 2010, 09:02:23 AM
Regarding selling the bike, I managed to pay it off; that's it!

I'm grateful to you early SASS guys for hanging in there so us "Johnny come lately's" have something to do!

I shotv my second Wild Bunch match yesterday, and managed to tweak my way past the number 2 guy by 2 seconds, giving me a blue ribbon. There was a 3rd, but he was not having a good day and finished 28 out of the 29 shooters we had show up.

I was surprised that there were only three of us shooting WB, since so many talked about doing it. Stoking the old '97 with 4 rounds is a lot of fun, but it removes some loading practice.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 26, 2010, 10:18:50 AM


     That sounds like fun JD, I'm looking forward to trying the WB, Arizona Cattleman and I will pick up our new 1911,s at the end of the week, good shooting pard looks like first place is just around the corner for you. 8)


                 tEN wOLVES  :D
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 26, 2010, 11:20:04 AM


 Howdy All,

       I thought you would get a kick out of this

             tEN wOLVES ;D



Cowboy Bank Loan


A Cowboy from Laramie , Wyoming , walked into a bank in New York City
and asked for the loan officer. He told the loan officer that he was
going to Paris for an international rodeo for two weeks and needed to
borrow $5,000 and that he was not a depositor of the bank.

The bank officer told him that the bank would need some form of
security for the loan, so the Cowboy handed over the keys to a new
Ferrari. The car was parked on the street in front of the bank.

The Cowboy produced the title and everything checked out.  The loan
officer agreed to hold the car as collateral for the loan and
apologized for having to charge 12% interest.  Later, the bank's
president and its officers all enjoyed a good laugh at the Cowboy from
Wyoming for using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral for a $5,000 loan.
An employee of the bank then drove the Ferrari into the bank's private
underground garage and parked it.

Two weeks later, the Cowboy returned, repaid the $5,000 and the
interest of $23.07. The loan officer said, "Sir, we are very happy to
have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very
nicely, but we are a little puzzled.  While you were away, we checked
you out on Dunn & Bradstreet and found that you are a highly
sophisticated investor and multimillionaire with real estate and
financial interests all over the world. Your investments include a
large number of wind turbines around Laramie , Wyoming . What puzzles
us is - why would you bother to borrow $5,000?"

The good 'ole Wyoming boy replied, "Where else in New York City can I
park my car for two weeks for only 23.07 and expect it to be there
when I return?"

Don't mess with Cowboys.

 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 26, 2010, 11:30:17 AM
"Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only 23.07 and expect it to be there when I return?"
;D
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 26, 2010, 01:01:40 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yamxsz9YgTI&feature=related :D
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Post by: Dave Cole on April 26, 2010, 01:28:36 PM
Good one TW,  ;D..Ol' KT sent me a pic of a knife he wanted built, a late 1800's Souix knife very well worn, so here is my rendition.1095 steel aged and etched with curly maple.Dave :)


(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/DCK954/KNIVES/old6.jpg)
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Post by: KidTerico on April 26, 2010, 01:45:22 PM
TW thats funny. Keep them comming. KT
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 26, 2010, 02:13:16 PM
THAT is a cool knife DC.Way ta go KT,gonna look great with your collection.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 26, 2010, 02:22:14 PM



  Dave , you do awesome work, it looks like a twin to the other, looks like one of my old butcher knives.


                             tEN wOLVES

   PS, Rick what was the pard on the right in that video tying to say. ??? ??? ??? :-\ :P :o
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 26, 2010, 02:49:02 PM
eeef ifffe eeef ifffi pppt,pppt,eeef ifff pppt,pppt ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 26, 2010, 02:57:30 PM
eeef ifffe eeef ifffi pppt,pppt,eeef ifff pppt,pppt ;D

          That's what I thought, he's kind of like you in that way Rick, are you pards related ???


    it was fuuuuunnnny and I could just see you up there with them on your flute or harmonica or drum or just your mouth saying stuff ;D

                                   tEN :D
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Post by: JD Alan on April 27, 2010, 12:18:15 AM
TW, that is hilarious!

Did you hear about the old timer whose wife made him go to the doctor because he was going deaf? The doc looked in his ear, and then pulled out a suppository. “No wonder you couldn’t hear Harold” The doc said. Harold called his wife and said “Agnes, I know where my hearing aid is”
 
 :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on April 27, 2010, 06:12:00 AM
 :D  ;)
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 27, 2010, 09:59:28 AM


   JD, I can see that happening  ;D ;D ::)


            tEN  :D
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 27, 2010, 10:48:56 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yamxsz9YgTI&feature=related :D

Long about 1954 my dad and three of his friends, all members of the Lions Club, started a "fun band" and ended up playing all kinds of events around Cache valley.  One played (IIRC) a squeeze box, one played fiddle, one played guitar and banjo, and dad played jugs, washboard, spoons, a "tubba" ( single string wash tub cello), bones, cowbells, sleigh bells, triangle, combs, trash can lid 'gong', and did that thigh-slapping thing.  They had a great time for  couple of years.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 27, 2010, 02:47:14 PM
I know what you guys are gonna be doin the rest of the day :D :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75qIdhCO2DQ&feature=related
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 27, 2010, 04:06:26 PM
JD -  ;D
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Post by: KidTerico on April 27, 2010, 04:37:57 PM
Forty Rod to bad you dont have tapes of your dad and his friends performing. KT
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 27, 2010, 06:16:08 PM
I wish I did.

They got going sometimes and sounded like Spike Jones.  They all sang and Dad had the dangedest array of "stuff" you ever saw.  He had clickers (aka crickets) several whistles, wood blocks, a kid's toy xylophone, a rack of water pipes cut to different lengths, some rubber bulb horns, bicycle bells, you name it.  If you could get a noise out of it, Dad would try to include it....., and that "tubba" thrumming away making music.
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 27, 2010, 06:28:41 PM
4T,

Sounds real interesting.  Guess we know where you come by your creativity!  ;D  The nut doesn't fall far from the tree!! ::) :o ;D ;)
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 27, 2010, 07:11:39 PM
That ain't always a bad thing.   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 27, 2010, 09:23:05 PM
You always hurt,BANG PPPT,WHEEE--the one you love,yaaabblle yaaabble yabbble,HAAANG HAAANGG---the one that matters most of alll~~~~PPPPPPT.WHHHHHIIIIINGGG.CLANG CLANG CLANG :D :D
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Post by: KidTerico on April 27, 2010, 09:37:30 PM
Rick   u can quit hurting me any time. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 27, 2010, 10:45:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9MdW8RISCI
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Post by: cowboywc on April 28, 2010, 02:54:01 AM
Howdy All

I thought I would share my next generation of Cow Pokes.
http://s394.photobucket.com/albums/pp25/cowboywc/Trick%20Rope/
WC
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on April 28, 2010, 06:42:18 AM
Very nice Wayne, thanks for sharing,

AC
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Post by: KidTerico on April 28, 2010, 08:00:58 AM
WC that was very cute. Thanks for showing. Your a very lucky man. KT
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 28, 2010, 09:13:15 AM



    Good looking cowpokes WC,


         tEN :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 28, 2010, 09:38:44 AM
Another horn from my Good frind Gun Butcher. Beautiful work. Thanks GB  KT
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Post by: KidTerico on April 28, 2010, 09:40:00 AM
2 more
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 28, 2010, 11:12:08 AM

      Very nice KT, GB, is a real talent ::)

          tEN wOLVES  :D
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Post by: JD Alan on April 28, 2010, 12:02:00 PM
Thanks for sharing those pictures WC, those are a lot of fun. I don’t know if you call it spinning or twirling the rope, but it looks like a lot of fun!

GB, you are a true artist. KT, you are generous man and have a keen eye towards quality
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 28, 2010, 02:48:44 PM
That's the first solid black one with scrimshaw i ever saw..Very awsome KT

GB you got a heck of a talent there,very nice native american symbols~~I was gonna a send a box of horns but KT said ~~~BLEEEP! :-X :D~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 28, 2010, 03:15:54 PM
What KT said was send a box of money instead and all of a sudden Rick got hard of hearing very quick. KT ;) :D ;D ;D :P
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Post by: Dr. Bob on April 28, 2010, 04:26:50 PM
Eh??  Whadidya say??  :o  ::)  ;D ;D  ;)
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Post by: Forty Rod on April 28, 2010, 05:36:33 PM
Huh?
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Post by: Gun Butcher on April 28, 2010, 07:43:52 PM
 Hey pards I want to thank you for your comments they are much appreciated.

As far as money goes, well like they said in the movie "Good old Boys"  " I ain't seen any in so long a dollar bill would look as big as a saddle blanket" ;) ;D
But as long as you guys put up with me I feel pretty rich with good friends.

WC, it looks like everybody had a good time. Great lookin bunch.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 30, 2010, 11:41:08 PM
How would ya like to do some native american scratchin on these horns,oooooweeeee that would look cool! :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/deskull1002.jpg)
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Post by: KidTerico on April 30, 2010, 11:42:40 PM
Rick I,ll send u a screwdriver. KT ;D ;D
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 30, 2010, 11:59:41 PM
Make it 3 fingers on the rocks :D
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Post by: Wiley Desperado on May 03, 2010, 09:17:23 PM
Well I spent a couple of days shooting at Comancheria Days the 2010 Texas State Championship.  Located at the beautiful working cattle ranch range of the Texican Rangers.  Nope,  I didn't even come close to any kind of win, place or show but what a BLAST!!! :) ;) :D ;D
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 03, 2010, 10:24:58 PM


   That sounds like fun Wiley, I bet you really enjoyed yourself
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Post by: KidTerico on May 03, 2010, 10:29:05 PM
Wiley sounds like a good way to spend some time. Keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on May 05, 2010, 02:21:30 AM
howdy pards
 prayers needed in my endevore to make a better life for me and my family its a tuff decision and will more than likely upset people but if my famile and i are happy its worth it and im hoping people will support my decision
thank you
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 05, 2010, 03:30:39 AM
C316,

You and your family will be in my prayers.  Go for it!
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 05, 2010, 08:13:08 AM
Howdy GB,
Those are some excellent items of yours that KT posted. As JD said, "You are a true artist". Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

Howdy Cowboy 316,
My very best wishes on your venture. I had to make on of those decision's a long time ago. You will be in my prayers.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 05, 2010, 09:21:17 AM
Cowboy do what u have to do. Prayers with you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on May 05, 2010, 09:39:22 AM
Just let the Big Guy make the decision and it will some how work out ...

my prayers are with you and your family ...

Vaya Con Dios ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 05, 2010, 09:41:45 AM


          Good luck 316, you're a young man, with the whole lot living left to do, I hope you find what you're looking for.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 05, 2010, 01:51:36 PM
I've come to the decision lately i have no control in things beyound the fence line of my property,as long as that area is well and good,were good to go.Good luck in you endevour Cowboy316,i hope it has to do with your work,but do what ya gotta do. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on May 05, 2010, 07:25:00 PM
Cowboy, good luck in whatever you and your family decide to do, prayers from this Arizona Cowboy.

AC
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Post by: JD Alan on May 05, 2010, 09:57:41 PM
Tim (C 316) I have no idea what you are talking about, but Psalms 37:5 says "Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." I'm not saying it's easy to do, but the results are worth it. My prayers are with you friend, JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on May 05, 2010, 10:23:03 PM
well pards i guess ive kept ya wondering long enough my wife and i are in the process of trying to buy a 3 bed 2 bath house on 10 acres with a barn and heated work shop just right for my leather business   ;D and it also has a big roping arena trying to get the loan for the down payment then he rest wil come pending the sale of my house here
hope this puts some light on things LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 06, 2010, 12:29:24 AM
Thatta boy TIM,get after it!Here's a good wish that the loan will be plopped right down and you'll get a price break to boot!!!


JD,i needed that right about now,great timeing,been a fleaboipinragginamousflytickinfrigabble of a day!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyljNfQUu5A&feature=related !!!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 06, 2010, 01:21:09 AM
I pray it works out for Tim, thanks Rick
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Post by: cowboy316 on May 06, 2010, 06:50:31 PM
hey pards
thanks for the encourage ment but i guess im no ment to have what my dreams have been and thats to have land for my horses and a nice place for my family no one will lone me even what i need for the down payment so tonight its me and a 12 pack
thanks again for the help
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 06, 2010, 07:23:05 PM
Tell them you want to open a buissness then use it for the home and build a leather shop.I don't think anybody is getting loans right now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on May 06, 2010, 09:33:16 PM
Actually, Rick has a very good point in his humor ....

I would talk to two people ...

First, if you have a sharp tax guy, he can write off any place like the barn and paddock that is used for leatherwork, boarding horses, etc ... and depreciate it!

Second, I think it would be a very good idea to talk with the Small Business people. Even if the private home mortgages is tight on money, if you can show a profit (i.e. leather work, boarding horses, equitation lessons, the business could own the house as part of the ranch outbuildings)...again, if you can show the possibility of making a profit in three years, you can actually loose money for the first two years .... but again, talk seriously with those two people/groups ...

You could even occaisionally rent out a bedroom or two for horse boarders a la Bed-and-Breakfasts ... with all the depreciaion in that ....

And again, best wishes!

P.S. You would still be doing the same thing, just a little bit differently...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 06, 2010, 09:47:39 PM
About ten years ago we had a few dairys around here,the they got supplemented for cattle facilities,boy you should see the castled we have out in the country side now!!!They got million to retrofit,the cattle got nice places and so did the owners,they just split the money with the cows..THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY,try everything just don't get your self in a bind.I always wanted to buy my wife a new house 8 years ago i did,worse mistake i ever made right now,i have to protect myself from the druggies and fight off the local government and it has cost me about 17 grand just since Jan 2010...My savings might as well be gone!

Or you can just stop making your morgage payment for a few months and use that for the down payment on the other,do it again the next few months, use that for the buissness and live in the house for free. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 06, 2010, 11:57:34 PM
Prayers up, pard.

I have a client who races cars. He mentioned a great analogy for bringing things into your life. He said that when he's out on the track and heading for the wall, if he focuses on the track where he wants to be, the car goes there. If he puts his attention on the wall, he goes into it. This is true in all areas of life. Even if it looks like it won't happen, as long as your focus is correct, it will when the time is right.

Keep your attention on what you want.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on May 07, 2010, 01:50:51 AM
Keep on keeping on

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face in marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Theodore Roosevelt
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 07, 2010, 10:24:07 AM
Marshall Will, being a rider of motorcycles yourself, (As lots of Pard on this forum are) I'm sure you recognize that race car analogy as “Target Fixation”: Where you look is where the bike goes. If you’re looking at the side of the road, that’s where you’re headed.

Tim, it’s not unusual for people not to receive loans for a down payment, at least in the conventional manner. You will likely have to look for unconventional loan opportunities. Not to preach, but when you’re depressed, it’s better to stay away from more depressants; it tends to compound the depression. I’m just concerned about you.

I’m praying for you friend, JD     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 07, 2010, 01:21:57 PM
Don't ever take advice from GCR when he is in a bad mood either ;) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on May 07, 2010, 02:14:41 PM
Don't ever take advice from GCR when he is in a bad mood either ;) ;)

Is he every NOT in a bad mood?
 
;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 07, 2010, 04:24:38 PM
Forty Rod I didnt understand quite what Bad Mood meant. I looked it up in the dictionary and found GCR,S picture there.  :) :D ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 07, 2010, 06:02:42 PM
I'll never forget the night i cleared out Crazy Delberts,the local saloon with one 8 ball.. ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on May 07, 2010, 06:29:52 PM
Who the hell are you callin' an 8 ball?   >:(

Oh....sorry.  I thought you was pickin' on me again.   ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 07, 2010, 06:41:04 PM
Hey 4T,

Ya got ya a pair of them noids there??  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on May 07, 2010, 10:06:37 PM
This is something I made for my son a few years back, as he is a huge Broncos fan.  It was fun to make and the look on his face was priceless....

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 07, 2010, 10:10:19 PM
AC as usual a nice piece of work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 07, 2010, 10:31:01 PM
Kewel!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on May 07, 2010, 10:43:24 PM
Thanks KT & Dr Bob, Now if they could just get back to the SB.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 07, 2010, 10:46:11 PM
AC,

Living in Kansas City, I am a Chiefs fan.  I would like to se the Chiefs in the SB!  We are BOTH entitled to our fantasies! ::)  :o  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on May 07, 2010, 11:18:46 PM
What we both have to do is take San Diego out of it first,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 07, 2010, 11:45:05 PM
You are a wise man!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on May 08, 2010, 12:28:33 AM
Dallas is going to be coming back.......
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 08, 2010, 01:24:46 AM
Ya mean, they still play NFL football in Dallas??  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on May 08, 2010, 08:57:22 AM
Not verry good  DR Bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 08, 2010, 11:25:32 PM
Maybe WC means the old TV show with JR  :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 09, 2010, 02:36:51 AM
 ;D ::) ;D :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on May 09, 2010, 02:13:58 PM
It's a good thing my son is not on these boards, them would be figntin words. LOL :)
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on May 09, 2010, 03:40:17 PM
If they fight like they play ball it shouldn't be a problem.  (Now THAT'S fightin' words.  ::)   ;D )
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on May 09, 2010, 09:55:18 PM
Something else to stir the Texas pot, "Suns Sweep The Spurs"

AC  ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 10, 2010, 05:33:27 PM
My ten year old grandson is a Civil War Buff. In a few weeks he will be giving a presentation to his grade school class on General Robert E. Lee. Attached are a few pictures of him in his costume. Grandpa made the sword and sheath for him.

We are all very proud of him and are doing our best to encourage his study of history.

I believe we may have a future Cowboy Action shooter in the making here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 10, 2010, 05:41:24 PM


    Johnny, your Grandson really looks the part, thanks for sharing this, and I can see him in a few years, riding with you and your boys. ::) :D 8)


             tEN wOLVES :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on May 10, 2010, 05:42:11 PM
  Good looking boy Johnny. Heoughta be proud of that sword, it looks like a fine one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on May 10, 2010, 07:17:27 PM
What a wonderful support for a young kid!  I can only wish that my family would have bee so supportive.

Great uniform, great sword ....

Too bad you could not sneak a videorecorder into the classroom ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on May 10, 2010, 07:19:31 PM
Howdy John
Very cool.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2010, 08:03:16 PM
Johnny thats what I like to see, Grandpa and Grandson. Very nice. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 10, 2010, 08:42:10 PM
Handsome booger ain't he,better call Hollywood..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on May 12, 2010, 04:50:40 AM
Fine looking young man and I like the uniform well done.
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 12, 2010, 11:26:13 AM
He looks real sharp Johnny, you can be rightly proud of him. 'Course bein your grandson, you're proud of him no matter what! That's just another grandpa talkin ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 12, 2010, 02:18:13 PM
When Johnny's grandson comes marchin home hooorah,hooorah~~~~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 15, 2010, 10:32:53 PM
Johnny, thanks for the pics of your grandson in his outfit. He looks great. What a cool thing you did to make his sword rig. Those are the things that make family memories.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on May 17, 2010, 06:31:23 PM
Just recieved my copy of "Guns of the Old West" and there is a good article on the comparison of Colts and Springfields WIld Bunch 1911 type hand guns. FYI

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on May 17, 2010, 11:16:04 PM
We have a new CAS club and a nice 200 yrd + fer those big guns..we have a cannon too.
I was going full speed ahead till the front sight broke off on my GWII My Frin Johnny Jingos got me the part and my gunsmith is cleaning it up.  When will it get done?  Someday. ::)

Thanks fer the note Wiley..oh, by the way, I'm back doing the SPD thing. Has ta get me a fresh tube of Flitz ta keep me new badge polished up.

MS
Da Law 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on May 18, 2010, 08:38:23 PM
Well now look who showed back up.  Montana, I know you're suppose to concentrate on the front sight but don't stare the thing plum off the gun!
Wiley ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on May 19, 2010, 03:38:35 PM
To all those that might be interested, my friend and fellow maker John Cohea was written up in the new issue of Blade magazine,in the Knifemaker's Showcase.Congrats pard.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 19, 2010, 03:56:30 PM
OHHH now he's your friend~~~ :D

I'll go get me a copy,thanks for the info Mr. Cole :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on May 19, 2010, 04:49:27 PM
Great News!

And well deseved John!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 19, 2010, 11:05:46 PM
That's really cool, John. Congrats. Now we can look for the issue.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: John M Cohea on May 22, 2010, 02:39:43 PM
Thanks guys, and thanks for the post Dave!This is the August issue of Blade, on newsstands now!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 22, 2010, 04:00:26 PM
Good job John, you earned and deserved it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on May 23, 2010, 05:24:28 PM
A fiery horse with the speed of light
a cloud of dust and a hearty HI YO SILVER!!!


(http://gassaninedesigns.com/2827f44e0.jpg)

(http://gassaninedesigns.com/2829f44e0.jpg)

I needed a break from holsters and gun belts, so I made this Lone Ranger mask last night out of some scrap 7/8 oz leather I had. I needed to try out some new beeswax/orange oil finish I bought also. Seemed to work pretty good. Gave the black a nice semi-gloss sheen I think! I may just make a replica of the 1981 Movie Legend of the Lone Ranger Movie Rig to go with this!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 23, 2010, 05:32:09 PM


         Good job amin, that couldn't have been easy to make, did you use a manikin to form it, I remember the ones we had as kids, depending on how wide a persons face was, the mask didn't always line up with every ones eyes just right, making your own, I'm sure you were able to line it all up perfect. great job pard, and thanks for sharing.

          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 23, 2010, 05:50:27 PM
Amin some vey nice work. You formed it just right. Thanks for showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on May 23, 2010, 05:53:40 PM
What, no bling?   :D

Very nice, indeed.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 23, 2010, 07:40:50 PM
Ok How much,i need one for my Lone Ranger collection..  :) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 23, 2010, 07:59:31 PM
Way cool, Amin. That's a great job of replicating it. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 23, 2010, 10:13:58 PM
+1  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 23, 2010, 11:41:30 PM
Once again that is way too cool! HI YO LEDBETTER~~~!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGjxiJOye3Y&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on May 24, 2010, 05:18:39 PM
Well I introduced my youngest son Cody to the Lone Ranger yesterday. Well he wanted me to make him a formed leather LR mask. So he and I whipped out another one to fit his face last night out of some 2/3 oz scrap. Here he is with it on!!

Oh, and thanks guys for the kind words. These were fun and a good break from buildin holsters. Thanks again!

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 24, 2010, 06:27:20 PM
And a fine lookin Lone Ranger he is!!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 25, 2010, 12:12:29 AM
He'll have to start collecting now~~ ;D Watch chain,cuffs from the 30s with tie,badge,cert,booklet,ring from cereal box and palstic punch out mask,but it's too small fer me"sniff"  :'(;D This can be your sons alias "Clayton SomeMore" :D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/loneranger009.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/loneranger006.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 25, 2010, 12:26:43 AM
Smores!!  I love smores!!  ::)  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on May 25, 2010, 09:10:40 PM
Well I know it's been said...way to cool!! :) ;) :D ;D
WD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on May 26, 2010, 08:46:36 AM
oHHH mY HERO!! :-*
 Super job.. masked man!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 26, 2010, 02:16:50 PM
Lone Ranger story,ya gotta love Ca. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhB4kDwZu7M&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on May 26, 2010, 02:24:01 PM
OH MAN! I havn't laughed like that in a long time!!! :D

Thanks Rick, I really needed that today!!!!!!!!!!! ;D :D ;D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on May 26, 2010, 02:30:30 PM
+1  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Short Knife Johnson on May 26, 2010, 06:48:56 PM
Lone Ranger story,ya gotta love Ca. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhB4kDwZu7M&feature=related

Truly, one of the best stories ever.  Talk about The Lone Ranger to the rescue.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 26, 2010, 07:45:29 PM


   Good story Rick ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on May 27, 2010, 10:18:11 PM
That was great Rick! Very cool vid! Can you imagine the guys face when Mr Moore stepped out of that car! Check your Messages Rick!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 27, 2010, 11:18:32 PM
It's been hangin up on my end,i am checkin mine now,you all should check your puters too it comin from somewhere.I got stuff from usps and from at&t,i don't deal with them so i spamed them out.Ten Wolves you had one in a email you sent,my anti cuaght it,it was a couple weeks ago though
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 27, 2010, 11:37:12 PM
HI YO GUN "CLICK" RICK~~~~
 WITH THE SPEED OF A COUCH TATER HE LIES DOWN THE REMOTE,
THROWS ON HIS MASK,AND LIGHTS UP A SMOKE!
 THERE'S GARBAGE TO BE DEALT BEYOND THE DOOR,
SO HE LIMPS ON OUT CLOSING THE DOOR
 WITH HIS TRUSTY DOG RUSTY STANDIN AT HIS SIDE
HE SWELLS WAY UP AND WITH A STEADY STRIDE,
 THERE'S A SLAM,DUNK AND THE THUD OF THE LID
HE HAS DONE HIS DEED IN AN HONEST BID!
 NOW HE RETURNS,HE NEED NO LONGER ROAM.
HE HAS TO GET THE LUNDRY FOLDED BEFORE MAMA GETS HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :-* :-* 8)

 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on May 28, 2010, 12:04:10 AM
There is one called Antispyware Soft, or something of the sort running around.
We got it on one of our work computers last week. It overwrites the real antivirus program, and mimics an antispyware program trying to get you to send them money for the real program. If it pops up on your screen, do not click any part of the box. It is basically a big install button. Just shut down your computer, and it should go away. That or you need to run serious antimalware programs. We had it and it beat the heck out of AVG, completely taking over and not letting AVG run.
This came from our computer lady that fixed our problem.
Not leather related at all, but important nonetheless to keep the community safe and running.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Angel_Eyes on May 28, 2010, 12:55:02 PM
Ditto to that DM, I caught it here across the pond.
Eventually, the only way I could progress was to go back to a recovery point on the PC, previous to the infection.

You would think these illegitimate swine would find something useful to do with their skills.

Don't you just wish there was a button on the keyboard that you could press and blow up their PC when they send out this crap!

AE (Somewhat peeved!!)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 28, 2010, 01:06:44 PM

  My spy ware/anti virus  has caught two in the last two days, I delete them as fast as I can, I haven't had any major problems in the last three years now, I use Trend Micro spy ware/ anti virus, and I have found that by doing a full scan on my PC once a week, I have been able to keep clear of problems, I use to use Norton, and had nothing but trouble.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on May 29, 2010, 07:45:36 AM
good morning to all its a brand new day and i hope every body is still above ground.
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on May 30, 2010, 06:18:08 AM
Hey M Slick how ya a doing an;t heard from ya latley best wishis from the camp of the Bull. by the way since i was a young boy my nick name was eather Bull or you Half breeded littlt #%$^%$# so for the sake of a clean sight i chose half breed
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 30, 2010, 08:42:10 AM
It's a good thing you chose MHB, because I don't think I could pronounce #%$^%$#  ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 30, 2010, 05:02:15 PM
I was on a local TV show the other day. No leather or cowboy stuff but it was fun anyway. We plugged a dowser's conference coming up. I didn't even look too goofy in somewhat normal clothes. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slowhand Bob on May 30, 2010, 06:17:17 PM
Now Marshall, who gave you that opinion?  I recently made a video as part of a class room assignment and the wife bragged on how well I had done.  Sadly when we showed it in class the good people were rolling around on the floor laughing, well before I was finished.  I will no longer accept opinions from the wife on my future performances!!!!!  Mothers are also not a good source for critical judgment calls.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 30, 2010, 06:42:32 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



                  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


                                                           ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


                   I can relate to that. :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 30, 2010, 08:30:53 PM
LOL, I guess so. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 31, 2010, 01:21:56 PM
We gonna take the reins and lead this country back to freedom and put em back where they belong

 Stay tuned for  THE LONE RANGER PARTY!!!!!!! All members required to wear the mask at rallies, conventions,protests and voting booths!Our motto "One man,One friend,will put this $&%$ to an end!"
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on June 01, 2010, 08:06:48 PM
This is a pretty good video on CAS shootin.  http://www.vimeo.com/10052765  It's about 30 min long.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 01, 2010, 09:40:23 PM
Is them casins or is that feller just glad to see us? ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 02, 2010, 04:20:36 PM

Give me another silver bullet bar keep~~~ :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=777RafELH-4&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on June 02, 2010, 05:02:33 PM
Well Rick I took your advice! I wore the mask into Kroger to buy some Coors light and I got arrested! They didn't see the humor in it!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 02, 2010, 07:44:39 PM
I'm gonna wear mine to a city council meeting,what cell you in? :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on June 03, 2010, 03:56:55 PM
I'm gonna wear mine to a city council meeting,what cell you in? :D

I'm up in the big house! Cell #2. Yeah the judge said it wouldn't have so bad if I was wearin more than just the mask when I entered the store. I swear I didn't see that no shirt no shoes no service sign!  ;D I'll be waitin on ya Rick!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 03, 2010, 05:59:21 PM
Check out the little chubby guy dancin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzV_0l5ILI
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on June 03, 2010, 07:09:17 PM
 ;D ;D ;D Just got this awesome knife and sheath from Dave Cole.  Wow!!!

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 03, 2010, 07:21:51 PM
AC thats one nice knife and sheath. Dave sure made u one heck of a fancy damascus knife. It should last forever. I really like that damascus. Great buy for a GREAT man. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on June 03, 2010, 07:39:29 PM
Thanks AC and KT.Happy you like it Lew.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 03, 2010, 07:50:46 PM


  Very nice AC, and really nice work Dave, as always :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 04, 2010, 12:12:45 AM
WHEW! Look at that fit and finish :o That's hard enough,but with the turquoise and the curvature :-*Vamisio,bamisio,lamisi,oh heck dang nice!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 05, 2010, 12:05:01 AM
Very fine work, Dave. Thanks for sharing the pics, AC. That's mighty nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 08, 2010, 12:19:33 PM
This is funny. MY son and I mow lawns for the elderly for free. You have to be 70 or older. I have this older lady  thats 91 and the other day when I got done she brought me 2 cookies and milk out in the yard. She said your such a nice young man and I have to give you something. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 08, 2010, 01:02:43 PM
ROTFLMAO :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 08, 2010, 01:54:05 PM
KT,

I think age is a relative thing .... I see young mothers at church with three and four year olds ... and they all look fourteen to me!

I am sure that they look at me thinking about what a dinosaur I am ....

That 91 year old was probably doing the Black Bottom when you were a gleam in your father's eye ... and in her day, cookies and milk would have been the 'bees knees' to give to a person mowing the yard ... because the cookies had to be hand backed and given the same attention thay you just gave her lawn ...

And like me looking at the young mothers, she still sees you through that 'looking glass' ...

But as the Aussies supposedly say, 'Good on ya!'

I think it is the service in our lives that keeps us going ... without it, we just sit in front of a TV set and vegetate.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 08, 2010, 02:06:44 PM
WWE I agree but I feel like I, m getting old and she looks at me as a youngster. Its Funny. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 09, 2010, 01:43:22 AM
I learn alot doin that Wad olebuddy,in a sneaky way,i use it as tool to educate myself much like i do here.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 09, 2010, 05:01:21 PM
KT & Rick,

I didn't planit this way, but my journey of volunteerism is teaching me far more than I expected  *VBS*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 09, 2010, 07:51:05 PM
Well i am tryin to help the kid across the street,he ain't had a pa forever and lives with his mom and grandmother and aunts in and out all the time.He's hittin the young man age and it's drivin him crazy.Been teachin him to drive off and on for a few years now,but he can't sit in my lap no more.I may start takin him to the local boxing club my uncle started here years ago..He fought under the name of "Sonny Boy Son" ffft ffft ,sniff", fft ffttt,dance ,jab,ffftt fftt~~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 10, 2010, 12:08:37 AM
Rick, please slow down, your walking to fast. KT ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on June 10, 2010, 10:20:04 AM
This is funny. MY son and I mow lawns for the elderly for free. You have to be 70 or older. I have this older lady  thats 91 and the other day when I got done she brought me 2 cookies and milk out in the yard. She said your such a nice young man and I have to give you something. KT

Could be the best she's got, Kid.  At least she's showing her appreciation.  Many don't.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 10, 2010, 12:25:58 PM
Forty I think your all missing the point. What I,m getting at is I,m Pushing 68 and she thinks of me as a youngster.I,v been doing her lawn for 15 years and all this time its been I,m a nice young boy or young man. Its not what she gives me. I know she appricates me but the age factor. KT  ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 10, 2010, 12:30:18 PM
Makes ya feel young don't it... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on June 10, 2010, 04:01:55 PM
I get the point.  I'm 68 and NO ONE thinks of me as a kid, Kid...not anymore they don't.

Before my dad died he came to visit.  I introduced him to a friend who is 12 years older than I am, about 65 at the time.  After the friend left, Dad asked me, "Where do you know that kid from?"
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 10, 2010, 04:12:45 PM
Of course a Kid is just a young old goat :D Baaaa haaaa haaa :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 10, 2010, 04:55:20 PM
  :o:D :D :D :D :D Full screen it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pry_RHMOWEo&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 12, 2010, 12:02:39 PM
Good Video. :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 12, 2010, 12:15:23 PM


  That's the fuuuuuuniest video I've seen in some time, cats are a trip. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 12, 2010, 02:48:16 PM
Sandra a Jesse?? :D My sides were hurtin..Best laugh i had in a long time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 12, 2010, 04:09:00 PM
Looks like we gotta find a leather thief huh? Man and they stole his old guitar!!!!!!!!!!! That is a death sentence!Do you have a link to the news story?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on June 12, 2010, 04:18:07 PM
What's happenin? Do I need to get my guns? Are we formin a posse?

( need more info Rick!!!!!!! )
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 12, 2010, 05:14:09 PM
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Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 12, 2010, 05:17:14 PM
  >:( "CLICK"  >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 12, 2010, 05:27:21 PM
Click click..... I will bring my guns and row over the great water and hunt them down >:( >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on June 12, 2010, 05:34:20 PM
Click! Click! I'll wait for ya Bob! We'll head west together!  >:(

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 12, 2010, 08:36:38 PM
I got family lawdogs down yonder,i'll get them on it,keepin thier ears and eyes open.. >:( My old guitar sounds like Willies too so i know what he is talkin about,man that just grind my gears he lost the guitar!!! By god we will get it back too! If i had a whole lot of money there would be a price on thier heads!

  ;D You Can run~But ya die tired ;D >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 13, 2010, 09:00:44 AM
Chances are good the stolen stuff of Al's will show up, 'cause theifs are normally really stupid. Still, it's a sad tale for such a fine man and gifted artist. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 13, 2010, 04:57:43 PM
   Carve this.....Ready,set,GO!!!!

http://www.rubylane.com/item/50389-vlo2052/Horse-head-Double-Holstersx2ex2ex2eNichols-250-Cap

the winner gets to send them to me ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on June 13, 2010, 05:11:35 PM
Is he alright?

Inquiring minds want to know.

If anyone has contact with him, give him my regards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 13, 2010, 05:41:17 PM


 Forty, I talked to Ace, yesterday, he's on new meds. that he says are helping him a little, and hopes things will get better after being on them for a while, but he's not up to doing much of anything right now, and hopes that every one will understand.


           tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on June 14, 2010, 12:17:20 AM
Tell him to quit scaring the natives.  We miss him around here and I'm praying for him.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 14, 2010, 11:04:34 PM
Ain't seen him lately..How about Ned Buckshot too,where you at fellers???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 15, 2010, 03:13:53 AM
g-night forty ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on June 15, 2010, 09:12:19 AM
I'm here Rick, just lurkin' in the shadows.

Not much to say, just livin' one day at a time.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 16, 2010, 09:13:28 AM
My granddaughter came home on leave from Japan Sunday before last after being gone for 2 1/2 years.It was a great reunion. Monday we went and bought her a new car to take back to base since she is now state side.She was suppose to be home for 30 days but her orders got mixed up and had to be Camp Pendelton Cal. on Monday night. Sort of spoiled all of our plans. Her and my wife left on thursday . She didnt want to drive 2200 miles alone. Every thing went ok. Wife got home last night. Being home 4 days is much to short after 2 1/2 years being gone. She has 5 years to go to finish enlistment then reup.One proud grandparents. SHE IS A MARINE. Terry  KT :) Our grandson is now home also after serving in IROQ.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 16, 2010, 10:23:28 AM


       That's great Terry, I'm happy everything went well, sorry she couldn't be with you longer, and your Grandson is home too, what a great way to celebrate Fathers Day.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on June 16, 2010, 01:12:33 PM
That's great news Kid! I bet you're happy and relieved.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 16, 2010, 02:07:06 PM
She is not too far from me,i'd go hold her hostich "cept she would whip the snot outta me ;D

SAAAAALUTE!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 16, 2010, 02:27:51 PM
Rick just got a call from your wife, shes not comming back. SO THERE.   ;D ;D ;D ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on June 16, 2010, 02:41:00 PM
g-night forty ;D

Tell her Gunny Forty says "Semper fi, MaC."
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 16, 2010, 04:12:52 PM
Forty , will do.I will down load your post and send it to her. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 16, 2010, 06:11:14 PM
I know, i made the return ticket for  MinniSOTA :D ;D :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 16, 2010, 08:07:19 PM
For KT,

Your situation would make a nice credit card commericial:

Cost of a new car for a returning daughter;

Cost of sending Mom with daughter to help with driving:

Cost of getting both son and daughter home and away from a war zone;

PRICELESS!



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 16, 2010, 09:40:12 PM
WWE thank you but there grandchildren. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 17, 2010, 01:31:09 AM
son, daughter,grandson, grand daughter,


They are all yours and you love 'em to pieces!

May the Big Guy keep them safe in His arms!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on June 17, 2010, 07:06:08 AM
Thanks for the invite JD.

Oregon is a fur piece, even for a wanderer like me.  But, if I find myself homeless and driftin' with the wind, it might blow me up Oregon way.  But, you might want to give it a second thought on lettin' me address your congregation.  I've got a load to say about how the Body of Christ isn't doin' its job and how poorly we represent the One who gave everything.  I wrote "Retarding the Church" a year or more ago, and I was just gettin' warmed up!

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/RetardingTheChurch.html

The thing about what Jesus taught that was so revolutionary was His message of selfless service to God and your fellow man.  To punctuate His point, He went into the Temple and drove out all the folks who had decided to make money off sellin' God to the people.  At that point, the religious industry decided Jesus had to go.  He threatened their very lively hood and authority.  I followed up "Retarding the Church" with "The Early and Latter Rains, Restoring the Biblical Body of Christ".  This goes into more detail about how far the modern church has drifted from God's intention.

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/TheEarlyandLatterRains.html

I followed that with "The Election of Servants", outlining how those who serve the congregation are to be chosen from out of, and by the congregation.  This one really rials up folks by threatening their very job security.  I haven't posted that one because I'm still in the process of re-writing it.  But, that hasn't stopped me from compiling Scriptures on "Judgment", for a new study.  And, as we both know from Scripture, judgment begins in the House of God.  The Body of Christ is in for some serious hurt for the way we have portrayed our Lord and Creator of Heaven and Earth.  However, the trials we will endure with purify the Bride so we will be spotless when presented to the Groom.

Now, though I've never met you JD, I can honestly say I love and respect you.  I believe I can tell your heart from the things you write, even in this forum.  You would probably agree that the two biggest excuses given by folks for not attending church or seeking after God, come about because of the living witness of those who call themselves "Christians", (by the way, I could stand in a barn and call myself a horse, and that wouldn't make me a horse).  People say, "Oh, you guys are just a bunch of hypocrites, you think you are better than me, but I see how you act.  You're no different."  And they also say, "Go to church?  I'm not goin' to church, those folks are just after my money!"  If we truly listen to, and conformed ourselves to, Jesus and the Apostle's teachings of selfless service, we would remove the two main objections from the excuses of those who reject God.  Then they might just have to face the reality they really don't want to serve God, but rather enjoy being their own god.  If they look at it in that light, they may have some second thoughts about why they live the lives they live.  That might lead to repentance and salvation, resulting in eternal life.

I'm in a battle to restore the Body of Christ to her rightful position of holiness and servitude.  As an old infantry soldier, I love the assault.  I've got little patience for soldiers who lag or stall when assaulting an objective.  If I offend, cut me some slack and blame it on the Army.  And, just realize the zeal of the Lord consumes me.

I love ya' man!
Will


[note from moderator: This was moved over here from "New Projects". It's a reply to JD's invitation for Will to visit and speak. -MW]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 17, 2010, 09:14:01 AM
WWE you are so right. Thank you.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 20, 2010, 12:58:28 AM
All you guys are an inspiration for sure,especially when i talk to KT,he make you want to go out and do somethin, anything,and put you best efforts toward what ever it is.I have a few family issues goin on and i think i got all the stuff thats brokin down lately replaced.I really want to concentrate on a  project in the near future.WC,KT,John Cohea,Dave Cole,Will,how the hell can ya not be inspired!! I would love to live close to all of yas.Hopefully my duagther will get emotionally better soon so i can concentrate on somethin.Right now her mom and i are worried sick over her.I get up in the morning thinking about her and go to bed prayin for her.You all keep me goin and thinkin of other things for awhile..Thank you for that. :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 20, 2010, 09:07:08 AM
Hang in there Clicker. Things will get better. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 20, 2010, 11:55:01 PM
I think I know whatcha mean ... we just want to hug them and take away all the pain ... and when we can't we feel it is all our fault .... but hang in there ... the Big Guy will see you both through!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 21, 2010, 09:38:40 AM
Will, I tell'm the same thing. I've read most of your writing on your website, so I know where you are coming from. Besides, it's good to be stirred up once in a while! I was part of the congregation for two years before they ask me to started pastoring, and that was in 1990. I’m still there.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on June 21, 2010, 02:05:21 PM
That does my ol' heart good JD.  I really don't like bein' cross-ways of folk, but the truth needs to be said.  I'm happy to be on your side!

Will

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 22, 2010, 02:19:13 AM
Luke 17:10 says it all Will

KT, I pray your grandkids will be safe, and God bless them for serving our country.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 22, 2010, 01:49:06 PM
JD thank YOU.Terry
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on June 22, 2010, 02:15:07 PM
I like that Luke 17:10 JD.  It kind'a puts everything in perspective.  I'll bet most televangelists don't even know God put that in the Good Book!

Will

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 23, 2010, 02:02:03 AM
Sent you an email regarding this.This is the hat i found at Whites antiques,big Resistol 3xxxbeaver tall crown for that Tom Mix look im going for.I will have to shape it,but at 20 bucks what the heck went to another place and they wanted 135.00 already shaped.Right next to it under a pile of belts and leather stuff i pulled out this little 22 rig.holds 25-22s got the dots,buffalo conchos and on the holster a full buffalo concho.Now for some pics.Now remember the hat has to be shaped and the rig cleaned and oiled,should look great on the after pics..

[imghttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DarkRangerhat007.jpg]http://[/img]

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DarkRangerhat008.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DarkRangerhat009.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DarkRangerhat010.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DarkRangerhat029.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on June 23, 2010, 08:47:47 PM
THE DARK RANGER IS COMING!!!!!!!!   ;D

Good find Rick! The holster and belt are way cool!  I want to see the hat when you get it formed. Is that hard to do? ( Shape the hat! )

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 23, 2010, 09:04:04 PM
This one will be..I'm still trying to get over what ales me :-X :( felt better yesterday and hit me hard today,Some kind of belly bug ???

Gettin that crown to shape right will be a challenge,and that brim is the widest i ever worked with,i want to put a wide pencil roll on it.

see Tom Mix at the top left..Buck Jones bottom picture

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/IvanJesseCurtis.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/westtres_buckjones_home395.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 23, 2010, 09:10:52 PM
Hold on a minute~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~squish,squish,squish,touch,touch,squish,yep i feel like crap! :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 24, 2010, 01:28:34 AM
If you have never held one of his knives or layed eyes upon one  i feel sorry for those that don't even know his work.....Man if i needed a weapon,Dave would be the guy i would go to.And stunning to boot!Or just a display piece,he is like the guys that made samori swords,there were only a few craftsmen that had the honor to make the warriors blade.I bet Dave would have been one way back when

Off to bed with my new ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on June 24, 2010, 02:06:25 AM
(http://sdough.smugmug.com/Art/Just-For-Fun/tc1/765320487_MDf5U-M.jpg)

Ricky

Here I am in my black hat. It was a plain ranch hat I got at Walmart, and ended up reshapin it to sort of a montana peak. (can't see it real good and I don't have many pix of it yet..)
anyways nice hat ya got.

cc
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 24, 2010, 10:25:47 AM
Hi GCR ,why dont you show us a picture of the knife you got? KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 24, 2010, 02:59:30 PM
My camera says it's not worthy enough to look upon such bueaty~~~I just threatened to overcharge it,we struck a deal,pictures soon..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on June 24, 2010, 09:11:33 PM
Thanks Pard, glad you like it, it was fun to build.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 24, 2010, 10:56:21 PM
Godbless this mans hands! :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/damascus1014.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/damascus1016.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/damascus1018.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/damascus1005.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 24, 2010, 11:47:00 PM
Beautiful knife Rick. Its a keeper. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 25, 2010, 02:02:11 AM
Come on lurkers,you ain't got nuthin to say about one of the most bueatiful pieces of knife making in modern times??Who ya hidin from..May have to cut the lurkers out with my new blade,sissy boys,and i know who you are..Ya see i have a back door to this place..Bwaaa haaa haaa~~~Might as well post 81 of YOU out there lurkin..If i was Dave Cole i wouldn't even speak to ya again,but i speak for myslef not Dave the Knighted,yep ~Sir David Cole~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/damascus1019.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Angel_Eyes on June 25, 2010, 02:36:38 AM
GCR, it's all your own fault for not posting this in the correct place, the knife section,,,HAH!! ya boo sucks to you!! :P

Meanwhile, back at the ranch,,,that is a very nice piece of craftsmanship and I am jealous to death that you got your sticky little paws on it!! :'(

Shame on you for bending the handle like that, looks like it's gonna have to be confiscated for it's own good,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,now,,be a good boy and hand it over!!

AE ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 25, 2010, 12:07:50 PM
TOUCHEI MONSUIR ANGEL EYES--}--------> ;D MINE KNIFE SHALL BE HONORED TO DO THY BIDDING~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on June 25, 2010, 06:36:38 PM
TOUCHEI MONSUIR ANGEL EYES--}--------> ;D MINE KNIFE SHALL BE HONORED TO DO THY BIDDING~~

Are you aloud to use a knife to bid on stuff on Ebay!???? Won't that ruin your keyboard!????  ??? ???  ;D ;D

That is a beauty Rick! You lucky devil you!  David does such beautiful work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 25, 2010, 08:30:10 PM
Man Amin you wouldn't believe how that knife looks in person.I swear when i hold it it feels like it gets warm :-\Ain't no picture gonna do it justice. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 25, 2010, 08:37:49 PM


  Nice knife Rick, I sure would like to see some leather on it, do you have a sheath for it ?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: John M Cohea on June 25, 2010, 10:58:25 PM
Beautiful addition to your collection Rick! Congrats and enjoy!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2010, 01:23:38 AM
Just a rough out so far...

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tmhat003.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tmhat012.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on June 26, 2010, 10:51:19 AM
Lookin good there Kemo Sabe!  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on June 26, 2010, 02:30:29 PM
Christmas is coming, Rick.  If you haven't bought me anything yet....!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2010, 02:46:37 PM
May have to try another crown shape,i don't like the side view on this one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on June 26, 2010, 02:49:38 PM
Struck dumb by the beauty!! ::) :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2010, 02:58:07 PM
Thanks Bob the knife ain't bad either :D :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 26, 2010, 03:11:39 PM
Rick,

It is a lovely blade ... but since I have a penchant for all things damascus, I thought I might be seen as just ab it biased .... LOL

 a really, really nice knife ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2010, 11:20:23 PM
I think i like this better to go with that leather mask you made Amin..

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tmhat2003.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tmhat2007.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 28, 2010, 12:51:07 AM
Ya Boo Sucks? Ya Boo Sucks? Boy Rick, you're in trouble if Angel Eyes has to drag out the "Ya Boo Suciks" :-X

Dave, you are the master without a doubt!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 28, 2010, 04:13:23 PM
Well not too bad for my first wide brimmer.Got it sprayed and let "er" sit and see what happens~~~~SWIIIISH~~~~ :-\ Was that ~THE DARK RANGER~??? :o

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tmhat3013.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/tmhat3006.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 28, 2010, 10:23:26 PM
That crown looks great on your hat, Rick. I have a seal brown one with a similar crown and brim. It's a good look. Be sure to post a pic with it on your noggin.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 01, 2010, 08:32:01 PM
Rick I agree with Marshall but be sure to have your back to use when u post your picture. KT ;D ;D ;D ;D
GREAT JOB ON THE HAT.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 01, 2010, 08:37:39 PM
I sent Dave Cole some wood for a handle for a new knife. I asked him if he could make a file dagger. I wanted some thing different and heres what he came up with. VERY NICE and unusal. Thanks Dave .Better than I could have hoped for. Real work of art. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 01, 2010, 09:44:01 PM


  That dagger is awesome KT, this is the type of knives my Granddad use to make, He swore that files made the best knives, this was also long before Stainless steel was being used. good looking knife for sure pard, thanks for the look see. ::) :o 8) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 01, 2010, 10:14:58 PM
Wow wow wow,the wood is bueatiful ! Is that more Holly Wood KT,man i love that holly wood,i think i like it better than ivory..I should send my 92 rifle and have Dave do the wood in all holly wood..Then let Gunbutcher scrimshaw it

I like the way you guys left the filing lines on that knife.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 03, 2010, 12:01:38 PM
I've never been a Gene Simmons fan but.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MtdIO23MKM


Happy Fourth of July everybody!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 03, 2010, 12:17:29 PM
He even bought interest in Harris Ranch Beef about 35 miles west of here.They have a huge operation and Hotel restruant that celebs fly into all the time.Our town meat locker gets thier beef from them,when we Bar-B-Que we do Harris Ranch.Let's just say Ole Gene owns a few bulls jewels ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on July 03, 2010, 02:29:42 PM
I wasn't into his music (My son certainly was), never thought he was much of an actor, and knew nothing about him personally, but he has earned my respect and gratitude for taking this to our kids in uniform.

Thank, Gene.  God bless you, son.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on July 03, 2010, 06:35:03 PM
G'Day All,Happy 4th of July,from the land Down Under in OZ 8) Feathers.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 03, 2010, 11:39:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNT7uZf7lew
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 04, 2010, 06:04:33 PM
That dagger is really beautiful, KT. Thanks for the pics. What kind of wood is that? It really has a great grain to it.

Happy 4th of July, pards. Have a great day.

Been at a conference and still am. It's local so it's just a short drive in.

Yesterday amy Father-In-Law passed out in a store from a heartbeat irregularity. Bonked himself good and got 11 staples in the back of his head. He's fine, though. Tough old guy. Today, he gets a pacemaker put in so he doesn't have a bear market in his chest again.

One dog has a toothache. Hopefully that'll subside soon and we won't need to trek him off to the vet. We're giving him colloidal silver and warm compresses. It looks like we're making headway.

If Granite Construction has fireworks at the quarry, we will see them from our living room.

The neighbors have a LOUD party going right now. If we need to head back to the hospital we won't have to listen to them until later.

Other than that, it's a quiet day. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 04, 2010, 06:48:58 PM
Marshal, I looked for a long time to find that color. Its desert ironwood. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 04, 2010, 06:56:32 PM
Thanks, KT. I have a piece of ironwood around somewhere but it's a whole lot darker than that. It's almost coffee brown. I guess it must vary quite a bit.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 06, 2010, 08:32:13 AM
Hope everyone had a happy and safe Holiday weekend.

I had a great 4th of July. We had a family re-union. One son came from Florida and the other from Milwaukee. My daughter came in from Minnesota. This was the first time all of my grandchildren were together at one time.

I asked my eleven year old grandson if he had any girl friends. He said "Yes but they don't know it yet". I asked "Why don't they know it yet? He said "Because they are Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders". Well I always told em' to set their sights high.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 06, 2010, 08:45:50 AM
I need to get to the bunkhouse more often!

Heck of a knife KT. Dave does an outstanding job.

Ned, thanks for posting that military tribute. I was surprised, but glad to see it.

Johnny, what a blessing to have all your grandkids together. It sounds and looks like you had a great time

Marshall, sorry to hear about your father in law. Considering your age (and mine) he must be up there in years. You have an interesting take on a "Quiet Day"  ;D
 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 06, 2010, 09:05:06 AM
Johnny you are a lucky man with a family like that but you deserve it. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 06, 2010, 10:22:49 AM

    Johnny, you have one handsome family pard, great picture, you can see the Grand kids are happy to be with each other, these will be special memories for all of you, Thank for sharing Pal.


                  tEN :D

   Will, it was good to hear your Father in law is doing much better, he sounds like a pretty tough pard


                              tEN  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 06, 2010, 12:55:32 PM
Nice family picture! :) Here's mine,we had us two racks of farcrackers and a pond full of boofrogs,man them thangs pop like the dickens when they hit about twunty foot, greens and red everwhare==========>ribbit******POW!********

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/family2.jpg)

Pure bloodline

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/hillbilly-dogs.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 06, 2010, 01:55:31 PM
Rick,

I'm speechless!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on July 06, 2010, 03:10:02 PM
Like the family photo!  You clean up pretty good!  Are thoses your twin brothers in the second shot?? ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 06, 2010, 04:52:43 PM
Nery,uncle and his two girlfriends ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on July 06, 2010, 10:43:23 PM
Wait a minute! Uh, Rick! Hows come I got the same pitcher from ma Uncle this past Christmas! Was in the card he sent me! See

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/family2.jpg)
You don't reckon we ken do ya?????  :-\  ::)  ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 06, 2010, 10:54:07 PM
Rick I was looking at the 3 dogs and now I know what they mean that a master and his pets get to look alike after. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 06, 2010, 11:12:29 PM
 :D :D KT

Hey Amin did he look like that ole Blue tick hound??That dog is hidin his face,he's embarassed to have his pic took with "em" ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on July 07, 2010, 09:09:14 AM
Howdy Pards :),
 Looks like you all have been doing some AWESOME leather work :o :o :o It also looks like we have some new leather workers, and they seem to be doing real nice work. I havn't made anything for a long time and I am not sure when i might do something. I am glad to see that you all are doing okay and still turning out some very creative work.
Later
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on July 07, 2010, 10:19:06 AM
Howdy, Ace.  Glad to see you back again.  been some worried about you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on July 07, 2010, 11:07:09 AM
Hey, Ace!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 07, 2010, 11:45:31 AM
Ace old pard, its so good to see you posting.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 07, 2010, 05:23:14 PM
Just FYI

Does anybody here work on or know of someone that works on old pocket watches?I found a whole set of tools (striking set for watches) at the local cancer society thrift store.They are all in a wood block tool holder with a vice looking thing in the center,or maybe that the striking table.I know nothing of it but i think they want 69.00 for it and it looks vintage.Alot of crafts people around here so i thought i would ask in case anyone would be interested in it.I could pick it up for ya.It's been there at least a week..Looks like this but all there.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/toolset.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 07, 2010, 06:25:21 PM
Heres a blade Dave Cole just put a handle on for me. Very nice. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on July 07, 2010, 06:59:19 PM
Howdy Ace!! Glad to see you back pard!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on July 07, 2010, 08:19:36 PM
Nice to hear from you ACE.  Hope your feeling OK.

AC  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: amin ledbetter on July 07, 2010, 10:11:40 PM
Nice KT! Man, Dave sure finds some beautiful pieces of wood for knife handles doesn't he? That's beautiful! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 07, 2010, 10:30:50 PM
Amin I buy the wood and send it to him. That gives me a chance to get what I want. Dave and I talk about what design of blade and handle would look good with the wood and then I get a True custom knife. It is so much better to help design your own knife and then having Dave make exactly what you want. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 08, 2010, 12:59:23 AM
By the way it was nice talkin by phone to Aimin Leadbetter a couple days a go..He wants to learn somethin different..

Aint-a goona telll yaaaa though :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 08, 2010, 05:43:27 AM
Great to hear from you Ace!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 08, 2010, 07:47:23 AM
Howdy ACE, It's real good to hear from you. Bad backs really suck!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 08, 2010, 07:53:54 AM
Rick, that picture of the dogs is one of the funniest things I have EVER seen. It’s funny how a picture will strike you.

KT, is there a law in Minnesota about how many knives a guy can own? :D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 08, 2010, 08:26:59 AM
No only wives. KT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 08, 2010, 11:20:16 AM
Howdy, pards. The conference is over (taught the dowsing school, gave 2 presentations, moderated a discussion panel and gave an all-day workshop, 6 days in all), my father-in-law got his pacemaker in and is doing fine (only 11 staples in his head where he took out the candy shelf at the corner store when he fell), the dog is well and ready to go after frisbees although he'll probably be cautious about biting bees again, my sister got a new water heater (a lot of drama with that one) and is all showered up, an old friend who was having lots of health issues passed. Other than that, my 4th was rather uninteresting. ;D

Ace! Good to see you back with us. We missed you around here.

Now to get caught up on what's going on around here.  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 08, 2010, 11:49:43 AM

  That sounds like a full week Will, I'd like to know what you do for an exciting week, if this one was uninteresting LOL, sorry about your friend, glad your FIL is doing well, and your dog learned a valuable lesson, lets see what kind of trouble you can stir up this week, sorta glad we live a fer piece from one another ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ace Lungger on July 08, 2010, 12:04:32 PM
Howdy Pards, :)
 I am going to do my best to make myself get on here more! I have been doing my best to stay out of trouble!!! Seems like no matter where I am it seems to follow me!! NOT REALY!! I just don't have in fire going because every time I try to do something I pay for it big time!!! >:( I just find that if I stay in the house and most of the time in bed I can slide by with my pain meds and not suffer very much!! BUT man that is getting old and playing he$$ on my mind!25 years ago I built some AR 15's for my friend, here the other day my brother in law and my nephew wanted me to fix them up. So I spent a couple days on the net finding the best parts for the least amount of money and put a few rifles toghter. The nice thing about putting them toghter is you can do it in the house and do as little as you want to at a time.
Saying that was the most fun i have had in 6 months sounds bad, but it was nice to do something for someone and get the reward of knowing you did something good.
You all keep up the good work
ACE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 08, 2010, 12:37:53 PM
 Howdy Ace

     Boy it's good to see you out here again, hopefully those meds will allow you to do more and more as time goes by, you know we all miss you here, so don't be a stranger.

          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on July 08, 2010, 01:53:48 PM
Howdy Ace
Good to see you here. We all miss you.
Keep pluggin on.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on July 08, 2010, 04:04:34 PM
Howdy, pards. The conference is over (taught the dowsing school, gave 2 presentations, moderated a discussion panel and gave an all-day workshop, 6 days in all), my father-in-law got his pacemaker in and is doing fine (only 11 staples in his head where he took out the candy shelf at the corner store when he fell), the dog is well and ready to go after frisbees although he'll probably be cautious about biting bees again, my sister got a new water heater (a lot of drama with that one) and is all showered up, an old friend who was having lots of health issues passed. Other than that, my 4th was rather uninteresting. ;D

Ace! Good to see you back with us. We missed you around here.

Now to get caught up on what's going on around here.  :D

I tried dowsing for awhile but my rod couldn't find water to save me.  I gave it up when I dang near drowned getting back to shore after I waded out fifty yards from shore without so much as a twitch from my dowsing rod.  ::)

Ace, we'd like you back full time, but understand the situation and will take what we can get.  Just drop in once in a while.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 08, 2010, 04:43:26 PM
Will great to have you back.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 08, 2010, 06:29:54 PM
Good to see ya ACE :) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on July 10, 2010, 11:48:19 AM
Glad to see you back here Ace!!

I just got back from my annual Cody Wyoming trip. Was a pretty good trip all in all, but family situations just as we were leaving made us change our travel plans and not head over to Sheridan as planned. It was too late in the day to make it over the mountains, etc, so we just headed straight to Casper for the night.
While in Cody, we watched the 4th of July parade, which was very nice and long. Its nice to see a town that pulls itself together like that to get something done.
I also hit a few of my favorite shops while I was there, and showed off a bit of my leather goods to one of the shops. He told me to bring back more, and he would trade me merchandise for it next time... MIght have to do that, as he has VERY neat stuff in there.
Then, in another little shop, I asked for leather tools. THe guy at the counter said no, but the elderly woman walking out the door said yes. She sent me out to talk to her husband, Gilbert, and we then went to their house to look.
I bought a big stack of patterns, most of which I have not seen, a few old stamps, and some handtools and a nice Osborne headknife. Some of them were Rampart. I tried to buy all of the tools, but he kept saying that I didnt need it all. Oh well. When I left, he told me to just take all of it, but I told him he would need them in a few days anyway, as he had all of his stuff out and ready to go now. Maybe I will revisit him next trip and strike up another deal.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 11, 2010, 12:08:22 PM
I tried dowsing for awhile but my rod couldn't find water to save me.  I gave it up when I dang near drowned getting back to shore after I waded out fifty yards from shore without so much as a twitch from my dowsing rod.  ::)
What KIND of water were you looking for? ;D

I looked for noxious energies one time but kept finding politicians. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 11, 2010, 12:47:28 PM
Don't point that thing this way Marshall,i'm thinkin of runnin fer Mayor :P ;D


That's the kind of trips i like Dalton,sounds like ya met some cool folks~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 11, 2010, 09:01:44 PM
Dave Cole just put this handle on for me . Great job Dave. Thanks KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 11, 2010, 10:30:53 PM


  More great work from Dave, you must have the best collection going now KT, nice work Dave, that is a beautiful knife and Awesome handle, well done pard. ::) :o 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 12, 2010, 08:55:24 AM
Dalton, sounds like you had a good trip overall. Cody is a really cool city to visit. I've been there twice on the way home from Sturgis, heading towards Yellowstone. The Cody Museum is a must see if you are within 200 miles as far as I'm concerned. I went through a number of shops last time; too much cool stuff, not enough coin.

Dave Cole ROCKS !

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on July 12, 2010, 09:51:29 AM
JD,
My favorite spot gives a cowboy/real people discount. He said the prices were tourist prices. One of these days, I will take him up on something.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 12, 2010, 11:10:02 AM
Slim, working on Motorcycles? I didn't figure you to be so strange :o
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/chirsJeffRushmore.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Springfield Slim on July 12, 2010, 12:29:09 PM
I don't have anything as new as yours, so I have to work on it once in a while. Not too often though, I only have 159,000 miles on the '82 beemer so far.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 12, 2010, 01:32:35 PM
WOOOO HOOOO speed up dad!!!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Paladin UK on July 12, 2010, 02:31:21 PM
Fer SS.........

Always lurved Combos!! `n looks like ya got yerownslf a reeel classic pard, she`ll to ta 200,000 Nooooooooo trouble ;D



Paladin  (What had a DBD 34 Goldie combo many moons ago ) UK
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 13, 2010, 02:46:41 AM
She's a beaut Slim. I had to stop riding after the stroke, so no bike in the garage for the frst time in many years.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 13, 2010, 12:03:54 PM
Nice pik JD, hey, ya missed us in SD, we lived there fer 8 years, our B&B had plenty of room and yer price would have been right.

We did a lot of Old West reenacting in Cody Wyo.T.,Deadwood and all thru the Black Hills...did some Hitchn' fer some folks.

Now it's Hillyard Wa., sit back relax and Play Cowboy. ;D

Preacher with the Governor Hill City SD>  (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/DanandGovernorRounds.jpg)



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 14, 2010, 10:41:13 PM

      WOW it's hot, it's 8:30 PM, and it's 92 degrees outside, and it supposed to be HOOOOOOOOOTTTTTER this weekend, guess we're paying for the nice weather we've had here in Northridge Ca.the last few weeks. :-\ :'( :-\ :P :P :P :P ::) ??? :o

      My wOLVES need some cool water. :D


             tEN wOLVES  :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on July 14, 2010, 10:49:57 PM
10 wOLVES,

It's 10:45 here and it is still 85.  Thunder storms tonight and tomorrow!  Then sunny and dry for the next 7 days!  Highs in the low 90's.  Heat index this afternoon was 106! :( :'( :(  I was out in it for a while and the sweat ran like a river! ::) :o  Sure was happy to get back into the AC!  NOPE, I'm glad that I didn't live in the [hot] Old West!  It's fun to play for a few days, but I DO like my 21st Century conveniences!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 15, 2010, 12:23:39 AM
I had an interesting converstion with a leather maker, and he kind of put the thing in perspective.

When Krakatoa exploded (1883), it sent a plum of ash and smoke that circled the world, setting off a mini 'ice age ... it actually snowed in New England in July ...

From Wikipedia:

Average global temperatures fell by as much as 1.2 degrees Celsius in the year following the eruption. Weather patterns continued to be chaotic for years and temperatures did not return to normal until 1888.

So cowboys might have been facing much cooler temperatures that we see today ....

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 15, 2010, 12:27:08 AM
Outside??? Been there done that got the sunburn threw away the T-shirt.. :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on July 15, 2010, 02:47:52 AM
If ya wore the T-shirt you might not have gotten sunburned! ::) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 15, 2010, 10:20:49 AM
WOW it's hot, it's 8:30 PM, and it's 92 degrees outside, and it supposed to be HOOOOOOOOOTTTTTER this weekend, guess we're paying for the nice weather we've had here in Northridge Ca.the last few weeks. :-\ :'( :-\ :P :P :P :P ::) ??? :o

      My wOLVES need some cool water. :D
Head on over to Bakersfield and cool off. ;D

Uh-huh. ;D

Yeah, it was the same thing here last night. It took a while to get to sleep. Today looks to be warmer, too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 15, 2010, 10:34:05 AM
Preety much the same thing here as Dr. Bob except....

106 heat index, 80 dew point and 95!

Ya couldn't even be outside!

Ned

Oh Ya and 9 tornados sighted in the general area!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on July 15, 2010, 11:09:06 AM
howdy pards
how sad am i when im sitting here wishin i had enough scrap leather to start my ground seat and dont wanna cut into a new side of skirting leather
LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Freedom on July 15, 2010, 11:17:32 AM
Tmi, just take the entire neck and make it a grounds seat :D... not good for much else anyway. ;D ;) :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 15, 2010, 01:08:53 PM
The Foredcast for Sackatomatoes is 104/67.... with a humidity of around 60.  Thank God for the Delta Breeze that cools us off 40 degrees by 9 PM ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 15, 2010, 01:35:26 PM
It's 81° here right now. That feels like 100° does in Kingman. I think I'll go ahead and scoot over to Battle Mountain (NV) to cool off.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 15, 2010, 02:10:18 PM
The only breeze i;m gettin here is the one were shootin here :-[ HOT~~~~ :o and worse tommorrow and i have to drive to Fresno :(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on July 15, 2010, 08:38:01 PM
Will

Alas, It appears that the trip to Colorado is off, as my brother in law decided it is gonna cost too much money to get married there. We have to hang around here for the wedding local, and me and Old Top have to go to a class reunion.

I have been findin good color here from the canyon, one bucket of material was producing at least one small pick outta each pan and once or twice I got as many as 3 and onct I got 6 small gobs in one spot. That much color was great. The next bucket isn't as productive so it is not as much fun, but I am still lookin. Me and my pard are goin back up and look some more..

Hope you get out and get to scratch the ground some...

yer pard
curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on July 15, 2010, 10:12:33 PM
Was a 104 til it started to rain (bucketfuls) about an inch an hour. temp dropped to 92 but humitity when to the ceiling

fraid to look at temp now...ac is good.

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 16, 2010, 09:46:09 AM

  Howdy All

      I thought you pards would get a kick out of this story.

            tEN wOLVES :D

An old prospector shuffled into town leading an old tired mule.

 

The old man headed straight for the only saloon to clear his parched throat.

 

He walked up and tied his old mule to the hitch rail.  As he stood there, brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.

The young gunslinger looked at the old man and laughed, saying, "Hey old man, have you ever danced?"

 

The old man looked up at the gunslinger and said, "No, I never did dance.. never really wanted to."

A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said,  "Well, you old fool, you're gonna dance now," and started shooting at the old man's feet.

 

The old prospector --not wanting to get a toe blown off-- started hopping around like a flea on a hot skillet.  Everybody was laughing, fit to be tied.

When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing, holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon.

 

 The old man turned to his pack mule, pulled out a double-barreled shotgun, and cocked both hammers.

 

The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air.

The crowd stopped laughing immediately.

 

The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly.  The silence was almost deafening.

 

The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old timer and the large gaping holes of those twin barrels.

The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old man's hands, as he quietly said, "Son, have you ever licked a mule's butt?"

The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "No sir..... but... I've always wanted to."

 

 


There are a few lessons for all of us here:

 Never be arrogant.
Don't waste ammunition.
Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.
Always, always make sure you know who has the power.
Don't mess with old men, they didn't get old by being stupid.



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 16, 2010, 10:05:34 AM
LOL Too True!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: theirishguard on July 16, 2010, 10:43:28 AM
mandolin here.  ;D Tom
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 16, 2010, 11:00:03 AM
OMIGAWD WHUZZAT?

Oh, sorry.  Hi, Rick.
 
;D


You "oLe" Scudder ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on July 16, 2010, 03:46:55 PM
Wuddahellza "Scudder"?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 16, 2010, 05:54:28 PM
Good one TW. Forty GCR is. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 16, 2010, 06:10:45 PM
Wuddahellza "Scudder"?


   Forty, Ricks a Haggen and a scudder too, all them Haggens are scudders don't ya see ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 16, 2010, 06:19:34 PM
and you kin take at ther clean ta the bank Matthew,i garantee it,just as shore as an ape is ugly.But if ya see cousin Hawg at dat der bank be a shore ta get the drop on "eem"...He's faster en a black cat tryin ta lick his hine end with his tail up and tongue already out~~~Doncha seee,dbbb dbbb dbb dbb ddbbb~~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 16, 2010, 06:44:42 PM
Clicker Matts agonna hunt you down if you talk to Kitty like that. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 16, 2010, 09:38:15 PM
Better watch it you ole coyote.I'll pour me a cup a coffee,steal your badge sherrif Terico,invite my friends over,lighter up my grill and serve Kid Terico scudder for dinner and have a smoke when i finished with ya :P MMMMM-MMMM :P :-*

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Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 17, 2010, 05:17:49 PM
I Sceeered KT off :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 17, 2010, 05:43:17 PM
Let me write this down~~~ :-\ Get bullet,make holes for stitchin,got it! :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 17, 2010, 05:48:53 PM
I,s a tough old bird and the only thing you get to eat is rump roast.KT ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 17, 2010, 05:52:35 PM
DUCK BUTTer for you..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 17, 2010, 05:54:53 PM
Cousin went pannin the other day way up north,the only one that got any color was this squirrel~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/color1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on July 17, 2010, 08:11:34 PM
Wal Rick,

At least someone got sumthin'.  And, if the pan keeps showin' up empty, a plump squirrel is better than nuthin.

Will

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 17, 2010, 09:46:11 PM
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Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 18, 2010, 12:31:51 PM
 RFDTV got Trigger and Bullet :) :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/roydaleyoung.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/triggerandbullet.jpg)

Oh i'm so happy Roy

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/2009_1110_Roy_Rogers_lead.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 18, 2010, 12:41:18 PM
Heard RFD TV is also working on a deal to get Roy's TV series and movies on!?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 18, 2010, 01:15:38 PM
YEP! ;D


~Cowboy fungshuay~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 18, 2010, 01:21:52 PM
I am shipping my pick-up to ya,but do mine in black ;D ;D ;D
WEEEEEEE DOOOOGGGGIIIIEEESSS!!!!!!! (go to facebook and type on RFDTV and look at the pics there)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Roycar.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 18, 2010, 05:00:23 PM
Clicker probley one of my red neck cousins. KT ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 18, 2010, 09:54:36 PM
What was that I heard; Trigger went for somewhere around 240 K ?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 18, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
Yep and that would have paid off my house ??? But for Trigger and Bullet,anything!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on July 19, 2010, 08:28:38 AM
That would have paid for my house 3 times! ;)
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 19, 2010, 09:04:30 AM
Whoses got a house? Tent. KT :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 19, 2010, 01:19:06 PM
Tent? You mean tipi ;D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 19, 2010, 02:05:53 PM
I think Ten Wolves is in a bad mood :o

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/madwolf.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on July 19, 2010, 07:40:52 PM
I could have bought 160 of my house.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 19, 2010, 10:26:24 PM
I think Ten Wolves is in a bad mood :o

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/madwolf.jpg)

     Rick if you think I'm in a bad mood, you should see the other nine of me, :o


               tEN
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 19, 2010, 11:34:09 PM
TW I think you meant to put the word see  in your sentence. but its still funny. KT  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 19, 2010, 11:39:54 PM
That's allright,my 92 holds ten rounds ;D ;D  :-* here wolfywolfywolfy :-* I got ten bullets,one for each of ya :D :D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bigloop.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 19, 2010, 11:43:17 PM
Well wait till ya see this~~~shhhweetueatiful!!!!! Just be a minute or 30 :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on July 20, 2010, 12:05:42 PM
howdy pards
just skinned a 3 foot rattle snake  now need to heat to get some tanning supplies so i can turn this wyoming bad boy in to wyoming leather LOL
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on July 20, 2010, 12:20:16 PM
Cool. Ya gonna eat that sucker? Mmmmmm...rattler chili!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 20, 2010, 12:52:38 PM
When ya salt the hide use non iodine salt..Place in a warm cool place and let it dry slow,not in direct sunlight or it will be stiff.Check out Riddles snake tanning kit.Mix some vineger,water and salt to make a brine and soak it in there too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on July 20, 2010, 05:18:50 PM
Well, I'll be,  Rick telling 316 how to tan one of his kin!  Doesn't that beat all!! :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 20, 2010, 06:22:14 PM
 

   

SNAKESKIN
TANNING KIT
Instructions
(Catalog #SSK-10)

RITTEL'S SNAKESKIN TANNING KIT contains all the necessary ingredients to
produce a real leather. Salt and White Vinegar are the only two ingredients
not included. These items are easily bought at a local store. Do not use
Kosher or Rock Salt - Non-Iodized Salt is best. Unlike other methods that
use Alum, Alcohol or Glycerine - RITTEL'S SNAKESKIN KIT produces a leather
suitable for crafts and leatherwork. The leather retains the distinctive
markings, plumps, has excellent durability, and strength.

* * * * * * * * * *
Fresh or frozen snakeskins tan the best. If you prefer to dry your
snakeskins, and tan them later - always avoid heat, and Salt them liberally.
After skinning - tack them out flat - flesh side up, flesh, and liberally
rub Salt into the flesh. Leave this layer of Salt on the skin for 2-3 days,
then brush it away, and allow the skin to dry thoroughly. Do not expose the
skin to heat, or direct sunlight while it dries - heat can render snakeskins
stiff and untannable. Heat causes the fibers to gelatinize to a glue-like
hardness - such skins are difficult and sometimes impossible to relax and
tan. To freeze fresh snakeskins - place them in a plastic garbage bag, and
use a twist tie to seal it - then freeze it solid. Snakes normally shed
their outer layer of skin to grow. This may occur during the tanning
process. If it does, remove the outer layer, and it should not affect your
skin.

Skinning - For Taxidermy purposes, usually an incision
Is made on the belly midway between the head and the tail, and after
loosening the skin from the flesh the skin is pulled off each end, similar
to removing a sock. For crafts or simply to display the skin - the snake is
skinned by making a belly incision its whole length, and the skin is
stripped from the flesh.

Fleshing - Snakeskins normally flesh easily. You can even use a Tablespoon
with 1 edge sharpened to scrape the meat from the inside of the skin. Some
tanners give it a serrated edge. Always - scrape the meat away working from
the tail towards the head to avoid tearing the skin. This is especially
important when handling small snakes.

Relaxing - Freshly fleshed snakeskins can be placed directly into the
Vinegar and Salt Pickling solution. Dried and frozen skins however, require
relaxing or thawing before they are pickled. For relaxing dried skins - Use
2 Lb. of Salt to every 1 Gallon of Water. Allow the skins to soak in this
Salt Brine until they become soft and flexible, then rinse and place them in
the Pickling solution. Frozen and fleshed skins can simply be placed
directly into the Pickle.

Pickling - To mix a Vinegar Pickling solution - mix 2 Quarts of White
Vinegar to 2 Quarts of Water, and add 1 Lb. of Salt. Mix enough solution to
completely submerge the skins without crowding! The Ph level should read
2.0-2.5 - it can be checked using Ph papers. Allow the skins to soak in the
Pickle for 2-3 days.

After your skins are thoroughly pickled - they can safely be left in the
pickling solution for several weeks, until you are ready to tan them. Stir
the Pickle at least once each day and do not expose it to temperatures below
50 degrees Fahrenhiet. When you are ready to tan the skins - remove them
briefly from the Pickle and rinse them. Squeeze out the excess water and
weigh them. Record this weight, it will be used to measure the amount of
KWIK-TAN tanning agent to use. For reliable results - always check the ph
level of your solutions. Ph levels are critical - and if not correct, your
chemicals will not be effective.

Tanning - When you are ready to tan - and after you have removed the skins
from the Pickle - add to the pickling solution: 6.5 Ozs. (by weight), or 5.0
fl. ozs. (by volume), or 2/3 a cup of RITTELS KWIK-TAN (KT-10), per 1 Lb. of
skin weight. Stir the solution, and then place the skins back into it. The
Ph level of the solution should read between 4.0 - if not, adjust it.

Leave the skins in the tanning solution for 12-20 hours. Snakeskins will
fully tan within this time. When tanned, remove the skins from the tan,
rinse and drain for 20-30 minutes - then oil.

Descaling - If you are going to use the snakeskin for making craft material,
then the scales should be removed. For Taxidermy or Display purposes, the
scales are usually left on the skin. To Descale - after the tan, rinse the
skins in Cold Water, then crumple the skins in your hands and you will
notice that the scales begin to fall away. Use a Brass bristled brush to
loosen the more persistent scales. Continue this process until the skins are
completely descaled.

Oiling - After tanning - all skins require Oiling. Prepare your Oiling
mixture by mixing 1 Part ProPlus Oil (PP-301) to 2 Parts Hot Water. Instead
of heating this mixture - simply use Hot tap water. Rub or brush the Oil and
Water mixture onto the flesh side of the snakeskin.

Finishing - If you will use the skin for Display or Crafts - after oiling,
tack it out flat and allow the Oil to soak into the flesh and dry - later
these tack holes along the edge can be trimmed away. For Taxidermy
purposes - After Oiling, its best to let the skin lay flat soaking up the
oil for 3-4 hours, and then it can be mounted - Or, if you prefer to freeze
it and mount it later, use a Roll of Paper Towels and put a layer on the
flesh, and then roll the skin up and freeze. For crafts - When the skin is
almost dry, begin to gently work the skin with your hands to soften it. When
softened and dry, lightly sand the flesh side to a smooth suede finish. If
the skin is to be for display - After drying, turn the skin over to display
the markings, tack it down using decorative tacks, and give it a coating of
clear lacquer or a clear Sealer to keep the scales from eventually curling.

* * * * * * * * * *
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any
form, or by any means without permission.
* * * * * * * * * *
RITTEL'S instructions are based upon our personal experiences using a
particular product and technique. RITTELS offers these instructions as a
guideline, and does not imply that they will guarantee success. RITTELS does
not accept any liabilty for such claims, or for the misuse of our
instructions or products; since we have no control over the use, apllication
and conditions of the environment or materials upon which they will be used.
RITTELS has made every attempt to provide instructions based on our own
 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on July 20, 2010, 06:40:44 PM
i'm still waiting, ain't seen nuttin here yet..

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 20, 2010, 11:09:17 PM
Just wanted to ride by and make sure all you citizens are safe.If your in danger call on~THE DARK RANGER~!

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bueatifulrig030-2.jpg)

Oh beware of the striking Dark Ranger
if he comes ridin into your town,
The Dark Ranger spells danger
For any outlaws left hangin "round~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on July 21, 2010, 02:02:57 AM
That there signature looks awful similar...

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 21, 2010, 05:03:06 AM
Kemo Sabe, why you change name? ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 21, 2010, 05:07:28 AM
I'm sure everyone has seen this but I thought it deserved another go around.


The Lone Rangers Creed


"I believe.....

That to have a friend, a man must be one.

That all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the power to make this a better world.

That God put the firewood there, but that every man must gather and light it himself.

In being prepared physically, mentally, and morally to fight when necessary for that which is right.

That a man should make the most of what equipment he has.

That 'this government of the people, by the people, and for the people' shall live always.

That men should live by the rule of what is best for the greatest number.

That sooner or later...somewhere...somehow...we must settle with the world and make payment for what we have taken.

That all things change but truth, and that truth alone, lives on forever.

In my Creator, my country, my fellow man."

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slowhand Bob on July 21, 2010, 08:03:41 AM
Dawnt reckon he has a rattler under his hat, do ya???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 21, 2010, 08:06:57 AM
Looks a lot like the LONE STRANGER. KT :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on July 21, 2010, 10:17:59 AM
Ned,

Thanks for posting the Creed!  Good words to live by.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on July 21, 2010, 12:21:20 PM
You ain't kidding nobody, Rick.  You  ain't "new" anywhere, you old scudder.   ::)   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 21, 2010, 12:36:52 PM
AHHH PHOOT~~ :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 21, 2010, 10:46:32 PM
Ten Wolves is goona whip me good ;D My brother in laws son in the middle.He lives in Alaska.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Freshcatch.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 25, 2010, 11:08:04 AM
Well I wasn't gonna but then thought what the hell! You never know how many you may get.


YUP, IT"S MY BIRTHDAY!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 25, 2010, 07:49:42 PM
I figgerd a way to get cool, I'll watch "Ice Road Truckers? this evening. Might werk eh. ::)

Rick, proof is in the piks..nice Catch

Slick
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on July 25, 2010, 10:26:26 PM
Finished a non western project this weekend.  Got a new flashlight for work and needed to make a new tool caddy and cell phone holder as the old one had the cell phone on the same caddy.  First pic is the old, second pic the new.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 26, 2010, 08:44:08 AM
AC ya done good!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 26, 2010, 09:43:05 AM


   This is real cool AC, nice idea, and could be very useful, thanks for sharing pard. ::) :o 8)


        tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 26, 2010, 09:58:34 AM
AC you did a great job.I like it.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 26, 2010, 03:13:10 PM
Nice stuff AC,i still like my video pouch you made for me,use it all the time!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 26, 2010, 05:08:49 PM
AC, fine werk Pard, looks like surgical equipment fer fine gun repairs. :)

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on July 26, 2010, 06:24:02 PM
Thanks everyone, its fun to make usefull projects for everyday life.  I couldn't work without the caddy.

AC


PS... That flashlight has 225 lumen cree led bulb.  It's a tactical flashlight and will put a beam out to 200 feet.  Great for looking in ceilings for wires.....Hey Hey.  Probably over kill but I like it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 26, 2010, 08:01:36 PM
AC, bet the flashlite wiil BBQ a spider? ;D

I want one, no, the flashlite :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on July 26, 2010, 09:04:31 PM
When I worked NIght shift at the "asylum" I kept lookin for a brighter and brighter flashlight. (this was 75-81, so we didn't have the stuff we have now. Even Maglites were way to expensive ifn they was available...)

I ended up with a light/lantern that was rechargeable, and when you shined a beam down the dorm, a guy would freeze like a deer in headlites, which was just what I wanted...

nuttin to do about leathere, but yer light story touched a story nerve..

continue with the fine leather stuff

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 26, 2010, 09:27:57 PM
AC,

I have reached the age when I am searching for brightere and brighter flashlited to make up for my aging eyes  ... if I could afford the electricity to run them, I would have a 300,000 lumen landing light set on my belt ... LOL

But what I really want to say is what a nice set!  I am guessing that if you wanted, there would be a large enoughgroup wanting them to start producing them for profit (?)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 27, 2010, 12:23:06 PM
Oak Harbor Freight had a sale this week on flashlites of this nature.

Back to leather.Any one have a holster pattern fer a Ruger Black Hawk 6 1/2" 44-40? Or, where to get one?I may have to do it the easy way and trace it out. If I had one.

Slick, 8) and his Solor Powered Night Vision sunglasses...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 27, 2010, 05:44:21 PM
 Howdy All

     In order to help gain some space for our server, we are starting a new thread, "Leathersmiths Show Us Yer Stuff, Part Two" this will be the thread you will be using to post all new material as of 7/27/2010 This Thread is for "FINISHED!!!" work only

    The old thread will be locked, but viewable to every one.

     This is the place to show off your talents, we welcome you to post pictures of" FINISHED "!!! HOLSTERS, BELTS and KNIFE SHEATHS you have MADE YOURSELVES, if you feel you need more information than has been given in these post by the member, you can always PM them. comments are fine as long as they stay on topic, questions about procedures can be done by starting a new thread on the board, this will help in keeping a lot of  topic chatter off of this thread, which will make this thread more enjoyable for all of us and also help our server keep this site running well.

                 Thanks to all of you for your cooperation on this, we have a great forum here thanks to you all of you.

                Regards

            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on July 27, 2010, 06:37:57 PM
A little over 6 years and near 7,000 posts just goes to prove what a great thing leatherworking and this forum is!! :)
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on July 28, 2010, 10:36:35 PM
Here we go! Lets get the new pages going...

My newest Wild Bunch rig to replace my right out of the book carved one from a year ago.
Pretty basic, but has a covered trigger, which makes it legal for some other venues than SASS, and I just wanted to do some conchos.
Color is year old+ dark roast, evoo, and sunshine. It will end up a tad darker yet probably, as I will give it a couple coats of Skidmores tomorrow and leave it in the sun a bit.
I will try to get some of my traditional wood pile pics later this week.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 28, 2010, 10:45:25 PM
TW GOOD move. Thank You. KT   D.M. nice looking holster. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 28, 2010, 10:52:54 PM

  WOW that looks great Dalton, those concho's add a little razamadaze I like the look, it should look good on a matching gun belt also.

   Looks like you're the first to have your stuff on page one of the new " Show Us Yer Stuff " Part Two" thread, sorta seems like you should get a prize or something, Well done Dalton, and thanks for sharing pard. ::) :o 8) ;D


         tEN wOLVES  :D


        Thanks KT, it was time
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on July 28, 2010, 11:13:13 PM
Thanks guys. I really really want to make the one in Packing Iron, but I cant find just the right conchos for that one yet.

Heres another one I made awhile back as a prototype. It is raw leather, no oil, no dye, etc. The loop was just a darker scrap, and made a nice contrast.
I narrowed the top of the belt loop too much, so its not an overly stable rig. It shifts around too much, and the angle is a little off. I am going to cut it apart one of these days, and adjust the angle a little bit, and then recreate it. I like the design of this one a lot. I think me and Slowhand Bob were reading each other's minds, because we come up with very similar designs at about the same time.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 29, 2010, 12:18:27 AM
Ole Dalton makes a dang nice antique belt by mistake too ;D I think he should keep on doin it..Remember,there was a chef back in the 1800s that had a customer come in his restraunt,The guy ordered steak with a side of tators with salt,when he got the taters he complained they were too thick and not enough salt,the chef made another order,still the man complaines just a bit to thick and not enough salt.So the chef got tired of the belly achin and said,"by golly i give him thin tators with salt!!!So he took the potato sliced it as thin as he could fried the heck out of them and layed on the salt!The customer loved them!The first batch of tator chips were made,the rest is history :) :)

Bette make more mistakes Dalton,this belt is awsome!

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/boxedcollection011.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/boxedcollection014.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 29, 2010, 05:11:24 AM
Howdy Dalton & Montana,

Beautiful work on your 1911 Holsters. They have a great look to them.

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on July 29, 2010, 07:07:39 AM
 Hey Dalton and Montana, good looking rigs. I really like those conchos it gives the rig a much more "western" look
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 29, 2010, 09:44:45 AM
Montana ,great . keep it up . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 29, 2010, 12:12:10 PM
Thanks Pards for ye encouragement and compliments..Sorry bout the little feller not being period correct..the "G" werd.
It also fit the 1911 which was my intent, just wished I'd saved the pattern tho, oh well.
Got yer note Ten Wolves, I stand corrected, just had a brain pht.

To make up fer my Boo-Boo hers one of my favorite creations.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/JakeHarlow/Hals1858nholster.jpg)

Happy Trails and keep on Toolin' :)

Slick
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 29, 2010, 12:50:55 PM
Oh My good, soooo beutiful work u guys make :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 29, 2010, 01:33:22 PM
Yer aint so bad yerself Bob..Y'all do fine werk. ;D
MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 29, 2010, 01:39:55 PM

  Montana Slick, this is a beautiful holster pard, the border tooling is rich and classic, and the black is nice and deep, looks like it fits the gun well too, thanks for the look see, and Slick, no biggy, I just needed to give you a heads up on that, we all have brain freezes from time to time, me too. ??? ::) :-\ ;D


   tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 29, 2010, 01:48:35 PM
 MS really like that holster. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 29, 2010, 02:29:49 PM
Thanks Y'all, good news is, I save the pattern on that one...Whew. ;D

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 29, 2010, 03:21:59 PM
      
Howdy Gents,

         I'm starting a new thread for those that want to post and show off there work on small projects like Wallets Spur Strap, book covers cell phone holders all the smaller western style projects that AREN'T , Holster, Gun belt or Knife Sheaths, lets try to keep these threads for there intended purposes. The new thread for this is " Pards shows us your small Leather Projects" it will be a sticky, and will be easy to find.


                Thanks ahead of time for your cooperation

                     tEN wOLVES  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: dscott on July 29, 2010, 03:34:25 PM
thnaks guys that makes me feel good
sorry about that didnt know
Dscott
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on July 29, 2010, 04:25:23 PM
Some of my latest........I think they all fit here......
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/wild-goo-24-2010-2.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/wild-goo-24-2010-3.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/wild-goo-23-1.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/pouch-2010-owens-1.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/botas-2010-whitman.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/gunrig-2010-fairchild_07.jpg)

Well back to the grind stone(literally  ;D )
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on July 29, 2010, 06:18:20 PM
Chuck your new creations are spellbinding  :o
Great photography, who does it?
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on July 29, 2010, 06:30:13 PM
Thanks Django and I do my own photography.....it's the fun part ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 29, 2010, 06:50:31 PM


 Outstanding work Chuck, as always, and your picture taking skills are over the top also, thanks for sharing with us, I know others look forward to seeing your works of art as much as I do. ::) :o 8) ;D


         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on July 29, 2010, 08:59:52 PM
Dscott and Montana, good lookin work pards. Them straps are right fine and I like that black holster.
Chuck all your stuff looks great but I really like the Botas now them really do shine.
Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on July 29, 2010, 09:11:41 PM
  AC, that looks great. you are getting to be one of the old pros around here. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on July 29, 2010, 10:42:46 PM
Chuck, those are inspirational to say the least. Georgeous as always.
Slick, very nice holsters.

DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 30, 2010, 12:36:04 AM
Dalton, those WB holsters are really great. I love the finished piece. Very good-looking with the conchos.

Slick, that slimjim is really outstanding work. Very cool.

Chuck, your latest stuff is really something. Very, very beautiful work.

Thanks for the great pics, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 30, 2010, 12:43:26 AM
Howdy, pards. I've been out and about, but you pards have been BUSY! I can see it'll take a while to catch up.

Here are a couple photos I took in my wanderings.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 30, 2010, 01:06:30 AM
Dang i guess you have Marsh!Real fubbalos :) :) :) Bueatiful :) I got some buffalo hide awhile back and i see now why the used it so much,awsome stuff...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 30, 2010, 03:53:31 AM
Nice work CB, looks so autentic :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 30, 2010, 04:59:07 AM
Howdy Montana,
Beautiful work on your Slim Jim! It has a real classic look to it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 30, 2010, 05:09:49 AM
Howdy AC,
Great job on your Tool Caddy! Nifty design well executed!

Howdy Marshall,
Great pictures! That must have been a fun trip. Was that in Yellowstone NP?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TN Mongo on July 30, 2010, 07:59:19 AM
From his DVDs I know that Chuck likes to dip-dye his leather work.  When you do a knife sheath with an insert of snake skin, like some of the work Chuck just posted, can this be dip-dyed or should the dye be brushed on to avoid contact with the insert?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 30, 2010, 09:26:58 AM

  Good to have you back Marshal Wil :D


     These are great pictures, and the heard has gotten bigger since I last saw it years ago, you can just stand in awe of the beauty of this country, I know you must have felt this way when seeing it, it just does something for the soul. Thanks for sharing your picture and trip, and again it's good to have you back with us again.


       tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 30, 2010, 09:40:46 AM
Marshal , some nice pictures your showing. THANKS  KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 30, 2010, 10:41:55 AM
Marshal, I kin see yer kept the safe distance, them critters are awesome but dunt like the smell of after shave and perfume.

Nice piks, I have a lot of memories of that place growing up there.
Thanks fer posting

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 30, 2010, 11:47:07 AM
I too am always in search of a brighter light for these aging eyes.

Marshall, sure looks like Yellowstone. I was there is '04 & '05, passing through on the way home from Sturgis. Going through there on a bike is way cool; we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. One day some buffalo were walking right down the center strip of the road. We shut the bikes down and sat there quietly while they walked single file past us close enough to pet them ( which we DID NOT do!) 

I will admit I had the kick stand down and my right foot on the ground, ready to bail if I had to.   8) 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Mogorilla on July 30, 2010, 12:16:07 PM
About 15 years ago, a Buddy and I did a road trip to Deadwood/badlands, etc.  Didn't know it was during Sturgis (our wives still don't believe us!)  Anyway, we went to get pictures of us picking Lincoln's nose at Mt. Rushmore.   Well, Lincoln didn't work real well, so we had to settle on Washington, but it worked.  Anyway, comeing back we wandered throught he badlands and were off the beaten path when we came upon 6 bison including 2 calves.  They were off a bit and between us and them was a deep gorge (it isn't called the badlands for nothing)  Anyway, they just stared at us while we watched and it was a beautiful site to behold.  Well, we turned around, noting where we were made it back to a turn off area for tourists.   We stopped and proceeded to tell the Ranger that we had seen some bison and that it was really picturesque and if we told him where if people wanted to see them.  He looked at us (mind you, I am a rural tennessee/illinois boy and my buddy was an iowa farm boy.) and told us that the Badlands only has a herd of 600 bison and the odds of us seeing one is slim, what we saw were cows.   He wsa such a pretentious a$$ it brought out the worst in me.  he had been quite scolding and loud when telling us we didn't know a cow from a bison.  I replied "Dam, you grow the hairiest dam cows i have ever seen!   NIMROD!"  Stormed off and walked to a family with a load of kids.  Proceeded to give the father directions and told him if I sent him to see cows, I would buy his kids dinner in Rapid City.    He found us about 3 hours later at the last turn off in the Badlands, thanked us and shared lunch with us.   Said the Ranger complained about rude Big City people when we drove off.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on July 30, 2010, 03:09:42 PM
Some mighty nice work being put out here.
Keep it up guys.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on July 30, 2010, 03:29:19 PM
Hey Dalton, how did you mess up that belt finish to look so good!!
can you remember what you did, as it looks like it's a 100 years old!

I remember Chuck done the same thing with one of his belts by mistake, maybe you done the same thing?

Django



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 30, 2010, 05:46:07 PM
Sounds like B-ison S--- to me :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on July 30, 2010, 07:09:03 PM
I too am always in search of a brighter light for these aging eyes.

Marshall, sure looks like Yellowstone. I was there is '04 & '05, passing through on the way home from Sturgis. Going through there on a bike is way cool; we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. One day some buffalo were walking right down the center strip of the road. We shut the bikes down and sat there quietly while they walked single file past us close enough to pet them ( which we DID NOT do!) 

I will admit I had the kick stand down and my right foot on the ground, ready to bail if I had to.   8) 

You were a Brave Man JD and survived? Lord was on yer side that day and you didn't stay at our Castle in the Hills? JD, I'm broken hearted.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on July 30, 2010, 09:24:29 PM
Django,
Here is a link to the thread on this one.
I am hoping to get it to happen again, but havent tried it yet. One of these days.
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,31899.0.html
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 31, 2010, 12:14:29 AM
Looks really good with this... ;)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DoubleDown013.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on July 31, 2010, 07:45:43 AM
Nice looking stuff, guys. Keep the hits coming!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 31, 2010, 08:27:45 AM
Those bags look great. Your work is top rate WC, the man is fortunate to have you there to custim make these. I hope he understands the value of what he has there.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 31, 2010, 09:12:13 AM
Those buffs are so use to seeing people, cars and bikes that they completely ignored us. We had a second experience with a large heard in Custer Wildlife Sanctuary, which is huge by the way. If the buffalo want to camp on the road, thenh they camp on the road! We had to stop for 20 or so minutes, along with a half dozen cars as the bison movede slowly from one side of the narrow road to the other. The heard is something like 15 or 16 hundred.

That day it was just my wife and I on the Road King, sitting there as dozens slowly streamed past us, paying no attention to us whatsoever.  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 31, 2010, 01:20:02 PM
That's it JD! That's what it is! My wife is a buffalo she acts the same dern way!


Bueatiful set of bags WC,i have to show those to my cousin... :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on August 01, 2010, 12:31:07 AM
Thanks Pards and to the nice werk of our other Pards..

Anyone have or know where to get a Ruger Black Hawk 6 1/2 " holster pattern? Tawked to Will G. and he suggested I trace one out, but I dunt have a R.BH  My sidekick wants me to make him a pair.

GCR, what are you doing in the bathroom? Oh, full length mirror? Dunt it make ya look undertall?  Nice leather Pard.Yer gives me ideas. ;D

Happy Leather, keep a tooln'

MS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 01, 2010, 02:03:58 AM
Clicker I like your taylor. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 01, 2010, 12:22:17 PM
I never knew KT knew Paul Anka,look at the vest he is wearing.. ;D It's a KT special~~OR? Is KT really Paul Anka  :-\  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKcCaCgMLBE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on August 01, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
Here is a rig I just finished for a new cowgirl (4 3/4" Blackhawks) and my first rendition of Will Ghormley's 3:10 to Yuma rig.  The 3:10 to Yuma crossdraw is in process of being made
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 01, 2010, 04:24:02 PM
Mighty fine looking rig there Outrider!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 01, 2010, 04:36:39 PM
Just beutiful Outrider :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on August 01, 2010, 05:14:30 PM
All these 3:10 rigs are looking amazing!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 01, 2010, 06:13:03 PM
First, to all the pards, great work is being shown.  I have been so involved with this, I haven't had time to comment on the work being shown.  Here is the completed "Hoopy Rendition" belt.  Still have to make the holsters.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 01, 2010, 06:14:02 PM
One More...

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 01, 2010, 06:21:34 PM
Outrider some great rigs your showing . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on August 01, 2010, 07:31:01 PM
Well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 01, 2010, 08:57:54 PM
AC great job, you got er down pat.KT ;) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 01, 2010, 10:11:31 PM
Wow you guys,very cool stuff!! :)

AC that Hoppy rig is sweeeet!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 01, 2010, 10:40:19 PM
Thanks Guys, I am exausted from all that lacing.  I am pleased with the results.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 01, 2010, 10:48:16 PM


   Beautiful work AC, this belt is over the top, well done pard. ::) :o 8) ;D great job of lacing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 01, 2010, 10:55:29 PM
I love the lacing AC, but then I like doing lacing myself.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 01, 2010, 11:14:54 PM
Boy ,that is some beautiful country and great shoots of the buff's.Too bad I'll never see it other than in pics.Very nice saddlebags WC.
Here is a new knife I made for KT, he's working on the sheath right now.It's another file knife, with nickel silver guard and Water Buffalo spacer and Desert Ironwood handle.Dave

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 02, 2010, 10:09:09 AM
Thanks, pards. Johnny, those were all in YNP. What a great place. JD, that had to be a bit unnerving. We had one that walked the yellow line ahead of us for a while then gave us the stink eye so we fell back. I figured that was his turn signal because he then crossed the road ahead of us and angled off to meet up with the herd. Here's a picture of that one when we passed.

Beautiful saddlebags, WC. I like the meander border. Very nice.

Dave, very fine knife. Te handle on this one is particularly beautiful. The grain and color are really something.

I don't know what some people do in roadside rests, but this sign was at one in the middle of Nevada.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 02, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Outrider, both those rigs look great. I particularly like the dark finish on the 3:10 rig. Good work, for sure.

AC, that Hoppy belt is really cool. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on August 02, 2010, 10:21:29 AM
Don't forget Marshall Will,

"YA CAN'T ROLLERSKATE IN A BUFFALO HERD"!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 02, 2010, 10:24:31 AM
LOL, Ned. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 02, 2010, 10:47:20 AM


         Nice Knife Dave, you do beautiful work, can't wait to see what KT will come up with for a sheat. ::)



           tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 02, 2010, 10:53:34 AM

    Howdy Outrider


           I missed your holsters, nice work pard, I'd say you captured Will's pattern very well, both rigs are top notch, thanks for the look see, it's good to have you back with us again.

              tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 02, 2010, 10:55:55 AM
Man Mr. Cole you got the golden touch.That desert iron wood is somethin!

I hope ole KT is doin ok today,he is havin surgery again manyana :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 02, 2010, 11:05:00 AM
I've been catching up on all the threads that happened while I was gone. Man, there's some beautiful stuff showing up. Too much to reply to all the threads but I'm impressed beyond words. Outstanding stuff, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 02, 2010, 11:44:38 AM
I took this outside Cody, WY on the road to Yellowstone. My wife and I were on the bike so I definitely took note of the sign. I think the special rule is: Grizzlys Make The Rules!
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/OLD1830.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 02, 2010, 11:48:48 AM
Outrider, that is a great example of your consistant excellent work.

AC, you're gonna have to hire someone to be with you when you wear that rig, or someone is liable to sneak up behind you to try to steal it! That is a classic B Western rig if I ever saw one. Nice work so far; do you have patterns and plans already for the holsters?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 02, 2010, 11:50:09 AM
I think the special rule is: Grizzlys Make The Rules!
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/OLD1830.jpg)
Yeah! I'd say you got that one right. :o

Funny thing. The folks we went to Yellowstone with live in Monrovia. The whole time no one saw a bear. They had a black bear in their street the day they got home. Uh!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 02, 2010, 12:36:01 PM
Dave thats a beautiful job on the knife. I just hope I can make a sheath good enough for it. The wood on the handles I have been buying on ebay and Dave has been good enough to me to let me send them to him and use them on my knives. Thats what I call CUSTOM work. Thanks Dave. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 02, 2010, 07:45:53 PM
Dave Cole knife and my sheath.Last I,ll be showing till get my surgery done tomorrow. Rod maybe I can do another one in the hospital bed for you.  :D Clicker I'll be on drugs so maybe I can get a good idea. ;D There doing cleanup and exployatory surgery so I might get lucky and go home when there done. This is dyed elk inlaid with a alligator belt strap . Dave donated the gator. Thanks Dave. He said he didnt want it to make his knife look bad.  ;) KT 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 02, 2010, 08:48:16 PM

  KT this sheath really came out nice, great looking all around pard. ::) :o 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 02, 2010, 09:21:50 PM
Lookin forward to seeing the lacing when they get done with ya.Maybe you should take your leather needle and bling hammer ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 02, 2010, 09:25:14 PM
Good luck tomorrow KT, nice sheath.  nice knife from Dave.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 02, 2010, 11:40:26 PM
Great job on the sheath KT.Now it looks like a "package".Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 03, 2010, 12:00:32 AM
That's a fitting sheath for that knife. Good work. To both of you. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on August 03, 2010, 01:14:32 AM
From his DVDs I know that Chuck likes to dip-dye his leather work.  When you do a knife sheath with an insert of snake skin, like some of the work Chuck just posted, can this be dip-dyed or should the dye be brushed on to avoid contact with the insert?

Howdy TN -
YOu can do it two ways:
1) pre-dye the overlay
2) My preferred method - seal the snakeskin first with something like a satin varathane (I do this no matter what since it also helps keep it from descaling) then dip dye and immediately wipe off the dye from the snakesking with a rag wetted with alcohol.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on August 03, 2010, 01:21:01 AM
Django,
Here is a link to the thread on this one.
I am hoping to get it to happen again, but havent tried it yet. One of these days.
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,31899.0.html
DM

Dalton a couple of tricks to get the crackling
1) Heat - a heat gun on low, but be vewy vewy careful! Also the response may take a while so heat let cool, then "fold bend and mutilate" and see what happens - reapply heat if need be.

2) Lye or potash - any strong alkali will "burn" the surface (and even deeper if you're not careful). Lots of leather "agers" use oven cleaner with lye. Spray it on, let dry, and then rinse off with clean water. Fold bend and mutilate.........

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 03, 2010, 02:27:32 AM
Outrider, AC & Kt
Great work guys.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on August 03, 2010, 10:06:57 AM
July 31, New York City.

Mitch Miller dies at 99.

What a musicl egend. An a most incredible beard and mustache!

Many good memories of a much simpler time!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on August 03, 2010, 04:42:48 PM
  Outrider, tht is some mighty fine work on those Yuma rigs.  I like both of them the best.... :-\  I can do that ..... can't I ::) ;D

AC, pard that is gonna be a killer rig when you get finished. I really like that black and white it really jumps atcha.

Kid, the sheath is a great compliment to a great knife.  Dave should be proud  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 03, 2010, 08:11:18 PM
Had to believe he was still alive. My folks had his show on regularly when I was growing up. Just follow the bouncing ball!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 04, 2010, 06:55:02 AM
This is a rig i just finished for a customer in England

Meanea holsters, one for his Colt Bisley with a wider throat and the other for an SAA 7 1/2" colt.

3" tapered belt with 26  44/45 loops and a 1 3/4"nickel clipped corner buckle.

"Antiqued" (Thank you Chuck!!)finish.

Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 04, 2010, 07:26:53 AM
Django, that's some fine looking leather!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 04, 2010, 08:11:54 AM
Congratulations, Django. That's very authentic-looking. You've hit the nail on the head. Skeeter
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 04, 2010, 08:16:34 AM

  As JD and Skeeter said well done Django, looks like you're taking to this leather work like a duck does to water, keep up the great work pard. ::) :o 8)

          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 04, 2010, 08:43:26 AM
Thanks for the info Chuck. I tried heat on a pair of holsters, after getting them damp. Problem was the propane torch scorched them in spots..... :-[ ;D. I got a little impatient as was going to fast and hot. The heat gun sounds like a much better plan.

I might give the chemical stuff a try sometime, and see what it does.

Django, nice look to that rig!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 04, 2010, 09:11:48 AM
Django nice piece of leather your showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 04, 2010, 09:43:13 AM
Django, thats a mighty fine rig. How did u make the antiqe finish?? I dont have CB:s DVD :'(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 04, 2010, 09:52:57 AM
Very good-looking rig, Django. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 04, 2010, 10:50:10 AM
You just gotta love Chucks "delicate" finishing tips!!

 "Heat it up fold bend and mutilate and see what happens "

A one of a kind  and a genius to boot!!
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 04, 2010, 11:45:32 AM
I got to get it somehow.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 04, 2010, 12:54:25 PM
Howdy All,

Lots of great leather work posted lately. Many thanks to everyone for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 04, 2010, 01:00:28 PM
Here is a facsimile of a Henry rifle I made for my grandson who is a civil war buff. He originally wanted a Spencer Carbine but I talked him into that "Tarnation Yankee rifle you load on Sunday and fire all week".

The receiver sides are brass, the barrel is steel tubing and the stock is oak.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 04, 2010, 01:08:10 PM
Where do ya put the rubber band?? :D Now that is too cool Poppa M.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 04, 2010, 02:49:26 PM
Johnny M. Thats some very nice work you did. Grandson should like it and be very proud of his grandfather. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 04, 2010, 03:53:44 PM


  Johnny, you're a Grandpa's Grandpa, beautiful job, you're Grandson will flip. ::) :o 8)


       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 04, 2010, 04:13:46 PM
Johnny, that is just waaaaay too cool. What a lucky grandson you have.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 05, 2010, 09:32:24 AM
Holy Cow Johnny, that's some talent!. What an incredible gift he will treasure and pass on to his son or grandson. You've created a real legacy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 05, 2010, 01:25:37 PM
Johnny
That is way cool. My grandkids would love it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 05, 2010, 01:44:04 PM
Django
That is a good lookin rig.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 05, 2010, 03:41:59 PM
As always, beautiful leather work being shown by all.  Here is a knife sheath I recently finished. 
Wiley  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 05, 2010, 03:57:26 PM
Great job Wiley, keep them comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 05, 2010, 06:24:50 PM
Looks good Wiley.I just finished up this "Wild Bunch" holster.Tried some hair on hide for the inlay and collar.Dave :)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 05, 2010, 06:33:55 PM


  Very nice Dave, it looks pretty cool ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 05, 2010, 08:44:16 PM
Beautiful job Dave, its nice to see something different and very unique. Great idea. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 05, 2010, 11:50:29 PM
Wiley
That's a good lookin sheath. I like the color.

Dave
Very nice. Keep it up
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 06, 2010, 12:18:40 AM
Nice sheath, Wiley. Looks good.

The hair on holster is cool, Dave. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 06, 2010, 01:05:55 PM
Many thanks for the compliments.
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 06, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
Cool sheath Wiley. Is that a one piece job?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 06, 2010, 05:46:00 PM
I got my WB hat steamed (made a long oval out of it and re-did the crown and brim some) and made a cord for the wind strap to hang on much like the one Lee Marvin had on his in "The Professinals". You can't see it in the photo, but the brim is steamed up slightly in the front. The color, to be totally historically correct should be brown, but it's the same as Marvin's in color. OK, now I can get on the leather stuff. I suppose some day I may want to get one in the right color but for now, $15 is mighty satisfying. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 06, 2010, 07:00:29 PM
Poifect Marshall! ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 07, 2010, 12:25:46 AM
Thanks, Rick.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 07, 2010, 10:44:16 AM
Dave, I'm likin that holster pard real nice work, I need to try some of that hair on hide leather.
JD, thanks for the kind words, yep, one piece o leather, just the ole Mexican loop design.
Wiley :) ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 07, 2010, 10:49:41 AM
Move over Lee Marvin!  Very cool lid there Marshall.  I can't wait to see that double buckle belt.
Wiley :) ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rattlesnake Pete on August 07, 2010, 11:31:50 AM
Let me introduce myself...... as of today; ex-Rattlesnake Pete....  :'(

After 25+ years of keeping and breeding Rattlers (in a country far away from where they live) today my last Rattlesnake died.....
These guys don't make good pets.... they're nasty and won't hessitate to kill you.... but still it's a sad day for Rattlesnake Pete, I can tell you that.  :(

Few weeks back, when working on my first ever rig, I came up with the idea of using snakeskin as an inlay for a future holsterproject someday.
Totaly unaware that the opportunity would occur so soon.......
So... this afternoon I skinned her and stapled her skin to a flat board.... tanning it tommorrow.  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 07, 2010, 11:48:27 AM
Thanks, Wiley.

Welcome, Pete. Good to see us with us. Looking forward to your rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rattlesnake Pete on August 07, 2010, 12:36:32 PM
Well, actualy I should have written; Let me re-introduce myself.... ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 07, 2010, 01:13:23 PM


  Welcome to the Leather Shop, Rattlesnake Pete, we're happy to have you join in with us, we have another pard here, Gun Click Rick, he has a pet rattler his ownself, he keeps it in his man cave, he'll probably show it to you when he wakes up today. ::) ??? :-\


         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 07, 2010, 02:09:16 PM
Say hi to Floyd ;D I had to kick Floyd outta bed last night,wouldn't stop snorin!

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Floyd002.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/Floyd004.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 07, 2010, 02:14:06 PM
You ever hear a rattlesnake snor!! Kkksnaww,ssssssssssssss,rattle, rattle, rattle,kkksnawwww,ssssssssssssssssssssssss,rattle, rattle, rattlle >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 07, 2010, 02:16:25 PM
OK, I'll stop for awhile after this one.  Hope ya like em.
Wiley ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 07, 2010, 02:47:09 PM
WOW!!!  Ya done real good!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 07, 2010, 04:09:42 PM
Very nice work Wiley!! The sheath looks great and the straps are a knockout!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 07, 2010, 04:28:46 PM
Wiley some beautiful leather work your making. Thanks for showin. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 07, 2010, 05:02:31 PM
Man, you are knocking'm out of the park Wiley! Great job.

If Dave Cole posted a pic of a Wild Bunch holster with a hair on cowhide insert I missed it, but I saw it for sale on the web here. What an incredible piece of work that one is

Added a couple of days later: Dave, I don't know how I missed that one, but I sure like the looks of that hair on 1911 holster. You do fine work. Once again, you don't charge enough for your work pal.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on August 07, 2010, 06:05:46 PM
I could handle the snoring as long as he don't hog the covers.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 08, 2010, 12:43:10 AM
Outstanding, Wiley. Those look really great. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 08, 2010, 01:11:03 AM
I took him sking once and he broke something,he was in a cast all the way up to his neck :D :D


 >:( HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS~~~<

settle down Floyd,i know it was a long time ago,remember how you had to walk with that crutch,dang near never got your head strieghtened back up... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 08, 2010, 07:35:57 AM
Welcome to the Leather Forum Pete, glad to have you join us.

I never raised any rattlers, but I've shot & skinned a few in my day, though it was many years ago. I drove over one in a pickup once, purely by accident. I felt the bump, got out to see how he was and ended up chasing him through the grass for quite a ways. I finally pinned him with a shovel. He was over six feet long. This was outside Placerville, Calif. in 1971. There were lots of them in that area at the time.

Those are some tough critters.  Anyway, look forward to having you share some of your work with us. JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 08, 2010, 08:04:20 AM
Verry fine job wiley :o
Now I´ve maked the Ringo holster and I´m working
on the belt.. Its a nice rig.. Tanx for your fine work
Mr Ghormley..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 08, 2010, 08:41:16 AM
Great job BhB! You do fine work. Look forward to seeing the belt too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 08, 2010, 10:25:25 AM


   Nice work again Bob, you're making Will proud, we'll look forward to seeing the completed rig. ::)

      tEN wOLVES  :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 08, 2010, 12:22:51 PM
That's beautiful, BH. The completed rig will be very cool.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 08, 2010, 12:56:35 PM
BB great job on that holster you just made Should be a fine rig when done. KT  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on August 08, 2010, 01:49:48 PM
  Wiley, great looking tooloing and I love the lacing on the straps and sheth.

Dave very nice idea and a great look on that 1911 holster.

BB, I think you got the touch on that rig very nice.

GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 08, 2010, 02:11:55 PM
Thanks to all you fine cowboys for the kind remarks very much appreciated.  BhB beautifully done leatherwork on that Ringo holster looking forward to seeing  the completed rig.
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 09, 2010, 12:16:51 PM
Where are you? Your not in london i don't think..

I just got this email,beware!!!

Hi,
How are you doing today?.I am really sorry to bother you with this email but i just want you to know what i am facing right now.I am sorry that i didn't inform you about my traveling to London UK for a Seminar,i am presently in London now but unfortunately for me i lost my wallet which contains my money and other valuable things in a taxi.I can easily access the internet for now but i do not have access to phone.I want you to assist me urgently with a loan of $2,500 to sort-out my hotel bills and to get myself back home. I have spoken to the embassy here but they are not responding to the matter effectively,i promise i will pay you back as soon as i return.Kindly let me know if you can be of help so that i can send you the details you will use to send the money to me here in London.        John
 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 09, 2010, 12:18:06 PM
OK, I'll stop for awhose are way coolile after this one.  Hope ya like em.
Wiley ;D

Like 'um , I more than like 'um. Those are way cool.....
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 09, 2010, 12:20:31 PM
BHB
Good work Pard. Keep it up.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 09, 2010, 12:21:48 PM
Thanx for all the kind work my friends :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 09, 2010, 01:30:37 PM
Clicker he knows who has the money. KT :) :D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 09, 2010, 03:35:53 PM
Howdy all
just Joined here are some pics of of my work. I am a custom saddle maker and holster maker.
Thanks all
Happy Trails


Ps great work pards
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 09, 2010, 03:43:51 PM
 More
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 09, 2010, 04:28:58 PM
Howdy Dusty! Welcome!!  :) ;) :D ;D mighty glad to you're here pard.  Just absolutely beautiful leather work Dusty.  You've been at this for awhile to say the least.  You're going to like it here and we love pictures.   
Wiley 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 09, 2010, 04:49:59 PM
Looking back a little ways on this thread... Dave really beautifully made knife.   Johnny that Henry rifle will be a life long keep sake for your Grandson beautifully made. 
WD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 09, 2010, 06:25:54 PM
Hi Dusty, nice to see you on board. Nice leather work your showing. Hope to see more, Lots of great artists on this site. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 09, 2010, 07:25:43 PM

  Welcome Dusty :D

      You're doing some beautiful work pard, were proud to have you join in with us, make yourself at home sit around the fire, and get a cup of hot coffee, I'm sure have a lot to share. ::) :o ;D 8)

          Regards

       tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 09, 2010, 08:24:38 PM
Welcome Dusty, some very nice work pard and a very unique shoulder holster.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 09, 2010, 09:29:57 PM
Welcome to the Leather Shop Dusty!!  I must agree, real nice work.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 09, 2010, 09:46:36 PM
Thank you all for the kind welcome.

heres a picture of the shoulder holster on me.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 09, 2010, 09:49:30 PM
dave
I am a big fan of your work, have been for years you are a real talent.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 09, 2010, 11:08:40 PM
Very nice work Dusty! I like the sheath on that shoulder rig. Keep it up and welcome!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 10, 2010, 12:52:53 AM
Welcome Dusty. Mighty fine work u make, so beutiful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 10, 2010, 01:29:25 AM
Howdy Dusty, wlecome to the forum. That sure is some mighty fine work you've done there. Thanks for sharing the pics, they are very inspiring.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 10, 2010, 02:37:07 PM
You do first rate work, Dusty. Thanks for all the pics. Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your posts.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 10, 2010, 02:41:09 PM
Howdy Dusty
Very nice work.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 10, 2010, 02:46:12 PM
My sister got one of those guys on to her. She agreed with all he said and had him looking for the check. Back and forth. "Did you get the check?", "No.", "I sent it three days ago.", etc. Finally, she tired of screwing with him and told him she was just stringing him along. Hats off to that one. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on August 10, 2010, 03:06:46 PM
John is my ex brother-in-law.  He can stay in England.  He'll probably like it there: their jails are better than ours.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 10, 2010, 06:48:35 PM
Better post your shoulder holster again Amin Ledbetter,ya got competition ;D And it's a nice one too... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 10, 2010, 08:27:01 PM
Heck, I had one of those scam guys on the phone today at work. He called for a fellow employee, and I took the name, number, then case number, etc. He told me that the employee, Juan, should not be driving around, as his license has been revoked.. ???
Then he called me back a few minutes later, wanting to know why Juan had not called.
Then 15 minutes later..... Thats when he got rude, and I hung up on him. Then he called me right back, told me I was interferring with a Federal investigation, and that MY license was revoked, and I would be fired and jailed.
I then sent him to my available boss, the City Manager. He sent it to the Police Chief....  ;)
I looked up his number on Google, and the guy is a listed Debt Collector/Scammer that has used that ruse to get quick payoffs on people scared of him...
Made my morning interesting anyway....
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 10, 2010, 10:10:44 PM
Soon as i get my shotgun,i'm gonna give them my address and say knock three times then come on in ;D :) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on August 10, 2010, 10:13:05 PM
Hi,

I got this in my email the other day ... wsa thinking of turning him in, but I don't know to who ...

Hi

This is Lucien Goje

Please checkout this link on ExportersIndia.com. I found useful business information on this page. ExportersIndia.com

Search business opportunities, manufacturers Exporters suppliers and buyers, trade leads at Exportersindia.com

It is my pleasure to contact you for a business venture which I intend to establish in your country.Though I have not met with you before but I believe that one has to risk confiding in someone to succeed sometimes in life.My name is Lucien Goje a native of Bouake in Ivory Coast West Africa.rnrnThere is this huge amount of money totaling Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand dollars($9,500,000,00 )which my late Father deposited in one of the Banks here in Abidjan before he was assassinated by unknown persons.Now l decided to invest this money in your country or anywhere safe enough outside Africa for security and political reasons.If you can be of an assistan! ce to me l will be pleased to offer to you 30% of the total fund and 5% will mapped to cover whatever expenses that might incur at the cause of the transferring this fund to your account. I await your soonest response through the above email contact.

Regards & Thanks



Just a new twist on the Spanish Prisoner...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 11, 2010, 12:53:49 AM
Even though I enjoy working the Western stuff, I do get alot of other requests, some rather different.This sword scabbard was made for my friend Alan Folts, the maker of the sword.The 24" sword has a carbon fiber handle and Alan asked me to inlay matching carbon fiber into the scabbard.Here is the result, it is an open front scabbard for easy withdrawl, and is about 1" thick for rigidity, not fun to handsew.Dave  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 11, 2010, 12:58:44 AM
Pretty spiffy!  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 11, 2010, 01:30:43 AM
You Sir Cole are a master craftsmen of the world!!!! It's really an honor to say i know that guy!That knife is a deadly weapon :-X I wished i could get all you guys together and do some kind of show on TVmthe thing is it would be the best thing on tv.

I can see it now The CasCity Channel in HD3D I know a couple producers,i'm gonna see what they say or who to go to.You watch.. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 11, 2010, 09:41:56 AM
Super job on that Dave, as usual.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 11, 2010, 10:22:02 AM
WOW! :-X
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 11, 2010, 11:02:40 AM
That really came out nice, Dave. I can imagine the fun punching all those 1" holes. :o

Here's how my WB hat came out. It took a bit of fiddling but I got the steaming right. The easiest part was making the long oval. The brim took the most time to make look used without loosing the look. The cord to secure the wind strap is made from a long piece of brown denim sewn into a tube then twisted when wet. I may wet the strap to level out the top where it loops over the cord.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 11, 2010, 01:53:35 PM

  Nice job on the hat Will, it looks genuine now  ::) 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 11, 2010, 02:35:43 PM
Thanks, TW. LOL, I have a copy of a Hollywood version, now. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 11, 2010, 02:47:19 PM
Yep that's the way to do "em"....I'm doin a Clint spaghettie one right now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 11, 2010, 05:15:46 PM
Thanks Pards.Love the hat Will,looks like the real thing.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 11, 2010, 07:55:39 PM
Welcome Dusty, Mighty fine work you are producing.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 11, 2010, 08:34:38 PM
How's the Hoppy rig comin along AC??? :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 11, 2010, 08:49:32 PM
Thanks, pards.

Post a pic when you're done, Rick.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 12, 2010, 01:16:39 PM
Finished my first knife kit and I am hooked.  My thinkin is that until a hombre makes the blade, handle and all he ain't no knife maker, but it is still lots of fun to put the componets together and shape the handle.  I did some dremel tool art on the bone handle and attempted to antique it. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 12, 2010, 04:12:41 PM
That shines Wiley!! :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 12, 2010, 05:28:34 PM
That looks good to me Wiley1
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 12, 2010, 06:07:50 PM
Nice looking knife and sheath Wiley.I have to agree with ya, certainly nothing wrong with assembling  kits or using purchased blades,alot of makers start that way but it dosen't make you a knifemaker.Actually,I recommend it to the new guys to try a few kit blades before diving in all the way,cause it gets deep real quickly.If you ever have any questions I can help ya with ,feel free to let me know.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 12, 2010, 06:26:45 PM
Rick, I have been busy with family. so I will try and start the holsters this weekend.  Thanks for asking.

AC  :)

PS.  Wiley nice first kit, its a beauty..........
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 12, 2010, 07:13:09 PM

  Howdy Wiley

      That is a great looking knife pard, and that sheath is sharp too, I had a lot of fun making my first kit knife as I'm sure you did also, thanks for the look see. ::) :o 8) ;D

            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 12, 2010, 07:17:33 PM
Since I'm new here I guess I should at least share some of what I do.

Here is a knife and sheath I made for the Blade show this year. Also pictured with a Custom order slim jim rig I did for another fellow. The colors aren't a match but since I had them both laying there at the same time I took a shot with them together.

The Slim Jim rig was not an exact copy but the guy wanted one like a holster in Packing Iron. I don't remember what page it was on but I'm sure many of you have seen it.

The knife is Alabama Damascus with stabilized Elk for the handle.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2346.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2351.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2358.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 12, 2010, 07:30:23 PM

Welcome Cliff, if I haven't already said that.


        This is some very nice work, it all looks great, you have talent and it shows, thanks for sharing with us, we'll be looking to see what you come up with next. that knife is a beauty, and the stamp you chose for the sheath border looks great, you don't see this stamp used this way very much, nice touch. ::) :o 8)

         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 12, 2010, 08:34:02 PM
GCR, Django, AC, TW, thanks for the kind remarks my friends very much appreciated.  Dave I appreciate your remarks I'll play around with the componet assembly for awhile and then if i get brave enough I'll take you up on your offer because before I attempt to make a blade I'll have a bunch of questions. 
Howdy Cliff, WOW!! beautiful knife and leather work.  Everthing you have shown is great, and I am sure there is a ton of work in that knife, but I have to tell you that knife sheath is some very nice leatherwork.   :) ;) :D ;D
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 12, 2010, 09:00:48 PM
Wiley nice looking knife and sheath.. Keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 12, 2010, 09:30:21 PM
Hay great work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 12, 2010, 10:35:38 PM
Bueatiful rig and knife and sheath!! That elk looks great :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 12, 2010, 10:36:48 PM
What is KT up to?He's beeing way to quite!!! ??? :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 12, 2010, 11:22:12 PM
Glad to see ya over here Cliff. Good bunch of folks here like Knifedogs.I have seen Cliff's work at the Blade Show and it is first rate, and he is a really nice guy as well.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 13, 2010, 12:26:25 AM
Wiley, your knife and sheath look really good. You'll feel good about it every time you use it. Congrats. 8)

Cliff, your work is excellent. I like the damascus. Very nice work. Thanks for the pics of your stuff. Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your posts.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 13, 2010, 01:09:44 AM
Wiley, you rang the bell again. The knife and the sheath both look GREAT!

Cliff, welcome, and dog gone it if that isn't some nice looking work you've produced there, leather and steel. Thanks for the great pics.

JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 13, 2010, 01:57:57 AM
Cliff welcome aboard. Nice demascus knife and sheath. Its a great way to start in on this form with leather work like that. You just had two the finest leather makers and moderators in the bussiness welcome you . Marshall and Tenwolfs. Great pards over here. Thanks for showing  KT :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 13, 2010, 06:52:00 AM
Thanks for the comments and welcome everyone.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 13, 2010, 06:58:47 AM
The hat looks perfect!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 13, 2010, 09:34:25 AM
Awesome hat Will!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 13, 2010, 09:42:24 AM
Thanks, pards.

Now I have to get on that WB rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 13, 2010, 01:31:30 PM


Been away a while, and come home to this!

A lot of fine work been posted here on this new thread.  Way too many to mention individually, but congrats to all.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 14, 2010, 01:39:43 AM
Welcome Cliff. U have done a great job on that rig...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 14, 2010, 01:43:04 AM
Now is my Ringo rig finished..
Tanx for the pattern Will.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 14, 2010, 02:05:23 AM
Awesome rig BHB!!  A real eye popper!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 14, 2010, 02:33:27 AM
~~~~Boothill's got a gun
and ringo holster too~~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 14, 2010, 04:17:42 AM
Great work Bob!!
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on August 14, 2010, 06:13:45 AM
Came out nice, Bob.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 14, 2010, 08:05:43 AM
Great Rig, B.B.. I like it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 14, 2010, 08:25:57 AM
Awesome rig!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 14, 2010, 08:47:39 AM
Boothill, that came out fantastic, great job.  Welcome Cliff, nice job yourself.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 14, 2010, 08:59:10 AM
Now is my Ringo rig finished..
Tanx for the pattern Will.

    Outstanding work Bob, you're really making Will Ghormley proud . ::) :o 8)


          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 14, 2010, 09:32:57 AM
   Outstanding work Bob, you're really making Will Ghromely proud . ::) :o 8)


          tEN wOLVES  :D
I agree that it's a great piece of work TW...but who's Will Ghromely  ;D
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 14, 2010, 09:51:48 AM


  Django, that won't be the first time I destroyed Wills last name, and like he's told me hes had worse done to it, Har Har, at least with Will he knows I mean well, I have a good friend I've known for 60 years now, we went all through school together and have remained friends throughout the years, and to this day he doesn't get my first name right, after all this time I just expect it anymore. ??? :-\


                                   Sorry again Will Ghormley ::) ;D


             tEN wOLVES  :D

                                   And now back on topic, Great work Bob, I know you made Will Ghormley proud..... ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 14, 2010, 11:55:19 AM
Tanx pards. Its sooooo easy to make the HOG and Ringo rig with Wills
Pattern and how to do page. I will post à better photo to day.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 14, 2010, 02:23:51 PM
Here is a better pic...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 14, 2010, 02:58:10 PM
where do ya get them concho's if you don't mind me askin? I like em
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 14, 2010, 03:19:58 PM
From Mr Will Ghormley, the man behind the pattern
http://www.willghormley-maker.com/MakingringoRig.html
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 14, 2010, 03:45:28 PM
I have to say Mr. Boothill,that rig sure looks great!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 14, 2010, 09:17:53 PM
Holy Shamoley, BH! That is a spectacular rig. You really did it right. Very nice work. Thumbsup!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 15, 2010, 12:18:06 AM
Very good lookin setup BH!! Ya did good.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 15, 2010, 11:44:55 AM
Thanks all for the comments about the knife and sheath.

WOW!! BHB beautiful rig I really like the coloring, and the conchos are great very well done.
WD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 15, 2010, 08:10:33 PM
Hey Bob, VERY Nice Work. Somebody in Sweden is gonna be really happy when they buy that rig
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: mtgelaude on August 15, 2010, 09:27:17 PM
Hopefully this is the right place to show my stuff.  now lets see if I can get the pics to work.  The knife is made from a bowie blade that is sold by many knife making suppliers, I got mine from track of the Wolf.  The steel is not bad, and it is already shapened up to the point where it is easy to hone, which is good because I can not sharpen for my life.  It is antiqued and aged, and mounted with a brass guard, and a Mule deer handle.  I got hte handle from some sets that I found in a local antique shop, and they turned out very, very nice I think.  it has a poured pewter bolster, coverd with deer rawhide, and antiqued.  The bowie balances very well.  The sheath is made from 7/8 oz. Veg tan.  It was made using Chuck Burrows very helpfull tutorial on making a Mexican Loop Sheath.  I am a huge fan of his work, and get a lot of insperation that I kinda like to take ideas from (hopefully that is not a bad thing).  I never would have made anything like this if it were not for that tutorial and his willingness to share his secrets with us mortals.  I am in the process of making a belt for it, and then eventually a holster to match.  Anyways, here it is, tell me what you think.

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy152/mtgelaude/DSC01578.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy152/mtgelaude/DSC01595_edited.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy152/mtgelaude/DSC01600_edited.jpg)

(http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy152/mtgelaude/DSC01599.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 15, 2010, 09:34:20 PM
m,

Welcome to the forum!  Great looking knife & sheath!  Thanks for posting them!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 15, 2010, 10:03:12 PM
I love a good Mexican loop sheath, nice job on it and the knife.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 15, 2010, 10:59:17 PM


     Howdy mtgelaude

      Nice work on the sheath, and the knife looks sharp too, well done pard  ::) :o 8)


               tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 15, 2010, 11:25:01 PM
Howdy mtgelaude,  I think the knife and sheath are purdy, mighty purdy.  Nice work on both.  I too favor the Mexican loop holsters and sheaths.  Lookin forward to seeing the belt and the holster.   
Wiley  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 16, 2010, 12:10:23 AM
Nice work, MT. That Mexican Loop is a good match for the knife. The longer skirt is a nice touch. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 16, 2010, 12:18:46 AM
How do M. Nice looking knife and sheath. Should make a good looking rig when done .KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 16, 2010, 12:23:55 AM
Will thats a great looking job on the hat.Thanks for showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 16, 2010, 12:26:40 AM
Thanks, KT.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on August 16, 2010, 11:27:37 AM
There is some really gorgeous sutff on this page ... kinda intimidating for us newbys ... *S*


I keep thinkin', 'When I grow up, I want my work to llok just like that ' *G*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on August 16, 2010, 12:39:35 PM
That's a combination I can really get into.

Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on August 16, 2010, 09:32:13 PM
real nice ringo rig. i have always liked that rig over the other tombstone rigs.

 good looking knife and sheath. i love the color
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on August 17, 2010, 09:30:57 AM
Great sheath Mtgelaude!

Just finished one for a new knife I bought. It's called a Missouri Belt Knife.
Not fancy. Just a serviceable cowboy or ranger sheath.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 17, 2010, 09:37:38 AM


  Good looking sheath Santee, and I really like that knife, the sheath compliments it very well.


            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on August 17, 2010, 09:54:01 AM
Santee nice sheath. Should more than get the job done. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 17, 2010, 10:22:00 AM
Nice looking sheats guys :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on August 17, 2010, 10:42:03 AM
Thanks, gents.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 17, 2010, 11:35:59 AM
Nice Santee, i do prefer plain workaday items.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 17, 2010, 11:41:26 AM
Howdy All
Dang ! Ya'll are doing some awesome work.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 17, 2010, 07:12:27 PM
That sheath looks great, Santee. I like those working knives. That design is a really usful one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 18, 2010, 04:33:59 AM
Santee, The sheath goes with the knife perfectly, good design and color, very well done.
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 18, 2010, 07:17:22 AM
I agree, that sheath is perfect for that knife, great work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 18, 2010, 07:21:53 AM
Here are some shots of a gun rig I just completed. A good friend of mine Mike Carter, a fellow knifemaker and photographer took the pics in his studio. We didn't have any 19th century playing cards but we got the rest of it pretty close.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/GunRig1c.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/GunRig1aLR.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 18, 2010, 08:14:07 AM
What a nice bunch of work.

MT, I don't know as I've seen you on the forum, so welcome, and if you're a regular or ole timer, well, welcome anyway! That is really a nice looking sheath that shows off your skills. Thanks for sharing

Santee, nice job. That looks like a good carry knife & sheath for a SASS rig

Cliff, you sure produce some fine work. The toe plug is very impressive. Frankly the whole rig looks great, and I especially like the color.

Thanks everyone for sharing your work, I appreciate the inspiration, JD 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 18, 2010, 10:16:00 AM
Howdy Cliff Fendely


       Nice rig, I can see this isn't your first rodeo, that's one of my favorite styles, and you carried it off perfectly, your picture taking skills are right up there too, it gives us even more to look at, well done all around, and thanks for sharing. ::) :o 8) ;D


           tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 18, 2010, 11:37:15 AM
CF, thats a very nice looking rig :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 18, 2010, 01:14:32 PM
HOT DANG!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 18, 2010, 03:13:58 PM
Very cool photos, Cliff. Nice job on that rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 18, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
Cliff - beautiful work. Very professional.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 18, 2010, 04:58:17 PM
Thanks everyone, can't take credit for the photos, a friend of mine who is doing a website for me took those. I've been trying to get pictures of everything before I send them so I can get a variety of stuff on my website. I wish I had taken more pictures in the past.

I've just finished a F.A.Meanea style holster with a money belt for myself to use in NCOWS. I'll get some pics up of it soon.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 18, 2010, 07:59:24 PM
Cliff, beautifully done you are a very talented leathersmith.
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 19, 2010, 07:21:21 AM
Howdy All,

Just returned from a two week motorcycle trip out west. My compliments to everyone for the beautiful work that was been posted while I was away and a hearty welcome to all of the new Pards on this forum.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 19, 2010, 08:17:07 AM
Just returned from my annual motorcycle trip out to Sturgis, Wyoming and Montana. Again I went through Yellowstone NP, Glacier NP, Little Big horn Battlefield, Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, WY and did lots of mountain driving. It was a great trip with no incidents and 3771 miles in nine days.

Attached is a picture of Wild Goose Island on St. Mary Lake in Glacier NP. In all of my trips, this has always been my favorite picture. It's worth an 1800 mile drive to be able to snap it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 19, 2010, 08:18:57 AM
Welcome back Johnny M. Hope yore trip was a good one. I want to thank you for taking time out to stop and visit Pat and me. Its a pleasure to get to see you again. Waiting to see some more posts from you soon.  :) KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 19, 2010, 08:23:15 AM
Johnny M. welcome back. Glad you made it safely. It was a great pleasure for Pat and I to get to see you again. Thank You  KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 19, 2010, 09:04:16 AM

  Howdy Johnny

         I can see this was a wonderful trip for you, so many great and beautiful things to see, and being able to visit our good friend the Terico Kid, was icing on the cake, this is a beautiful picture, and a place I could spend a lot of time just in awe of it all, we're all glad you had a good time and a safe trip, and thanks for sharing with us.

        tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 19, 2010, 11:11:46 AM
John, sounds like a great trip,beautiful country, just a fine ride.A visit to KT's had to be a blast.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 19, 2010, 02:05:49 PM
WOW!! What a picture :) :) Did ya get a pic of KT ;D Glad ya had a great ride,more pics~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 19, 2010, 02:30:41 PM
Welcome back, Johnny. Glad to hear your trip was a good one. 3771/9=419 miles/day. That's industrial strength riding. ;D Wonderful photo. That'll make a great desktop photo for you. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 19, 2010, 09:16:26 PM
Just found out i'm a  havin a granddaughter,WOMEN! I'm surrounded i tell ya!!!! God love "em"~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 19, 2010, 09:30:36 PM
Congrats GCR. I think......
My wife arranged to be the only woman in our house. The dog, all the cats, Wesley and I are all male.. I couldnt imagine a housefull!
D<
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 19, 2010, 09:56:51 PM


  Congratulations Gun Slick Rick, hows Floyd taking it. ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on August 19, 2010, 10:25:42 PM
Congradulations Rick,

You must be one real hellyun if God figures he needs that many women around you to keep you in line .... LOL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 20, 2010, 11:47:01 AM
Congrats, Rick. That's very cool. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 20, 2010, 01:23:20 PM
I think Wadd got it right....Floyd bought a gopher snake costume,somethin about a baby rattles ??? He''s at the dentist right now.. :-X

Here name will be Makenzie Ann Marie Curtis,butt i'll call her Mack ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 20, 2010, 02:31:10 PM
Johnny, WOW!! what a picture! Sounds like a heck of a good road trip and ya got to visit ole KT what a treat.  Glad you made it safely home.
Wiley ;D


GCR, Great!! a man needs a granddaughter or two or three.   :) ;) :D ;D
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 20, 2010, 02:45:04 PM
Check out my Dave Cole knife!! I made the sheath.
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 20, 2010, 03:15:40 PM
Nice sheath Wiley and a Great friction folder from Dave. You got yourself a nice set, KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 20, 2010, 05:24:24 PM
That'll make the bulls give ya clear path~Cool sheath too.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 20, 2010, 07:13:15 PM
Nice knife and sheath. You both done good :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 20, 2010, 09:27:24 PM


  Very nice Wiley, that knife and sheath should go well with that new rig of yours.


        tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 20, 2010, 09:30:41 PM
I think Wadd got it right....Floyd bought a gopher snake costume,somethin about a baby rattles ??? He''s at the dentist right now.. :-X

Here name will be Makenzie Ann Marie Curtis,butt i'll call her Mack ;D

    Nice name Rick, are you going to let her play with Floyd when she gets a little older, or does Floyd have something to say about that ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 20, 2010, 09:39:04 PM
Custom ordered rig I recently completed.

Front holster is patterned from the work of F.E. Meanea in the 1880's. The Second holster patterned from the work of M.E. French of Montrose Colorado in the late 1800's. I canted this holster 15 degrees for cross draw at the request of the customer.

The rig is stained and aged with my home made walnut husk stain.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2392.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 20, 2010, 10:07:30 PM
Very nice looking rig, Cliff. I like the non matching holster aspect. And just enough spots to say hi, look at me.
Very nice.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 21, 2010, 01:56:06 AM
Nice sheath Wiley, put that knife to good use.Cliff, great work my friend.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: mtgelaude on August 21, 2010, 02:36:45 AM
Wiley, that is a neat idea for a sheath.  I never would have thought about that kind of thing for a folder.  Cliff, I love the holster, the stamping looks great.  Keep it up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 21, 2010, 08:32:36 AM
Thanks all for the nice comments.
WD ;D

Cliff, that rig is outstanding, the design, coloring, and spots, really are in balance, very well done leather work. 
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 21, 2010, 08:58:24 AM
Cliff real nice looking rig you got showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 21, 2010, 09:33:56 AM
Howdy Cliff

     I have to agree with Dalton, and I'm a big user of the home made walnut die, and others too, I have several batches in my shop at all times, it's natural and beautiful at the same time, those holster styles are hard to beat, and the spot placement is just right, I'd say this rig is well done all around, thanks for the look see and sharing with us pard. ::) :o 8) ;D

              tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 21, 2010, 10:38:04 AM
Nice sheath, Wiley. That really looks good with the folder. Cool folder, too. Very nice

That rig is very well done, Cliff. I like the color a lot. The walnut hulls make a great stain, much superior to modern dyes. I'm particularly fond of differing holsters that look good together. That's a very balanced and interesting rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 21, 2010, 12:36:37 PM
Teething Rattle ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 21, 2010, 02:27:53 PM
Thanks everyone.

The the brown and tans I get with the home made walnut stain is my favorite colors. I haven't been able to mix up any factory stuff and come out with a look any closer to an original old holster that had just been made of Russet leather that age has given it most of it's color.

I have to thank Chuck Burrows for turning me onto the stain from other forums and he even helped me out in some emails getting it to work for me. From then it was trial and error on my own.

I just finished an Meanea style holster and money belt for myself and used the home made walnut husk stain. I did it a good bit darker though. I'll put up a pic of it here in a little while.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 21, 2010, 03:32:38 PM
Nice work, Cliff.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 21, 2010, 05:42:07 PM
Wiley, I missed your sheath. Very nice! Nice knife too.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 22, 2010, 05:49:11 AM
Howdy Wiley,
Beautiful job on your sheath! That is a great design and it compliments the knife.

Howdy Cliff,
Great looking Rig! I really like the color and finish. Those Walnut dyes are sure nice to work with.

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 22, 2010, 03:05:49 PM
Thanks for the compliments my friends much appreciated.
Wiley ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 22, 2010, 07:48:09 PM
 ;D Finally have the "Hoppy" inspired rig done.  Its been a pleasant journey and learning experience.  The Belt is lined as well as the holsters.  All stiching is hand done.  It has deer hide bullet loops that have been lined.   The lining is 3/4 oz vegtan not stained.  I did the lacing with white Kangaroo lace, which I highly recommend, it doesnt break and can be skived and joined together with glue.  It's cost is just a bit more than other good lace.  Its worth it for ease of lacing versus the frustation of lace that keeps breaking.  Here are some pics......

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 22, 2010, 07:49:18 PM
Two more.....

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 22, 2010, 08:01:56 PM
AC.. WOW :o
That thing looks great! Lots of time in that one I bet! You need some good pearl grips to go on those guns now!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 22, 2010, 08:05:18 PM
That's a very fine rig, AC. It really looks authentic. Great job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 22, 2010, 08:07:47 PM
Thanks Dalton, Perl handles would look better.  Thanks Marshal, it was a lot of fun.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 22, 2010, 09:05:41 PM
AC, WOW!!! :) ;) :D ;D Over the center field fence out into the parking lot HOME RUN!! BEAUTIFUL!!
Wiley  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 22, 2010, 09:09:04 PM
Thanks Wiley, the means alot.  Your work is top notch and something to strive for.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 22, 2010, 09:26:22 PM
Howdy AC,

WOW! You have created a real work of art. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ShortBBL on August 22, 2010, 10:05:21 PM
This is my first sheath. I did a LOT of practicing on the sewin machine before giving this a go..... I think it turned out great..... but that's just me!  ha ha

How do you like it?

(http://i38.tinypic.com/2lnbd5.jpg)

(http://i38.tinypic.com/2wmqf12.jpg)

(http://i36.tinypic.com/1j40g7.jpg)

(http://i36.tinypic.com/10zcktz.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 22, 2010, 10:17:13 PM
Thanks Johnny, ShortBBL, that a nice sheath.  Welcome to the forum.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 22, 2010, 10:19:05 PM
  Outstanding AC, you really captured the Hoppy rig, your lacing must have taken some time to do, and it was worth it, this rig is a beauty all around, well done pard. ::) 8)


        tEN wOLVES  :D


  Shor BBL, you did a fine job on this sheath, I'd say the practice paid off , your stitching looks great, this is a nice looking set up. ::)

   tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ShortBBL on August 22, 2010, 10:30:10 PM
Thanks guys! It's not perfect, but it'll have to do for my first lether project ever!! I'll be back in the shop tomorrow trying to make a few other knives some nice new sheaths! I'm hooked!

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 22, 2010, 10:33:51 PM
Thanks TW, all in all it took about 2 months.  Phew.......  ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 22, 2010, 11:05:21 PM
AC great rig, I love doing lacing and that is a big job and you did a fine job with it.

Short BBL, nice work,interesting pattern on your tooling.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 22, 2010, 11:23:30 PM
AC thats a true work of art. Hoppy  would be proud to wear it. I know I would. KT  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 22, 2010, 11:25:41 PM
ShortBBL, nice looking sheath. Different stamping pattern. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 22, 2010, 11:33:48 PM
;D Finally have the "Hoppy" inspired rig done.  Its been a pleasant journey and learning experience.  The Belt is lined as well as the holsters.  All stiching is hand done.  It has deer hide bullet loops that have been lined.   The lining is 3/4 oz vegtan not stained.  I did the lacing with white Kangaroo lace, which I highly recommend, it doesnt break and can be skived and joined together with glue.  It's cost is just a bit more than other good lace.  Its worth it for ease of lacing versus the frustation of lace that keeps breaking.  Here are some pics......

AC
 WOOOOO HOOOO HOT DANGED -O-MIGHTY!!!!!!! BAD TO THE BONE A.C. BAD TO THE BONE!!! BUDDY YOU GOTTA BE PROUD OF THAT ONE! :) :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 23, 2010, 06:05:23 AM
Thanks KT, still not a Terico, but then your one of a kind.

Thanks Rick, I am proud of it .  It was a labor of love.  I grew up watching Hoppy.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 23, 2010, 06:20:51 AM
Thanks Dave, I tried the toothpaste and it worked great.  Thanks again.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 23, 2010, 08:33:18 AM
Wow AC, a lot of time went into that one :o Great job!

ShortBBL, great job on that sheath. I like the stamping.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 23, 2010, 09:35:14 AM
Boy, you take off a few days and look what you miss!

Wiley, nice sheath. Short BBL welcome, and good job on that sheath, very interesting design.

AC, you sly dog! What a great job on that rig! Are you gonna use it, and risk getting it a little messy, or are you going to hang it as art?

Everything looks great on it, but I especially like the lines of the holsters.

Listen friend, nobody has anything on you after that rig!   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 23, 2010, 10:04:12 AM
Beeeeeutiful AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 23, 2010, 11:17:57 AM
ShortBBL, that sheath is right fine. The stitching is top notch. How cool to have your first project completed. It looks good. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next. Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 23, 2010, 11:33:46 AM
Yesterday was our local CAS match. Not having shot one in over a year, I went not expecting to do good, bad or otherwise. I didn't think about what to do but just let muscle memory take over. I came in 4th out of 46 shooters. It was a fun match. Next month is our yearly 3-day match. I'll get to try out my WB gear then.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 23, 2010, 11:42:33 AM
AC,

The Hoppy rig is totally AWESOME!!!!!!!!!  You da man!  ;D

Fine looking sheath SB  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 23, 2010, 12:08:25 PM

  That's some GOOOOOOOOOD Shooting Will, congrats for sure, they don't call you Marshal for nothing, Har Har ::) ;D



          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 23, 2010, 12:51:19 PM
Howdy Marshall,

Well that is some outstanding shooting especially for one year between matches.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 23, 2010, 04:42:54 PM
Heres another fine work of art done by Dave Cole made for me and here is the sheath I made for it.Thanks Dave  ..KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 23, 2010, 06:02:45 PM

  KT, this is a beautiful knife and sheath, the burl in the wood is awesome, and the style knife rocks, the sheath you made compliments the knife well, nice work of the filigree and white background, nice all around pard.


                tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 23, 2010, 07:27:30 PM
Thanks Pards
 Cliff, The time was worth it. 
JD, I am showing it at my local Tandy, their going to put it up on a display wall for a while, so I guess art it is.  It is just a bit to big for me .  Fits a 35 to 38.  I must have missed a measurement, although I could move the billets.
Bootill, thanks for you comment.
Dr Bob, when you complete something like this you feel like your the man, until one of your projects slaps you back into reality. Thanks.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 23, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
KT, Dave did a perfect job as usual on the knife and that sheath is a work of art.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 23, 2010, 08:29:42 PM
BU-TEE-Full steel and Wood :-* :-*

Awsome leather~~ :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 23, 2010, 09:59:51 PM
New holster gun belt set up
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 23, 2010, 10:25:53 PM

 Dusty, this is another beauty, I really like your use of coloring and shading,nice style too, but that invisible Dude is over the top.  :o 8) ;D


          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 23, 2010, 10:30:41 PM
Dusty, you are over the top with your work.  WOW!!  :o

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 23, 2010, 10:34:14 PM
KT, That sheath is outstanding.  Compliments Dave's outstanding knife work.  Your a quality craftsman.  Ah to be KT...

Just kidding, I strive to come close to your work.  Practice, Practice.....

Your Friend AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 24, 2010, 07:14:11 AM
Howdy KT,
AC hit the nail on the head.... my sentiments exactly. You are truly amazing.

Howdy Dusty,
That is a fine piece of work. The finish and color are beautiful.

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 24, 2010, 07:46:22 AM
Shor BBL, nicely done sheath and to be your first project, I think leathercrafting is going to suit you well. 

KT, what a team you and Dave Cole both of you have great creative and craftmanship skills the knife and sheath are outstanding.

Dusty, another work of art!

Wiley 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 24, 2010, 07:49:01 AM
Great shooting Marshall ! 
Wiley  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 24, 2010, 10:46:48 AM
Couple more pieces of great art work by John Cohea for me.Thanks John, beautiful work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 24, 2010, 11:44:41 AM


 Very nice KT, looks like John did another great job for you, thanks for sharing ::) 8)


             tEN wOLVES :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 24, 2010, 12:03:06 PM
KT your the only one i know that could bring a knife to a gunfight and win! The other side would just stop shootin to come over and admire the knives and when they were'nt lookin you kick thier  (|)  &*^*^@#%^Y!!

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 24, 2010, 03:16:25 PM
Tryin ta steal my new holsters huh,well by golly boys let take him to go see AC.!!! >:(

NO! NOT AC! :o :'(

YEP! And he has a buddy ~THE DARK RANGER~they would like to have a talk with ya! 8)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/HoppyHolsters.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on August 24, 2010, 03:28:46 PM
Man, I get tied up here in the shop and can't get on for a few days and you guys go crazy. WOW!!!
Keep up the great work.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 24, 2010, 06:06:01 PM
Nice poster Dark Ranger, looks like I will have to lace the tops of my black boots..... ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 24, 2010, 06:13:02 PM
KT, you, Dave and John, what a team.  Museum quality work being done.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on August 24, 2010, 06:55:53 PM
Thanks Pards for looking at my work!

great work being done on this site.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 24, 2010, 08:05:52 PM
Thanks for the remarks. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 24, 2010, 09:56:15 PM
Wow, KT. You're doing justice to both Dave and John. Very nice work for those outstanding knives.

Dusty, that rig is very nice. The way you have it displayed is equally cool. Very good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 24, 2010, 10:04:05 PM
Thanks, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 25, 2010, 12:15:09 AM
Great shooting Marshal, glad you had a good time. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 25, 2010, 12:33:47 AM
Thank you, KT. You don't need hot-rod cut-down holsters and mouse toot .38 or .32 loads to have fun. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on August 25, 2010, 03:59:16 PM
Well I finally finished it, the ultimate tow vehicle for my mobile shop,showroom and living quarters! Well at least in 1/25 scale! ::)

A couple months ago I was clearing out boxes of who knows what and ran accross a box full of models. This one was still wrapped in plastic!

So seein' as how I have nothing to do and no money to do it with I figured what the hell and built it. Took over a month but it was fun and very tedious. Beats watching the one TV station I get anyway.

Now on to the 48' trailer that goes with it, it's gota be nearly 20 years ago that I bought this stuff, it has a 1990 copyright on it!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on August 25, 2010, 04:00:33 PM
And one more.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 25, 2010, 05:29:00 PM

  Ned that is really cool pard ::) 8)


         tEN :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 25, 2010, 06:14:06 PM
Well you can be thankful it's cheap on fuel ;D And you may be on to something Ned,not a bad idea... :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 25, 2010, 06:53:35 PM
Ned,

Way kewel!!  Are you gonna put the shop in the trailer??  Gotta see that!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 25, 2010, 07:22:42 PM
Post made Prairie Belts, complete with adjusters.....


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/USShellBelt.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/P9150005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/P9150001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 25, 2010, 07:45:18 PM
Wow!!  Great belt!  Thanks for sharing it with us!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 25, 2010, 08:01:31 PM

  Howdy SGT John Chapman


          Welcome to our forum, you did a great job on your belt, you'll be sure to have pards wanting one, thanks for the look see, and sharing with us, we'll be looking for more from you in the future, so keep them coming, we like pictures here.

          Regards

         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 25, 2010, 08:27:53 PM
Here's a Cannon Vent Cover and Implement straps,.......all but one of the belts were for friends and these are for a friend....I also cut out the cheek pieces and trail of the carriage for his Mountain Howitzer....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/DSCF0505.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/DSCF0508.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 25, 2010, 09:24:13 PM
Sgt. some very nice leather your showing. Keep em comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 25, 2010, 10:40:07 PM
KT, those are some mighty fine knives John made for you.

Sgt. Great looking ammo belts and the cannon cover and implement straps are very well made.

Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 25, 2010, 10:54:20 PM
thanks Wiley. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 25, 2010, 11:08:38 PM
Clicker I would be interested in a trade if the leather can be my boot and your--------- KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 25, 2010, 11:09:53 PM
HOT DANG,nice belt! I need one for 12 gauge BRASS shells ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 25, 2010, 11:10:59 PM
Tell ya what Ned,i'll drive you pound :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 25, 2010, 11:14:33 PM
You'll need a bigger boot KT :D Them waders won't do.. ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 26, 2010, 12:36:04 AM
Nice  job Ned, be sure and show the trailer. KT  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on August 26, 2010, 05:09:28 AM
Thanks guys, I know it's kind of silly but I enjoyed it anyway. About 300 parts and lousy instructions, 5 coats of paint on the body and 10 other colors brushed on! :o

I really like the new (to me) decal system that lets you print out what you want.

Thanks for the offer Rick but I already have a driver in mind, younger and much more curvey in all the right places! ;D

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 26, 2010, 05:59:18 AM
My belt is both Rick,....it's the "US" Buckle it has 12 shotgun shell loops and the rest are 45-70s....kind of a forager thing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 26, 2010, 09:09:48 AM
Rick he hired your snake. KT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 26, 2010, 09:35:15 AM
Good to see you back SGT John!! Its been awhile.
Keep posting some of that good stuff you make!
DM
(oh, and beautiful belt and accoutrements!)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 26, 2010, 10:04:33 AM
Thanks Dalton,....I've made a bunch of hide out holsters for my fast shooters also since I got my CCDW,...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 26, 2010, 11:51:37 AM
Those are some very nice items, SGT. The belt is really impressive. Good work on all pieces. Thanks for sharing those with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 26, 2010, 11:56:11 AM
Very cool, Ned. Nice attention to detail. The trailer will really make it. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 26, 2010, 12:20:10 PM
Well if i would have looked to the right i would have seen that.. :P ::) Very cool..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 26, 2010, 05:25:30 PM
Nice belt Sgt, is it an authentic copy?
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 26, 2010, 06:15:52 PM
Yes,...I think it was out of either Packing Iron or The Peacemakers....

I did take a bit of a liberty by adding the 12 Shotgun loops to mine,...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 27, 2010, 09:55:39 AM
Dogone nice work pards, all the way around. I've been working on a Wild Bunch rig: belt, holster, and 2 mag holders. It's complete, but parts are still drying from the last Neatsfoot application.

I plan on using it tomorrow, so I'll try to get some pictures posted today
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on August 27, 2010, 08:21:49 PM
Very cool Ned! Could ya show us a picture of that driver you have in mind ? :) ;) :D ;D
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 27, 2010, 10:24:31 PM
Great shooting Marshal

Ned, that is a terrific job on that model, very clean and the lettering is perfect. Until someone has tried it you don't realize how hard that is to do on a small scale like that. I used to love to build them when I was a kid. Now that my boy is getting old enough I was just looking at some models at the hobby store recently.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 27, 2010, 10:41:14 PM
Sgt. that is a great looking ammo belt. Very authentic.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 27, 2010, 11:17:27 PM
Just remembered I hadn't posted the pic of my new F. A. Meanea holster and money belt. I made this one for myself to use in NCOWS. Hurried to get it finished and the shoot got rained out last weekend ???

It's not a copy but the rig is patterned after the work of F. A. Meanea. His work of the 1880's and 90's is probably my favorite style of holster.

Basically patterned after the rig on the cover of "Packing Iron" except I stitched the belt instead of lace and rather than carved I border stamped the holster typical to Meanea's style. I had to make one of the stamps and just used others that were close for the rest. I'm still making and/or trying to find old 19th century style stamps in order to make the rigs as authentic looking as possible.

I did weave the loops instead of stitched even thought Meanea almost if not always stitched them. It was a little quicker and since I was going to use it I actually prefer the woven loops because they are easier to get the cartridges in and outl.

It is saddle stitched with Barbour's linen thread, it has the toe plug, partial welt, etc. the way a Cheyenne holster should be in my opinion. ;D

I stained it with home made walnut husk stain, topped off with some Neatsfoot.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/081710_065bLR.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 28, 2010, 12:45:07 AM
Cliff,

That is one GREAT looking rig!!  My kind of leather.  Ya done real good!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 28, 2010, 12:55:55 AM
SSSSSSSWEEEEEEETTT!!!!! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on August 28, 2010, 04:54:40 AM
OK Wiley, here ya go.

She's got a nice holster to!

And all the cowboys sure make her feel welcome at the shoots we show up at! ;D :o ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on August 28, 2010, 05:00:07 AM
Thanks Cliff, it's a fun way to while away hours on end. I needed to buy some paint for it, first time I looked at model prices in nearly 20 years, no longer an inexpensive hobby!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 28, 2010, 05:35:58 AM


  Really nice Cliff, thanks for sharing, the picture quality is right up there too.


            tEN wOLVES :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 28, 2010, 07:34:26 AM
Howdy KT,
Outstanding as usual! Always nice to see these works of art from your workshop.

Howdy Sarge,
That is some great work you have posted. Looks like genuine U.S.Army issue to me.

Howdy Cliff,
Beautiful looking rig! Isn't that Walnut dye great stuff to work with!

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 28, 2010, 07:43:16 AM
Thanks Pards. I can't take credit for the photo. A friend of mine and fellow knifemaker Mike Carter who happens to be a professional photographer took it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 28, 2010, 08:06:22 AM
Thank you all for the complements,.......

That is a dang nice holster Cliff !!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 28, 2010, 08:34:52 AM
Cliff, that rig could be on the cover of Packing Iron; very nice

AC, give me a couple more months and I will be able to wear that Hoppy Rig! I can see why Tandy would want to have it on display.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 28, 2010, 08:49:35 AM


I also did most of my equipment belt and made it a sword belt. I bought a cylinder box and made several others I made a pair of Slim Jim holsters that look like cut off flap holsters and a Dyer box for pistol reloads.
I did a mini Valise for my gun cart along with all the hangers and straps.



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/th_CASShooting06.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/?action=view&current=CASShooting06.flv)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Gun_Cart_front.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Gun_Cart_Back.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Gun_Cart_Taken_Down_1.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on August 28, 2010, 09:54:08 AM
very nice F. A. Meanea rig. i have always liked those rigs.

nice set up you got sgt john chapman. i like the valise idea. i carry a slicker on my gun cart in the same fashion.
  have you started back making  bullet packages and such?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 28, 2010, 10:24:18 AM
Cliff thats a very nice holster and money belt. Keep them comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 28, 2010, 10:27:03 AM
SGT, that is an awesome gun cart!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 28, 2010, 10:29:25 AM
Finely finished the belt for my holster. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 28, 2010, 10:47:47 AM
I don't know about the rest of it but I have noticed the paint is kind of expensive. Occasionally I use different colors of the model paint to color my epoxy when making knives for adding color to file work.

Here is a little knife I did that on. I made the handle material by laminating layers of blue jean and then colored my epoxy blue when I put them on the blade.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2318-1.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2320-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 28, 2010, 11:56:28 AM
Cool knife, Cliff. That laminated denim looks great. Very effective.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 28, 2010, 12:23:03 PM
Cliff great idea. Nice knife. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 28, 2010, 02:19:34 PM
Very nice rig KT :)
Here I´m working with a rig, will post the holster before and after ageing..
U pards are welcome to  give me feedback, its my firs ageing..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 28, 2010, 02:29:23 PM
The belt is super, KT. It looks good with the two tone finish.

BH, that's a first class holster. It looks great, both before and after ageing. The worn areas on the ageing is very well done. To show just a slight more wear that would be appropriate, you may want to age the area just aft of the tirgger guard a little more where it would wear on things. Darn good job. Thumbsup.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on August 28, 2010, 03:21:24 PM
That's some first class work on that aging.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 28, 2010, 04:35:38 PM
Get on down wdiger bad dad stuff 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKuSQIJlog&feature=player_embedded#!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 28, 2010, 05:17:11 PM
BB outstanding job of ageing. Will be great rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 28, 2010, 06:39:17 PM
The whole rig turned out great KT.

Bob that holster is first class, great job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 28, 2010, 06:59:06 PM
Ned, 

She could drive anything of mine that she wanted!! ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 28, 2010, 07:48:07 PM

  Great looking knife Cliff, the denim scales are awesome, what a cool idea. ::) 8)


     tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 28, 2010, 07:53:01 PM


     Beautiful rig KT, that holster looks right at home. ::) ;D


   BB, I think you have the aging thing down pard, well done. ::) 8) :D

       tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 28, 2010, 08:25:48 PM
Buckskin Billy

I've got a couple of new developments over on the Spencer forum but they are just prototypes, I have on order some better materials to work with. It's still just a carried away craft project for now.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 28, 2010, 09:26:42 PM
How the heck did ya do that Cliff?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 28, 2010, 10:35:33 PM
Rick, or anyone wanting to make it go here on my website for a little tutorial, it's not really that hard. At the bottom of the shop tour page click on the tutorial.
http://www.fendleyknives.com/shoptour.htm

It's laminated material same as Micarta but this is home made. Several guys in the custom knives make it. Mike Carter and I make it for our own knives with either the denim or we have laminated up to 100 layers of different colors and twisted it for a damascus pattern.

Here was a custom order that a fellow asked me to do a handle in black and hunter green for him. Kind of a camo look.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2345.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2322.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 29, 2010, 12:28:27 AM
That was a great tutorial, Cliff. The results are certainly spectacular. Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 29, 2010, 06:36:19 AM
Howdy Cliff,
Thank you for sharing this process with us. You have an impressive website!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 29, 2010, 06:38:48 AM
Howdy KT & Boothill,

That is some beautiful work you Gents have posted. Thank you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 29, 2010, 09:17:57 AM
Nice work cliff and Bob!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 29, 2010, 09:35:52 AM
Another outstanding job Boothill.  KT, the machine is producing quality holsters rigs again.  Your amazing.

AC ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 29, 2010, 09:42:51 AM
Great job KT & BhB, as always you both do quality work.

Sarge, that's a cool set up.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 29, 2010, 09:46:03 AM
Howdy SGT John Chapman


       Your right about leather work as being a run away craft, I think that's one of the things I like about it, you never know in what direction it might take you, but it always stays interesting and will never bore you, keep up the great work pard.

        tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 29, 2010, 01:38:09 PM
Wonder if you could do one with the little red pocket(lEvi) tag incorperated in the handle,and then use the leather Levi patch on the sheath ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 29, 2010, 06:14:22 PM
I use Wrangler's  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 29, 2010, 07:57:27 PM
I could'nt live like that! :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 29, 2010, 08:10:19 PM
We had a full day in Aromas today. It only happens one day a year: Aromas Day. Sounds lerious, eh? It's the only time this town wakes up. Here's a photo of the main (almost only) street. We had people visiting more or less all day. We walked the town several times. I'm ready to relax this evening.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 29, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Howdy Will

   That looks like a fun day, ;D the weather has been awesome the last few days, it makes being outside a pleasure. 8)

             tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 29, 2010, 09:12:12 PM
Will hope you had a good time. I always like them when they are in a small town. In my area there are so many small towns there is one going on every Sunday. Just a kid at heart, Rest up. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 29, 2010, 09:47:13 PM
Heres another nice work of art to come out of John Coheas shop. My knife and the sheath he made for it . Thanks J. C  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 29, 2010, 11:39:53 PM
I have about 10-12 vhs movies,only watched once if at all,John Waynes,Commancheroes,Katie Elder, and such,Liberty with James Stewart,Wonderful Life,Red Skelton set.If anyone wants them let me know,i will ship media mail or if not too much regular mail.Maybe you have a way to DVD them..

Ten Wolves delete this if ya need to..All are like new.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 30, 2010, 12:36:14 AM
KT, John is really doing fine work for you. Congrats.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 30, 2010, 12:38:21 AM
Thanks, pards. It was a great time and the weather was perfect.

Rick, your post doesn't need to be deleted. It fits nicely here in the Bunkhouse thread.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 30, 2010, 02:45:55 AM
Howdy KT,
Wow! Another museum quality work of art! Many thanks for sharing
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 30, 2010, 09:37:08 AM
 

    Wow , that is some knife, John really knows how to make a new knife look a hundred fifty years old, you're getting a great collection of museum quality pieces KT, thanks for sharing. :D


               tEN wOLVES :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 30, 2010, 09:43:18 AM
Nothin real fancy here. I made myself a Wild Bunch rig, using 8-10 W&C russett, a sale piece. They have 2 applications of Neatsfoot, and nothing else at this point.

The belt is 2 inch, using an Al Stholman buckle. For the holster I used a Slowhand Bob pattern that I added a good sized drop to. (thanks Robby). The holster is a little thin for me, because I didn't line it. I have two Chicago screws on it. The one on top is a tension adjuster. The one on the bottom is a stop. I have a piece of tubing on it, and the barrel rests on it. The gun was dropping down farther than I wanted it to.

I found an idea for a mag holder I liked that works pretty well. They are easy to make and don't require sewing. I showed the front and back of the ones on the belt. 8-10 is a bit heavy for these mag holders, but I wanted to keep the color the same on all the pieces.

I've made three sizes of mag holder, depending on the width of the belt. The two other sizes are the ones on top. I made them out of 6/7. I used this rig Saturday for a shoot and it worked real well.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/RussettWBRig001.jpg)   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 30, 2010, 09:49:58 AM


  Well done JD, this rig looks like it would get the job done, it looks great all around, that extra drop you get with the holster will make grabbing your gun a little easier, thanks for the look see and sharing with us pard. ::) 8) ;D


          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 30, 2010, 10:10:23 AM
I was just E-Mailed Pics By Gringo Jack,...The Implement Straps and Vent Cover I posted Pics of earlier are in place and lookin good,.....   ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/136.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/138.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Leather/139.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 30, 2010, 10:17:42 AM
Good job gents!
JD, that rig looks really good! Way to go.
KT and BB, nice work!

Good work on those peashooter parts Sarge. Is that Gringo Jacks? Why has he not brought it over to our range?? >:( ;D ;D

BTW, in the video you posted, that may be me in the background at the loading table. The one in the black hat. The one in the gray is my dad at one of his first shoots.

DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 30, 2010, 10:32:20 AM
Yup he just got it done, so look out,  he now has a fully equiped, fully Operable, Mountain Howitzer,....I did the first and last on it,.... I cut the cheek pieces and the trail out of some BIG blocks of oak and then did the straps and vent cover.....

I had to look at the video again,...I think it is you...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 30, 2010, 10:39:12 AM
Very beutiful rig JD :)
I have to make me one to. Just make things for outher folks ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 30, 2010, 10:55:40 AM
That's a cool rig, JD. Nice work. It looks like it'll do you well. The extra drop on the holster is nice, especially if you wear your belt high. Good-looking mag holders.

Thanks for the pics, SGT. That cannon looks mighty fine. The cover and straps really complement the piece. I love the ironwork on it, too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 30, 2010, 11:58:07 AM
Howdy JD,

Great job on the Wild Bunch rig!  Looks like you put a lot of thought into it. By the way what did you use for finish?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 30, 2010, 11:58:55 AM
Thanks for the positive comments guys, I appreciate it. I've been making some holsters and belts for other people lately, but nothing special or worthy in my opinion of posting pictures.

If there is a video floating around with Dalton and his dad shooting I'd like to see that ;D

Johnny, all I've done so far is put a couple of coats of Neatsfoot on all the pieces. I think I'm going to put on a couple more coats, then go from there. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 30, 2010, 12:04:34 PM
They were in the background of my video at the loading table,....
Daltons at the table and his Dad moves in and out in the grey hat.....

http://www.youtube.com/user/GMG268?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/fa7eLp-zsO8
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 30, 2010, 12:07:17 PM
Thanks Sarge, and I enjoyed the pictures of the cannon and your work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 30, 2010, 12:13:00 PM
Likewise,....That's a dang nice looking wild bunch rig there Sir,...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 30, 2010, 03:03:33 PM
For JD...
http://www.cascity.com/dalton-masterson-platte-valley-gunslingers/812/ (http://www.cascity.com/dalton-masterson-platte-valley-gunslingers/812/)

http://www.cascity.com/burning-down-the-general-store-dalton-masterson/509/ (http://www.cascity.com/burning-down-the-general-store-dalton-masterson/509/)

http://www.cascity.com/tearing-up-the-fort-dalton-masterson/505/ (http://www.cascity.com/tearing-up-the-fort-dalton-masterson/505/)

Had a few issues on the last one....
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 30, 2010, 03:10:10 PM
JD, check out the bunkhouse thread....
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 30, 2010, 04:19:23 PM
Dadburn you Dalton,you hollered get out of the street and i got up from my chair and started to run outside..... :o :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 30, 2010, 04:22:06 PM
Rick, you werent supposed to look. It says its for JD...... ;)

As my wife says, say the line with gusto.....

And I am glad it got you some excercise today!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on August 30, 2010, 04:55:27 PM
real nice knife john made for you k.t. i sure do like that bear jaw bone handle. his work is awesome.

 good looking wild bunch rig jd. i have one i am about to start on for a guy i'll be happy if it comes out half as good as yours
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 30, 2010, 06:43:25 PM
JD you hit that one out of the park, great job. :D 

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 30, 2010, 06:51:52 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics of the cannon.

JD. great job on that rig, nice way to do the mag holders.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 30, 2010, 07:42:59 PM
NIce set JD,i don't know nothin about Wild Bunch,but if i did i'd like to have a set like that! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 30, 2010, 07:47:12 PM
Gonna get some more excercise in a minute,gotta walk to da  kitchen table fo some poke chops ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 30, 2010, 09:27:17 PM
Getcha a great bigun so ya gets a good upper body workout.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 30, 2010, 10:02:21 PM
BAAAAHUUUURRRP!!!!! :P :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 31, 2010, 12:34:16 AM
Thanks guys, you're really too kind. Thanks for the bunkhouse tip Dalton; I've not had a lot of time to spend looking things over here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 31, 2010, 12:54:16 AM
Excellent Dalton; I'll bet lots of guys besides me watch those ;D

A few questions, comments & observations: I'm a little weak on my categories, but it looks like you're shooting black powder. One time it was double dualist, and at least once gunfighter. What category or categories are you shooting?

If I could hit something with my shotgun shooting it that way I would! Since the stroke I have a hard time keepiing it up on my shoulder when reloading. Those lever shotguns look real cool! We have one guy that uses a pump rifle, but I don't know anything about it

All in all you did a great job: I appreciate you posting the videos.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 31, 2010, 06:33:20 AM
Dang it Dalton, looks like you've gone gamer on us !!,.....  ;D ..... Gotcha a pump rifle and all that hip shootin stuff,... Man I'll tell Ya ,.....   ::)  (Looks like you've learned a lot Grasshopper...)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Movies/th_CAS2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Movies/?action=view&current=CAS2.mp4)

I'm still a slow BIG Gun Shooter....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 31, 2010, 08:59:55 AM
Sarge, At least they are still 45 caliber!

JD, I usually shoot FCD, Duelist, FCGunfighter (usually), or Frontiersman. Lots of blackpowder either way. I think the last time I shot a match 2 handed was when Sarge was shooting in that video earlier.
As for the hip shooting, I have to with the 87. Its too long for me to throw the lever forward enough to be reliable, and too pretty to cut down shorter.. ;)
The pump rifle is a natural fit for me, as I grew up shooting a little pump .22 shooting rabbits. It just feels right to me.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 31, 2010, 09:12:15 AM
GO DALTON !!    ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 31, 2010, 09:50:31 AM



     Great video Dalton, I enjoyed them all, thanks for posting . ;D


         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 31, 2010, 02:02:13 PM


  Howdy Gents

       As of lately I've been having several request for non western gun leather, so that's why I haven't posted anything new in a while, but My Brother in Law, stopped in a few weeks ago, and while he was with us ask if I thought I could make him a new sheath for a knife I gave him forty years ago, guess the old one just wore out, anyway I asked him how he would like it, and this is what I came up with, simple but strong and functional, I added a few spots of blood spatter to give it a little character.

         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 31, 2010, 02:06:23 PM
Here's one more,  I also cleaned up the knife a little ;)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 31, 2010, 02:25:38 PM
10W,

You nailed it with that one!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 31, 2010, 02:39:21 PM
Looking good, Dalton. That's some mighty nice shooting. I don't recall seeing any misses. ThaNks for the links.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 31, 2010, 03:27:40 PM
Dalton thanks for the viedo. That was some great shooting. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 31, 2010, 03:29:34 PM
TW nice job. He should really like it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on August 31, 2010, 03:34:44 PM
Sgt., JD, and TW great work all of you.
Here's a knife and sheath I just finished for KT.This was more of a collaboration with KT and myself as he and I both worked on the sheath.The knife has a 7 1/2" Damascus blade, the guard is nickel silver and copper and Desert Ironwood handle.The sheath has a damascus inlay and croc overlayed on the beltloop and concho strap, and lots of spots ;).D.Lots of fun working with KT on these projects.Dave ;D

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SGT John Chapman on August 31, 2010, 03:39:59 PM
All I can say is,....WOW DAVE!!,.....I love Damascus......
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 31, 2010, 03:44:32 PM
JD sorry, I dont know how I could have overlooked your rig. Great job. Lots of nice leather  work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 31, 2010, 04:54:07 PM


    Thanks pards for kind words on my sheath.

   KT & Dave you two make a great team, with KT and your design ideas we never know what to expect, KT told me about the Damascus  insert a while back, I didn't really know quite what he meant until now, pretty slick idea, and it gives the appearance that it's the blade you're looking at and not an inlay, Well Done to you both. ::) :o 8) ;D


           tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 31, 2010, 05:19:49 PM
When Dave and I started talking on this venture it was easy to see why as usual it would be fun. Dave is one of the few people I know who is as far out of the realm as I am. so there was no end as to what he would try. We came up with some wild ideas and this what we ended up with. Thank you Dave for the great work you did on this. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 31, 2010, 05:34:33 PM
 :o Yimeny christmas!!! I'll call that one   ~IronWoody Crocamascus~ ;D

 See what happens Dave when ya dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.. :D What i wanna know is how you passed the bottle back and forth.. ??? :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on August 31, 2010, 09:17:55 PM
that knife and sheath is superb fellas. great work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on August 31, 2010, 09:24:12 PM
well well pards its been a long time been swamped with saddle repairs and a wall tent repair but finally got around to get my new business cards and getting a pic taken so here it is enjoy
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 31, 2010, 09:43:38 PM
Nice cards, Cowboy. Congrats.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on August 31, 2010, 09:44:02 PM
Very good Tim!! It looks good.


 I still need to come up with a card myself. Maybe thats another Maker stamp type thread??!
Hmmm. DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 31, 2010, 09:52:29 PM
More cool Knives and sheaths.

TW, those splatters work well. It's a good sheath for that knife. It is very suitable for a working knive.

Dave, Another outstanding one. The inlay looking like Damascus is a nice touch. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 31, 2010, 10:02:10 PM
Great Design on you business card Cowboy.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 31, 2010, 10:14:19 PM
KT& Dave, your collaboration is a masterpiece.  Very unique piece.  Well Done!!!!

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 31, 2010, 11:16:05 PM
Marshal, the inlay is damascus. That is one of the things we desided on to have real damascuc.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 31, 2010, 11:34:16 PM
Well, no wonder it looks like Damascus. :D 8) It's very effective.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on August 31, 2010, 11:39:10 PM
C316,

Good looking card!!!  Glad to hear that you have been busy.  That's a good thing!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 01, 2010, 06:21:24 AM
Howdy TW,
You have accomplished your mission on this one. This sheath has lots of character and should last another forty years. The blood splatter is cool.

Howdy KT,
Simply beautiful! Another fine work of art from a master Knife Maker and a master Leather Smith.

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your talents with us. You work is a genuine pleasure to look at.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 01, 2010, 07:24:09 AM
Great work, pards. Congrats.
This is a new rig. A Rice holster with my own tooling pattern. The pattern worked out so so. And the seeds are a bit clumsy. The rivets are #14s. I've finally got the hang of those little buggers...

Evoo and sunshine.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 01, 2010, 08:00:19 AM
From the top: 10 Wolves, that is a great design on a great looking knife. What better thing to have on a skinnin knife than blood spatter?

KT & DC: You guys are a pair to draw to! Dave, how cool is it to have a customer that's as talented and skillful with leather as KT? Terry, how cool is it to find such a talented maker of both knives and sheaths who has the skill and willingness to bring your vision to reality?

What an awesome piece of work!

Skeeter, I think you are the King of Color! I Love the color you get on your rigs, and this is a great example. The carving and overall execution of the build is first rate. Could you explain the Rice comment? Is it a style of holster, or perhaps the name of a maker? We of the uninformed would appreciate some education!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on September 01, 2010, 08:01:56 AM
Pretty awesome!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 01, 2010, 08:18:32 AM
Thanks JD and Santee.
The 'Rice' holster refers to the photo on page 101 of Packing Iron. It is much imitated nowadays. The saddler was R. E. Rice of Dodge City.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 01, 2010, 08:20:00 AM
Howdy Skeeter,
That is a very professional looking rig. The workmanship and design is outstanding! Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 01, 2010, 08:30:40 AM
Skeeter, thats à lovely rig, very beutiful tooling.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 01, 2010, 09:43:04 AM
Skeeter, that looks great. The Dodge City holster is one of my favorites. Your tooling on it looks great. Beautiful rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 01, 2010, 09:48:27 AM

      Skeeter, this new rig is top notch, and like JD said the color is beautiful, Well Done Pard..... ::) :o 8) ;D I made a couple Dodge City holsters a few years ago, and they're some of my favorites, Marshal Will did a great job on his also, it's a great style, and very period. :D



            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 01, 2010, 09:57:03 AM
HI Sketter great job on the rig one to be proud of. Thanks to everyone on the remarks. Glad you liked it. Its always fun BLOWING Daves mind with my Ideas . Hes a great artist and always comes through. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 01, 2010, 02:13:30 PM
Skeeter i'd hate to put a gun in that one,it would'nt want to come out :)Puuurty man! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 01, 2010, 02:18:52 PM
Cool card there Tim if i had some i'd pass "em" out ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 01, 2010, 07:17:27 PM
Skeeter, Your Carving is outstanding and the craftmanship is top notch.  Great Rig! :o

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 01, 2010, 07:32:40 PM
Skeeter,I love the rig and your carving skills are right up there.

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on September 01, 2010, 08:52:15 PM
Awesome holster Skeeter! I really like that pattern too. There is an elegant simpleness to it that is very appealing.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on September 01, 2010, 09:07:53 PM
Hey Pards, I haven't been around for awhile but I see none of you are letting up one bit. Their is a bunch of beautiful work being displayed by everyone and it sure is a pleasure to look at.
I don't think there is a finer bunch of leathercraftsmen anywhere than on this forum.

Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 01, 2010, 09:35:17 PM
First i want to thank everyone for the remarks on Dave and my venture. Glad you liked it. Next I made something a little different for me. I had the shakes all the time I was making it. My wife thought it was SPOT with drawal symptoms since there are none on this rig. ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: knucklehead on September 01, 2010, 09:49:31 PM
Wow...

yall do some great work here. Each time i need some inspiration leatherworking i just read this forumn.

Now its time to finish windshield bag #2 for my harley.
saw on another forumn pistons used as end caps to a tool bag.

also working on a "going to leatheworking class tool bag".  the tool bag has to be able to fit inside the saddle bag on the harley.
but also carry all the tools i will need for Chan Geer's class at tandy leatherfactory this month.

cant wait for the class to start. ;D

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 01, 2010, 09:50:34 PM
Dang nice KT, I like this style rig, the color is rich and deep, classy looking, and you did a very nice job of peening your copper rivets, they all have a nice dimple, love that.. Well Done Pard, and thanks for sharing. ::) 8)


        tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 01, 2010, 10:15:37 PM
Nice rigs Skeeter and Kid! Very nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 01, 2010, 10:17:10 PM
AHHH~ THE BLOOD KNOT~rig :-* :) :-*

I need to get YOUR prescription filled KT ;D Best blood knot i ever did see!! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 02, 2010, 01:54:25 AM
Beautiful rig, Kid. Great work. You sure knock 'em out.

Thanks for the comments, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 02, 2010, 02:29:02 AM
By god if he shows another one tommorrow i'm gonna call in the lawdogs,he's gotta be stealin the  when he goes to the shoots :D

This is KT sleepin- ;D ;D :o :o ;) ;D ;D ??? ;D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 02, 2010, 02:35:04 AM
As fast as KT is turning out rigs, he can't be doing much sleeping!!  ::)  :o  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on September 02, 2010, 05:44:27 AM
Good stuff, there. I like the forked tongue leather straps.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on September 02, 2010, 05:50:28 AM
Good looking rig KT. I knew you could do one without spots.  Now tell the truth, did ya have one in your lap or close by on the table so ya could touch a spot ever once in a while??? ??? ::) ;D
Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 02, 2010, 06:11:08 AM
Howdy KT,
Thank you for showing us another great example of your talents and design versatility.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 02, 2010, 07:23:15 AM
Keep it up guys. Those are some of the best one liners I have ever read. ;D ;D  You all seem to know me so well.  ;) I,m at a mind block now. I cant think of any thing to make. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 02, 2010, 11:48:56 AM
That rig is spotless, KT. OK, OK, I'll quit it, but the rig is great. Very nice work with the conchos. I like the color and the amount of deco work on it. Cool rig. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 02, 2010, 11:55:39 AM
Thanks Marshal, I had that one comming. KT ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 02, 2010, 12:46:36 PM
very
nice
rig
there
KT

No
one
liner
here
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 02, 2010, 02:04:12 PM
B Bob,

Got
me
a
great
big
laugh
out
of
that
one!!

 ::)
 ;)
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 02, 2010, 03:10:38 PM
You can make me a Milk Shake,extra vanilla~~~ :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 02, 2010, 05:11:14 PM
Best posts I,ve read in months. Great stuff. KT Rick this ones for uuuu. :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 02, 2010, 05:14:46 PM
(i)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 02, 2010, 07:35:58 PM




        Lets get back on topic pards!!!!, before this turns into a page of one liners, that's what BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS is for.

 
                                        Thanks for your cooperation


                                             tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 02, 2010, 07:41:55 PM
SPOTS, KT don't need no stinkin SPOTS.......... ;D

AC


Nice Rig KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 02, 2010, 08:36:04 PM
Are you kidding AC, the spot industry would need a bailout if KT quit doing holsters.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 03, 2010, 01:05:10 AM
I think we should tack and spot some Wolf hides!!! :D ;D :D

Now you guys KNOCK IT OFF!!! I got your tack,i mean back T.Wolf :) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: MontanaSlick on September 03, 2010, 10:14:52 AM
well well pards its been a long time been swamped with saddle repairs and a wall tent repair but finally got around to get my new business cards and getting a pic taken so here it is enjoy
Cowboy316

Neat looking B-cards "Man from Laramie 316  8), makes mine look like elementary.However, we getter dunn eh. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 03, 2010, 11:08:55 AM
Cowboy nice job on the card. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 03, 2010, 11:15:12 AM

  I echo the others 316, that's a right smart looking car. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 03, 2010, 11:22:03 AM
Good looking card Tim. There is no way I could put that on any business card of mine. It would have to read "Simple holsters and belts,  Maybe!"

Dalton, that's what I thought you were shooting, but I didn't want to show all my dumb by guessing wrong. Thanks for the explanation on the shotgun. I'd like to shoot one of those just to try it out, but no one at our club uses one.

Sarge, how far out are those targets anyway? That looked like a right smart distance, as my gramma would say. I assume that reload was built into the stage for that long reach target. Good shootin, coming from someone who usually shoots mouse turd 38's, except for my 45 ACP! (that was for Marshall Will  ;D)

Actually when we shoot Western 3 Gun, I use a 158 bullet with some juice to make sure those knock outs go down. If I had it to do all over again I would be shooting 45 in everything. I was seduced by the dark side when starting out :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 03, 2010, 02:50:26 PM
Sounds like a good excuse to buy more guns JD :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 03, 2010, 04:20:47 PM
Howdy Pards
Sorry I have not been on here. Dealing with too much crap lately.
You guys are doing some really nice work.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 03, 2010, 04:27:17 PM
Howdy All
Did a demo with our Leather Guild last Sunday at the fair. This is what I worked on.
WC
P.S.
If this isn't ok, TW delete it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 03, 2010, 04:28:04 PM
Other side.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 03, 2010, 06:31:55 PM


 That's pretty COOL WC, and it's fine here, that's what the BUNKHOUSE is for, nice work as usual. :o 8) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 03, 2010, 07:12:31 PM
WC very nice. Your work never ceases to impress me . Thanks for showing. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 03, 2010, 08:22:35 PM
Now whoda thunk?That is cool! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 03, 2010, 10:17:02 PM
Love those footboards, WC. Very cool. Did you put anything on them to make them more durable?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Biscuit Joe on September 03, 2010, 11:44:25 PM
Man I needs to get me some guns so I can make holster too!

 Mr. Kid, that is a very nice belt and holster sir. I love the bleed knots. Are they cut curved to start with?

 You sure have a talent for coming up with original ideas.  :)
 You're a lucky man to have such great muses on your side.
I look forward to your next offering for viewing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 04, 2010, 06:18:45 AM
Howdy WC,
Those footboards are really nifty! Too nice to put your boots on. I'm curious also if you put a special finish on them. Thank you for showing this.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 04, 2010, 05:23:04 PM
Howdy All
3 coats of Skidmores.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 04, 2010, 11:32:42 PM
Thanks, WC.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 05, 2010, 06:39:02 AM
Thanks, WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 05, 2010, 12:06:38 PM
Tell ya what,that would make a dang nice stockin stuffer for the biker in your life..Can you personalise them to WC?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 05, 2010, 09:55:48 PM
Terry, that is AWESOME color! What did you do to get that?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 05, 2010, 10:28:45 PM
BJ I cut them all after I made it.Thanks for the comment. KT  Thanks JD. I start with clear oil and mix in chocolate, some black and then red. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 06, 2010, 12:54:19 AM
Thanks for that color info KT

I've been trying to develop a "practical to make" mag holder for some time. My friend and fellow church member, cowboy shooter and leather worker  Lodi Lefty made this mold. After he knocked out a few blanks he gave it to me; how cool is that? This is my first working model. As usual I will make some changes on the next one.  

My camera batterny died so I was only able to take one picture.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/magmold.jpg)  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 06, 2010, 03:57:47 AM
JD thats a very nice mold and you did a awesome job. Be proud of that one and dont make to many changes. Its great the way it is . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 06, 2010, 04:28:16 AM
That's a beautiful piece of carpentry, JD. Great friend to have!

The leather result looks cool, too. Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 06, 2010, 06:47:48 AM
Howdy JD,
You did a great job on the mag holder. Looks very professional. Your friend did a great job of making the mold.  

That is the way to "Wet Mold"... with a male & female mold. I have wet-molded a few items but using a male mold only. I wish I had the equipment to make decent female mold.

Many thanks for sharing this with us.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 06, 2010, 10:12:33 AM


   Outstanding JD, that is one great little mold, and you put it together like a professional, well done pard. ::) :o 8) ;D


       tEN wOLVES   :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 06, 2010, 12:59:04 PM
That's outstanding, JD. Very professional. Nice molds your buddy made. Those mag holders are first-rate. Great work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on September 06, 2010, 07:15:22 PM
Now THAT is boss. Or cool. Or bad a$$ (...whatever the kids are saying nowadays).
Wow...can I say that to a Preacher and get away with it?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 06, 2010, 07:26:20 PM
Thanks for the positive comments guys, and I'll pass on the kudos to Lefty. I'm going to move my comments and questions to a separate thread so as not to tie up this thread.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on September 07, 2010, 11:41:18 AM
Howdy JD,
You did a great job on the mag holder. Looks very professional. Your friend did a great job of making the mold.  

That is the way to "Wet Mold"... with a male & female mold. I have wet-molded a few items but using a male mold only. I wish I had the equipment to make decent female mold.

Many thanks for sharing this with us.


I think a basic router would do the job?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 07, 2010, 01:47:29 PM
Howdy Rick
Yes I can......
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 07, 2010, 10:39:05 PM
Those are killer WC. Which basket stamp did you use on that?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 08, 2010, 05:29:32 AM
I'm struggling with my own tooling patterns. It makes you realize how good Meanea was. He didn't use too many elements in his designs so they didn't look too busy. Here's one I finished a couple of days ago....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 08, 2010, 07:02:25 AM
Howdy Skeeter,
I don't think you are struggling. That is one beautiful piece of carving!

Howdy Django,
That is a great idea to use a router. I'll have to check it out. Thank you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 08, 2010, 08:14:34 AM
Thanks, Johnny. Here's the same holster sewn up and tanned...
(I've shown the belt before.)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 08, 2010, 08:30:57 AM
Django, I think Paul used a jig saw and a router. We tried a number of different ways to do this, but my molds were no where as nice as his. Paul did custom metal fab for years, and is an all around great wrench. He works in wood and metal.

I use a vise for the body of the mold, then use some screw clamps across the top. Before I take it apart I use a clicker knife to cut the front edge flush against the mold, then when it's dry I sand the top edge to true it up. I've made a template out of cardboard to make sure my edges are all straight and the same size when I trim it out

Skeeter, that's a great carving job. The flower really pops!   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 08, 2010, 09:26:08 AM
Skeeter you ended up with a very nice looking rig. Great carving. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 08, 2010, 10:27:43 AM


  Top notch Skeeter, there's no room for improvement here, beautiful work pard.

        tEN wOLVES.


  JD, those molds are a great way to go, like Marshal Will pointed out, you can reduce the depth a little and they will be tighter in fit, just like anything new, it takes a little time to tweak, great job, on the molds, and I like the way your friend rounded the female portion, he knows how to do it for sure, thanks for the great pictures showing the process. :o ??? 8) ;D

        tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 08, 2010, 01:40:18 PM
That's beautiful, Skeeter. Nothing to improve on, there. Great work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 08, 2010, 01:46:07 PM
Beutiful Skeeter... Do u sell pattens to??
nice work of art pard
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 08, 2010, 03:43:22 PM
Thanks pards for the kind words. Much appreciated....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 08, 2010, 09:55:54 PM
That's a shiner for sure! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 09, 2010, 03:02:18 AM
Howdy JD
Thank you.
It's a Barry King stamp with a Playboy Bunny in the center.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 09, 2010, 03:05:07 AM
Howdy Skeeter
That is a damn fine lookin rig.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on September 09, 2010, 08:08:03 AM
great carving.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 09, 2010, 08:50:28 AM
That probably would not be my first choice for a stamp ;D

Sure do like Barry's tools. Chan Geer is in town next week, and he always brings a good supply of tools to purchase at a discount. I can't attend his class this year, but I can drop in and check out the tools.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 09, 2010, 07:15:15 PM
WC Put it in the fire and you can brand this old hide witk it. KT ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 09, 2010, 08:13:40 PM
"So we branded his hide when he died, Clyde, and that's it hangin' on the shed.

Tie me kangaroo down sport, tie me kangaroo down."

Sorry, the muse strikes again.   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 09, 2010, 09:02:13 PM
Forty Rod , I,d forgot the darn song. GOOD ONE. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 10, 2010, 01:13:18 AM
Sorry I couldn't do the "DOIKY, DOIKY, DOIKY" sound effects for you, too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Old Top on September 10, 2010, 01:27:40 AM
Yeh but you got the words right, that must count for something, as you are staveing off senility.

Top, Old, one of
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on September 10, 2010, 10:06:02 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D-LmRNdQiQ



Rolf Harris lived and performed in Vancouver for many years.  I've enjoyed him at University "do's" and at his regular gig at THE CAVE in Vancouver.  A real entertainer.

OH MY GAWD!  That was over 45 years ago!  My how time flies when you are having fun. ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on September 10, 2010, 10:27:49 AM
That was FUN!!!!!

Thanks Sir Charles

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 10, 2010, 11:30:02 AM
Very cool, Sir C. 8) Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 10, 2010, 12:05:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D-LmRNdQiQ



Rolf Harris lived and performed in Vancouver for many years.  I've enjoyed him at University "do's" and at his regular gig at THE CAVE in Vancouver.  A real entertainer.

OH MY GAWD!  That was over 45 years ago!  My how time flies when you are having fun. ;D ;D

Kermit says "time's fun when you're having flies."

Minds starting to wander.  Time for lunch.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 10, 2010, 02:35:11 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 11, 2010, 01:22:53 AM
Howdy All
I made this for 911
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 11, 2010, 02:29:34 AM
Totally AWESOME!!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 11, 2010, 08:09:52 AM
It sure is.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 11, 2010, 09:25:40 AM



     It says it all WC, BEAUTIFUL WORK.


         
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 11, 2010, 09:29:16 AM
WC outstanding. Thanks for showing.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 11, 2010, 09:44:39 AM
Beautiful piece of work, WC. Both design and execution.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 11, 2010, 09:54:27 AM
Awesome....WC Inspiring, Thanks

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 11, 2010, 07:53:35 PM
That's really something, WC. Good idea carried out well. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 11, 2010, 09:11:33 PM
Skeeter, that is some great carving. Very nice!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 11, 2010, 09:13:51 PM
That's an incredible piece of work WC. Totally amazing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on September 12, 2010, 10:09:20 AM
A little off subject.  We went to the Tunnel Hill, GA reinactment and I thought you might want to see a few of the 100 or so photos I shot.    For those of you that are not familiar...Tunnel Hill, was a rear action battle that occurred after the battles of Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain here in Chattanooga.  Confederate General Bragg, was retreating and left behind units to slow down the Union Army which was persuing after Missionary Ridge.  It was also the base location for the movie "The Great Locomotive Chase"  with Fess Parker.  Most of the people that stole that train (the General) were hanged as spys and are buried here in the National Cemetary here in Chattanooga.

The smoke ring in photo 108 is from a cannon that had just fired....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on September 12, 2010, 10:11:17 AM
More photos from Tunnel Hill.  Photo 120...Confederate Cavalry getting ready to charge...the second horse from the left is raring to go for sure.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 12, 2010, 10:59:01 AM
Outrider, very nice. Thanks for showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on September 12, 2010, 11:22:35 AM
Great pics, Outrider.

Pards, is it possible to get a western novel published nowadays or is the genre as dead as mutton?

Which publishing houses, if any, publish them?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 12, 2010, 01:09:25 PM

  Howdy Outrider

      Looks like you had a great day, that must have been something to see, great pictures, thanks for sharing.


          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 12, 2010, 02:58:40 PM
Great pics, Outrider.

Pards, is it possible to get a western novel published nowadays or is the genre as dead as mutton?

Which publishing houses, if any, publish them?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 12, 2010, 03:06:11 PM
Great pics, Outrider.

Pards, is it possible to get a western novel published nowadays or is the genre as dead as mutton?

Which publishing houses, if any, publish them?
 

My first novel, Legends was published in 2005, and Cavanaugh: The Last bounty was two years later.

Despite good reviews and a movie company showing interest (and then losing interest), Legends hasn't passed the 2,000 mark yet and Cavanaugh is just over 300.  At less than $3.00 per book royalty, I haven't even made expenses.

I'm sure there are some good novels out there (published and unpublished), but if you re looking to make any money you'd be better off collecting aluminum can and recycling them.

It is, however, mighty satisfying to get folks telling you they've read your yarns.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 12, 2010, 03:39:29 PM
Forty Rod I was thinking of a book on my 7 operations in the last year. It is a funny book. It will keep you in stitches.  ;D ;D Now to the serious side . Thanks for telling about the books you wrote. I will have to order them. Who is the publisher? Thanks KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 12, 2010, 03:47:32 PM
Wow, Outrider. Those photos are great. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Pards, is it possible to get a western novel published nowadays or is the genre as dead as mutton?
Amazon will allow you to self-publish through Createspace.com (their subsidiary). It costs nothing and printing is on demand only, no pre-printed books someone has to pay for. Your book will end up on the Amazon book list, available through Amazon.com. I did it for a dowsing manual I wrote and with a narrow market for that, it still sells enough to net a small royalty check eath month. Here's a link: https://www.createspace.com/ (https://www.createspace.com/)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 12, 2010, 05:52:25 PM
The black mag holder in the middle is the latest in an attempt to perfect a unit that is reproducible without too much hassle. I would like to have one with snaps on the bottom, but I don’t like the length required. It’s on a 2 ½ inch belt

I think I’m going to make a couple with less up and down length to see how that works. Any and all ideas are welcome. Thanks, JD
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/magmold4001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 12, 2010, 06:31:27 PM
I think you have these holders nailed, JD. You could make ones with snaps without too much additional length but I do have to admit that I like them sewn or riveted myself. Your two molded ones are great. Shorter would be fine, but you may not gain much in performance. As long as you can get them out quickly, just drop the empty and load a full one. Pick up the spent one(s) after the stage is completed. Just keep a couple earmarked for drop-free shooting. Very nice work, pard.

For rigs that are more  flashy, you could use the decorative nickel silver Chicago screws.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 12, 2010, 08:51:23 PM
Ya could send some to KT for a bit of BLING!!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 12, 2010, 09:29:17 PM
Thanks for the feedback Marshall, I appreciate it. Making them shorter is about looks more than anything else. As far as snaps go, I'm looking for ways to get one on a belt with a sewn billet. I could do it with Chicago screws as well, which would be more secure, but not as quick or easy. Just thinking out loud.  

I could do that Dr. Bob, but most of the guys I know that shoot Wild Bunch aren't really Bling guys. Marshall Will's idea of fancy Chicago screws is a good one, but I will need to find some longer ones than Tandy sells. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 12, 2010, 10:40:39 PM
JD, I just got some plain Chrome chicago screws from Tandy that are 1/2" long.  Part number 1293-02

AC

PS, they all look great.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 13, 2010, 12:09:52 AM
Thanks AC, that's what I used. Marshall Will was suggesting the fancier Chicago screw tops. The ones Tandy sells aren't long enough for this proget. I haven't looked for longer ones anywhere else, but I would guess they are out there.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 13, 2010, 01:04:52 AM
Forty Rod I was thinking of a book on my 7 operations in the last year. It is a funny book. It will keep you in stitches.  ;D ;D Now to the serious side . Thanks for telling about the books you wrote. I will have to order them. Who is the publisher? Thanks KT

I fired my publisher, but I have some copies here until I get Sisley Creek Press involved.  

gun.slick@juno.com for info.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on September 13, 2010, 04:58:41 AM
JD, I've got a bunch of them both nickle and brass, 1/4 and 3/8 in. More than I'll ever use up. If you want some let me know what and they're yours!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 13, 2010, 09:19:39 AM
Ned, I really appreciate it, and I'd be happy to buy them from you rather than Tandy. Do the fancy ones come any longer, like 1/2 inch?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on September 13, 2010, 09:41:57 AM
JD, nice work on them pouches!
For going over the billet on the belt, and keeping the overall length down, what about putting a belt loop that can be unsnapped?
I am thinking that the same thing you have made now, but sew the edges so its a stiff one piece, and add a wide belt loop sewn at the top and with a snap at the bottom.

Or instead of sewing 2 pieces together for stiffness, use a thicker piece of leather...

I really like what you are doing now though. They look great!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on September 13, 2010, 09:44:47 AM
Not that I've seen, If I need a longer reach I use an extra long screww.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 13, 2010, 09:51:46 AM
Very cool pictures Outrider

WC, that's another great piece I hope to see in person. At this point my trip south is on, so I  will likely show up at your shop sometime Firday the 24th. I'll leave Yosemite pretty early in the morning for LA. Since I don't know when you might read this I'll be giving you a call to make sure the date & time is ok to show up and hang around.

CALIFORNIA TRAVEL QUESTION

It's been a long time since I've been anywhere in northern or central Calif. I'm going to be driving from Yosemite down to LA, to WC's shop in Reseda.

The maps are advising me to drop down to Fresno, hit 99 and take it to Bakersfield, then stay on 99 until it intersects with I-5. That sounds like the slow way, since I remember 99 having a bunch of lights and running through small towns.

so I’m wondering if some of you in that general neck of the woods can advise a different route, like cutting over to I-5 somewhere around Fresno or below? 

Thanks, JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 13, 2010, 10:44:47 AM
Email on the way
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 13, 2010, 01:26:47 PM
Nope 99 all the way,but the traffic can be disasterous especially between here in Visalia and Fresno,don't go unless i absolutley have to..Safer to take the old golden highway as far as ya can,just don't stop and keep the doors locked,the fleas will get ya.. ;D Heck it's scary just goin around the corner anymore..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 13, 2010, 02:02:55 PM
JD,

If'n you should need a place to freshn up on your way down, I am just about a mile off of Bus 80 .... and going down 5 or 99, yuh gotta come through Sackatomatoes ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 13, 2010, 02:14:04 PM

  Howdy Pards  ;D


        I just finished up a Slim Jim for a customer, he wanted the aged used look to it, so this is what I came up with.


                                       Thanks for taking a look

                                           tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 13, 2010, 03:21:40 PM
TW about time your showing you talent. Great color. Its the type I REALLY like. Thanks for showing KT ;) I just found out after posting that I am the customer the rig was made for. Rod Now I dont know what to say but THANK YOU VERY MUCH.. Now that I know its mine, it is even nicer than before.  ;D ;D ;D Thanks again. Your friend.. Terry
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 13, 2010, 04:00:38 PM
That aged look will match ya perfect KT :D Your old hide and that rig will be hard to tell apart ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 13, 2010, 04:33:21 PM



              Glad you like it Terry, now I'll start on your belt, I think Gun Slick Rick told me you were 13 inches at the center hole, is that right?????? :-\ ??? ::) ;)

               tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 13, 2010, 07:22:54 PM
Just finished the  holster for my friend KT, top pic.  He traded me for it, and made me a 1911 Holster, the bottom picture.  I can't tell you how much it pleased me to make this for KT.  He is an outstanding pard, and to own an original Kid Terico makes this deal even sweeter.  Thanks KT.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 13, 2010, 07:39:05 PM
Both are great looking holsters. I really love the skirt and border stamping on the Mexican Loop.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 13, 2010, 08:10:25 PM
AC I,m so glad you posted the holster you made for me. I knew I had to have a holster made by AC . His work is outstanding. I asked him if he would do me the honor as I did with TW of making something for my collection. I now have items from 2 of the great  leather workers on this site all in one day. I will now have a even nicer collection Thanks  to AC and TW. Your friend Terry
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 13, 2010, 09:14:30 PM

AC, beautiful work on this holster, I like your choice of border tooling too and style, it has a certain elegance to it, and your finish is top notch.

  Of course that KT 1911 holster is a beaut also, all his work is over the top in design workmanship and beauty, looks like this must be Kid Terico day, I cant think of a better more deserving pard.


                 tEN wOLVES :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 13, 2010, 09:24:22 PM
Thanks TW, He is a great pard.  I really like your holster, how did you age it?  Looks a hundred years old.  I like the used look.

AC

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 13, 2010, 10:58:35 PM
AC and TW ,you both did great jobs on the holsters,classic look and styling.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 13, 2010, 11:58:23 PM
Howdy TW & AC,
Wow! Two Beautiful examples of classic Holsters coupled with excellent workmanship. These Holsters are going to a great Pard.

Howdy KT,
Another fine example of your creativity and design talents. If you were an automotive designer, I'd sure like to see what you would come up with!

Many thanks to you Gents for posting this.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 14, 2010, 12:14:48 AM
I love a holster with a nice skirt,top shelf work on that AC!!!! Love the skirt! :) :) KT will be apreciate that for sure~~KT you got a nice addition to your collection :) :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 14, 2010, 12:20:49 AM
My latest knife and sheath from my good friend and artest John Cohea. Never seen any thing like it. Photograph byChuck Ward.Outstanding work by both. Thanks John hope everyone likes this. I know I do. KT Forgot to say that this a friction folder bear jaw bone.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 14, 2010, 02:11:41 AM
I apprciate it Skip
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 14, 2010, 02:14:12 AM
Nice work guys, all the way around
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 14, 2010, 02:22:01 AM
Nice aging TWF, looks like it was on the trail for years..
Very beautiful holsters AC, like the big skirt :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 14, 2010, 03:19:33 AM
Mi casa es su casa, pard!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 14, 2010, 03:53:47 AM
JD
That is just fine.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 14, 2010, 05:55:59 AM

       Thanks Pards, for your kind comments, it's very much appreciated.

           KT, John made you another keeper, beautiful work, what a conversation piece to say the least. ::)


                          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 14, 2010, 06:16:41 AM
Thanks also to ya all, very appreciated.

 :) AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 14, 2010, 09:32:18 AM
Thanks WC, I'm lookingg forward to seeing you and Sandi and maybe 10 Wolves again. I'm going to bring some tools and hopefully come away a better leather worker.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on September 14, 2010, 10:19:13 AM


A lot of great work posted since my last visit. Congrats to all. Mebbe one o' these days, I'll get to spend some more time here again.

Again, good work all around.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 14, 2010, 12:09:03 PM
I just looked that knife up in the dictionary,it was under,HOLY!!!!! $%*&(+_$%`^&%^$@^)(_)+__+_)_*^%$%$% :o :o@@@*&%+)_)($$$$$$$*+_)()_+)_ :-* :-* :-* !!!!!!))()*&%%@####@$$$***&+)_(%&&%%*)+_(*%^#$$ :) :) :) :) !
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 14, 2010, 12:48:53 PM
Johnny MCCrae I stopped after I designed the Edsel. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 14, 2010, 05:50:36 PM
Here's a couple more for my bud KT.The file dagger has 150 yo barn oak for the hanlde and the little knife was a gift to him.This little one was one of my very first projects over 20 years ago and is made from sawblade steel.I just added the rawhide to it and made a little sheath to hang on his workbench.Dave :)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 14, 2010, 06:01:33 PM
Thanks Dave very nice . I really like . There different. Cant wait to get them.Great job. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 14, 2010, 06:03:30 PM

  That's awesome Dave, the file knife is similar to the type file knives my Granddad use to make, as per our discussion on the phone about all the dust they can generate while grinding, and certain smell that went along with it, almost sulfur like from the sparks that were frying, KT is going to have one of the best collection around, and all his pieces have lots of history and character, I like that. ;D


          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 14, 2010, 06:23:32 PM
I really like that file knife! Nice job Dave.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 14, 2010, 06:41:19 PM
Johnny MCCrae I stopped after I designed the Edsel. ;D ;D ;D

And you were a great hood ornament KT :D :-*

Bueatiful knife work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 15, 2010, 12:35:58 AM
This is the first holster of this type I've made, using a Tandy pattern.  I also have here the latest mag holder, this time using a different style belt loop than I've used before. I used a bag punch to make a cut on each side for the belt to pass through, sort of like the holster. I'm going to make a belt for this set up   
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/slideholster1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 15, 2010, 01:07:07 AM
Very nice aging, TW. It looks really good. Excellent work.

AC, Very nice holster you made there. Beautiful color. Good trade.

KT, that folder is outstanding. Very cool. John did you right.

Dave, that dagger is really interesting. It looks like it was made from a rasp. It has a nice look to it. Good work, there.

Good-looking holster, JD. Nice color on it. The angle looks good, too. I have one similar to it and that angle works really well.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 15, 2010, 01:24:57 AM
JD nice looking holster. Marshal I think the knife from John is the best of all the items hes made to date. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 15, 2010, 09:51:55 AM
Anyone making a holster for a Walther P-38?  I have  an excellent dummy to mould one from.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 15, 2010, 11:35:23 PM
 Very beautiful work popping up on here.

I have some pics that I need to get on here sometime.

Winter is coming on and it's almost project time.

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 15, 2010, 11:45:52 PM
Here's some of the latest stuff. (At least that of which I actually remembered to take pictures of.)



(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_1452.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_1451.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0814.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0813.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0812.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 16, 2010, 12:09:03 AM
Nice work pards and I thank you for your comments.
I just finished this one today.I have to thank one of my best friends, John Cohea for doing his video on Rawhide sheaths.It really is a well done video, and although I deviated a few things to add my touch, I did my first rawhide sheath.
I made the knife with 1095 steel and the blade is 5 1/2" and has Copper bolsters and the handle is Giraffe Bone.The sheath is deer rawhide with deerskin fringe.Dave  :)


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 16, 2010, 12:41:30 AM
EE Taft some very nice leather work your showing. I like the small holster. Dave thats a great job for being your first raw hide sheathl Like the weaving on the top. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 16, 2010, 01:23:12 AM
I love Giraff bone...Very Nice indeed,but hey your ~Dave Cole~Knife maker exstroidenuer ~ :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 16, 2010, 06:27:31 AM
That is some awesome work you Gents have been posting! Many thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 16, 2010, 08:53:46 AM
EFT, very sharp looking rigs! Are those your own patterns?

Dave, once again outstanding work. I appreciate you sharing your work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 16, 2010, 10:17:30 AM
EE Taft, that is one snazzy looking rig pard, good to have you back with us pard, and thanks for the look see.


 Dave, this is another beautiful piece of work, from the knife to this very cool sheath, thanks for sharing pard.



                        Keep up the great work pards


                            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 16, 2010, 11:02:48 AM
GHAA!!!! JD and EET, beautiful work. I cant keep up with u pards  :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 16, 2010, 01:56:52 PM
Very nice work, EE. Obviously, the full rig is designed for the wearer to put the buckle in the back, out of the way. Thanks for the pics.

Dave, the rawhide sheath looks really good. I like the color for it. The knife is cool, too. It has that trade knife look with scale handles. Very attractive. I like the trade knives.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 16, 2010, 06:09:15 PM
Thanks for the compliments, Pards.

JD, yes they are my own patterns. these patterns are a concoction of several holsters. I kept using parts from my old rigs and adding them to new rigs until I got (what I feel is) a close to perfect holster pattern. Mine are close, everyone on this forum IS perfect!

Marshal, You are correct. A friend from the SASS forum gave me the idea. Cherokee Charlie, Now there's a pard that makes perfect holsters.

I try my hardest. ;D

I took a bit of a break from things, but I'm back and happy to be here.

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 16, 2010, 06:13:11 PM
Dave, I love the little sticker.

Beautiful work and unique materials to work from.

Very nice!!! 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 18, 2010, 12:47:24 AM
4T,

I didn't know that you are shaped like a P38!  :o  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 18, 2010, 01:19:20 AM
I'm feeling all Rodney Dangerfieldish again.  ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 18, 2010, 01:34:38 AM
Come on JD give the man some respect. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 18, 2010, 01:53:56 AM
Well Forty,  If you were my type, I'd respect you in the morning!!  But rest assured, you are NOT my type! ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 18, 2010, 11:35:32 AM
THANK GOD!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 18, 2010, 01:20:58 PM
Watch out fellers,hear tell 4T found it again,i think he's been eatin wieght watchers ~ :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 19, 2010, 12:51:02 PM
This year I put in two gun rigs for raffle at the St. Jude's Charity Shoot. The black and tan above was one and this is the other.

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_0021.jpg)

It was built for a 12 year old shooter. the belt was so short that I built a badge holder and cartridge slide in one piece.

WATCH OUT!!! This boy is good! One of these days he's gonna be whoopin' all of out butts!!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 19, 2010, 04:18:55 PM
EET nice idea and great job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 19, 2010, 04:40:38 PM
That rig wasn't as "BLINGY" as I normally do, but it was fun, simple and turned out nice. I asked the young feller what he wanted and he surprized me by saying he wanted as plain and trail worn as possible.

Well, it's plain and rugged lookin', now he's just gotta trail wear it. ;D

It was very cool to make one for someone smaller as it presented a certain challange in building the badge holder/cartridge slide and still leave room for the knife sheath that he already had.

You notice the lace edges which is something that I havn't done in quite some time.

Really happy with the turn out, and so was he!! Mission Accomplished!!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 19, 2010, 07:38:06 PM


       Very nice again EET, your work stands out, well done pard.


            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 19, 2010, 07:50:46 PM
Howdy Mr. Taft,

That is a mighty fine looking Rig. This young man will be very proud to wear it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 20, 2010, 07:43:00 AM
EET, you rock man! Nice rig for a great cause.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 20, 2010, 07:48:05 AM
KT, did I miss something in that "Respect" Comment?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 20, 2010, 10:00:32 AM
Very nice rig, EE. Badlands Bud was a kid in our club when he started. How great it is to help up and coming leaders get a start. Good idea to make the cartridge and badge holder one piece. Nice work on that one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 20, 2010, 10:49:48 AM
Like em both EE.I agree great cause and fun getting kids involved.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 20, 2010, 11:34:25 AM
JD,  Rodney Dangerfield was known for his one liners one of which was NO respect, I get no respect. KT   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 20, 2010, 02:24:20 PM
I don't get no respect. 

My twin brother forgot my birthday.

I got called for jury duty and found out my wife was on trial.

When I got lost they posted a blank panel on milk cartons.

I called the Suicide Hot Line.  They put me on hold.

Someone stole my identity.  They sent it back.

ETC!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 20, 2010, 02:47:34 PM
I took a cab to the airport. Cabbie showed me a picture of his kids and they were mine.
My wife is a terrible cook, is meatloaf supposed to glow in the dark?
When I was a kid I was so ugly my mother would sit me in a corner and feed me with a slingshot. KT ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 20, 2010, 05:00:19 PM
I wrote a few updated ones ;D

I got up this morning and had to go to Face book to check my own staus~~
 
I was at a bar the other nigh,saw a bueatiful girl,thought i'd break the ice and i asked,hi do you face book? She slapped the snot outta me.

Latter  i tried to Tweet,some kid shot me in the a$$ with a bbgun!! I tell ya no respect!!! :-\ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 20, 2010, 06:07:23 PM
Thanks for all the compliments, Pards.

The inspiration from the top leather makers here abouts  makes for good ideas. One thing I've learned is to overcome a problem with new ideas and a fresh look on every project.

It sounds counter productive but aside from a well suited pattern I try to scrap every idea before I move on to the next project.

The only down side is that I have to scratch my head for a bit to come up with an idea.

The Badge holder/cartridge loop combo isn't a new idea as I'm sure I've seen it before, but it solved the problem and it works great.

Once again, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!! ;D

Keep your mind fresh and your tools sharp.

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 20, 2010, 06:36:39 PM
Howdy Pards

     I finished KT's Cattle Drive Rig today, I know you all saw the holster just the other day,the holster was on my belt then, but now the holster is on kt's money belt, I distressed it some and worked the leather to a nice softness so that it would be very flexible and comfortable to wear, the high ride Slim Jim looks right at home now.

                            Thanks for taking a look see


                                tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 20, 2010, 06:37:57 PM
more pictures
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 20, 2010, 07:19:06 PM
Looks all broke in!!  Mighty fine lookin rig.  Got to go wipe the drool off of my shirt!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 20, 2010, 07:32:41 PM
Now I'm sorry I asked :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 20, 2010, 08:02:40 PM
JD   ;)  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 20, 2010, 09:09:58 PM
When i got baptised my preacher kept holdin me under! No respect i tell ya...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 20, 2010, 09:16:48 PM
Rick,

Same with mine!  Later he told me he was trying to put the fear of God in me ... but the only thing I was afraid of was a possibly psychotic preacher! *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 20, 2010, 10:04:51 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 20, 2010, 10:09:21 PM
Nice stuff Ten Wolves,but ya think the belt is thick enough $$$$$$ ;D

Rich is the man with a herd of cows
Blessed is the man with only one :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 20, 2010, 11:43:05 PM
Rod cant thank you enough. Great workmen ship. I cant wait to get it. Great color. Its is my first money belt so I thought I would get the BEST right from the start. Thank You. Your friend Terry
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 20, 2010, 11:44:59 PM
Rick how rich is he if he has a herd of snakes.? KT :-* ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 21, 2010, 12:12:38 AM
How Rich?

It all depends on who he threatens, er, shows the snakes to ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 21, 2010, 11:47:13 AM
Settle down Floyd he was only kiddin,Floyd ain't had his coffee yet  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pic1ebcF50&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on September 21, 2010, 01:40:02 PM
Nice rig TW, old and authentic, just how i like 'em.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 21, 2010, 02:51:32 PM
Howdy All
You all are doing great work.
Keep it up.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 21, 2010, 04:31:10 PM

  Thanks Django and WC

        Making this rig for Terry, was fun, of course I had to fight from putting any bling on it, this will be his on the wagon rig, from bling. Har Har... ;D


          tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 21, 2010, 08:22:59 PM
Boy, the BLING is hard to resist, ain't it? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 21, 2010, 08:59:24 PM
TW sorry I cant accept the rig. No bling = relapse= hospital Talk to you when I get better. KT ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 21, 2010, 11:14:32 PM
TW,

Since TK has relapsed and can't handle a rig w/o bling, cut the belt down to fit a 30 inch waist and send it along to me!  ::)  :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Biscuit Joe on September 21, 2010, 11:38:31 PM
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Dr. Bob
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TW,

Since TK has relapsed and can't handle a rig w/o bling, cut the belt down to fit a 30 inch waist and send it along to me! 
Shoot fire if'en he's not up to wearing that KT's Cattle Drive Rig,  send it on this way. That is if it will fit a 40 inch waist. :o
  ::) ::) I do like my buscuits!! ;D ;D
 'course I aint got no shooter that will fit in that rig. I guess maybe it shoot stay with KT.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 21, 2010, 11:40:05 PM
Try puttin bling on a dream catcher... :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 22, 2010, 07:05:32 AM
Awesome rig tEN wOLVES! I love the color.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 22, 2010, 11:17:46 AM

  Thanks pards

       I guess we'll have to see how KT handles this new rig, It might just keep him from having a bling relapse ;D ;D, all kidding aside , I appreciate your feed back.

          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 22, 2010, 05:04:41 PM
I would like everyone to know I got my books today written by our own Forty Rod. I like westerns. I am on page 32. The one I am reading first is called Cavanaugh: The last bounty. It is outstanding and so far I have only put it down to post this. If you like GOOD stories and action I would buy his book. It will be money well spent. I am alreay looking forward to reading the second one of his I bought also. Thanks Forty Rod for entertainment you are giving. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 22, 2010, 05:55:51 PM
Thanks, Kid. I'm happy you like my work so far.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 22, 2010, 06:07:06 PM
 ;D TW, that rig turned out awsome.... KT is very lucky,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 22, 2010, 08:46:26 PM
I gave Legends to these guys,maybe they can do a western at some point..

http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20100922/ENTERTAINMENT02/309230001/Visalian-brothers-set-to-open-film-version-of-best-selling-novel
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 22, 2010, 09:18:17 PM


       Thanks AC, I had fun making it, and I hope KT likes it.


                    tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 23, 2010, 12:34:13 AM
I gave Legends to these guys,maybe they can do a western at some point..

http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20100922/ENTERTAINMENT02/309230001/Visalian-brothers-set-to-open-film-version-of-best-selling-novel

Gee, I'd hate that.   ::)  I can't handle fame and fortune.   ;D  

Thanks.  I owe you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 23, 2010, 12:50:18 AM
I made it as far south as Redding today. I had some business to take care of earlier in the day before leaving. We hit Yosemite tomorrow, (Thursday) I'm on my wife's time table on the trip down. I plan to show up at WC's on Friday, then possibly see Gun Click Rick heading back on Sunday, seeing as I will be drivng right through his town. Finally I hope to meet up with Skip on Tuesday as we head back to Portland.

Anyone in the greater LA area I could meet at WC's in Reseda would be great. Bring him some bid-ness! 

JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 23, 2010, 12:51:58 AM
Send me a synopsis of it Forty and your others..Might get them to read them faster. ;) Or whatever helps.

Give me a call JD olebuddy,when ya get close..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 23, 2010, 12:53:46 AM
Don't ship it until you bring by WC's Friday so i can see it person!, signed, Greedy JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 23, 2010, 02:05:18 AM
JD It will cost you.KT ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 23, 2010, 09:34:13 AM
Beautiful rig, TW. I love the color. What a classy look. Two thumbs ups for that one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 23, 2010, 10:17:42 AM

   Thanks Will, your comment is much appreciated, and JD, it's too late, KT should be getting it today, I have to admit it was hard to let go of it, that's my problem, I get too attached to my work, and like to keep things around for a while, I know that sounds dumb, but that's just me. I hope to be able to see you tomorrow at Standing Bears.

          tEN wOLVES  :D

         
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 23, 2010, 10:23:51 AM
I enjoy westerns as well. I'd love to read some of your work 40 Rod.

About the preacher holden you guys under; your wives might of paid him for that ::)

Remember the deacon's prayer about his pastor; You keep'm humble Lord, we'll keep'm poor

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 23, 2010, 10:29:06 AM
My loss is KT's gain. I look forward to seeing you again too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 23, 2010, 10:29:21 AM
Like I was telling KT, I fired my publisher (I'll be going with Charlie MacNeil / Chuck Buchanan's Sisley Creek Press next.  BTW, he writes some mighty good stuff, too.) but I have some copies here. 

An email to gun.slick@juno.com will get you info and keep me from advertising on the CAS City site.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 23, 2010, 12:42:00 PM
I finished the first book and it only got better and better. Thanks Forty. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on September 23, 2010, 12:49:06 PM
  TW, thats a mighty pretty rig you built.  I think its a good thing to wean KT off all that bling. He's getting to old to haul all that weight around ;D ;D ::)
Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 23, 2010, 01:59:23 PM
GB my used to be friend.KT >:( ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 23, 2010, 03:35:37 PM
I got TW,s rig today and you cant really appricate his workmenship untill you have it in your hands. Great color, great work and design. True artist. Thanks TW , KT I LIKE BLING   :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 23, 2010, 07:28:38 PM
Mexican loop sheath and Bowie I finished last week. More home made walnut dye.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2546.jpg)


and a pic of the knife by itself
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2541.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 23, 2010, 07:51:40 PM
CF nice job. It matches nicely. keep m comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 23, 2010, 07:54:40 PM

  Thanks Gun Butcher , much appreciated pard. ;D

  KT, I'm happy you like your new rig pard, that makes it all worth while. ;D


  Cliff, beautiful work pard, and that natural walnut dye really stands out, this combination of belt and holster is one of my favorites, and your sheath is fantastic, and so is the bowie knife, it all looks great, well done for sure, thanks for sharing and letting us have a look see. ::) :o 8)

              tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 23, 2010, 08:02:27 PM
Real nice work Cliff, and I agree on the color; you knocked it out of the park!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on September 23, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
  Cliff, that is some A+ work. Beautifully matching rig.  Well done.

GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 23, 2010, 08:47:14 PM
Super looking rig TW.KT will never dislike BLING.

Cliff very nice and the bowie rocks.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 23, 2010, 09:21:53 PM
Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on September 23, 2010, 10:33:49 PM
 howdy yall,
great looking stuff pards. really like that mexican loop and bowie knife.
 here is a few things i'm just finishing up with.

 a couple of slim jims. the top one is finished in a mixture of  black wal nut hulls and vinger-oo
the bottom slim jim is black wal nut hulls. the knife is a gift from a friend from sweden made from obsidian flint and a coyote jaw bone. beaded sheath is brain tanned turned flesh side out

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/2slimjimandflintknife.jpg)

a wild bunch style holster. i was going after a fish scale pattern on this. its finished in acorn brown. knives by james grey

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/1911holster2.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/1911holster.jpg)

and not really a cowboy holster but its a old style and i thought it would be appreciated here.
 a tom threeperson holster. finished in acorn brown and the liner is finished in saddle tan

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/tomthreepersonsholster.jpg)

thanks for looking pards
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Biscuit Joe on September 23, 2010, 10:44:38 PM
Cliff Fendely   what can I say... :o :o That is one beautiful rig!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 24, 2010, 12:30:41 AM
Totally Narley :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 24, 2010, 01:59:00 AM
CF, thats a good looking rig  :D :D
Here I made a HOG rig for a costumer, I really like this model
Tanx again Mr Ghormley for making the pattern.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on September 24, 2010, 01:59:24 AM
Little sometin' I knocked out to be given away at "Save Old Fort Parker" shoot next week.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-358S.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-359S.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-360S.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-361S.jpg
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 24, 2010, 03:34:39 AM
Howdy Boys,
There is some mighty fine Leather work being posted here. Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your projects with us.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 24, 2010, 07:04:12 AM
Thanks everyone and nice work to the others.

Bob, you nailed that Hog rig :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 24, 2010, 09:02:43 AM
Some great looking rigs your all showing . Keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 24, 2010, 10:03:56 AM


   Very nice work all around pards, looks like lone rider might give KT a run for his money on the bling Har Har,  ;D

   Buckskin Billy nice looking gun leather, and the sheath is a beauty ::) :o 8)

   Bob, you did it again on this Hog rig, nice work pard. ::)


                     Thanks to all, for sharing


                      tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 24, 2010, 01:23:36 PM
In this corner wearing the blue with leather hammer,LOOOOOOOOOONE RIIIIIIIIDEEEER~~~~~~
and in this corner in injun attire and standing with a bag of bling,KAAAAAAAAAAY TEEEEEEEEEEEEEE~~~~

At the sound of the bell boys COME OUT POUNDIN!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DING DING DING ;D ;D This could get good~ :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 24, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
TW you forced me into retirement.  ;) Thanks Rick your a big help when you know my pounders broke .KT >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 24, 2010, 02:11:51 PM
Very good looking sheath and knife, Cliff. That's a perfect match for the rig. It's a nice addition. Thumbs up.

Nice holsters, Billy. They look really cool. The finish in the last photo is very nice. Lookin' good.

Beautiful rig, BB. That dark finish really sets it off. Nice work.

BLING, LR!. Someone is going to be very, very thrilled to take that home. That's fine work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 25, 2010, 10:10:58 AM
I'm online at a Starbucks down the street from WC's store. I could not get online at my hotel last night.

Once again I'm benefitting from WC's wealth of knowledge and experience. He and Sandy were very gracious to me pretty much all day Friday, and I'm hoping to not wear out my welcome today! 10 Wolves came by, and like last year it was great to see him.

I thought I had finally learned a little about sewing, but after some time with WC on that subject I saw I didn't know JACK! I have a whole new appreciation for his sewing, which is as close to perfect as possible I believe. He showed me some ways to work I had not seen before, and now I believe with time and practice I will do a much better job in this area.

He sharpened and polished every blade I brought, from two round knives to awl blades. I learned some new techniques for sharpening and polishing. I’m not sure that I’ll do a better job than before, but at least I now know the proper way to do it.

I got a close up look at the notebook he carved and colored, and pictures will not do that work justice! He’s taught me some things to look for in stamping tools, things I had never thought about before.

Even if I had to go home without spending a second day in his shop the time investment to get here would be worth it, so the second day is gravy! I hope to do some carving today, and meet some of WC’s students. I just hope they realize how fortunate they are to have a teacher of his caliber available to them. (I’m sure all of them do)

Let me offer a public THANK YOU to WC for his hospitality, and his willingness to freely share his skills and knowledge with this preacher from Oregon.     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 25, 2010, 10:14:50 AM
Good looking work all the way around. Them's long holsters Billy! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 25, 2010, 10:19:48 AM


  JD, it was great seeing you too, and you're right, WC is a class act, and always has time to give a pard help when needed, Standing Bears has become my second home, because WC and Sandi make you feel that way. Give Gun Slick Rick a kick in the pants when you see him, from me. Har Har. ;D

              Again great to see you again, and hope to see you next year


                             tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 25, 2010, 11:57:11 AM
Guess what I´ve made for a costomer.............. A H.O.G rig  ;D
Those are the most popular rigs for tha moment. This is a littel aged.
 I made a crossdraw for him to, but it was a little loose on the belt so
I made a "stopper" so it will stay in place.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 25, 2010, 12:49:39 PM
AHH there's my iron Butt cover... :)

Give me a call JD,ya still got my number?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 25, 2010, 01:00:14 PM
Whew! I just checked,all the rivers are dry here,i'm good ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 25, 2010, 07:23:03 PM


 Very nice work Bob, your customer should be a happy pard. ::) :o 8)

   tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Holden A. Grudge on September 25, 2010, 10:31:06 PM
Wow those look great Bob.  How did you get that color?  I really like the distressed look to them without looking over aged or aged in weird areas.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on September 25, 2010, 11:40:33 PM
OK, I give up....what's a HOG rig ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Holden A. Grudge on September 25, 2010, 11:48:06 PM
OK, I give up....what's a HOG rig ???

"Hand of God" rig.  From the remake of 3:10 to Yuma.  Russell Crow nicknamed his pistol the hand of god.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 26, 2010, 01:14:40 AM
Well, another great day at WC's shop. I got a chance to meet several of WC's students, including Anne, who posts regularly here. She does some outstanding work, both inconstruction and carving.

I really appreciated my time there, and all of WC's great instruction on carving. After some discission he chose a pattern from Al's holster book, and we each set out to carve it. I've got the one he carved as an example of what to do, and mine for an example of what not to do!

I was able to purschase some Barry King tools, plus a few other items. It was great to be able to look over all of his carved and stamped work with a year's experience under my belt, I was able to understand a lot more this time than last.

Due to some scheduling conflicts I won't be able to visit Rick, but I did give him a call'

I still hope to be able to visit Skip on my way home

I sure hope you guys & gals on the forum will support his business! WC and Sandi will treat you right.

Now for a little sleep



















i   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 26, 2010, 01:42:16 AM
JD,

The minister had some issues of his own ... for one he had lost a leg in WWII ... and I can only imagine what horrors he saw and participated in ... so I have forgiven and let it go long ago... but it does make a catchy anecdote ... 'The Preacher Who Tried To Drown Me' ... sounds like a title for a '50s B-Grade film noir murder flick ...

But JD, I am really looking forward to meeting the two of you ... gonna get my (mostly dead ) yardwork done tomorrow afternoon, and then start on the inside ... just let me know for sure which day so that I am sure that I will be home ....

P.S. You will know you are in the right driveway when you see my little Jetta with the mango kayak on top ... its kinda hard to miss .... LOL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 26, 2010, 01:59:16 AM
P.S.S.

I have made it standard practice to buy all my supplies and tools through Sandi at Standing Bear's Trading Post ... what nice people! ... and when they say they are doing it, it is as good as done ...

http://sbearstradingpost.com/
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 26, 2010, 03:06:49 AM
Holden, I used Fiebing's Professional Oil Dye light brown, then I rubbed it a little
with steelwool to matt it down, rubbed it some more on the places were it should
be destressed. Sorry for my bad english :-[

//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 26, 2010, 05:44:18 AM
Howdy Bob,

Beautiful work on the H.O.G. Rig. You will have a very happy customer. It's always a pleasure to view your work.

Don't worry.... your English aint any worser than mine. Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 26, 2010, 07:49:15 AM
That looks more like a kayak with a Jetta on its bottom! That's a long one for sure. It should be Tuesday. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 26, 2010, 07:55:18 AM
You've got that rig down Bob, nice work. We've got people over here who's english is not nearly as good as yours, and it's the one they were raised with!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 26, 2010, 08:12:22 AM
I really like the kayak on top ot the dar .... it makes the car SO much more visible! When it is off the car, I get cut off, ignored. When it is on the car, people tend to give me the right of way ... LOL

CYa Tuesday!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 26, 2010, 09:14:15 AM
BB great looking all around rid. He should be more than happy. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on September 26, 2010, 09:56:50 AM
NICE!
It's my favorite rig, too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 26, 2010, 02:48:30 PM
Yep had a nice chat with JD and told him come by anytime.Like to have more time too,my wife makes awsome homemade tostadas and tacos and that usually goes real good with company out on the back patio.Then we could go see the statue and museum and such. Anyway  i am pretty gimpy,my leg has been throbbin for over a week now,i'm headed to lowes to get a chain saw  and electric too,don't want to run out of fuel halfway through :-X

Here bite on this soldier!

Don't forget pics later JD~~~ :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 26, 2010, 09:33:39 PM
Howdy, pards. I'm back from the match. I did OK at the match. I didn't place in the main match and won't know how I really did until the full results are posted. No trophies there, anyway. I came in 3rd in my category in the Wild Bunch competition. I shot untried rifle ammunition at 100 yds, a 1911 I've never competed with and my model 87 shotgun, which had only been stoked full once before. Great fun. Now I know what to expect.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 26, 2010, 10:03:31 PM
Marshal good to have u back. Its nice to see you did well but its just good to get away and compete and meet old and new friends. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 26, 2010, 10:38:56 PM
100 yards? That sounds unusual, challenging, and fun! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 27, 2010, 01:08:52 AM
Thanks, Kid.

JD, the 100 yeards was fun. If I didn't have to aim, I might have been able to get a second shot off before the first one hit. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 27, 2010, 01:25:12 AM
Nice, BB. You should have a very happy customer. Well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 27, 2010, 01:40:15 AM
Howdy all
Very nice work being done by all of you.
I hope I can get some of my customer work done and personal crap taken care of and make a rig or two.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on September 27, 2010, 01:50:43 AM
JD
It was great having you here. Come back anytime you can.
Maybe I'll get up there to teach too.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 27, 2010, 02:07:19 AM
WC,

If you plan to do some teaching, please consider the Sacramento Tandy shop ... the Gold Country  Leather Guild meets there, and you always have a bunk at my house ...

http://www.superpages.com/bp/Sacramento-CA/Tandy-Leather-CO-L0106928106.htm
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Red Feather Roy on September 27, 2010, 12:01:55 PM
WOW Bob that rig is beautiful! Can't wait till I can have a rig that nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on September 27, 2010, 07:48:12 PM
Bob, nice rig.
Just finished another Knife and sheath for our pard KT.He sent me the stag crown and we started planning from there.The blade is 5 3/4" aged 1095.The fittings are brass and bronze.The sheath is made with Black Walnut with Brain tan top and rawhide and braintan beltloop.We used our friend John Cohea's pattern for the sheath.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 27, 2010, 09:12:21 PM


  Really nice Dave, as always, KT is getting the best of the best. ::) :o 8)


      tEN wOLVES :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 27, 2010, 09:19:39 PM
Dave, that one is really nice. I like the knot area (I think that's what it is) with the wood missing. That really gives it character. Beautiful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 27, 2010, 09:29:18 PM
Super nice work Dave. Thanks for getting done so quick; I was worried about KT being knife-less :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 27, 2010, 09:34:38 PM
 Dave another out standing piece of work I wouldnt expect anything else from you , you fussbudget.  ;D I sent Dave the piece of blk. walnut. My friend owns a lumber store and I had to talk like  heck  to get him to cut the piece with the knot out of the center of the board. It was 14 ft. long but I had to have  the knot so it would be harder for Dave to do.Thanks Dave , cant wait to get it. Dave and I are working on another one that will be worth while waiting for to see. JD sure glad someone cares. KT  ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 27, 2010, 10:47:49 PM
Thought I might throw another pic of this one on here. Ol' CC told me to get some white grips on my pistolas to set off the black rig. I think it does the trick.

My wife is a photographer and loves the chance to take pics for me. She said she wanted pics of me sportin' my new grips.

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/9940869545_Nj6h22.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/9940652619_HLbbM1.jpg)

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 27, 2010, 10:50:56 PM
Dang, Dave!!!!

That's a nice knife and sheath.

I got lots of knives and I need to do some sheaths.

So many things to do.........so little time! ::)

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 27, 2010, 10:59:37 PM
GOLLY!!!!!!Would you look at that sheath!!! Walnut wood!!! Outstanding,Mr.Cole you are one bad dude!!
Now KT i know ya didn't halv to talk him into it for long~~

Who is that guy?

I don't know some old goat that keeps jibberin about bein an indian ???

what's he want?

A dang piece of wood with a knot in it !! :(

A KNOT!??? Should we call a doctor?

I got a feelin he has one :-\

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 27, 2010, 11:05:18 PM
Bad to the bone EE :) :) Looks like buissness :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 28, 2010, 12:57:33 AM
GCR I want whiskey and wampum . KT ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on September 28, 2010, 01:40:39 AM
Dang!!  No wampum. :( :(  Got nice beads & trade silver!!  ;D  ;)  ;D  Can't give whiskey to no injun!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 28, 2010, 07:18:01 AM
EET, thats a nice rig :)
DC, Love that sheath, really nice :P

Here is a rig I´ve made, have shown the holster before. Its a little aged, but I didden know
how to age the brass buckle. Was going to drag it after the car on a dirt road but... No ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on September 28, 2010, 07:24:31 AM
Bob here is a method I've used before to "age" brass.

First remove any coating the buckle probably has to expose the raw brass and then apply Birchwood Casey brass black. It may take several coats to get even coverage.

It will appear quite black at that point. You can either just wear it and let the brass black come off naturally or use fine steel wool to buff the areas you want some shine to come through.

This will work till the brass has time to darken naturally.

Hope this helps.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 28, 2010, 07:34:45 AM
Bob here is a method I've used before to "age" brass.

First remove any coating the buckle probably has to expose the raw brass and then apply Birchwood Casey brass black. It may take several coats to get even coverage.

It will appear quite black at that point. You can either just wear it and let the brass black come off naturally or use fine steel wool to buff the areas you want some shine to come through.

This will work till the brass has time to darken naturally.

Hope this helps.

Ned


Tanr, I will try thet next time..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 28, 2010, 08:26:55 AM
I'll talk to Donna about that possibility, but it sounds like a great idea to me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 28, 2010, 08:34:26 AM
EET, I agree that the white grips set off the black great. This was my second attempt at spots, and seeing your rig I have a long ways to go. That is really sharp!

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/crossdrawcrop.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on September 28, 2010, 08:41:38 AM
Doggone JD, are you kiddin'? That looks great!!!!! :o

Beautiful rig, Pard!!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 28, 2010, 10:03:31 AM
  That JD, is a kidder from way back, one couldn't ask for better placement of there spots than that, Har Har JD, you kidder you, you did a great job, and that rig is over the top pard.

  EETaft, your rig really is set off with the white grips, ivory, bone and stag really make a gun stand out and do the same for the rig they're in, nice rig by the way.

  Bob, your Slim Jim and belt are beautiful, like Ned pointed out on your buckle, one other thing that works great is to steel wool the finish off using ACETONE or good cleaning solvent,  and then clean all residue off the buckle, then rub the buckle down with BLACK POWDER, time permitted you can do this ahead of time and after rubbing it down with BP, just dust it down with black powder and leave it in a coffee can, just make sure you keep it away from fire or a heat source, and leave it there for several days, you'll get an aged brass buckle in no time at all, and that shiny new look will be history. here's a link you might like to look at.
http://muzzleloadermag.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/14910421/m/1531046292


                          tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 28, 2010, 10:57:16 AM
JD your getting it pretty darn pat. Keep it up.. EE Taff , thats a rig to be proud of.Grips really show it off.KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on September 28, 2010, 11:45:16 AM
Excellent work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 28, 2010, 01:56:52 PM
The match results came out. I was not 3rd in category for the Wild Bunch, that was for the main match. OK, that makes me smile a little. There were no results for the Wild Bunch posted. I have no idea where I fall, there. I did knock three targets off their frames for the weekend so that must be a record. They don't give trophies for trashing targets, though. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 28, 2010, 02:09:19 PM
Congradulations Marshal, Thats some good shooting. Glad the final info was better than you thought.  KT :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 28, 2010, 02:19:26 PM
Thanks, KT.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 28, 2010, 07:37:05 PM
Take that :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 28, 2010, 11:13:22 PM
Hey Marshall, none of those "Wimp Loads" for you! Good shootin
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 28, 2010, 11:22:19 PM
My wife & I got a chance to visit Skip (WaddWatsonEllis) at his home in Sacramento today. He served us a great lunch of homemade crock pot beef stew that was outstanding.

We had a great time getting to know one another, and I was impressed by his gun and leather collection; nice gear all the way around. He showed us his shop with lots of woodworking tools and some cabinetry work that was real good.

I found him to be a gracious host and an all around great pard to ride the river with. Thanks Skip, we enjoyed our time with you. We made it as far as Medford by 8:30 and called it a night. It's about 5 hours to home from here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 28, 2010, 11:43:29 PM
Good looking rig, BB. Very nice with the aging. Good job.

JD, your rig is beautiful. The spots are just right. Nece work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 29, 2010, 12:01:45 AM
JD,

Yuh got me blushin like a Wallace Beery in a B-grade 40s movie ...

Methinks it was the other way round entirely; you made me feel like an affable host, and Chris was kindess it totality.

I  very rarely get guests ... at least ones that don't run out scraming and pulling their hair .... I am sure that I will realize some terrible gaff that you were so kind as to ignore

The one thing that I really regret is that we did not get a neighbor over to get a pic of the three of us to record that it happened .... I guess that is gaff # 1 ... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 29, 2010, 06:08:46 PM
Lot's of excellent work going on, keep it up fellas.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 30, 2010, 12:50:58 AM
I finnaly had time to take TW's rig down in my display room to really look it over. This is the one he did the honor of making for me. I am very fussy as I am sure you all could have guessed. The workmen ship is as good as I have seen.Every thing from the color of his dyeing to the stitching to the instsllation of the rivets. This rig has absolutle no flaws on it. He is a TRUE craftman. I can see why when he makes one it is hard to let go. I have that problem also. If any one wants a real work of art  ask Rod if he would oblige you. You will not be sorry. Thanks again.I REALLY like mine and thats saying a lot considering how many I have, KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on September 30, 2010, 01:38:45 AM
Now I'm REALLY Bumed that Rod shipped it before I got donw there to take a loook at it. Of course I didn't ask him not to ship it; heck I didn't even know he was making a rig for you KT.

Considering who his mentor is (WC) and considering the leather you produce, I'm not surprised at the workmanship or your observation. Quality is as quality does.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 30, 2010, 08:03:24 AM
Quote
Lot's of excellent work going on, keep it up fellas.
My sentiments exactly!

Recently I've been helping a new business get started so I've gotten behind on all of the great work being posted here. Many thanks to everyone for sharing their projects with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 02, 2010, 11:15:48 AM
Whare'd everbody go?? Oh there i am.. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 02, 2010, 01:00:46 PM
Whare'd everbody go?? Oh there i am.. ;D

  Don't Rick, you're the first pard to post in over 24 hours, it's like the twilight zone... :o ???


   tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 02, 2010, 01:31:22 PM
Okay, if there is a dearth of postins, I'll put my two cents in ...

Getting ready for my trip to Texas ... washing my soft footlocker that I have not opened since Desert Storm ... trying to get alot of the sawdust off of it.

Although I am staying at my cousin's B&B in Mason until very early Saturday AM, I intend to shoot with the Texican Rangers on Saturday can't wait to shoot with them and try their BBQ ...

Then going down to San Antonio and the plan is to visit the grave of the original Wadd Watson Ellis (my great grandfather) just a little northwest of Dilly ... perhaps visit some friends ...

Here are some websites concerning the trip ....


www.llanoriver.com

http://www.texicanrangers.com/

http://www.historicdistrict.com/Genealogy/Frio/coveys.asp



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 02, 2010, 02:34:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TphoKBScfM&feature=related

http://arkansasgravestones.org/view.php?id=298678 :D


I own the cemetary too ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 02, 2010, 03:40:26 PM

  Sounds like a great trip Wad, have yourself a good and safe time pard.

       tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 02, 2010, 04:08:22 PM
I am really looking forward to this!

It is turning out to be a kind of family reunion too ... several of my immediate cousins are coming up to see this prodigal ... and at 6' and 225 #s, I am the smallest by far of all my male cousins (and the only one who was not an All Texas Lineman) .... and the females got all the gorgeous genes ... as well as looking gorgeous in jeans ... LOL.

I think that I can talk some of them into going out in Mason the night they come up ... there is a place run by the Santos family that is supposed to be Tex-Mex at its finest ... where everybody sits outside underneath a palapa.... so if we go I will try to bring back pics ... (that is if I remember to bring my camera and charger).

The chamber of Commerce for Mason has a walking tour of the town online ... you can bet your bippy I will be stopping at Polk's Boots to talk about some boots and there is this western apparel store ... always a weakness of mine .... LOL

http://www.masontxcoc.com/walktour.html
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 02, 2010, 05:13:08 PM
WW, your trip sounds like it'll be a good one. Enjoy it.

I shot my Model 87 stoked up the other day on 5 knock down targets. It really performed. If I could just master the 'drop two' function. Maybe the answer is to fix it so it won't do anything BUT drop two. But then I couldn't stoke it. Ah, heck..... the only answer really is - ANOTHER ONE!  ;D :D ;D

A car mewing kept us awake the other night. We fixed that. We caught him and started feeding him. Yep, we sure showed him. He can't keep us awake if we keep him fed and sleepy in the house at night. Now we need to name him.

When I was young, the plan was to be a farmer until my girlfriend wrote me a John Deere letter.

 :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 02, 2010, 05:38:21 PM
If they have Cocteil de Comerone at Santos,i'm goin with ya!! And you can just leave me there. :) :) :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 02, 2010, 05:44:39 PM
Go see this while your there.. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_ZjBJv-rA0...5700596&kw=
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 02, 2010, 06:08:48 PM
Rick,

I usually don't watch a movie until it comes on Direct TV

Besides, I think i would have to drive to a bigger town like Lukenbach to find a movie theater ... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Branding Iron Bill on October 03, 2010, 10:57:52 AM
WW
If you have time, be sure and drop by and visit these nice folks at:  http://www.texasjacks.com/ in Fredericksburg.  Nice duds, guns, books, you name it, they have it.  Might hurt your wallet a little though.  They do give SASS discounts.  Lots of nice shops, restaurants, bakeries, and old German heritage there too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 03, 2010, 08:36:19 PM
Thanks for the preview, Rick. I will have to see that!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 03, 2010, 09:05:41 PM
BI Bill,

I have gone through their online Catalog, but have been only able to buy from them when they ere doing a closeout sale ...
Still it would be fun to go by and gawk ... don't think it will fit into the schedule, but I will keep it listed ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: David Carrico on October 05, 2010, 08:49:21 AM
Not sure how many of you know about this, but here's a link to the new "True Grit" movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uco41pOKeJg

Looks like a good one! That's my Dragoon in the opening and I made most of the gunleather and some of the saddles that are featured in the show.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on October 05, 2010, 09:23:39 AM
Looks pretty good to me!
I know a lot of folks arent happy about remaking True Grit, but heck, any western is better than no westerns. If its a good western, then its icing on the cake.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 05, 2010, 11:55:09 AM
Already ordered my patch ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 05, 2010, 08:48:53 PM
Thanks for the link, David. That'll be a good one to watch for.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 08, 2010, 04:58:04 PM
This is my first pipehawk to add to my collection. It was made by John Cohea and is outstanding and I couldnt ask for more. Thanks John. :D  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 08, 2010, 07:26:25 PM
Bring it to California KT,pretty soon we will be able to load it up legally ;D

"We got no ka nick a knick"~
huh?
"Tobacco"
"Well them,we can start a new tradition" :) :) :)  :D

Golly John,that is just drop dead nice!WOW!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 08, 2010, 09:19:48 PM
Congrats David, and thanks for sharing about your involvement.

I realize it’s tantamount to sacrilege to say anything bad about a John Wayne movie, but I always thought True Grit was kind of a stinker. It was a toss up between Kim Darby and Glen Campbell for worst acting honors. I think a remake is a great idea.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 09, 2010, 12:13:05 AM
You kmow JD if it wasn't for actors like struther martin and chin lee,it would have stunk more..And the cat wasn't bad either ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on October 09, 2010, 07:43:57 PM
I keep making different style sheaths to match the knife, and this one seems to go the best. Threw a couple of spots on there in honor of the recent bling trend going on!  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 09, 2010, 08:24:28 PM
Id say rough "er" up some Santee,but that's just me,looks great,nice knife.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 09, 2010, 08:31:31 PM
JD with a rig like that,you could get"em" reborn again again ;D :P  Click~ you goin under or do i have ta muss ya up some :-\

huuuuuuup :-X SPLASH!!!!!!!! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 09, 2010, 08:35:31 PM
Santee, that sheath really does look good with that knife. Nice design for it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 09, 2010, 08:43:57 PM
And they didn't have David Caricco either :) That must have been alot of work sir,you must tell us about it when ya have time,i love to hear about stuff like that.There must be an awful lot involved in such things.Heck i'll go see it just to see your leather :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 09, 2010, 08:45:58 PM
NEED YOUR HELP BOYS,YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO COME NO! VEMBER~~~~~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/GCR.jpg)


At least ya know where i stand,i'd kill thy income tax,build everything in Texas and buy back from them,back the dollar with uranium platnum,gold,and silver and back that with LEAD!

I'd back the first amendment with the second and visa versa,you abuse either and you work for nothing but room and board with bars period! And if ya think about runnin,that thing around your neck will explode and ya ain't gonna run no mo!

All politicians will volunteer the first two years includin me!If ya ain't got sand your gone!

and the only racial you will here is the race to unite all races!!  

My slogan?
I'M YOUR MAN,I'LL MAKE A STAND!
FOR WE THE PEOPLE!
 AND ONLY GOD ALMIGHTY
CAN GODBLESS AMERICA  

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 09, 2010, 08:56:25 PM


 Very nice Santee, as always pard ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 09, 2010, 09:04:52 PM
Looks mighty fine there Santee, mighty fine
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 10, 2010, 01:38:54 AM
Howdy Santee,

Nice work on your Sheath! Very clean and neat. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on October 10, 2010, 07:05:56 AM
Id say rough "er" up some Santee,
Good idea. I'll do that.
Thanks folks, as always, for the comments.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 10, 2010, 07:53:40 AM
Santee, what I should have mentioned was the really nice color you got on that sheath.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 10, 2010, 08:42:46 PM
After being sick for about 3 1/2 weeks now, I finally got some leather done.  Worked on a cartridge belt for a holster project I am going to start this next weekend.  The belt is fully hand stiched and lined with veg tan pig skin.  You can dye it very easily and it is thin.  First time I used it and really liked it.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 10, 2010, 09:26:28 PM


  Nice job, well done AC, your talent just better with time, I'm happy top hear your feeling better, that's a long time to be sick.


                                   Thanks for the look see, we'll look forward to seeing the holster too. ::)

                                                     
                                                              tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 10, 2010, 09:34:21 PM
Thanks TW, I have been diagnosed with COPD, cronic broncitis(SP).  I was feeling pretty tough.  Better now and back to work.  Thanks for your concern.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 10, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
AC great job on the belt. Your getting the stamping down pat. I cant wait to see the finished rig. It will be very nice..Glad your feeling better.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 10, 2010, 09:51:26 PM
Thanks KT, hope you don't mind, but I liked the holster I made you so much, I am going to make another for this belt, and also a cross draw and a knife sheath.  May make it my CAS rig.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 10, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Howdy AC, sorry to hear about your recent bout with some cruddy stuff. I like the belt a lot. I notice you only have 4 holes on it. You must be one lean son of a gun!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 10, 2010, 10:00:43 PM
Trade ya my house for that hoppy rig ;D I got to see somethin very cool last night by a leather maker i know.. ::) Spun my hat around i tell ya!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 10, 2010, 10:03:42 PM
Howdy AC, sorry to hear about your recent bout with some cruddy stuff. I like the belt a lot. I notice you only have 4 holes on it. You must be one lean son of a gun!



LEAN,MEAN,AND HIS LEATHER IS CLEAN!! :) ;D We have had a small epedimic of whooping cough here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 10, 2010, 10:08:48 PM
Thanks JD, ya I am 34" waist and have always been thin.  I can let it out 2 notches and take it up one from the hole that fits me.
You are doing some fine work yourself.  Did you find out who sent you the pattern?  Can Chuck Burrows help?

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 10, 2010, 10:32:45 PM
AC go for it. Its a beautiful design . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 10, 2010, 11:25:57 PM
Very good work, AC. Nice looking belt. It'll be nice to see the holster that matches. Thanks for the pics.

Glad to hear you're feeling better. It's no fun to be on the bum.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 11, 2010, 06:19:59 AM
Thanks GCR, Marshall and KT, your comments mean a lot to me.  Am feeling better, hope you avoided the whooper Rick. ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on October 11, 2010, 06:48:08 AM
great lookin' loops, AC.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 11, 2010, 06:41:24 PM
Thanks Santee, they were darker until I streched them around the bullets.  They look worn now ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 11, 2010, 09:27:35 PM
I like the lighter looking loops. Looks worn, nice job on the belt.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 12, 2010, 06:03:19 AM
Thanks Cliff.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 12, 2010, 10:20:17 AM
Beautiful belt AC, what thickness do u use for the loops??
I´ve maket a couple of belt with woven loops but it not turn out
well, the belt was like a cheese doodle, hard to straiten :(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 12, 2010, 10:52:54 AM
Nice work, AC.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 12, 2010, 07:07:00 PM
Thanks Skeeter, BB I used a 2 to 3 oz lined with a 2 oz pigskin lining.  Be sure to make it extra long so you don't come up short.   
I did that the first try.  Then start looping around each bullet.  I also riveted one end first.  You will have to pull tighe on each loop.  Hope that helps.  My loops are 3/4" wide.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 13, 2010, 07:21:06 AM
Howdy AC,

Great work on the Cartridge Belt! Did you mention that you were making Holsters to match this belt. I sure look forward to seeing em'.

I'm very happy to hear that you are feeling better. It's no fun doing leather projects when one is under the weather. Many thanks for sharing your fine work with us.
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Post by: Boothill Bob on October 13, 2010, 08:41:25 AM
Thanx for the help AC :D
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 13, 2010, 05:59:37 PM
Thank you Johnny. yes I am making holsters this weekend.

AC
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 13, 2010, 06:10:02 PM
Howdy All


        I just finished up a sheath for a knife I got from Dave Cole, it's a nice Damascus blade, and the scales are from some wood that Ki Terico had sent him, they're desert iron wood burrow, it's a beautiful knife from stem to stern, I made a little sheath to go with it. it's a simple design, and I wanted to keep it that way, it was dyed in my Dark Roast Coffee that's been in my shop for more than a year now, I prefer the natural dyes over the store bought, because I can get just the color I want, and NOT have ANY RUB OFF, it takes more time to do this, and I can understand why commercial craftsman wouldn't have the time to do this, but for me the rewards out way the time spent. I'm going to show a few pictures.

          Thanks for stopping by and taking a look see

               tEN wOLVES  ;D
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 13, 2010, 06:10:42 PM
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 13, 2010, 06:12:11 PM
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Post by: KidTerico on October 13, 2010, 06:33:43 PM
TW thats a great sheath, It goes good with the knife. YOU have made a TRUE believer out of me with your dying system. It cant be matched with factory dyes. The rig you made for me cant be out done by any other dyes or workmenship.  You have a knife and sheath to be proud of.. KT
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Post by: santee on October 13, 2010, 06:44:46 PM
Purty, TW. Color came out great.
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 13, 2010, 07:09:08 PM
Really great sheath TW, I have never tried natural dyes.  I like the color.

AC
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 13, 2010, 08:21:20 PM
Tw, the color is great. The design is great. The knife is great. What else can I say, it's great. Nice choice for that knife.
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Post by: Dave Cole on October 13, 2010, 08:52:32 PM
Looks great TW, compliments the knife well, expected because you do such quality work pard.Dave
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Post by: GunClick Rick on October 13, 2010, 10:28:45 PM
Nice work and nice knife!!! :)
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 14, 2010, 06:29:20 AM
Howdy TW,
Wow! Outstanding job on your Sheath! Nifty border design! I could not agree more with you on natural dyes. The color on your Sheath is beautiful. Many thanks for sharing your talents and expertise with us.
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Post by: JD Alan on October 14, 2010, 09:49:02 AM
What a great looking set up all the way around. Nice job Dave and 10 Wolves
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 14, 2010, 10:51:08 AM


       Thanks everyone, for the kind words, and thanks to Dave Cole for a beautiful well made knife, and KT, for the great looking scales, as I've said before, using natural dye's has been my MO, I know for a lot of you using natural dyes would be time prohibiting, but for those that have some extra time on there hands, it is worth the time invested in making up this dye.


                             tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 14, 2010, 11:07:23 AM
Great work as always, TW. Your posts have got me making some home made dyes
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Post by: Gun Butcher on October 14, 2010, 07:14:07 PM
  AC, great looking belt Pard and Tenwolves I like that sheath it goes perfectly with the great knife Dave made.
Its been a while since I posted anything but I haven't quit completely Just had to take a small vacation for a while. The only leather I have done is a couple of possibles bags for muzzleloaders . Here are the pics just to prove I still can.
Oh, the top one is pecan dye and EVOO plus alittle sun and the bottom one is vinegaroon. Natural dyes are the way to go, thanks TW.
GB
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Post by: KidTerico on October 14, 2010, 07:15:07 PM
TW I always thought it was hard to make your dyes. I found out its really not that hard to do. I just have my good friend , YOU make the rigs for me. KT ;D ;D ;D ???
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Post by: GunClick Rick on October 14, 2010, 07:43:27 PM
NIce bagd GB! :)
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 14, 2010, 09:02:02 PM
Howdy GB,

Very nice work on the Possibles Bags. You have not lost your touch. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 14, 2010, 09:13:34 PM


   Har Har KT, ;D ;D

   Gun Butcher, those bags are awesome pard, the pecan and vinegaroon came out really nice, you did a good job pard, I loves when you can make new leather look old and used, with a patina and all, I'm glad you like using the natural dyes, you'll find the more you use them the more you will be sold on them, and aside from the coffee dye, it doesn't cost a thing but your time to make it, I still have my first batch of walnut dye, from three years ago, I just add to it each year by cooking up some more GREEN black walnuts, my container of coffee dye is also over a year old, and I haven't added to it yet, and one of the best parts is , there isn't any rub off, and the colors are always beautiful.

    Thanks for the flowers too, GB, much appreciated.

                  tEN wOLVES ;D
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 14, 2010, 11:53:41 PM
Cool possibles bags, GB. Very nice design you have there. They look very good.
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Post by: KidTerico on October 15, 2010, 12:37:23 AM
GB nice job on the bag. I see you havnt lost your touch. GREAT as always. KT :)
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 15, 2010, 02:51:54 AM
Great bags, GB. Congratulations.
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Post by: Gun Butcher on October 15, 2010, 05:09:47 AM
Many thanks Pards for your kind words.

GB
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Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 15, 2010, 08:37:32 AM
Love those bags GB. Good work.
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Post by: JD Alan on October 15, 2010, 11:20:06 AM
Good work on the bags there AC.

About soaking your finished work in these dyes for a period of time; what does it do to any stamping on tooling you may do? It seems like having the leather wet for such a long time would have a detrimental affect on it

How does that work?
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 15, 2010, 11:49:16 AM
Good work on the bags there AC.

About soaking your finished work in these dyes for a period of time; what does it do to any stamping on tooling you may do? It seems like having the leather wet for such a long time would have a detrimental affect on it

How does that work?


   JD after doing your stamping/tooling/carving, let your leather dry before putting your leather project in the natural dye, if you do this, your stamping/tooling/carving will look the same after your natural submerged dyed leather has dried, I was worried about this too when I started using the natural dyes, but following the above method proved it didn't hurt a thing.


            tEN wOLVES  :D
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Post by: Boothill Bob on October 15, 2010, 12:55:21 PM
Nice bags GB  :P
I´ve made a 7½" ringo rig for a guy, he wanted the spotted loops a little thinner, so
I made them like he wanted... Not nice I tink but he wanted it :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on October 15, 2010, 02:10:26 PM
  JD after doing your stamping/tooling/carving, let your leather dry before putting your leather project in the natural dye, if you do this, your stamping/tooling/carving will look the same after your natural submerged dyed leather has dried, I was worried about this too when I started using the natural dyes, but following the above method proved it didn't hurt a thing.


            tEN wOLVES  :D

The other option when using the home brewed water based dyes such as coffee or walnut (not vinegar black) is to case your leather with them and then stamp - cased properly there's no real mess and you can alwasy touch upt the sewing holes after using a fine paint brush..

As for all the nice work going on - keep it up folks! ;D
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 15, 2010, 03:30:11 PM
Nice work, Bob.
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 16, 2010, 04:19:51 AM
Howdy Boothill,
Beautiful work on the Ringo Rig! A real pleasure to look at! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Post by: JD Alan on October 16, 2010, 11:16:07 AM
BhB, the shooters in Sweden are very fortunate to have a guy like you who can make them quality leather. I like the spot spacing, in fact the whole rig looks good.

Regarding Chuck's comments about casing leather in the home brewed dye, it seems that you have to leave in there quite a while to get the color you want, so I'm not sure how that would work. The bigger problem for me is appearing like I'm questioning Chuck's knowledge or skills, and what dummy would want to do that ???   
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Post by: KidTerico on October 16, 2010, 11:33:20 AM
BB another fine piece of work . KT
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Post by: ChuckBurrows on October 16, 2010, 03:49:50 PM
Regarding Chuck's comments about casing leather in the home brewed dye, it seems that you have to leave in there quite a while to get the color you want, so I'm not sure how that would work. The bigger problem for me is appearing like I'm questioning Chuck's knowledge or skills, and what dummy would want to do that ???   

JD - get it to the color you want then just like casing leather - not just wetting it - wetting it and then put in a plastic bag in the refrigerator or under glass ala Peter Main until it dries back to the proper temper and then tool - if it dries out a bit too much while working it, just re-dampen with a spritz of water and continue on. And nope my methods can be questioned just as much as anyone else, beginner or pro.....

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Post by: Gun Butcher on October 16, 2010, 08:20:38 PM
Bob, you got that ringo rig down pat. Looks great.
Ron
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Post by: Dr. Bob on October 16, 2010, 08:41:08 PM
GCR for Gov.!!!!  Like the sound of that! 
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Post by: Dr. Bob on October 16, 2010, 08:47:39 PM
Went to Indiana and missed a whole lot of great work!  Y'all are doin mighty fine leather work here!!
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Post by: JD Alan on October 16, 2010, 10:12:38 PM
Thanks Chuck and 10 Wolves, and anyone else explaining stamping and home dyes.
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Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2010, 11:54:25 PM
I'm takin donatations ;D Tax deductable,20.00 gets ya 5 ;D
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 17, 2010, 03:54:18 AM
Here is a practice 1911 Holster I just made for myself to match my current belt. This Holster was in my Home brewed Walnut Dye for an hour followed by three coats of Neet's and then two coats of Skidmore's. I'm going to make another Holster along with magazine holders and a matching belt.

The pistol is a Rock Island Armory 1911. It was a relatively low cost pistol ($459). This is my first semi-automatic pistol and I'm very pleased with it. Up until now all I've ever owned were Single Actions. I'm not a very good pistol shot but seem to do OK with this one.
Heck, I might even try a Wild Bunch Match sometime.

Many thanks go to Marshall Will for the original pattern design and to Ten Wolves for all of his expert help and guidance with this Holster. The pattern was dead on and fits my 1911 perfectly.
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 17, 2010, 08:10:18 AM
Johnny, great looking WB rig.  Nice lookin pistola.

AC
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 17, 2010, 08:58:13 AM
Juyst bought another Dave Cole knife.  Can't wait till it arrives.

AC
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Post by: Boothill Bob on October 17, 2010, 09:16:19 AM
Very nice WB rig  :)
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Post by: KidTerico on October 17, 2010, 09:20:29 AM
Beautiful knife and sheath. You wont be sorry with  it. It couldnt be going to a better pard. KT :D
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Post by: KidTerico on October 17, 2010, 09:23:41 AM
Johnny M nice looking rig. Its about time  you show some leather work. Thanks for showing. KT  ;)
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 17, 2010, 09:25:05 AM
Thanks KT,

AC
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Post by: santee on October 17, 2010, 10:34:33 AM
Well done Johnny! You got that color only leaving them in an hour? I thought you had to dunk for 24 hrs. to get that rich tone.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 17, 2010, 10:54:57 AM

  Johnny, great job pard, and it matches your money belt perfectly, the color is awesome, thanks for the look see


             tEN wOLVES  :D


   Santee, depending on how strong your walnut dye is, also depends on what length of time you need to leave it in the dye, as the dye sits over time it tends to get weaker, you can bring it back to life by cooking up some more walnuts, and using the old dye too, just add the newly cooked dye to the old, my walnut dye is over three years old now, you should experiment with a scrap piece of leather off the the same hide that you're wanting to dye, you can create a whole range of color and tones by doing this, example, more time in the dye/ less time in the dye, and the amount of oil used will give you different results, when you find what you want , just remember what you did, making notes on the use of your natural dye helps, then if you want to duplicate a certain color you will know just what you did based on that batch of dye. I've submerged dyed as little as a few hours all the way to seven days, just depends on what color and tone you're looking for, my coffee dye only takes 24 hours, to get the results I want, Pecan dye ,just a few hours will get you nice color, and Vinegaroon dye will give you a beautiful black instantly, but you need to follow the instructions for using Vinegaroon or you can harm your leather.

      tEN wOLVES  :D
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 17, 2010, 11:05:48 AM

  Really nice Dave Cole knife and sheath AC, I've also found out what nice work Dave does, you'll be very happy when it arrives.



           tEN wOLVES  ;D
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Post by: santee on October 17, 2010, 11:55:36 AM
Does this website ever fail to give good info??? HECK NO!
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 17, 2010, 12:09:47 PM
Many thanks to everyone for the kind words.

Quote
Does this website ever fail to give good info??? HECK NO!
You hit the nail on the head Santee.

I'm quite sure I would not be able to do much of anything in Leather Working without all of the help, guidance and encouragement I've received on this forum.
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 17, 2010, 01:03:13 PM
Nice rig, Johnny.
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 17, 2010, 01:39:06 PM
Thanks TW, it's my second, and was very pleased with my first.

AC
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 17, 2010, 02:54:46 PM
Really beautiful, AC. Dave does another good one. Congrats.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 17, 2010, 02:59:30 PM
That rig really came out good, Johnny. Very nice on the color. I guess I have to boil my dye down a little because I don't get those rich tones.

You've only owned single actions but remember that the 1911 is a single action automatic. You really haven't strayed far from the roost, there. Glad to hear the RI is a good one. The price is certyainly right.
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Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 18, 2010, 08:35:38 PM
On the docent side, I had been in a class where they discussed that knives got much smaller with the increased reliability of cartridge weapons ...

About this time, Dave Cole put a lovely little 'Small Gentleman's Knife ' for sale on the classifieds ... I wrote a bit to him talking about my love for Damascuse steel, and this little jewel came about ... and he used the leather that I sent him (that will eventually be used for a Johnny Ringo rig) so that It will alll look like it was made at the same time .....

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/DaveColefinishedKnifeSheathI.jpg)\

I am including a thumbnail that was used on the pattern cover ....
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 18, 2010, 09:03:50 PM
That Ringo sheath is a good match. Very nice work. The knife is also a fine one. Congrats on that, pard.
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Post by: KidTerico on October 18, 2010, 09:13:03 PM
WWE Dave did you good. You have nice combination to make a good match. Great job Dave. KT
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 18, 2010, 09:23:38 PM

  Wad, your Dave Cole knife and sheath are awesome , the knife is really nice, I've always been partial to Stag scales on knives, and with the Damascus blade it really sets it off nicely, this knife and sheath will look great on your Johnny Ringo rig when you get it finished. ::) :o 8)


             tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 18, 2010, 10:17:51 PM
Well, it is not going to be exactly a Johnny Ringo rig ....

The two Schofileds that I use are so long that I am going to extend the loop so that the grip ends should just touch the top of the belt ... perhaps drop the loops as much as 3"...

Plus, since I usually shoot SASS, the rig will become a double strong side rig ... which will mean playing with the offside belt buckle, the number of bullet loops in the back  ... and God knows what all ...

The stag scales on the knife will match the stag grips on the Schofields ... so I guess I am entering in the the B Western category ... perhaps backing in, but certainly in the almost-buscadero phase ....
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Post by: GunClick Rick on October 18, 2010, 10:31:02 PM
Bueatiful knife!!! Gonna be a nice set! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 18, 2010, 10:39:25 PM
Rick,

Thanks for the kindness!

I sent an email off to Dave Cole saying that he had raised the level of quality that I would have to put into these holsters ... Before this I figured that I could just say, 'Hey, its's my first holster .... cut me some slack ....' But now I have to measure up to this beautiful knife and sheath ... *S*
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Post by: JD Alan on October 19, 2010, 07:38:36 AM
Nicely done Johnny, I'd say it looks just like Will's which looks just like, well, you get the picture. Great color too.

Skip, you've got yourself a nice looking sheath there. Dave does a heck of a job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 19, 2010, 07:54:31 AM
JD,

If I am 'challenged' relationship wise, I have certainly been blessed in getting what is beyond need and fun concerning SASS.

Like the old adage says, when the Big Guy closes one door, He opens another .... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Antipaladin on October 19, 2010, 09:16:07 PM
1850's Percussion belt...Shell cordovan over English bridle, hand sewn with kevlar thread. Took longer than I want to think about sewing this bad boy. LOL

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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 19, 2010, 09:25:59 PM
Howdy Antipaladin  :D ;D


         Welcome to our forum, we're happy to have you join in with us, you're belt looks nice, and your sewing looks good too, I know it takes time, but the rewards are worth it, you can be proud of this belt, we'll look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

           Regards

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 19, 2010, 10:46:58 PM
Good to see you again, Antipaladin. Very nice job of stitching. That's a first class belt. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on October 19, 2010, 11:36:50 PM
Yep, very nice belt and welcome. Thanks for all the nice comments gang.Dave  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 20, 2010, 07:57:51 AM
Very nice little knife! Great job on it Dave.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 22, 2010, 07:55:22 AM
Recently finished Jock Strap. I call this pattern of mine the law dog and it's patterned from the work of S.D Myers around the turn of the century.

Stained with home made walnut dye.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN2395.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny Dingus on October 22, 2010, 08:54:54 AM
Beautiful Rig Cliff.

All of your work is top notch.  The coloring is just right and your use of spots is just right.


Johnny Dingus
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 22, 2010, 09:42:37 AM
Cliff nice leather work. Great color. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 22, 2010, 10:16:24 AM
Howdy Cliff  :D

    Will I'd say you did a dandy job here, this rig is beautiful, it has nice clean lines good color, there is nothing not to like about it, thanks for sharing with us, your work is a good incentive for all. ::) :o 8)


                     tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 22, 2010, 10:26:12 AM
Cliff, you produce very classy, professional work.
Good to see a jock strap holster. They don't appear too often on this forum.
Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on October 22, 2010, 10:59:19 AM
That looks great Cliff, perfect coloring.The first time I saw that style of holster was one Sandy did back in the day and I agree not too many shown here.Dave  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 22, 2010, 12:01:01 PM
Excellent job Cliff, thanks for sharing your work. It's inspiring, and makes me want to do a better job with my stuff.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 22, 2010, 12:05:06 PM
Thanks everyone. I have a lot of requests for that holster.

The first of those rigs I made a couple or three years ago for a Ruger Sherriff's model. Dave has probably seen this one on some of the other forums and it's also on my website.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/DSCN1522.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 22, 2010, 08:25:07 PM
Cliff, top notch work.  You are a master.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 22, 2010, 09:24:46 PM


   Another beauty Cliff, nothing nicer than polished Stainless Steel or Nickle with Black leather, outstanding,  ::) :o 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on October 23, 2010, 06:14:57 AM
Nice ones, Cliff!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 23, 2010, 08:58:31 AM
Man Cliff for a guy from Kentucky, you sure know how to get some leather together!

I'm only half Kentuckian, so I need help! You'd think with the other half being Minnesotan I'd have more talent like Kid Terico or Ned Buckshot. It must be the Oregonian web feet that's holding me back.

Keep posting those pictures Cliff   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 23, 2010, 04:22:13 PM
Howdy Cliff,

Beautiful work on those Rigs! Very professional looking coupled with excellent workmanship! Many thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 23, 2010, 08:44:23 PM
Right fine feller too!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 12:08:31 PM
I finished my CAS Rig, but first I must say there is some mighty fine work being shown here.

Here are some pics.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 12:11:23 PM
More Pics.....

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 24, 2010, 12:42:17 PM
Ride em cowboy ! Classy AC :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 12:51:08 PM
Thanks Rick,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 24, 2010, 02:11:54 PM
AC, thats a very fine rig, great work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 24, 2010, 02:25:57 PM
Howdy AC,

Beautiful job on your CAS Rig! Everything about it is first class! Excellent workmanship and awesome border stamping! Many thanks for showing this fine piece to us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 24, 2010, 02:36:54 PM
Beautiful work AC. I really like the holster with the wide skirt, kinda has the look of an early Mexican loop of the Arizona territory.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 24, 2010, 02:41:45 PM


  AC, you put some thought into this, and it paid dividends, it's classy to say the least, your stamping is right on, and your bullet loops with the stamping really adds more class to this rig, good color great execution pard beautiful all around  ::) :o 8) ;D


                                         Thanks for the look see ::)

                                            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 03:14:31 PM
Thanks for your coments Boothill, Johnny, Cliff and TW.  Means alot.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 24, 2010, 09:36:45 PM
Good lookin rig AC. Tell me about the spot behind the knife sheath.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 24, 2010, 09:39:38 PM
AC now thats what I call some fine leather work. Thanks for showing. KT :) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 09:41:58 PM
JD, Thanks.  A pic might explain better, but it is a skirt to match the holster.

AC ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 09:43:33 PM
Thanks Terry, your holster was my inspiration.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 24, 2010, 09:47:46 PM
AC,

What fantastic work!

I am starting my own holsters, and I can only hope mine look as good ... from fifty feet  ... *G*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 09:53:06 PM
Thanks Wadd, I am sure they will look great.  Can't wait to see the pics.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 24, 2010, 10:14:10 PM
AC,

I dunno ....

I have bought Will Ghormley's pattern for the Johnny Ringo Rig , but  I am doing a couple of major changes ... so time will tell ... so far,

1) I am making it a conservative drop loop double strong side holster rig for SASS ... and dropping the loop three inches still has the tip of the grip at the height of the holster and belt top ... but it will make those 7 1/2" Schofield barrels managable to draw ...

2.) I am not putting on the stock garrison clipped corner buckle, but installing the cast clipped corner white bronze buckle that Will Ghormley sells ....

3. Dave Cole made me a small Gentlemans knife with a sheath that mimics the holsters of the Johnny Ringo 'Cheyenne' double loop ... even down to the spots on the loops (pic attached).

4. The look of the outside of the holsters is kind of what I call the 'Glen Ford' cut, with the shoulders and hammer of the gun exposed. On mine, I am raising the loop so that the top of the gun is protected, but keeping the reverse (downward curve) so that it exposes the trigger ... more of an 1880s look ...

So we shall see how they end up

P.S. The pic of the finshed holsters is from Will Ghormley's website, primarily to show how close Dave Cole's sheath mimics the original design .....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 24, 2010, 10:21:28 PM
Wadd, sounds like an interesting project.  I like to customise, then it becomes your own design.  Good Luck, can't wait to see the finished project.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 24, 2010, 10:53:35 PM
AC,

Kinda the way I feel about it too ... still messing with one of Will Ghormleys patterns is intimidating .... kinda like tryin to improve on Michaelangelo's David ... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 24, 2010, 11:03:16 PM
WWE I have never bought a pattern in my life. I say if you have one change it all you want. It makes it more you and personal. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on October 24, 2010, 11:39:51 PM
KT,

The words from the movie 'Wayne's World' come to mind.

As in, 'I'm not worthy!' LOL ...

Perhaps when I get some time in this leather making, I can say that I only bought one pattern ... and I have to admit that, if there was a pattern that perfectly suited my needs, I would follow it to the 'T' ...

 also, for my first holsters, I wanted ones with as little carving as possible .... and the slotted conchos on this tyle and lots of spot 'bling' appealed to my vanity and sense of utility .... I remember thinking, 'Hey, I could make these things!'

So here goes ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 25, 2010, 12:40:33 AM
Go for it. Waiting to see the finished rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on October 25, 2010, 10:45:28 AM
Superb AC :D
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on October 25, 2010, 05:37:07 PM
very good looking work yall.
 i'm out of leather and waiting on some other supplies to work with to finish a few on going project, so i thought i would share a few things i've done with my brain tan.

a ball pouch. brain tan and red wool

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/bag3.jpg)

strike alite bag made from deer dew claws and brain tan

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/100_0618.jpg)

a hair on deer skin vest. looks cool but was a really bad idea

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/abc_016.jpg)

and my buffalo robe that is still a working progress

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/buckskinbilly/101_0157.jpg)


thanks for looking
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on October 25, 2010, 06:25:37 PM
Thanks Django,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 25, 2010, 10:45:46 PM
Hey Billy,did you get that buff already salted,from braintan.com? Just wonderin what ya have to do to get it nice and soft or if it is worth the hassle.I noticed they are not too pricey,but the shipping is..I'd like to have one about calf size..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 26, 2010, 06:45:27 AM
AC, thanks for that "extra" picture. Now I see what you did, and it sure looks stable, plus it matches the rest of the rig that way. Verey Nice!

Billy, good looking work there. If I didn't know better, I'd say that picture of you and your pard came from 150 years ago! You've not only got the work, but the look! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on October 26, 2010, 11:48:05 AM
howdy rick,
  i got a friend in oklahoma who has a friend that runs a buffalo ranch. i believe the guys name is lyod aurther, but don't hold me to that though. any hows my friend in oklahoma  comes down at least once a year to go trapping with us and he gets those hides and we pay him for them.
 that was a fresh kill. it had only been slaughtered for about 2 days when i got my grubby paws on it. that particular hide in the picture is young one. it was a 600 pound calf. at least that was what i was told. it looks huge in the picture, but it is big enough to lay out flat and fold over the top of you.
 i got another one in the freezer that is bigger than the one pictured that i will start on in about a month. i have never gotten one from braintan.com but my friend has and said they are good hides, but they are hard to get because of shipping cost  and braintan.com don't always have them in stock. just so you'll know if you ever get one try and buy a hide between december and febuary. that is when the wool(hair) is the thickest.

thanks for the compliment on our appearance jd. we work out daily and eat a balanced diet of meat and more meat to achieve that look ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on October 26, 2010, 06:51:53 PM
Dang, I go away for a couple of weeks and come back to all sorts of nifty and pretty.

One thing, though: Skeeter, could you change your avatar?  I keep getting the urge to toss bits of food under the table.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 26, 2010, 11:08:03 PM
Very nice work, Cliff. Good job of carrying Meyers’ look into it. Love that rich, brown color. The black one is just as nice.

AC, that CAS rig came out good. The other two are just as attractive. Good work.

WW, looking forward to seeing your JR rig with the drop. That knife sheath is definitely going to look good with it.

Billy, those braintan items look really interesting. You have the look right. It’ll be nice to see the buffalo robe.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on October 27, 2010, 02:34:53 PM
Thanks for the kind words fellars.Well I got a new machine to play with. A friend and fellow knifemaker moved down close to me
and had this sewing machine and he asked if I could put it in my shop since I will probably be doing his sheaths for him.It is a big one and my wife and I had to do some serious rearranging, but it's in. Just need to score a manual  to figure out the threading and adjustments, because it runs fine.Dave ;D

Here are some pics of the newly rearranged shop and stitcher

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on October 27, 2010, 02:37:51 PM
A few more pics.Dave  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 27, 2010, 02:57:02 PM
Cool pics, Dave. Thanks. That machine fits nicely in there. You should get some good use out of that one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on October 27, 2010, 04:46:57 PM
howdy pards been off hunting for the last two months hunting elk and after 25 years of chasing them round the country side i finally got one in the freezer so i thought id show off the pic
enjoy and ill be eating well this winter
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on October 27, 2010, 05:17:18 PM
I love elk tongue cooked, chilled in the fridge, and eaten cold with generic yellow mustard, a bit of salt, and fresh white bread.

Looks like this one was worth the wait.  He's a dandy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 27, 2010, 07:42:10 PM
I love elk tongue cooked, chilled in the fridge, and eaten cold with generic yellow mustard, a bit of salt, and fresh white bread.

Looks like this one was worth the wait.  He's a dandy.

   316, you did good pard, that's a big one for sure, should be enough to feed you all winter long, two months, that must have been a great time.

   I love tongue, Forty, now you have my taste buds craving tongue now, but change mine to mustard and fresh dill rye bread, with just a little bit of butter on the bread, and not too much mustard, I wouldn't want to take the taste of the tongue away, YUM YUM BY GOLLY  ::) :o ;D :D ;D ;D :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on October 27, 2010, 07:47:36 PM
C316,

Too bad you didn't get a big one!  Congrats!  That fellow is HUGE!!!  Worth the wait?? Bet so!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on October 27, 2010, 08:05:25 PM
Wondered where you have been Tim! Good shootin with that Remington!
I have a month to go (Dec.), and I will be in Kansas doing my annual "go back home and shoot at a deer" hunt. Love getting back out there and enjoying the week.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on October 27, 2010, 08:36:52 PM
Great looking work Cliff, AC & B Billy.  For some reason I stop getting notified every few weeks and miss 2 or 3 pages. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 27, 2010, 10:41:21 PM
You gonna tan the hide Tim?? Dang boy that is a real nice elk!!!!!!!Look at that rack! You gonna stash the ivories??
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on October 27, 2010, 11:20:53 PM
thanks yall
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 28, 2010, 12:59:20 AM
C316 thats one heck of a kill. Good for you . NICE NICE NICE  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 28, 2010, 03:17:16 PM
Congrats, that's a big boy!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on October 28, 2010, 04:46:07 PM
well boys thanks for all the kind words and yes it was well worth the long wait
and for those wondering bout tanning the hide i couldnt get the whole thing out in one piece
so the hide stayed with the body just packed out all the useable meat and the head \
and as for the ivories im toying with the idea of making a pair of wedding rings for my wife
and i just need to come up with a unique design for us but othe than that all is good here
now time to get caught up on leather orders i put off to got hunting lol
GOD BLESS PARDS
 cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 28, 2010, 05:20:06 PM
http://www.elkjewelry.net/
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Panhandle Slim on October 28, 2010, 11:25:33 PM
Since I'm wearing an 1878 Cavalry Captain uniform, I needed something that looked like it might be something that a mounted trooper might use.  Since I really don't care for a Mills belt, or any of the commercially made shotgun shell or cartridge sliders, I figured I'd just have to make my own.

These are my shotgun loop sliders.  Yes, one holds 5, and the other 3.  Don't ask.  Suffice to say I never was very good at measuring things.

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/MattAltieri/Leather%20Work/101_0626.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/MattAltieri/Leather%20Work/101_0625.jpg

This is the cartridge loop. It holds twenty-four 45 LC, 45-70, or 44-40 rounds.

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/MattAltieri/Leather%20Work/101_0623.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/MattAltieri/Leather%20Work/101_0620.jpg

This is the whole belt. I even made the belt too.

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/MattAltieri/Leather%20Work/101_0622.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/MattAltieri/Leather%20Work/101_0621.jpg
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/MattAltieri/Leather%20Work/100_3519.jpg
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 29, 2010, 01:14:44 AM
I gotta get one of those for my 12 guage brass shotshells at some point. Nice job on that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 29, 2010, 10:01:13 AM
Great idea, nice job. Panhandle it should go good with your uniform. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 29, 2010, 08:53:26 PM
Those look good, PSlim. The modular way you did this allows for good flexibility regarding arranging things. Thanks for sharing. Welcome to the Leather Shop. Looking forward to seeing more of you around here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on October 30, 2010, 02:47:47 PM
Nothin wrong with 5. Lots of stages call for 4 + so you got it made (assumin you're not like me, missing targets & droppin shells)

Very nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 31, 2010, 07:10:26 AM
Johnny Mc Crae gave me the great pleasure of spending the afternoon at my house yesterday.I cant begin to tell how good a man he is and how much I enjoy seeing him. Thanks Johnny it not only made my day but my week also. You and yours  are WELCOME any time Terry  KT  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on November 01, 2010, 01:33:39 AM
great looking belt panhandle slim. i really like that idea
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 01, 2010, 06:09:14 AM
Howdy KT,

The pleasure was all mine. I received some excellent tips from the "Master" which will definitely improve my work. As I've said many times before, pictures do not do the Kid's work justice. It's always an honor to view his collection.

Many thanks for your help and generosity.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 01, 2010, 08:49:05 AM
To every one that I have e mail addresses for.

It seems my yahoo account was comprimised and sent eveyone on my contact list junk or damaging e mail. Do not open just delete it. I havn't sent anyone here e mail recently.

Sorry bout that!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 01, 2010, 09:26:51 AM
Ned,

Please don't castigate yourself about this .... if it happened like my infection, my computer was infected by a 'spam-like' email that allowed the virus to enter my computer.  I didn't know it was there until I started getting emails from friends ....

I found when this happened to me, that a 'comprehensive scan' of my security system (mine is Norton) , that the scan automatically identifies and removes all the known viruses (this one is pretty common). The Scan usually takes about an hour and is usually set up to shut down the compter when done ... so I strart the scan and go off to run errands.

Matter of fact, I have a bunch of errands to do this morning ... I think I will run one of those scans when I go ... thanks for reminding me!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 01, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
Because I scanned a couple of weeks ago, there wasn't much to scan .... I seem to already be done ... hope your scan is as quick!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 01, 2010, 10:06:05 AM
It wasn't, mine took 3 hours and it is done automatically once a week. I've got Microsoft security and it hasn't let me down yet but now I have to wonder?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 01, 2010, 10:45:56 AM
I would not wonder too much ... like mine, these things only get picked up on scans ... so if it came in between scans, it simply would not get picket up til the next scan ... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 01, 2010, 01:25:47 PM


   I hope this will help, I've used several anti virus protection soft wears, and the only one that has worked for me is Trend-Micro, it not only gives me better scans than I was getting before, but it nails any virus's in there track before they can cause any problems, I've been using this internet protection for a few years now, and have not had any problems, but there were several attempted attacks, but Trend -Micro stopped them at the front door.


            tEN wOLVES  ;D


      Who believes in Trend-Micro  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 01, 2010, 02:43:40 PM
I agree with TW. I also have TM and it is by far the best I have ever had. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on November 02, 2010, 12:11:49 PM
My latest 'personal rig
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-374S-1.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-375S.jpg

Working on a Black one that's a little different.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 02, 2010, 01:49:39 PM
Dang,how big are those conchos?? That's what i call shiney hiney ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 02, 2010, 02:18:08 PM


           Nice rig Lone Rider, well done pard, and thanks for sharing with us.


                         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 02, 2010, 03:32:49 PM
Masked Man looking good, very nice job, my kind of rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on November 03, 2010, 05:13:26 AM
Good design, LoneRider!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 03, 2010, 07:05:37 AM
Howdy LoneRider,

Great looking Rig! We do look forward to seeing the rig you're working on. Many thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on November 03, 2010, 07:33:15 PM
Wow!!  Nice rig there LoneRider. A little too much bling for me but real nice and great work.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 03, 2010, 09:27:59 PM
Time for a BLING OFF!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 03, 2010, 09:37:15 PM
Looks good, Lone Rider. Nice rig. Cool conchos. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 04, 2010, 04:33:37 PM
I came out of retirement and decided to make something. Here it is. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 04, 2010, 05:44:40 PM


  That's a beauty KT, it's very tastefully done also, not over done, but just right, your choice of stamps was perfect for this, well done pard. ::) :o 8)

       tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 04, 2010, 06:54:33 PM
Bout time ya got a job ;D A good job at that!!!! :)Sweet!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on November 04, 2010, 07:11:43 PM
Very nicley done KT,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 04, 2010, 07:55:23 PM
Howdy KT,

Retirement my foot!

Seriously, I had the pleasure of seeing this Rig in person last Saturday. As I've said umpteen times before, pictures do not do this man's work justice. Just wait until you see what this artist has waiting in the wings.

Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on November 04, 2010, 08:15:52 PM
KT, gets more done retired than most of us working  ;D.Way to go pard.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on November 04, 2010, 08:21:05 PM
Ok, where do we get Trend -micro?Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 04, 2010, 08:40:42 PM
TW- GCR- AC- Johnny Mc and DC  Comments like this comming from artists like yourselfs means a lot to me. Thank You. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Reverend on November 04, 2010, 08:45:40 PM
KT,

     Thats a great looking rig. I agree the stamping was perfect for the rig.

Rev
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 04, 2010, 09:15:58 PM
KT,

Intimidating is all that I can say ... but in the nicest way ... that is what I want my leatherworking to look like when it grows up ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 04, 2010, 09:52:57 PM
Reverend Thank you   and WWE dont cut yourself short. You do great leather work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 04, 2010, 10:42:58 PM
Ok, where do we get Trend -micro?Dave :)

    Dave, you'll find it at the Best Buy stores, Trend Micro is what they approve, and recommend to all there customers, I've been using it now for about six years now, and haven't had one virus, or problem, I run a full scan once each week, and that keeps my PC running great all the time,there has been attacks, but Trend Micro has so far been able to stop them in there tracks. I use there "Internet Security PRO 3.0 if you get it try to get the latest version, which will be 2011.


          tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 05, 2010, 02:13:35 AM
Well, the leatherwork is growing ... but hardly grown ... more like in its infancy ... I just had a leatherwork lesson here at my house and I am so frustrated at the poor quility I am putting out ... I have already decided that I am going to remake these holsters when I am a LOT  more skilled  ... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 05, 2010, 06:18:40 AM
Howdy WWE,

Please don't get frustrated. Just take your time, practice and make Holsters. You will be amazed on how your skills improve with each piece you make.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on November 05, 2010, 08:32:25 AM
WWE, what Johnny says is true. It takes some patience, and in my case Bourbon.
Either way, you do get better each time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 05, 2010, 10:14:02 AM


  Wad, the boys are telling you straight, every piece you do will be better than the one before, just relax and enjoy the process.


          tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 05, 2010, 10:55:47 AM
Hi,

Intellectually I know that ... but I wanted my first holsters to at least look on a par with commercial holsters ...

And they don't (suprise, surprise!)

So I am trying to foucus on the positives .... like:

1.) I ordered a wholse side of leather, so I can make them over if necessary (and it will probably become necessary)

2.) Kind of uncounsciously knowing this, I made a plywood tenplate of the holsters ...

So it looks like I will be able to try these out and improve on the design and implementation for next time ...

And knowing that these two holsters will be imperfect holsters certainly takes the strain off of me ....sigh ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 05, 2010, 12:58:08 PM
Wadd, JFWIW, Navajo rug weavers always make a deliberate error in their work, so the gods will know that they aren't trying to challenge perfection.  You DON'T want to insult a god and get him upset with you!


I've used that as an excuse for everything I've ever done.

You're welcome.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 05, 2010, 04:39:23 PM
Funny how things stay the same the more they change places ...

I read somewhere that successful Roman Generals would enter Rome in their triumph parade, carrying their most trusted servant/slave in the chariot with him ...all the while the slave/servant would be whispering the most vile and terrible accusations at the general, less the God's become jealous of the general ....

But yeah, that's what I was doin' ... sure ... didn't need the hastel of antagoizing a God ... LOL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 05, 2010, 05:20:58 PM


             Pards!!! we need to get back on topic now

                     Thanks for your cooperation

                          tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 05, 2010, 05:59:54 PM
My appologies,

Since I am still completing my project, I will humbly give this thread back to people who have finished theirs ....


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 05, 2010, 11:26:35 PM
That rig looks good, KT. Nice job. Good to see you out of retirement.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 06, 2010, 12:31:43 AM
Thanks Marshal WW  KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 08, 2010, 10:31:24 PM
My wife recently took some pictures of my Winchester '97 for a photography contest featuring a "Classic Item" of their choice. I thought you guys might enjoy seeing it. I think she did a great job.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/Winchester2sw.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 08, 2010, 11:26:33 PM
Dang JD get her over here,i got some stuff she can picture up..Nice job :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 08, 2010, 11:32:19 PM
JD,

Tell your lovely esposa that she is REALLY good with a camera!

The sepia tone give the photo a lovely antique look , while she managed to catch all the patina of the gun withoughout making it looks shoddy or junky ...

Nice work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 08, 2010, 11:56:55 PM
I posted this elsewhere, but I thought I should put it here as well ...

It came to me that there should be some kind of table on the internet that shows what leather thickness for thing linke blts, holsters, sheaths et al...

Anyone have a suggestion?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 08, 2010, 11:57:37 PM
JD your wife did a OUTSTANDING job with the picture. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 09, 2010, 10:50:13 AM
Thanks for the positive comments guys, I'll pass them on to my wife. She has a web address for her photography. www.cdorothy.smugmug.com

She took this of yours truly for a business card. Not bad considering what she had to work with

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/Jeffweblarge.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 09, 2010, 11:05:29 AM
JD,

Nice work again ... i use sepia tone alot on my camera, but it tends to washout any color in the shot, and washout any detail too ... it was nice to see that she was able to 'antique' the shot but keep the details of your shirt ....

As an example, here are both the Wadd Watson Elis' ... one in sepia tone and one in normal color:

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/WaddWatsonEllisIandII.jpg)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/WaddWatsonEllisIandII2nd.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 09, 2010, 11:16:12 AM
Depending on the literacy of the person filling out the document, I have seen my great grandfather's name spelled Wadd, Wad, Watt, Wat ... well you get the idea ... but I think the stonecarver may have not had the best handle on the name ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 09, 2010, 01:38:37 PM
JD you should have quit while you were ahead.  ;) :D ;D ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 09, 2010, 02:31:42 PM
JD you should have quit while you were ahead.  ;) :D ;D ;D KT

Aw c'mon, Kid.  The lady's a photographer, not a magician.   ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 09, 2010, 11:02:42 PM
JD you should have quit while you were ahead.  ;) :D ;D ;D KT

Baaa haa ha...I printed that out,you look funny with bb holes all over your mug :D :D I'm runnin off a few more.. :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 10, 2010, 05:47:19 PM
Appreciate it guys, appreciate it  :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 11, 2010, 12:26:22 PM
I guess i better catch up with you and Curly Cole and go on a diet too,you guys are gettin skinny man..

I may loose wieght anyway,i got up with a 102 temp yesterday and feelin like moon poop..A little better today and woke up with sheets and pillow soaked man.Figured i might as well get up and fight it..I'm gonna go hit the couch now.. :-[ :-X

Floyd's cousin Vick Venom showed up yesterday~~Floyd was glad to see him... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 12, 2010, 11:29:09 AM
I've been doing some carving practice; the skinny flower for a guitar strap, the other for a holster. I've carved a number of the flowers, which comes from an Al Stohlman book. The person I'm making the strap for picked that particular flower.

The holster is a first attempt. The design is adapted from a billfold design. There are a number of things I'm going to change

WC inspired me to do some practice, and Donna, the manager at the Portland Tandy has also been a help, though neither of them are responsible for any poor performance on my part. I appreciate their help.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/Novcarvingpracticecrop3.jpg)     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 12, 2010, 11:41:11 AM
JD,

It all looks pretty good to me!

Wish you were doing the tooling and stiching on my holsters and not me ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 12, 2010, 12:41:11 PM
Good work, JD. I like it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 12, 2010, 12:55:20 PM
JD you have really come a long way. I really like your carving. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on November 12, 2010, 01:07:05 PM
GOLLY GOLLY MISS MOLLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i step away for a few months to get my life in order and you guys are kicking out
some great work keep it up
ill have some pics up soon of a custom set of ladies buckeroo spur straps tonight
if things go right
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 12, 2010, 01:17:48 PM
Good carving JD  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 12, 2010, 05:23:32 PM



      Very nice JD, WC will be proud of what you are doing, keep up the great work pard.


           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on November 12, 2010, 06:39:23 PM
JD, Your really getting good at this carving thing.....I like the larger one, really nice job on all.  Keep it up.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 12, 2010, 07:40:56 PM
JD, your carving looks superb.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on November 12, 2010, 08:21:33 PM
Way to go, JD!! Looks awesome.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 12, 2010, 10:57:49 PM
Thanks guys, you are very kind. I can point out what needs improvement, but to actually improve is another matter!

Skip, I understand the desire for your holsters to look good, but buddy this is not an easy craft to pick up. If it was think how many people would be spitting out leather goods. With that wood shop of yours I imagine cutting out a pattern from plywood was a snap!

I have a whole box full of "Almost holsters" that did not make the grade as far as I was concerned

Keep at it and it will come. Remember, we can't all be KT! 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 12, 2010, 11:14:31 PM
JD,

I know I know ... I keep telling myself that ... but then I look at the three holsters I have from Will Ghormley, and it (the sewing) looks so good and uniform that It looks machine made ...

But I have accepted that I am probably going to remake these holster when I get better .... sigh ...

And I just copied the original patterns for the holsters, glued the copies onto the plywood with a little Elmers' Glue, and waited a day to cut them out on the bandsaw ... even took the spots for the spots to go onto the leahter and used the markers to make 1/64 " holes  .... so now I can just take some 1/64" brads and mark the holster loops to put the spots on ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 13, 2010, 03:57:35 AM
Howdy JD,

The Carving samples you posted are great! You can be very proud of your work. I'm looking forward to seeing a Holster with your carving on it. Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on November 14, 2010, 04:19:27 PM
Very nice carving. I need to get started and learn that craft also.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 14, 2010, 04:49:28 PM
JD, those practice pieces look pretty good. You're refining your skills. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 14, 2010, 04:54:13 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics, JD. Your wife is doing really nice work.

I've been a little scarce lately. One of the computers here has a virus and it's a pesky one to chase down. Hey, JD, can I borrow that '97? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Judge Roy Bean on November 15, 2010, 09:06:37 AM
Will they try this on us because of the amount of leather we use ?
http://glossynews.com/society/201001070305/activists-missing-after-declaring-war-on-leather-at-motorcycle-rally/?ref=nf
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 15, 2010, 09:53:51 AM

  Will Judge, I'm sure it's possible, that they might visit us next, but with all the guns around, I'd think they would think twice before doing so, you know bikers and cowboys have a lot in common LOL... ;D



              tEN wOLVES  :D ;D ;D ;D   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 15, 2010, 10:10:56 AM
We'd welcome them.  They could pick up brass, reset targets...HOLD targets.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 15, 2010, 10:59:54 AM
Forty Rod ;D

I like the way you think ... and you have a real way with words ....

There is this quote in a Texas Train movie with Willie Nelson and Jack Elam .... The head bandit says, " I like you guys ... you don't let words get in the way of what you have to say ..."

Couldn't have said it better myself ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 15, 2010, 01:28:37 PM
Shooters ready
Shooters set
Now remember just hit the baloons ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 15, 2010, 07:19:43 PM
Finally got around to making a sheath for one of the knifes Dave made for me. Pretty simple for me but I like it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 15, 2010, 07:37:38 PM
I like it too, goes very well with the knife.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 15, 2010, 08:25:39 PM
Does a finished holster belt count as a finished product?

I just finished the gunbelt to my new holsters and thought I would show it off with Dave Cole Sheath and small knife attached to it:

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/FinishedHolsterBelt.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 15, 2010, 08:41:01 PM
 Wad it looks like you're catching on pard, it looks good, thanks for the look see, keep it up pard. :D

   tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 15, 2010, 08:43:15 PM
Wad nice piece of work. Thanks for showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 15, 2010, 08:43:30 PM


   Looking good kt, the sheath blends right in with the knife, they compliment each other well. ::) :o 8)


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 15, 2010, 09:07:16 PM
Thanks ....

The stitching is a beginners level, but the rig is hella stout ....

Going to start on the holsters now ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 15, 2010, 09:08:56 PM
I sure like that enlay... :)

What's that Floyd?

It looks like your dad???  ~-------:<
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 15, 2010, 09:12:05 PM
If you go with the yellow toed socks you'll have better luck...... :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 15, 2010, 09:14:42 PM
BTW, KT, you are more a part of this than you might think ... that is your leather that is the bullet loops ... thanks!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 15, 2010, 11:44:02 PM
WWE glad to see it worked out for you . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 15, 2010, 11:45:49 PM
GCR now thats FUNNY. KT ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 16, 2010, 08:36:35 AM
Howdy KT,

Great looking sheath! As TW said, they really compliment each other. Thank you for sharing this with us
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on November 16, 2010, 10:27:14 PM
G'Day to All,Some really good work being shown on the forum.I still got some pain going on but I am trying to do a bit of carving,so I hope to be looking in a lot more 8) Thanks to Ten Wolves & Marshall Halliway.FEATHERS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 18, 2010, 12:29:22 AM
I liked the Jockstrap holsters I made for Johnny McCrae so well I made a rig for me. Difference is I made a crossdraw for me. This is my version of the belt. Johnny is making his own. I cant wait to see what he comes up with. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 18, 2010, 01:09:22 AM
Sweeter than Tupelo honey!Nice cross draw.I think that design is a hit KT. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on November 18, 2010, 05:53:12 AM
Good looking variation on the jockstrap holster...right?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 18, 2010, 06:23:13 AM
The Kid has set the bar pretty high. My following KT's work is like a barn painter trying to duplicate Leonardo DaVinci's paintings. I will, however, make a good attempt to do KT proud.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 18, 2010, 06:54:33 AM
Thanks GCR and  Santee, Johnny I know yours will be just great and different since you will be useing yours for competition shooting. Just have fun. Thats what were doing this for. I'm just proud to have you as a friend. KT :) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 18, 2010, 09:49:51 AM


     Howdy KT and all my pards

           You did a nice job on this belt , it compliments the holsters well, not too much bling but just enough to make it really classy looking.

          Johnny, that belt project will make a great Winter project for you, just take your time and enjoy the process ;D ::) I know KT will be happy with what you come up with. ::) :o 8) ;D

           tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on November 18, 2010, 10:48:34 AM
I just finished this rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 18, 2010, 10:51:34 AM
Very nice work lately gents!
Django, I like that look on that holster. The loops look very impressive and fancy.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 18, 2010, 10:59:55 AM
TW I looked up HOOT in Websters and your picture was there. Django nice looking rid. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on November 18, 2010, 11:08:55 AM
Very nice work lately gents!
Django, I like that look on that holster. The loops look very impressive and fancy.
DM
It's based on the holster page 109 in Packing Iron with a a riveted first loop.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 18, 2010, 12:05:28 PM
Nice holster and belt Django..Have you ever done any straps for your guitars?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 18, 2010, 12:11:22 PM
Django, you did an absolute superb job on that holster! It looks like it came right out of a Montana saddlers shop about...Oh 120 years ago. Love the color too. Does it have the toe plug typical of the Wyoming and Montana variations?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on November 18, 2010, 12:28:27 PM
Thanks for the great compliment Cliff :)
yes it has a toe plug.
Rick,I have not made guitar straps as all my playing is done sitting !!!!
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 18, 2010, 12:57:29 PM
Howdy Django,
That is one great looking Rig! Beautiful finish and color coupled with first class workmanship! Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 18, 2010, 01:10:10 PM


  Well Django you nailed this one, it looks very elegant and like others have said great job pard, you've come a long way in your craft, keep up the great work pard.

       tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 18, 2010, 01:33:52 PM
Well done Django, sooo nice rig.. U have to be proud of it :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 18, 2010, 05:46:07 PM
Nice one, Django. It's got the look.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 18, 2010, 08:25:49 PM
KT, very nice job on the sheath. It might be a simple design, but it has clean lines and great workmanship.

Super job on the holster rig. I'm sure glad you made youself a rig, because Lord knows you need another one ::)

Django, you did an excellent job on that holster belt combo!

God bless you guys JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 18, 2010, 10:04:29 PM
JD God bless you my child for understanding. KT ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 18, 2010, 10:43:07 PM
I'm gonna tell peta on ya KT... :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 19, 2010, 09:04:25 AM
Feathers it's good to hear from you! One of our shooters had is hip replaced at the end of May. He got a notice a few weeks ago that the hip unit has been recalled, so he's going in for another replacement. Talk about a bum deal!

Skip, it looks like you did a real nice job on those loops, and you sure did get a slug of them on there.

Marshall Will, you can borrow my '97 any time! You'll just have to come up to Oregon to get it
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 19, 2010, 09:21:11 AM
JD,

That was a really interesting pun re feather's 'bum deal' ... LOL. Feathers, I hope you are having better luck with the 2nd surgery ...

I just counted the loops ... 37 in all ... but I might take one off 'cause it is too close to the tongue ... and 36 round is a couple of pounds that I don't need around my waist ... I already have enough avoirduprois there ... *S*

You might be surprised ... going to Oregon is probably cheaper than paying to have the gun shipped ... might have someone on your door ... LOL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 19, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
I had a pair of El Paso Saddlery money belts with 45 loops of .45 Colt each.  Wore both of them crossed for a long time.

Traded one to a friend and went to one belt for a couple of years.

Now I use one belt with 15 rounds in it, load 10 at each stage and keep 5 for emergencies.

I gained weight from not carrying that extra ammo, but my back doesn't hurt any more.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 19, 2010, 06:32:01 PM
 :D ;D

I probably will be looking at the same kind of back pain ... we shall see .... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 20, 2010, 07:29:31 AM
Judge Roy, that was a great story. Having ridden to Sturgis twice from Oregon I can imagine one of these guys showing up there.

Skip, 37 loops is quite a few, but it comes down to personal taste. Some like a lot, some a few, and some, like me, none at all for a SASS rig. A bullet silde is more practical for me, but if you're going to wear any of your work in a reinactment situation it makes sense to have loops on the belt.

Nothing wrong with wearing a SASS rig with a bunch of loaded bullet loops; in fact it looks cool.     
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 20, 2010, 10:00:10 AM
JD,

I just followed the pattern ... in fact, I am surprised at just how many loops I put on ... was watching some old western movie and just kept sewing ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 20, 2010, 09:07:29 PM
Okay, It's been pouring ran since early this AM ...

I am starting to feel the house close in on me ... is there anyone out there?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 21, 2010, 12:31:27 AM
Nope!   :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 21, 2010, 01:31:09 AM
Forty Rod,

Thanks for the reply ... I was begnning to think I was the only member of this websited alive and kickin'...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Old Top on November 21, 2010, 11:54:16 AM
No, I am wandering around out here also.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 21, 2010, 12:42:19 PM
Alive? Maybe, but whatever gave you the idea I was kicking...and don't imply I'm always kicking about something or I will be kicking!

I HATE rainy Sundays!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 21, 2010, 03:55:14 PM
W.C. Fields remarked in a movie that, "Twas on a day like this that the McGillicuddy  Brothers murdered their mother with an axe ..."

I thought at the time it was just more of W.C.'s dark humor.

But it seems that these three brothers  McGillicuddy lived with their fishwife of a mother in a one room shack on a tennis court sized island of the coast of Massachusetts.

So, after almost 30 days of downpour, the brothers had finally had enough and chipped her to pieces and fed her to the fish ....

And after a day like yesterday, I think I understand entirley ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 21, 2010, 05:57:16 PM
I put this on Tony Tinhorn's grips and jokes sit about 5 years ago.

Old cowboy used to live up a canyon East of my home spread. Had his family up there wit him for a good number of years. After they moved out I found the old guys diary.

Some entries from just before they left:

Mon. Sep.21: rainin, cant go huntin

Tue. Sep.22: rainin, cant go huntin

Wed. Sep.23: rainin, cant go huntin

Thu. Sep.24: rainin, shot gramma

Wonder what ever became of ol' Tony.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 21, 2010, 08:37:50 PM
There it is ...

Here in Sacramento, we have Camelot like weather ... like the rain usually waits until after sunset and is gone by 10 AM....

I guess I am just spoiled ... I really, really don't do well with all rainy days ...

Forty Rod,

Kinda reminds me of a old Jimmy Buffet song about the one time he wintered over in the north ....

Last night

I shot six holes in my freezer

I think I got cabin fever

I gotta fly to St Somewhere;

I gotta go where it's warm.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 21, 2010, 11:04:49 PM
Just go here! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDIrJkNE4Jk&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 21, 2010, 11:15:46 PM
WWE come to MN. We have had 3 days of rain and now its in the teens and glare ice. You'll be glad to get back home. KT ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 21, 2010, 11:48:06 PM
Glare ICE!  I'm sure glad that it was 67 here in KC today.  I don't need no stinking ice!!  ::)  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 21, 2010, 11:58:25 PM
Man oh man!  Go out of town for a couple of weeks and y'all post so much excellent work!   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 22, 2010, 12:11:31 AM
Welcome back. Dr. Bob KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on November 22, 2010, 12:18:26 AM
Summer here nice & hot,pool is great beers are cold.Feathers 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 22, 2010, 12:23:23 AM
Yahoo.com had ust at 54/39 ...partly cloudy ... but every thing is still wet ... I guess I should not complain ... no glare ice ...

And if you are a Parrothead, Jimmy has a very good online station at:

radiomargaritaville.com

I often listen to it while I am checkin mail ....

But the song the lyrics came from was a son called 'Boat Drinks':

http://new.music.yahoo.com/jimmy-buffett/tracks/boat-drinks--486988
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 22, 2010, 12:38:44 AM
WWE come to MN. We have had 3 days of rain and now its in the teens and glare ice. You'll be glad to get back home. KT ;D ;)

I left northern Utah in the summer of '65 because of that kind of weather.  Ain't ever going back in any month that doesn't begin with June, July, or August..... and I'm getting back down here as soon as possible
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 22, 2010, 12:41:55 AM
Amen ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 22, 2010, 02:08:12 AM
Thanks KT!  Was in Georgia - at the cat house [cat concierge for 10 cats - 4 inside and 6 outside] for the 1st week and then visiting with my friends for the rest.  15 min. to the beach.  Worked on my tan a lot!  Life is wonderful!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 22, 2010, 08:31:42 AM
Today we have a nice layer of sheet ice on everything due to freezing drizzle overnight. Its currently 28 with a high of 41 and a low of 16 tonite.
And sadly, I kind of like it, except for the ice part...

I think hot weather stinks and fall/winter is the best part of the year. That might be a hunter's biased opinion though...
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 22, 2010, 10:21:03 AM
Dalton your my kind of man. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Deadeye Dick on November 22, 2010, 10:31:37 AM
Got 2" of snow this AM. Supposed to get down to 16 degrees tonight. Think summer's gone. Better than the normal Oregon rain.
Deadeye Dick
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 22, 2010, 10:43:21 AM
Cold weather has two advantages:

1. You can usually put on enough clothing to stay warm, but in hot country you often can't take off enough to get cool...and you may be subject to arrest or ridicule if you try.

2. Street crime should be lower because less people will be out and around and most muggers won't stand around in the cold waiting for a mark to come by.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 22, 2010, 02:07:55 PM
Dalton, did you get any snow yet? We got 14 inchs 2 weeks ago. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 22, 2010, 08:14:55 PM
Sure is crazy here in Kentucky but then temperature jumps are fairly common here. That and the limestone water is what makes the bourbon ;D.

I deer hunted with just a T shirt on this evening. Rain and thunderstorms tonight and in the morning they are saying. Hot dry summer finally cooled off to about normal a couple weeks ago and now back up in the upper 60's. Supposed to cool back off for the weekend though, highs in the 30's on Friday I saw.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 22, 2010, 11:40:32 PM
KT, we are snow free so far this year. There has been a little up North of us, but here on the Platte, its been snow free.
Last year, we probably had that much by now. I know the GAF Muster in Ord was interesting, with the 6-8" of wet snow. And that was in early October...

DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 25, 2010, 10:34:49 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, pards.

It's been nuts around here. Two computers tanking regularly. Trying to keep them going until the new ones arrive and get configured. One new one, (my wife's) is just about ready. The other one will be here early next week. That one will go easier since I'll just do the same to it as the first. I finally decided to try a Mac instead of a PC. Hopefully, there won't be any more virus issues.

I see a lot of good work and new posts happening. It'll take me a while to catch up.

Hope you all have a great holiday.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 25, 2010, 10:51:32 PM
I too have an old computer that I have managed to patch together and make do with.

Although I look forward to the added speed and utilitiy, I really dread the transfer of all my files from the old computer to the new ...

And, since this has nothing to do with leather work, should any one have ideas on how to do this easily, well my email address is on my proifle ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 25, 2010, 11:16:13 PM
Good luck WIll. I am using a new PC myself. My wife has a Mac, and its pretty carefree it seems.

I have found the best way to transfer everything, is to use a external hard drive, like a "my book". I got mine at Walmart for 75.00 or so. Its great for backup, transferring, music, etc. Just drag and drop like its another hard drive. I did NOT use the supplied programming on it though.

DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 25, 2010, 11:39:36 PM
Dalton,

You afford me an excellent example ... in order to keep from clogging up this topic with non leather working things I went to put your profile, went to send you an email, and got a new pop up page for the 'ALL NEW YAHOO MESSENGER'... that if I couls just fill out these forms, it promises me unlimited access for instant messageing (which I don't do) and all sorts of other things (which also have no interest to me)...

I was given a choice of either clicking 'OK' to continue cancel to stop (but this would discontinuee any ability to instant message) ...
I could also click on the 'X' at the top right, but that twould only add a over box asking me if I 'really wanted' to move away from this webite and throw away instant messaging).

So I appologise to all for this post, and most of all to you Dalton, fir I don't think I dare ever to email you until I have better and stronger software .....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 26, 2010, 12:59:17 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, pards.

It's been nuts around here. Two computers tanking regularly. Trying to keep them going until the new ones arrive and get configured. One new one, (my wife's) is just about ready. The other one will be here early next week. That one will go easier since I'll just do the same to it as the first. I finally decided to try a Mac instead of a PC. Hopefully, there won't be any more virus issues.

I see a lot of good work and new posts happening. It'll take me a while to catch up.

Hope you all have a great holiday.

Wife and I got matching iMacs last year.  Hers worked like a dream, but I had all sorts of problems with mine...until an independent contractor with a maintenance agreement wit Apple discovered a faulty hard drive. he replaced it at no cost to me, added 2gigs of something, and transferred all of my files .  Total cost to me was $197.75.  No problems since then.

There is a learning curve, but it's doable.  I'd do it agin.

BTW, the guy asked if I were computer literate.  I told him I'd worked with computers of one kind or another since 1966 but still didn't like them, trust then, or understand them.

He grinned and said,"so I'll put you down as 'computer indifferent".  I can live with that.  If it works and doesn't cause problems I don't need to know how it works.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 26, 2010, 01:38:07 PM
This new one seems to be running fine. I'll remember the warranty, though. OK, I'll be caught up on things soon.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 26, 2010, 01:46:20 PM
Nice sheath, Kt. Looks really good with the inlay being similar in color. Thumbs-up. The JS holsters look good with that belt. Another thumbs-up.

Django, that finished rig is beautiful. Very nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on November 26, 2010, 02:27:10 PM
This new one seems to be running fine. I'll remember the warranty, though. OK, I'll be caught up on things soon.

I had a three years extended warranty.  Don't usually get those but my daughter (a dyed in the wool Apple freak) bought it for me.  Glad she did.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 26, 2010, 04:19:11 PM
Thanks Marshal Will. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 26, 2010, 07:50:14 PM
I may have to do the extended warranty eventually. For now, I'll just go with the standard one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 26, 2010, 11:09:04 PM
It will be 17 degrees tonight here in Wisconsin. Our local ski area opens for the season tomorrow at noon. Tonight I will wear my ski boots to bed. My bride will sleep on the couch.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 26, 2010, 11:17:26 PM
Johnny my friend, you better change your name to Josh short for Joshin
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 26, 2010, 11:37:21 PM
Here in KC it is supposed to be a low of 26.  That is plenty cold for me!!  Johnny, have a great day on the slopes!!  I have to work.  Then, go swing dancing in the evening!  Poor me!  BTW, work is inside!!  ;D  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 26, 2010, 11:40:34 PM
Man, you pards are living with some very chilly temps. We have rain scheduled for tomorrow, but the temperature will be somewhat warmer. Not warm, mind you, but warmer than that. You guys are made of some hearty stuff.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 26, 2010, 11:57:50 PM
I have grand kids & kids here!  Won't be moving, no matter how much I HATE cold weather!! [Cold weather is any time it's under 70 degrees!]  :o  :D  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on November 27, 2010, 02:18:17 AM
I am constantly reminded of the good choices I made to select Sacramento Weather wise ....

Our high was 59, the low will be 49.

But the really wonderful part is just how special Sacramento is  ....

I used to fly (well, ride in the back of HH3s abd HH-53s out of MCClellan AFB here in town ... and as a courtesy to pilots trying to get flying, they always put the feet-above-sea-level of the airport ...

McClellan's altitude above sea level is 17 feet. But less than a hundred miles east of her is the crestline of the Sierras (about 7200 ' AGL [above ground level].

So it is entirely possible drive up to the Summit in the windbreaker you have been wearing in Sacramento, ski from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and be back in bed at home in the relative comfort of your own home in time to make that zero-dark-thirty appointment the next day ....

Oh yeah, and have the warmth melt all the snow & junk on your car and put it through the car wash before going to sleep ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 27, 2010, 08:02:18 AM
Hey KT..... I wasn't joshin!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 27, 2010, 09:42:09 AM
Johnny M good thing you dont scuba dive. It would be uncomfortable with those tanks on your back in bed. KT :D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 27, 2010, 10:23:57 AM
or wrestle Alligators...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 27, 2010, 11:08:49 AM
But you are missing out on Alligator boots!!  ::)  :o :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 28, 2010, 12:44:53 AM
[Cold weather is any time it's under 70 degrees!]  :o  :D  ;)  ;D
So THAT'S what they mean when they say life begins at 70. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 28, 2010, 12:58:26 AM
Yeppers!!  Exactly!!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 28, 2010, 01:31:27 PM
Howdy pards..
I´m back with a new Wild Bunch holster. I have to remake the pattern, its to wide and I
dont like the model, next one will be better :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 28, 2010, 02:40:40 PM


         Looks good to me Bob, but I guess you have something else envisioned, either way you have a winner here.


             tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 28, 2010, 03:44:39 PM
Bob I dont see anything wrong with it. Looks like a keeper to me. Nice job . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 28, 2010, 04:34:31 PM
Tanx  :)
Now I´m makin a HOG WB holster. Maby u got a prelook tomorrow  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 28, 2010, 10:37:45 PM
This one looks good, Bob. Looking forward to the HOG one. It'll be a winner, too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 29, 2010, 04:07:09 AM
Here is a prelook on my HOG Wild Bunch. I Think I will line it with suede and dye it with walnut.
This one is for my self. I´ll remaked my pattern so this is not as wide as the other. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 29, 2010, 04:51:38 AM
Howdy Boothill,
That is sure one beautiful job of carving! I'm really looking forward to see the finished product.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 29, 2010, 07:52:40 AM
Boothill your off to a great start. Keep it up. Waiting to see it done. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 29, 2010, 09:36:59 AM



          Looks good Bob, be sure to post the finished holster.

           tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 29, 2010, 05:51:13 PM
My latest holster I finished today. it is antiqued with.  a basket stamped inlay. Tried something different. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 29, 2010, 06:02:20 PM


  NOW your talking KT, you have now entered the LEVEL # 19, this is first class all the way, what a beauty to say the least, well done Pard. ::) :o 8)

          tEN wOLVES :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on November 29, 2010, 06:12:05 PM
KT
As always another beautiful piece of work. The antique finish came out really nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 29, 2010, 07:47:24 PM
Howdy KT,
TW hit the nail on the head... First Class all the way! Your work just keeps getting better and better.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 29, 2010, 08:14:30 PM
Beautiful!!!!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 29, 2010, 08:24:47 PM
That's a real winner KT. How in the world did you do that? IS the main body one piece of leather or 2? Fantastic my friend.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 29, 2010, 08:30:24 PM
Now that's the best basket design i've seen.You sure know how to tweak that leather... :) Even has a native american feel to it..Now paint each little square a different color ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on November 29, 2010, 08:34:17 PM
Native or not, you are very sick Rick!!  Ya can't improve on that holster with paint!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 29, 2010, 09:32:25 PM
JD the main piece of leather is cut out and I basket stamped another piece of leather and sewed it on the inside of it and then lined it with a third piece. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 29, 2010, 10:16:24 PM
Yea but it fun to know that KT would think about it :D :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 29, 2010, 10:28:39 PM
Clicker why dont you make me a nightmare dream catcher? KT :D ;D ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on November 29, 2010, 11:27:27 PM
Really love that one KT.Great work.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 29, 2010, 11:49:55 PM
Clicker why dont you make me a nightmare dream catcher? KT :D ;D ???

I can do that ;) That sure is a dang nice holster! :) I sure feel bad for people that don't know about these things and don't get to see what we get to see. So much bueatiful work here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 29, 2010, 11:52:36 PM
KT, u are the best, its sooooo nice. Will try something like that when I grow up;-)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 30, 2010, 12:36:18 AM
Found an old Navaho headband the other day at the antique store and got it for a real good price,  put in in a frame i had lying around with some other do dads..Whattaya think :-\ Used an old wool blanket piece for the backdrop.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/headband002.jpg)

Put my old spurs back up for display too
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/headband006.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/headband007.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 30, 2010, 12:46:37 AM
Thanks to each and everyone of you for you comments. Your much to nice. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on November 30, 2010, 05:27:45 AM
Man, you all are taking holster making to the next level!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 30, 2010, 05:38:26 AM
Beautiful work, Bob.

Same to you, KT!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on November 30, 2010, 03:55:16 PM
That is a very cool headband and a equally cool display that you came up with for it. I like the way the colors of the blanket make the colors of the headband pop out.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 30, 2010, 06:14:57 PM

  Rick, you have talent pard, that box looks great the way you fixed it up. ::) :o 8)

       tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on November 30, 2010, 07:26:44 PM
Clicker thats a very nice arrangement. Great job. Cant wait to see what you come up with for mine, KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 30, 2010, 09:48:05 PM
I'm doin a spear for you ya ole neanderthal :D :D :D

Thanks for your thoughts guys,i want to make sure i'm doin right.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on December 01, 2010, 08:15:47 AM
You knocked that one out of the park KT! Looks awesome!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 02, 2010, 05:32:37 AM
Kid, you got a winner there. I really like the elegance of this one. The basket weave is perfect and the color is fantastic.
Great job.
Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 02, 2010, 11:30:31 AM
HEEEEEY Gun Butcher :) :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on December 02, 2010, 02:00:25 PM
Tanx for the call KT, really fun talking to u. Now I know how to make the holster....
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 02, 2010, 04:17:44 PM
Bob the pleasure was all mine and next time I will remember there is a 6 hour time change between here and Sweden. Wont call you at 2  AM. KT ;) :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on December 03, 2010, 01:26:43 AM
Thats ok KT. Now I will get some more leather so I can try to make the holster  :)
There is better price on leather in the US but I dont know how much the shipping
and custom is. I should check it out.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 04, 2010, 05:13:53 PM
Heres another FINE example of workmenship comming out of Gun Butchers shop. I wanted something different and heres what he came up with. Thanks GB its outstanding. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 04, 2010, 05:46:05 PM
GB,

A mighty fine looking horn.  Definitely got that WOW factor!  ;D

KT,

Ya got a good one there!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 04, 2010, 08:33:24 PM
Thank you Kid and Dr Bob.  I seem to be stuck on the horn making but then it does include some leather every now and then.
GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 04, 2010, 08:42:46 PM


  Nice horn you made there GB, I think you have this art down to a science, well done done pard. ::) :o 8)


               tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 04, 2010, 11:22:46 PM
BH, beautiful tooling on that WB holster. Outstanding.

KT, your BW inlay is really the cat's meow. Looks good.

Nice work, pards. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 04, 2010, 11:41:41 PM
Very fine horn, GB. I really like the contrasting leather/horn.

I've been playing with computers all week. I've been on tech support for MS Security Center several days to get the virus off. Yesterday the computer died. I dropped it off at the local computer experts today to see if they can resurrect it from the grave.
Meanwhile, I've been configuring my wife's replacement computer. It has Windows 7 on it. That's my first exposure to it. Looks good so far. She's using it now. As an emergency measure, she was using an old one that got hot and blue screened a couple times. That one is squirrelly all on its own. She's glad to put it back in the closet. If the techs can save her other one, it'll become the spare and the blue-screen special will go away.

My computer seems to be holding its own, so it may not be infected. We'll see.

LOL, in the middle of all this, one of my wife's monitors stopped working. It took an hour to find out that the cat likes the little lights on the buttons and was playing them like a piano. Sheesh.

Anyway, I'm starting to see the light of day. It looks like I have some catching up to do on all those great threads out there.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 05, 2010, 07:17:11 AM
Last Thursday I restarted my computer for an update (not windows) to take effect. It then would not boot back up. I had to do a "system restore" and then it worked just fine. I have Windows-7 and this is the first time this type of problem has occurred. My computer Guru says this was probably due to my computer not receiving actual Windows-7 updates. He set my computer so it will receive them. It then received a total of (45) windows-7 updates.

I have a Dell Laptop hooked up to a 19" monitor and a wireless keyboard -mouse. Every morning a backup is performed on a Passport backup hard drive. The Laptop goes with us when we travel.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 05, 2010, 11:22:08 AM
Better monitor that cat Marshall ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 05, 2010, 07:39:53 PM
Hi Y'all,

I know that this forum is for 'finished projects', but I thought I was finished until I went to pull out a pistol.

Half the holster wanted to come up with the pistol. So I thought I might sew a single or double thickness piece of leather horizontally between the back flap of the loop and the back of the holster (to keep the holster from riding up).

My questions are:

The easiest way would be to put a horizontal concho in the holster area ... I saw one done like that today. But my thought would be that it would tear up the bluing on the gun ....

The way I am leaning towards is to sew the single or double thickness horizontal 'keeper strap' between the inner loop (i.e., the part that actually touches the leg) and the inner side of the holster .... I don't know wethere a full length 'strap' would flatten the holster where it needs to be full to hold the cylinder ...

What do you think? I realize that there are probably hundreds of years of cumulative experience reading this ... xo shat should I do coach(es)?

Do I need a full holster width 'strap to act as a 'hold down' or woudl a centered 1 1/2 "inch strip do it?

Here is a pic of the holsters

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/FinishedHolster.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 06, 2010, 12:39:28 AM
Hey Skip, why not just tie down the holster like so many TV cowboys did and CAS shooters do today? Punch a couple of holes close together in the bottom/back of the holster, not the skirt, and the insert a piece of lace as a tie down? I tie down every rig I've made. That's one solution and a fairly easy one.

Take care, JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 06, 2010, 12:53:35 AM
JD,

That is an option I have donsidered ... and might do .... but I would rather have the rig set up so that it would not really need it ....for two reasons:

1.) Very few people in the club tie their holsters down ..

2.) I think it would bring more attention than what I want to the fact that I have lowered holsters ....

Still it may be an option that I might need to  do ... but I really want the holster rig to look like it coulda been at home in the 1880s-1890s ... and I don't think tiedowns were used until the movies (circa 1920s and later) ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 06, 2010, 09:46:22 AM
I know this is going to sound like I'm being a smart ass, but how about using a couple of spots of Gorilla Glue or something similar on the back where it won't show?  I used it to hold half the moulding in my den because the floors were so uneven I couldn't use nails in some places.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 06, 2010, 10:02:19 AM
Forty Rod

Not Smart Ass at all ....

In fact, I think that may be a great way to try it out without stitching it down ... and if it does work as expected, they 'strap' would already be in place and ready to stitch ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 06, 2010, 10:56:38 AM
I think glue might be a good option, and it sure wouldn't hurt to try it. I would be sure to rough up the leather real good. I know that leather you are using is fairly slick.  Depending on how much the guns hang up in the holsters you may find that you pull the whole thing up.

Honestly Skip those holsters don't look particularly low. They might be lower than the pattern calls for, but certainly not low compared to what you see many shooters using today.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 06, 2010, 11:14:19 AM
JD,

Thanks thor the good thoughts ... and I will definitely 'rough up the holster before glueing  those 'straps' on ... and I figure I will know after the first draw if they do what I want ... if it performs as I hope, I will sew them in, using the glue to keep them in place while I sew .... and I am putting a pic of the original holster pattern here to show what the are supposed to look like ... I actually dropped the holsters 3"
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 06, 2010, 11:23:59 AM
JD,

Here is a pic of the holsters with the pistols in the holsters .... and I lowered them about three inches total ....

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/FinishedHolsterswithPistolsandDaveColeKnifeandSheath.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on December 06, 2010, 03:42:44 PM
WWE do u think that u can use a "stopper"?
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33770.0;attach=30574;image

I did that on a crossdraw and it works, the holster stays
In place when u draw.
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 06, 2010, 04:45:59 PM
Boothill,

I   think that is what I meant by a 'stap'  but the photo came out so small that I could not see enough detail to know for sure....

But that is what I am really looking for ... someone who has run into this same problem and found a way (that works) to fix it ... remember that you are dealing with a guy making his first holster, so used real small words ... LOL.

And if you would rather do it in a PM, I would be fine with that ... or my email address is on my profile ....

I really look forward to talking with y'all about this ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on December 06, 2010, 06:07:27 PM
Hi, do you ever wonder what happens to your work when it is passed on to the customer?
This is a link to a western living history town in England that i will be visiting in a couple of weeks, it is a well put together slideshow story by Roy Daines of what we get up to in the UK.

Laredo was built by dedicated living history enthusiasts who strive to get everything as correct as possible for a pre 1890 old west town, some are in the film, i'm pretty sure some members are wearing some of my leatherwork which leads back to the topic question..."Do you ever wonder?"
It is well edited and uses a brilliant piece of music by Ennio Morricone stick with it and I hope you enjoy it
Django
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIba03MhWL4
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on December 06, 2010, 06:30:05 PM
Lots of work in your town, looks like it's very well done.

Thanks for a fine 11 minutes.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 06, 2010, 07:20:21 PM
Django, that was fantastic, you pards over the pond really did a wonderful job here, and of course the music is one of my favorites

           Thanks for sharing, and I think I saw one of you holsters. ::) ??? :o 8)


                                         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 06, 2010, 11:14:10 PM
Hey Forty all them ugly old guys in that video gives me hope Hollywood may still need us :D The rest of ya better get an autograph from us while you still can ;D :P There's has beens and ain't beens and we ain't been yet :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on December 07, 2010, 01:52:47 AM
If u look at long hunters holster u'll see they he has the same 

http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/product/h_lhs.htm
I hope that helps
//Boothill
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on December 07, 2010, 05:41:43 AM
This is what Roy wrote about his work explaining the plot.

"The photovideo depicts a sleepy town that in recent months has seen a bunch of desperados take over the saloon. Gambling and flirty women are making the towns men-folk understandably want some of the action.

There has been an ongoing petition for something to be done but nobody will stand up to these drunken slobs. Then one day things really get out of hand, and they start robbing the small provincial bank.

Now the town marshal has his money in it, and so do many of the towns business men. This leads to a posse of reluctant 'irregular gunfighters' being formed. The would-be bank robbers are so drunk that they are taken by surprise, as indeed are the towns hotchpotch of gunfighters. There are a few rounds fired, three of the bank robbers are wounded and one killed.

It is a lesson in morality to the local men-folk that gambling, drinking  and loose women do not pay. Soon the town gets back to its sleepy ways and everyone lives happily ever after."

I've watched it a couple of times and found it a perfect length to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee to!!
Django


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on December 07, 2010, 08:48:30 AM
New one, just finished. Crumpled this one up like a piece of paper while it was still wet. Had an interesting effect with lots of little wrinkles...like the ones around my eyes.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 07, 2010, 09:06:43 AM
Santee nice job. Good color and looks aged. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 07, 2010, 09:22:40 AM
Django, just got around to watching the film. Had to watch it three times. I can only say, OUTSTANDING. Love the music. I have the sound track and listen to it all the time . Thank YOU. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 07, 2010, 09:47:56 AM
Howdy Santee,

Great looking holster! It has a real nifty look to it. Thanks for sharing it with us
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 07, 2010, 10:01:40 AM
Howdy Django,
KT expressed my sentiments exactly. That is an awesome film! Many thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 07, 2010, 10:42:22 AM


    Nice aged look Santee, well done pard. ::) :o 8)

      tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on December 07, 2010, 11:11:48 AM
Thanks, fellas! I'll see if I can get a closeup...just realized you can't see too much at that distance.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 07, 2010, 03:17:45 PM
Looking good there Santee!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ShortBBL on December 07, 2010, 04:40:28 PM
My latest holster I finished today. it is antiqued with.  a basket stamped inlay. Tried something different. KT

Wow!! Super nice!

How do I even follow up with this one??

My #1...... Fully lined with smooth leather.

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2hyiblx.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2afiemx.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/11ayjyo.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Biscuit Joe on December 07, 2010, 04:42:25 PM
Nicely done!
The young'ens with the hula hoops seemed outa place, but the rest looked right out of a great western movie!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 07, 2010, 05:33:51 PM

   Very nice ShortBBL , you did a great job on this, that style works well as a holster for a pant belt, and the muzzle rearward cant will make it easy to draw, your Blackhawk looks right at home

           Regards

        tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ShortBBL on December 07, 2010, 05:39:45 PM

   Very nice ShortBBL , you did a great job on this, that style works well as a holster for a pant belt, and the muzzle forward cant will make it easy to draw, your Vaquero looks right at home

           Regards

        tEN wOLVES  :D ;D

Thanks Ten Wolves! I have always liked this style holster. Yes it will work on a pants belt or up to about 2.25" Gun Belt. The gun is actually a Flattop 44.

Thanks again for the kind words.

ShortBBL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 07, 2010, 11:32:56 PM
WW, you got a couple good ideas, there. Post a pic when you decide on a solution.

Nice work, Santee. That one looks very good. The aging is done right.

SBBL, very nice. The simple lines look good in black. Well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on December 08, 2010, 01:48:00 AM
Nicely done!
The young'ens with the hula hoops seemed outa place, but the rest looked right out of a great western movie!

Hi Joe, Being as it is Laredo Town i didn't think that a mistake as obvious as that would happen so i checked it out and found this on Google.

"The hula hoop is an ancient invention - no modern company and no single inventor can claim that they invented the first hula hoop. The Greeks used hooping as a form of exercise.
Older hoops have been made from metal, bamboo, wood, grasses, and even vines."


I have asked the question to an old "sage"  on my UK site and i'm sure he will come up with a lot of inf'o proving that the Hoola Hoop was played with in the old west.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on December 08, 2010, 01:54:48 AM
G'Day Djang,Take a look at Thirza DeFoe on You Tube,she is Native American,she gives a whole new meaning to Hula Hooping.Feathers.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on December 08, 2010, 02:33:46 AM
G'Day Djang,Take a look at Thirza DeFoe on You Tube,she is Native American,she gives a whole new meaning to Hula Hooping.Feathers.

Great video Feathers, i'm not sure the Native americans would have used the hoop quite as expertly but i think it proves that they were used within your culture and i'm sure youngsters on camp would have played with them and even if they were not brought from England(they prob' were?) they were there long before the wagon trains started to come from the East.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on December 08, 2010, 04:54:16 AM
Great piece, SBBL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on December 09, 2010, 06:19:38 AM
Wow, she's amazing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 09, 2010, 09:50:54 PM
Heres a rig with my name on the back ot it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 09, 2010, 10:17:37 PM


   Very nice KT, good looking lacing also. ::) :o 8) ;D


            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on December 09, 2010, 10:54:55 PM
Hey Marshall Will,
If you find another photo resizer any good with Windows 7, let me know, please.
Thanks,
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 09, 2010, 11:27:49 PM
Thanks TW   KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 10, 2010, 05:54:07 AM
Howdy KT,

You are an Artist in leather!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 10, 2010, 09:42:55 AM
Thanks Johnny.  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 10, 2010, 01:35:55 PM
Dang KT that's nice! How did you come across your alias,"Kid Terico"? you may have told me but i forgot.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 10, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
GCR while taking pills.KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 11, 2010, 09:34:47 AM
KT, do you EVER sleep? Do you have some elves in that shop of yours that you've highly trained to duplicate your work?

If I had the extra bucks I'd fly to Minnesota just to watch you work

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, you are the Man, man. Thanks for sharing your work KT

JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 12, 2010, 09:38:45 PM
Here is a picture of the logo I came up with for my KT on the back of my rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 12, 2010, 09:43:23 PM
Man that would look really cool on a stock cover :) Dang-o-mighty  !!! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on December 13, 2010, 06:49:21 AM
fancy & classy!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 13, 2010, 10:22:35 AM


          Nice look Terry :o 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 16, 2010, 08:08:58 PM
Very cool belts, KT. The first one is beautiful with the tooling, color and lacing. The logo works nicely on the second one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 16, 2010, 08:15:18 PM
Ah, I set the new 'puter with the new drive in it to formatting the other night so I could "recover" the system onto it. The estimated time for formatting was 25 1/2 hours. It was wrong. It took 26.  ::) Another 2 to load the system and it was working. Today I tried getting things I need to work in Win 7. Some of it is just not going to have anything to do with it. I like the new OS but will downgrade to XP if I need to. Don't want to do that because I'll have RAM I can't recognize. Still in the continuing saga of computer salvage and organization. :P

Dalton, the Windows Live Photo Gallery has the resizing capability built into it. It's almost the same as the XP Picture Resizer, although I like the XP version a little better.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 17, 2010, 08:19:46 AM
Thank you all. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on December 18, 2010, 08:22:13 AM
Here's a closer look after I took #0000 steel wool to the highlighted areas. Not used to having a holster that covers so much the gun. Kind of makes it feel like I'm hiding the firearm.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 18, 2010, 08:43:26 AM
Santee,

You are right in there for the era ... when cowboys were much more interested in protecting the pistol than a quick draw ...

IMHO, the quick draw rig with the hammer and recoil shield exposed was a product of Hollywood ... and if you have any question about it, look at the rigs of not the hero, but the extras in the background ... often the extras were out-of-work cowboys and brought their rigs with them ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on December 18, 2010, 09:32:44 AM
Santee, thats a very fine holster, love the used look :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on December 18, 2010, 12:51:20 PM
Howdy All
Some really great work being done. Keep it up.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 18, 2010, 03:11:51 PM
Santee,

Now, that's my kind of holster.  Great job!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 18, 2010, 03:21:12 PM
Santee great job with nice color. I like it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on December 18, 2010, 05:22:31 PM
Santee,
Love the look to it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on December 18, 2010, 05:53:08 PM
Thanks, all!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on December 18, 2010, 09:24:29 PM
Looks great Santee!!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on December 18, 2010, 09:55:20 PM
Thanks Marshal!
I had to enlist in the Windows army to get there, but I am there now.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 19, 2010, 08:53:47 AM
I know what you mean, Dalton. I'm just starting to get the feel of 7. I upgraded to 7 Professional so I would be able to download and install the XP Compatibility Mode from MS for the programs I have that really need XP to work. My mouse (Logitech MX Revolution) works better in some ways and not so in others. It's a different system, for sure.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 19, 2010, 08:58:25 AM
Santee, that holster really looks authentic. I like this one. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on December 20, 2010, 07:07:55 AM
This is an adaptation of the Meanea design for a holster with a short skirt and loops close together.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on December 20, 2010, 08:15:52 AM
And later...
(I took KT's advice and tried Eco-Flow Antique Gel)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 20, 2010, 10:15:38 AM
That's really outstanding, Skeet. This one is really something. I like the classic lines and clean look. The tooling is as good as it gets. Very nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 20, 2010, 12:40:49 PM
Sketter I think you out did yourself That is one fine looking rig. The only way it would look better is if it was around my waist. KT ;) ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 20, 2010, 12:59:51 PM
That's a real beauty Skeeter!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 20, 2010, 01:44:27 PM


  Great work Skeeter, you're getting carving down pat, well done pard. ::) :o 8) ;D


            tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on December 20, 2010, 03:43:15 PM
Great carving Skeeter, thats a classic  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on December 20, 2010, 03:59:18 PM
Skeeter
That is some excellent carving and a nice holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 20, 2010, 05:52:38 PM
Heres a Really fancy knife and sheath Dave made for me. Thanks Dave. I'll let Dave explain what he made it from. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 20, 2010, 06:34:06 PM


  That's another nice one KT, Dave did a beautiful job, as always. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 20, 2010, 07:32:19 PM
Dang Skeeter that pretty!!!! That's a movie rig right there :) :) :) I think KTs advice worked good,nice coloring..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 20, 2010, 07:35:03 PM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEE KT!!! That's killer~~

I'll guess mamoth ivory ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 20, 2010, 08:01:54 PM
GCR I think its Walrus tooth. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 20, 2010, 08:27:18 PM
  Skeeter, that is a great looking rig. Very nice work. That Kid is full of...... good ideas??? ::)

Kid you got another winner there, that is a fine lookin knife and sheath. That Dave is something ain't he.

GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 20, 2010, 08:30:33 PM
Finished rig. I dont recommend doing it this way. I used a lot if extra leather. Contoured belt 2 times as much outer leather and twice as much with linning. If you notice I made the large knife sheath all in one piece as part of the belt and really took a lot out of the side of leather. Same with the linning.You will loose a lot of the side of leather  doing this but it is different and was fun. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 20, 2010, 09:22:44 PM


   KT, I like it, it looks cool. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on December 20, 2010, 09:31:29 PM
KT's rigs always look cool!  KT, you da man!!  ::)  :o  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on December 20, 2010, 09:38:38 PM
Thanks everyone, Yes that handle is Fossil Walrus ivory with Water Buffalo and Bronze for the extras,The sheath is inlaid with Ostrich legskin and Mammoth Ivory. Dave :)


Forgot to add how great a job KT did on his new rig, he showed me earlier but I have been very busy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 20, 2010, 09:49:25 PM
TW- Dr. B  and Dave thank you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on December 21, 2010, 12:57:10 AM
Thanks, pards, for the kind comments.
Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 21, 2010, 01:51:17 AM
  :o      Jesus KT,if a robber seen you comin with that,he would just stop and give you all the money he has and say thank you,may i go now?? :'(

Sheeemaneee crimineeeey that is SMOKIN buddy!! Unbelievable!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 21, 2010, 04:05:10 PM
My latest knife by Scott Rousch.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 21, 2010, 05:32:05 PM
Sheeesh KT that's a SHARP lookin knife!!! ;D RR spike for the blade?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 21, 2010, 05:40:55 PM
Thanks Clicker. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on December 21, 2010, 06:12:31 PM
Skeeter, you work and carving is outstanding, Dave WOW!!!, What a great knife,  KT, what can I say but that is a coooool rig. Man, what a creative mind you have.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on December 21, 2010, 08:34:19 PM
Another beauty Kid.  Love that blade!!!! :o
GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 22, 2010, 03:40:32 AM
Quote
Skeeter, you work and carving is outstanding, Dave WOW!!!, What a great knife,  KT, what can I say but that is a coooool rig. Man, what a creative mind you have.
My sentiments exactly! Many thanks for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 23, 2010, 09:29:23 PM
That's one fine knife and sheath, KT. The rig is also beautiful. The extra leather was worth it. Very nice. AC is right, there's no end to your creativity.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on December 23, 2010, 11:09:30 PM
Very cool rig KT, looks like that must have taken about 3/4ths of a large cow for that one :D

Skeeter, that is some outstanding carving, great job on the Meanea design.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on December 23, 2010, 11:51:08 PM
Cliff pretty close. Thanks to all of you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: daddyeaux on December 30, 2010, 06:21:33 PM
That is some good looking stuff.......
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on December 31, 2010, 01:27:03 AM
I just took a quick look at the past 4 pages; I've just not had time to spend more than a few minutes on the forum lately, but you guys have done some great work

Christmas is a busy time for a pastor. I've slowly been working on a project for a friend, and hope to post some pics in a few days
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on December 31, 2010, 03:22:46 PM
I agree, some very fine work posted in this thread.
Where is that drool smiley? You guys give the rest of us something to shoot for.  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 01, 2011, 09:13:58 AM
I made this for a friend from the Orygun Cowboys. He's a lefty shooting cross draw. I used a Slowhand Bob pattern (thanks Robby) with a few modifications and then dropped them significantly at the shooter's request. Both holsters have a 10 degree cant.

I used 6/7 Herman Oak for both sides of the holsters. I used a two needle saddle stitch with Tandy waxed linen thread. The belt is a 3 inch wide ranger style; I used a strip of the 6/7 HO line with a piece of 4/5 suede. That combination produced a very supple belt. I used a piece of 9/10 for the billet and chape.

I used Fiebing’s pro oil dye in Walnut. The color and border stamp were the shooter’s choice, as are the Conchos. I used metal to line the area from just above the cylinder to just short of where it curves over the belt, allowing the shooter to adjust, to some degree the angle of the holster.

I've just about completed a keeper for the belt, and we're still discussing ways to keep the holsters locked, so to speak on the belt. He plans on wearing the belt with the buckle behind him, and would like the holsters secured to the belt where they would not move at all. We experimented with another holster and belt, punching a hole through both and attaching them together with a Chicago screw. David like the way that felt, so after shooting with these to determine exactly where he wants the holsters on the belt we may use that method.    

As always I learned some things from this project, so there are a few things I’ll do differently next time, but overall I’m happy with the way these turned out. The help and advice I’ve received from so many great guys on the forum has proved to be priceless, and for that I thank you very much.        

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/fastenough2.jpg)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/fastenough2010.jpg)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/fastenough2008.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 01, 2011, 09:30:12 AM
Howdy JD,

What a nice way to start the New Year... posting the great Rig you have just finished. Nicely done! Your friend will be proud to wear this.

Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 01, 2011, 09:33:26 AM


  JD, you aced it, if I were there I'd give you a big hug pard, it looks great your stitching and tooling everything all around is beautiful, your friend has good taste in conchos and border stamps, and the color came out nice too, I like that extra drop, it sure makes drawing much easier and that muzzle forward cant is very user friendly. Well done pard, and thanks for the look see. ::) :o 8) ;D

        tEN wOLVES  :D ;D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 01, 2011, 09:49:18 AM
JD nice rig your showing. I really like your finish work. You really have come a long way. Keep it up. First class. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 01, 2011, 10:52:29 AM
Jd, thats a very fine rig, he will be vary proud.. Love te patten, will try to make a fast draw my
self som day  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 01, 2011, 12:05:14 PM
Fast lookin rig,quality in that one,looks way cool JD :) I knew the preacher had a dark side... ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on January 01, 2011, 03:59:38 PM
JD  Nice lookin rig. The color came out really nice. I like the drop too. Thanks for the look at them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on January 01, 2011, 05:42:48 PM
JD, hard work shows. Great quality rig!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 01, 2011, 06:38:24 PM
Thanks guys for the kind comments. I will agree with KT in saying I've come a ways. Looking back my first holsters were pretty rough. I won't begin to name all the guys here on the forum who have helped out or offered adivice for fear of leaving someone out. The fella I made this rig for is a heck of a shooter. I'm happy to have him using my leather.

Thanks again guys, I appreciate it, JD    
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 01, 2011, 09:21:23 PM
Beautiful, JD. What a nice job you did on those. Contrats to you and your pard who'll be wearing them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Freedom on January 01, 2011, 09:39:30 PM
WOW JD, you sure did a REAL nice job on those!!! They look very clean and the dye job looks nice too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FEATHERS on January 01, 2011, 10:26:36 PM
G'Day Parson,Really beautiful work on that rig Sir,reminds me of a Glen Ford movie where he was the a pistol packing Parson ;DFeathers
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on January 02, 2011, 08:03:37 AM
JD, no point in wasting words ... Beautiful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 03, 2011, 08:01:11 AM
I finally got around to seeing True Grit on Saturday. We figured with it being released better than a week ago the theater wouldn't be crowded, but boy were we wrong! Judging from the audience’s reactions, I'd say most people enjoyed it as much as we did.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 03, 2011, 10:50:11 AM
Same here JD,three screens full here and chattin and luaghin and gals jumpin out of thier seats when the guns fired and such,now they know why we like it so much,wife even said i could start drinkin agin,she fergot how much fun i was :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 03, 2011, 03:30:18 PM
Can you help me with this order Padre?

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/largeimage_ec40b63abf388350897c93b23b591d08.gif)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 03, 2011, 03:42:21 PM


  Yep, order me some too Rick ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 03, 2011, 07:19:15 PM
Clicker isnt that the truth. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Fast Enuff on January 03, 2011, 07:57:28 PM
I got to take the finished rig home last night.   JD put an amazing amount of time and effort into figuring out all the things we wanted to accomplish.  The end result was just spectacular and the rig is beautiful and comfortable.  Thank you again JD. 

Hope you don't mind the public compliments but you really deserve it.  Awesome. :)

 - Fast Enuff
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 03, 2011, 08:02:18 PM
Good on JD :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on January 04, 2011, 08:06:05 PM
J D , Very nice indeed. I have a quart of that Fiebings Walnut coming as I type this. I hope my rig comes out as fine as yours.
 ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: knucklehead on January 04, 2011, 08:37:44 PM
nice JD, really like that color. im gonna have to order some of that color.
just may be my new fav. color.

you  sure come a long way from when i first met you on holster makiing ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 05, 2011, 11:08:41 PM
Thought I would show you a new knife /sheath that I made for my wife.She has been picking up the componets when we go to knife shows.The blade is made from Chad Nichol's damascus,as are the bolsters.I heat colored the bolsters and screws.The scales are Blue Mammoth Ivory, and the sheath inlay is blue stingray.Dave

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 05, 2011, 11:17:28 PM
Sweeeeet!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 05, 2011, 11:19:25 PM
Very cool, Dave. It's refreshing to see all the blue. Good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 06, 2011, 11:03:37 AM
Good Lord...the dang thing glows!!!!!! That's bueatiful! :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 06, 2011, 11:14:45 AM



                    ::) :o 8) NICE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 06, 2011, 08:01:08 PM
Dang Dave, thats a purdy knife!!!!! :o  Your wfe s a lucky lady with great taste in cutlery  LOL

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 06, 2011, 09:52:38 PM
Thanks pards, sometimes you got to do something to justify all this shop time.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 07, 2011, 07:18:54 AM
Wow your wife has good taste Dave, love that blue mammoth.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 07, 2011, 01:40:58 PM
Super Job Dave, as usual. You do mighty fine work
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 08, 2011, 11:25:35 AM
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the positive comments. I didn't ID the shooter by name in case he didn't want to be mentioned, but he really is Fast Enuff to blow me & everyone else in the weeds! He's a heck of a nice guy & a great asset to our club, along with his mom & dad who both shoot as well.

I just finished a bullet slide for the same rig. It's dyed with the same Fiebing's pro oil walnut dye. I used 3/4 inch conchos that match the holster conchos to cover the snaps. You could fit 6 38's on the slide instead of 5, but David wanted some space between the cartridges. He's going to wear the belt with the buckle in the back and put the slide right between the holsters.  
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/BullitSlide006.jpg)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/fastenough2010.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 10, 2011, 09:24:09 PM
Way to go JD! Top Notch rig!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 10, 2011, 09:56:44 PM

  That's quite an outfit JD, you did an excellent job putting it all together pard, the bullet slide compliments this rig perfectly, I know the pard you made it for will be very happy . ::) :o 8) ;D

         tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 10, 2011, 11:53:47 PM
JD outstanding job. Keep em comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 11, 2011, 06:20:30 AM
Quote
I got to take the finished rig home last night.   JD put an amazing amount of time and effort into figuring out all the things we wanted to accomplish.  The end result was just spectacular and the rig is beautiful and comfortable.  Thank you again JD.

Hope you don't mind the public compliments but you really deserve it.  Awesome. Smiley

 - Fast Enuff

I just re-read the post from the happy and very satisfied recipient of JD's latest Rig. This is a good example of what happens when an experienced Shooter becomes a good Leathersmith. One can custom design and craft a Rig that will be tailored to fit a Shooter's exact needs and specifications. Just another big advantage of learning Leather Working.

Keep up the good work JD!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on January 11, 2011, 12:56:55 PM
Nice work, JD. Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on January 11, 2011, 08:38:19 PM
  JD, that is some mighty fine work on that rig. The compliments from your customer tell it all. He's happy and you hit a home run.
Great job ;D ;D ;D

GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 11, 2011, 08:48:40 PM
Love that color JD. Nice rig!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 13, 2011, 08:00:37 PM
Very nice JD, great rig.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 13, 2011, 11:12:32 PM
That really came out great, JD. Very nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 14, 2011, 06:08:47 PM
Marshal Will now this is bling. KT ;) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 14, 2011, 06:32:39 PM
Love the copper KT, really sets of the dark rig.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 14, 2011, 06:32:54 PM

  Nice looking Blingster, I mean KT, I knew you couldn't help yourself, some times them spots just get the best of us!!!! ::)



             tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 14, 2011, 06:57:48 PM
Thanks AC and TW I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms. KT ;D ;D >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 14, 2011, 07:07:50 PM
That's it KT,i'm sending you my eye doctor bills :o 8) :o


"Copper Candy" ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 14, 2011, 08:28:21 PM
Thanks again for all the positive comments; they are appreciatedf.

Terry, that Bling Rig ROCKS!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on January 15, 2011, 06:10:56 PM
Here are a couple pictures of my finished HOG rig.
 
I have to say that friend Will`s pattern was right on for fit and hole locations. I made plexiglas templates of the parts with holes drilled for all holes including stitch holes for the bullet loops.
It does take some faith in the man to punch some 60+ holes in your project hoping they line up when done. Thanks Will!
 ;D

You will note I did customize the band around the holsters to make them a little bit mine.
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/chuckleininger/IMG_0049.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/chuckleininger/IMG_0054.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/chuckleininger/IMG_0056.jpg)

These holsters are my first attempt at carving a floral design and this is my first belt.
I am starting a knife sheath to go along with them in the morning.
My next set will be Walnut died and made for my old Vaquaro .44`s.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 15, 2011, 06:41:37 PM
Chuck beautiful rig . you made  yourself one to be PROUD of. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on January 15, 2011, 06:45:31 PM
KT and Chuck   Those are both some nice rigs. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 15, 2011, 06:59:25 PM
That is a beautiful rig Chuck. Nice carving!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on January 15, 2011, 07:12:44 PM
Thanks guys, KT`s rig is very nice and the kind of work I strive to copy.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 15, 2011, 07:46:41 PM
Great rigs, JD,KT and Chuck.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 15, 2011, 08:29:01 PM

  Well Chuck, I'd say you did a dandy job on this HOG rig, it is very neat and well executed, my hat's off to ya pard. ::) :o 8) ;D

     tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 15, 2011, 08:30:19 PM
Just finished up this Deer leg Dagger for KT.It has a 6" 1095 blade.The sheath is Braintan over vegtan with Rawhide beltloop and top band inlayed in Water Moccasin.Dave  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 15, 2011, 08:36:46 PM


 Another beautiful piece Dave, from knife to sheath, they're both awesome, and look like they belong in a museum of western artifacts, KT will be doing summer salts and flips for sure, I can see him now. ::)

  tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 15, 2011, 10:28:44 PM
Thanks Dave , Outstanding job. They really go good together. Justn what I wanted and TW you will have to do the flips for this old man. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 16, 2011, 12:47:31 AM
Man that it sweet to the bone!!!! :) :) :) Dave you are the Magic Man :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 16, 2011, 04:20:06 AM
Chuck. Thats a  beautiful rig. I cant belive thats your first floral
Carving :o
Did u follow Wills "how to make"?
BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on January 16, 2011, 03:20:36 PM
Boothill Bob , Yes ! Without Will`s how to I am sure it would have been a mess.
I am a pretty eclectic guy and have dabbled in many disciplines but I must say. holster makin is one of the most rewarding of all.
I started a sheath to go with that rig this morning. No carving on it though, just stamping to match the belt.
Thanks again for the compliments .  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 16, 2011, 03:24:54 PM
Will's how to is great :-) I cant wait to see that sheath  :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 16, 2011, 05:11:40 PM
Howdy folks, I've been absent lately, just scrolled through the pages to marvel at the work being shown here.  WOW!! some mighty pretty gunleather, knife sheaths and knives!! Congratulations to all you fine leatherworking and knife making cowboys. Lately, I've been doing some concealed carry holster making and I know we're not supposed to be showing that semi-auto stuff on this site.  However, here is a cowboy rig for a pair of 1858 Remington conversions and matching shot shell belt I recently finished. 
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 16, 2011, 05:51:30 PM
Howdy Pards
my heart was telling me this morning that i needed to let my leather working friends what happened to me
yesterday when i was helping my friend feed cows we had just got done feeding and had pulled pack on to the highway
and didnt have far to go to get back to the ranch turn and as we were turning left into the ranch we were hit by a semi that we never saw because of the sun shining in the mirrorswe got hit in the drivers door and spun several time before stopping in the ditch the only reason mt and my friend are still alive is the good LOrd above had his loving hands on both of us and also the fact we were in a 67 international pick up 100% american steel no one was hurt bad just bumps and bruises and i recieved a 8 inch gash on the back of my head that required 12 staples but all in all il be back to the bench in a few days but am taking the Bosses
(my wife btw) advice in just relaxing for several days
thanks pards for all your support and the support upcoming
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 16, 2011, 05:54:19 PM
Wiley beautiful looking job on the rig. Ireally like the shape of the holsters. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 16, 2011, 06:02:11 PM
Cowboy sorry to hear about your accident. You were very lucky. Get well soon. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 16, 2011, 07:06:42 PM


   Glad you're OK Tim, just go easy and take good care of yourself pard, the leather will always be there when you're ready for it. ::)

           
              Best wishes for a speedy recovery ;) :D

                    tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 16, 2011, 07:21:24 PM
Glad to hear your OK, Take it easy and recover,  Like TW said the leather will still be there.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 16, 2011, 08:40:48 PM
I'm glad to hear you're OK, pard. A few staples is an easy thing to recover from. Take things slow and don't overdo it. Darn good thing you were in an International. Those are as solid as anything and better than most.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 16, 2011, 08:51:01 PM
That is nice, KT. I like the angle you put those conchos. It's pleasing to look at. Very cool rig.

Chuck, that rig is done well. The tooling is really good. Very nice work.

Dave, that's another great knife. I like the water moccasin inlay on the sheath. Cool touch. Looks good.

Beautiful Remmie rig, Wiley. I like the clean look with just the right border. The color sets them off nicely, too. Good job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 16, 2011, 09:16:09 PM
I had a very close friend killed in a '66 Scout in 1994.  He was T-boned by a flatbed carrying a skip loader.  The Scout was drivable (Ugly and eventually scrapped because of all the damage) but Jack died from ricochetting all over the inside when it rolled FIVE times.  I can't help thinking he might have survived if he'd been wearing seat belts.  I haven't driven without them since that day.

Glad you came out without more damage. 

God bless.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Drayton Calhoun on January 16, 2011, 09:29:58 PM
Here's a rig I made about 16 or 17 years ago, don't use it often, a little flashier than I normally wear.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 16, 2011, 11:31:25 PM
I'd be makin GOD a REAL NICE WALLET,angel stamping sounds good~~Glad you made it pard,that was too close :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 16, 2011, 11:56:15 PM
Very nice, DC. The two-tone is good. It makes the tooling really pop. Good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 17, 2011, 08:40:30 AM
Glad your still on the green side of the world Tim. Them Internationals are built like tanks.
Take your time getting back to the leather. You will have some sore muscles showing up you didnt know you had.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on January 17, 2011, 09:03:58 AM
Dalton,

Good point about the muscles  .... for the next week or so, NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are probably going to be your good friends ... just be sure and use them as the physician/pharmacists instructs you .... especially about taking them with food .... no sense trading pain (from sore muscles) for a pre-ulcerative tummy ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 17, 2011, 11:05:55 PM
Thanks, KT and Marshal much appreciated.
wiley ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on January 18, 2011, 07:34:28 AM
Hi i just finished this rig similar to page 112 Packing Iron made  1880--1890 by Moran Bros, Miles City.

Hope you like it!
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 18, 2011, 09:44:49 AM
to all my pards i havent been on the web much becaus i fell and cracked my skull burised my brain and blead into it im slowley getting better but its going to be a while i just got started trying to do some leather work but its like im learning all over again i just wanted to say howdy to all my pards im having trouble rembering names so ill just say it to ya all i hope to get back in full but the doctor says i might never fully recover 100 persent so goes life it could have been worse, my sons grandfather fell the same way i did but wasent nobody ther to take him to the hospital for two days he died yesterday so i feal lucky there was some one to get me to the hospital as soon as they did im working on my verson of wills flames of hell rig soon as i get some picts ill try to post them ( if you are new to this fourm you cant ask for a better bunch of guys thell allwasy give you good advice)
thanks for all the help you guys gave me when i started out.
Missouri Half Breed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 18, 2011, 10:12:10 AM
EE Taft your work is great i wish i could get the two tone dying down
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on January 18, 2011, 10:13:12 AM
Missourri Half Breed,

I am sorry to hear about you and your father's calamities, but it is good to hear that you are on the mend ...

And as an old ex-medic, I would think that the leatherwork would be great for rebuilding those fine motor skills. Just be be very careful of those round knives and sharp utility knives as you grow back

All my best (you are in my prayers) ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on January 18, 2011, 11:29:42 AM
Nice work, Django. That's the authentic look!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 18, 2011, 11:47:18 AM
Lots of excellent Leather Work posted here lately! My compliments to everyone. Many thanks for sharing all of your talents and expertise with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 18, 2011, 02:37:56 PM
Johnny, you are so right!  Great work fellows! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 18, 2011, 11:21:57 PM
Sorry to hear about your father's fall. My condolences to all of you.

It's very good that you are on the mend. Rest up and do what the doc says to get back to normal. See you when you're able.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 18, 2011, 11:25:33 PM
You really did a good job on that, Django. It really looks like it jumped off the page. Thumbs up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 19, 2011, 07:38:50 PM
Django, I have been admiring your gunleather work for awhile and it is outstanding you are really able to capture the style and coloring of the old west gunleather. 
wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 19, 2011, 11:15:26 PM
Wow! A whole lot of great work:

Chuck, Dave, Wiley, Drayton, Django, You've all produced excellent work. I Really appreciate it when you guys share your work: it's inspiring to me.

Wiley, is that shotgun belt set up to pull two shells at a time? It looks great. I'm still trying to lay one out that I like, but after three years I'm still using my Evil Roy belt.

Thanks again guys, great work. JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 20, 2011, 02:30:52 AM
Thanks JD, yes that shotgun belt is laid out for pulling two at a tme.   It is only 1 3/4 " wide and tappers to 1 1/2" at the buckle and billet.  I've used one of these for several years and really like it.
wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 20, 2011, 04:47:53 AM
Howdy Wiley

    I just caught your new rig and shotgun belt, beautiful work pard, love the color and choice of border stamping, thanks for sharing, and it's good to have you back with us.

              tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 20, 2011, 09:11:52 PM
It sure does one good to see all the nice work you all are doing.Here is another knife/sheath that left this week and this one is not KT's  ;D.9" damascus Bowie with damascus guard and buttcap with Water buffalo and a nice Whitetail crown.I inlayed some Croc tail in the sheath.Dave :)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 20, 2011, 09:30:49 PM
Beautiful work Dave, love the look of both the sheath and the knife, that crock tail really adds a nice touch, but does KT know he isn't getting this, did some one hold your coat when you told him? I wouldn't want to be in your boots if you haven't told him yet, you're one brave pard for sure, I hope he doesn't get too hot about this, he'll be all over you, heck, he might even lace you up don't ya know. ::) ??? :-\ ;D

     tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 20, 2011, 09:44:42 PM
TW I didnt know he was making this one but since I didnt get it I dont think it looks that good. I am sort of mad about this. I told my wife what Dave did and she said look on the bright side, If your mad at Dave think of all the money I.ll save not having to buy anymore. KT >:( :-\ :'( ;
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 20, 2011, 10:28:10 PM
   

             ::) :P Daves in trouble now  ::) :P :-X :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 21, 2011, 12:45:12 AM
hahahaha ;D ;D ;D.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 21, 2011, 12:47:35 AM
GCR any chance you make knifes besides Dreamcatchers? I need a new sorce.KT ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 21, 2011, 11:51:07 AM
Oh yea my ready made  pvc knives are killer~~ ::) You can get them by the bag with matching forks and spoons ;D

Bueatiful slobber slicer Mr. Cole.. :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 21, 2011, 12:04:25 PM
Man Dave! That one is sweet! Nice Whitetail crown too.

Perfect timing too because I need some motivation and seeing that makes me want to put my nose to the grindstone.

I'm finally getting caught up on gun leather and back on knives, ground three bowies yesterday, two damascus ones, but I got some hunter orders to fill before I will be able to finish them.

I've been wanting to make myself a Bowie for CAS, I have a copy of an original Bowie Buffalo Bill owned, my buddy Gil Hibben got it and let me have a copy. It's a 12 inch blade and I'm making mine from damascus along with some other miner changes ;D I know the originals weren't damascus but it's so cool looking ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on January 21, 2011, 01:15:42 PM
Howdy all!!

I been outta the game for the past 4 or 5 months with some health problems and other personal issues including a move.
Nothing new on my end yet but I'm back to workin' on things.

JD, I must apoligize Sir. I have a pattern that I unpacked the other day that I thought I had already sent to you. I can see now I didn't. I will try to get it out to you within the next few days.

Beautiful work fellers, keep it up!!

Regards to all,
~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 21, 2011, 01:23:33 PM
Dave I talked to Linda and she told me how bad you felt so your almost forgiven, KT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 21, 2011, 02:13:16 PM
I´m glad u´re back EE  :)
Now I´ve made a matching belt to my civilian half flap, sorry for the bad pic  :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 21, 2011, 02:45:09 PM
Dave, you sure did that one. Love those damascus blades. The croc looks good inaliad. Beautiful, as usual. Keep your head low... ;D

BB, the belt really is a good addition. They make a beautiful rig. Well done.

Good to see you, EE. Glad to hear you're back at it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 21, 2011, 02:59:40 PM

 Well Bob, the belt pretty much completes this beautiful rig, well done on both.

    tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on January 21, 2011, 03:37:44 PM
Beautiful work, Bob!!

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 21, 2011, 04:18:17 PM
Man Dave! That one is sweet! Nice Whitetail crown too.

Perfect timing too because I need some motivation and seeing that makes me want to put my nose to the grindstone.

I'm finally getting caught up on gun leather and back on knives, ground three bowies yesterday, two damascus ones, but I got some hunter orders to fill before I will be able to finish them.

I've been wanting to make myself a Bowie for CAS, I have a copy of an original Bowie Buffalo Bill owned, my buddy Gil Hibben got it and let me have a copy. It's a 12 inch blade and I'm making mine from damascus along with some other miner changes ;D I know the originals weren't damascus but it's so cool looking ;D



You are right on there Cliff and that gallyator sure sets it off,man you have to come back to these things three or four times to take them all in..I don't know how someone gets enough confidence to cut and shape that kind of damasscuss!I shake just thinkin about it. :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 21, 2011, 04:35:32 PM
Thanks TW.  Dave as always beautiful work.  BHB great looking belt and holster.
wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 21, 2011, 04:45:49 PM
Bob nice looking rig. Good job. I think I better say this. Dave as usual a beautiful job. It seems from the E Mails I got some people thought I was serious. Dave and I  got quite a laugh out of that. KT   :D ;D :D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 21, 2011, 05:08:14 PM


You are right on there Cliff and that gallyator sure sets it off,man you have to come back to these things three or four times to take them all in..I don't know how someone gets enough confidence to cut and shape that kind of damasscuss!I shake just thinkin about it. :-\

You just got start grinding Rick and hope you don't goof. If you goof it becomes a smaller knife ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 21, 2011, 05:12:30 PM
Dave, did you make the damascus?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 22, 2011, 12:44:03 AM
I believe he gets it from a master craftsman in damascuss and that guy is one narly dude,i seen a video of him.Dave will know.
Spectacular how he makes it! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 22, 2011, 03:31:31 PM
Thanks everyone.Rick, Cliff said it perfectly, just jump in, and if it don't work just make a smaller knife.Cliff, I didn't make that damascus,( sadly don't live in a place where where forging would go over very well).It was my last billet of Alabama Damascus.I switched to Chad Nichols Damascus awhile back and I think his work is far superior and I also have less problems HTing it.Dave

Here's a link to Chad's site, he makes some very nice steel for us to play with

http://www.chadnicholsdamascus.com/ (http://www.chadnicholsdamascus.com/)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 22, 2011, 09:49:21 PM
My god,that's impossible!! :o :-[ :-* :-* :-* bot would i like to see that done in person.. :)

http://www.chadnicholsdamascus.com/mosaic_damascus
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on January 23, 2011, 09:42:41 AM
Here is my latest rig just complete let me know what you guys think! Thanks!



(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3131.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on January 23, 2011, 10:47:18 AM
Purty. Like the concho choice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on January 23, 2011, 11:15:38 AM
Thanks Santee! I thought they complmented the rig well.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 23, 2011, 11:51:42 AM
Rick, it is flat out amazing what some of them are doing with the mosaic damascus. I haven't used any of Chad's steel but would like to try some.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 23, 2011, 12:49:36 PM
Thats a beautiful rig Rossmaker, love the "simpleness"  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on January 23, 2011, 01:39:00 PM
Thanks Bob!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 23, 2011, 01:49:48 PM
Rossmaker nice looking rig. Some good leather work.KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on January 23, 2011, 02:00:21 PM
Thanks KT! I think I am going to try this same rig again in a light brown dye I think it will look good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on January 23, 2011, 05:33:51 PM
Here is a picture of the sheath to go with my HOG rig posted earlier.
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/chuckleininger/IMG_0097.jpg)
It has no sealer or finish on it at that point. A work in progress.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 23, 2011, 05:53:01 PM


  Looks good Chuck, nice and clean, good job on the scallops, it will look just spiffy with your H.O.G. rig. ::)

              tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 23, 2011, 06:56:41 PM
Here is one just finished. A belt and holster in my S.D. Myres patterns for a 5 1/2 inch Blackhawk. The rig does have a couple things I normally don't do unless requested, the keeper on the belt and a hammer tie down. Still this is a pattern for early 20th century so they fit right in.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2810.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 23, 2011, 07:21:32 PM
Chuck nice looking knife sheath and Cliff sharp looking Jock Strap rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 23, 2011, 07:25:57 PM

  Good pattern Cliff, and nicely executed, the color is really nice, what did you use?, I like your use of copper rivets, it really ages an item, your use of lines and border stamping is simple but elegant, it just looks great all around, thanks for the look see pard. As for a keeper, I prefer them, and hammer thongs were used quit a bit in the twentieth century which is fitting for jock strap style.


             tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on January 23, 2011, 07:42:12 PM
NICE !! Love the color.  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on January 23, 2011, 08:19:34 PM
I love it, the style, the color as well as the border design. Wow!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 23, 2011, 08:28:46 PM
Thanks guys.

Ten wolves, I dyed the rig with Feibings saddle tan oil dye and after dry rubbed some of the antique gel from Tandy on it until I got the color/aging I wanted. Finished in off with Bag Kote. I did a rig like this a while back and that's what everybody is wanting right now. Must be the flavor of the month :D I'm finishing another one the same color but he says it can be a little darker. Will see how it comes out.

I kept it pretty simple since that's what the customer wanted. I buffed the brass buckle to remove the clear coating so it should age for him over time.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 23, 2011, 10:08:03 PM
Thanks guys.

Ten wolves, I dyed the rig with Feibings saddle tan oil dye and after dry rubbed some of the antique gel from Tandy on it until I got the color/aging I wanted. Finished in off with Bag Kote. I did a rig like this a while back and that's what everybody is wanting right now. Must be the flavor of the month :D I'm finishing another one the same color but he says it can be a little darker. Will see how it comes out.

I kept it pretty simple since that's what the customer wanted. I buffed the brass buckle to remove the clear coating so it should age for him over time.



   Well Cliff, I can see why your customers would like it, and it's just a little different than the norm, which also makes it stand out, Like my wife tells me, which helps keep me in line, here goes, " LESS IS MORE " some times less is just the ticket to a piece of work and really make it special, if done right, too much can take away from the total picture if over done, if that makes any sense. be sure and post a picture of your next rig, you say it will be a little darker, can't wait to see it. We can't get the oil dyes here in California any more, so I've turn to making my own natural dyes, which have been working well for me, but I would sure like to have the option, your color looks really nice, and the antiquing just finishes it off.

               tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 23, 2011, 10:33:21 PM
I like the color OK but to be honest it's a pain to do, a ton of hand rubbing that gel around and in the carving and then rubbing it off until you get it even or aged/antique look you want.

I discovered the combo accidentally when a rig I made a while back didn't stain as dark as I wanted. I wasn't sure I could duplicate it but I did pretty close. I'm not guaranteeing anything to somebody wanting it. I told them I would get as close as I could.

It looks like the other one has came out close too and maybe a little darker on the holsters like he asked. I'll get some Bag Kote on it and finish it up tomorrow and post some pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 23, 2011, 11:35:10 PM
Thanks for the link, Dave. Rick, that mosaic really is astounding, eh?

Rossmaker, That rig is nice. Clean. Santee is right, the conchos are just right for it.

Nice sheath, Chuck. That color works well on it. It'll look good with the rig.

Cliff, that jockstrap rig is a winner. I also like the amount of border on it. Very well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on January 23, 2011, 11:55:42 PM
Nice looking sheath, Chuck.Cliff beautiful rig.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on January 24, 2011, 02:26:00 AM
Nicely done, Cliff. I like those jock-strap holsters and they just creep into our period. That era when the west was changing is real interesting in its own right. Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 24, 2011, 03:55:04 AM
That is one good looking rig Cliff! Neat and clean with great workmanship! Your customer should be well satisfied. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on January 24, 2011, 06:46:18 AM
Great sheath chuck! Very clean and sharp looking!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 24, 2011, 07:45:10 AM
Nicely done, Cliff. I like those jock-strap holsters and they just creep into our period. That era when the west was changing is real interesting in its own right. Skeet

Thanks Skeeter and it is interesting as you see the transition in style. This early 20th century style of S.D. Myres you could say is kind of the predecessor to the Tom Threepersons and later the Jordon border patrol and other law enforcement holsters with the forward cant. That's why I called this pattern law dog on my website.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on January 24, 2011, 10:52:30 AM
Chuck. Very nice sheath. I like the scallopped edges.
Cliff. That is a real nice rig. That color is beautiful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 24, 2011, 05:53:28 PM
Ok, I got the other rig done. The lighting was messing with me and I was getting a lot of reflections as everything is snow covered here. The sheath is slightly lighter than the holsters but not like the picture shows. I tried to get a pic of the knife but the mirror polished blade was reflecting.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2814.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2815.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2820.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on January 24, 2011, 06:05:14 PM
Nice rig Cliff, very well done and the color is great.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 24, 2011, 08:30:36 PM
Cliff thats a outstanding rig. Great work. Thanks for showing . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 24, 2011, 09:09:33 PM
Another good one, Cliff. Good color, just the right border tooling, classy rig. Thanks for the pics. The one of the knife came out fine.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 24, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
Thanks fellas, I'll try to get better pics of it before it leaves. I've been trying get some decent photos of everything I send out cause I want to get my website updated as soon as we can find time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 24, 2011, 11:12:21 PM
That's a money maker! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 24, 2011, 11:18:13 PM


 Very nice Cliff, it really came great, good job on the toe plugs too, talk about snow, we had 76 degrees today.


            tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 24, 2011, 11:49:39 PM
Cliff, I love it. Great color and model. The toeplugs are very nice. Good work pard.
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 25, 2011, 09:05:21 AM
hear is a rig i did for my son and his 58s
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 25, 2011, 10:00:21 AM

   Looking good Missouri Half Breed, bet your son is a happy pard for sure, very nice . ::) :o 8) ;D

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 25, 2011, 01:05:32 PM
Nice job! That one has some serious bling going on :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 25, 2011, 01:32:24 PM
Missouri very nice rig even if I dont like Bling. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 25, 2011, 03:15:02 PM
Thanks everybody i have some better photos but i ant figurd out how to mak em small to post every time i try it tells me file is to large
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on January 25, 2011, 04:28:21 PM
lets see if thes come out i tryed to resize them
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 25, 2011, 04:35:38 PM
WOW MHB, those are eye poppers!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on January 25, 2011, 09:55:26 PM
Looks like everyone finsihed a project about the same time. 

Rossmaker, Clean! comes to mind. The spots are well placed and really compliment the leather work. 

Chuck, Very cool design, the coloring is great, the sheath  will compliment your HOG rig. 

Cliff, Well done good coloring  and those copper rivets are just the right touch.  The spot placement and toe plugs on the other rig show you have a good eye for design.

MHB, WOW!! Very nicely layed out and well done, that rig is an eye catcher.

wiley


 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 25, 2011, 10:42:26 PM
Dang nice rig MHB...


Yea right KT i don't like Lobster and filet Mignon either ::) :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 25, 2011, 11:37:30 PM
Cool rig, MHB. Just the right amount of bling. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on January 28, 2011, 02:53:47 AM
Lots of beautiful work here folks!!

I feel awful that I havn't been able to keep up. My health issues have had me down for quite a spell, but I'm back to it and getting started again on some projects. I'll keep y'all posted as I get them going.

Man, I gotta get back up to speed!! Y'all are poppin' out some great stuff!!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on January 28, 2011, 12:55:24 PM
Glad to hear that you are doing better!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 28, 2011, 01:48:09 PM
EET get your self well. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 28, 2011, 07:54:57 PM

    Sorry to hear you haven't been well EET, I hope your on the up side of this now, we'll look forward to seeing your next project. ::)


                                 Get well pard

                                   tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 28, 2011, 08:05:13 PM
I beleave metal first came in 6000 BC and leather was used during the ice age. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 28, 2011, 10:05:11 PM
If you see me runnin around somewhere,tell me to go home :-\MAN WHAT A WEEK! ??? :o :( :-X
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 28, 2011, 10:12:06 PM
WOW!Nice stuff...

How did you make your holsters back then KT ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 29, 2011, 12:48:31 AM
Clicker all my leather came off the rump. KT  ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 29, 2011, 02:53:38 AM
You better get to bed you old fart,you need your bueaty rest.. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on January 29, 2011, 08:40:48 AM
KT, are you going to take that?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on January 29, 2011, 02:09:49 PM
Sketter the last time I put him down he quit posting for a week. Maybe thats good beside hes close to the truth.. KT    ;D ;D >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 29, 2011, 03:38:52 PM
well pards
finally got pics of the truck to show so here they are not for the faint of heart LOL
thanks for the prayers
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on January 29, 2011, 06:07:23 PM
WOW!

Somebody up there is looking out for you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 29, 2011, 08:01:18 PM
EE, sorry to hear you've been under the weather but glad to hear you're doing better.

Holy Shamoley, Cowboy! That IH took a beating. Glad to know you were OK. You have any sore spots show up since?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 29, 2011, 08:25:41 PM
You should see his noggin! Took a hunk of hide off you could make a good wallet out of ;D Post that one Timbo~

 He surely got lucky. :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on January 29, 2011, 08:51:28 PM
ya pards ive still got bruises poping up and still hurt from head to toe
and its been 2 weeks tonight that its happened  but im on the mend
and back at the bench tonight 
ill post the pick Rick and Marshal can delete it if he wants to
thanks again pards
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 30, 2011, 03:37:49 PM
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUCCCCCHHHH~!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 01, 2011, 05:39:34 PM
 
   Outstanding Cliff, the color came out beautiful, your customer will be sure to be happy, thanks for the look see.


                         tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 01, 2011, 05:54:53 PM

 Howdy Pards

     I just finished a Slim Jim for a customer, it's lined , has a toe plug, and is dyed in my walnut dye.


                        Hope you like it

                         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 01, 2011, 05:56:06 PM
MORE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on February 01, 2011, 06:03:49 PM
Awesome work 10W. Everything about it came out great.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 01, 2011, 07:14:35 PM
TW, first class leather work your customer will be bragging on that rig get ready for more orders pard.
wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on February 01, 2011, 07:32:06 PM
Nice rig TW, your dye is the best.  Great color and finish.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 01, 2011, 09:06:50 PM
HEEEY :) Nice vintage look on that TW,is that a money belt?Nice fit on the belt and that's goin from what i've learned from you guys.

Nice toe plug,you guys must put alot of work in the toe plugs,it looks hard to do.. :-\

 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on February 01, 2011, 09:45:53 PM
10W, you should bottle that color and sell it. Great look to those holsters!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 01, 2011, 10:26:48 PM
TW that is one BEAUTIFUL kooking rig but I wouldnt expect anything else from you. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 01, 2011, 11:12:13 PM
10W,

Just totally awesome!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 01, 2011, 11:50:06 PM
10W, you should bottle that color and sell it. Great look to those holsters!
DM
I would buy it :)
10W, love that rig, Its awesome.
I'll make a money belt for my next rig, do u tap down the folding
with a mallet?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 02, 2011, 09:23:14 AM
Man ALive! Step away for a while and everyone goes on a work binge!

EE, sure good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about your challenges, and don;t worry about the pattern, but I appreciate you thinking about it.

BhB nice rig there friend. Your work is always first rate

Rossmaker, you did a sweet job on that rig. Can I assume you used drumed dyed leather for that project?

Chuck 100 yd, good lookin sheath for sure, and I remember your HOG rig, it will look sharp hangin on it

Cliff, your rigs are always impressive, and toe plugs! I admit I've not tried one yet.

Missouri Half Breed, man you flat stepped up to the plate on that rig! Very sharp. Good to hear from you.

Thanks everyone for taking tme to share your work, JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 02, 2011, 09:37:45 AM

 Howdy All ;D

          I want to thank all of you for your kind words and comments, I really appreciate it

         BHB, my belt leather is cut to size and wet from my natural dye when I make my fold, and yes I tap it down with a mallet but not hard, because it is wet, it will conform real easy, then I let dry before finishing .

                          Thanks again Pards :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on February 02, 2011, 10:00:38 AM
I love that color you get with the walnut dye. Nice!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 02, 2011, 10:18:15 AM
10W that rig came out great love the color
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 02, 2011, 10:56:54 AM
We just received 21" of snow here in southeastern Wisconsin. The real sad thing about this is I can't get to to the ski hill until the roads get plowed. What a waste of good snow!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on February 02, 2011, 12:38:51 PM
I'm surprised how there is no snow on the roofs with as much as there is on the ground. Was it really windy?

We don't get that much snow down here, usually not more than a few inches at a time. The last time we got around 2 feet there were some roofs collapse on some buildings that hadn't been built to take the weight. Our snow is usually very wet and heavy snow.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 02, 2011, 12:43:15 PM
Thanx 10w, i will try to make the belt.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Deadwood on February 02, 2011, 04:47:30 PM
The California holster, Ten Wolves made for me. I am ,, unbelievably impressed ! That's the new house for my USFA SAA.

Marshal Deadwood
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on February 02, 2011, 05:54:05 PM
Great looking rig TW!!!

Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 02, 2011, 06:00:08 PM
TW - Great looking rig. That dye is awesome.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 02, 2011, 06:44:34 PM

  Thanks again Pards, it makes me feel good to know you all like my latest, and Marshal Deadwood I'm very happy you like it, after all It's yours and you're going to be wearing it. ;D

                  My best Regards and gratitude

                        tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 02, 2011, 07:31:32 PM
Absolutely beautiful, TW. I love that finish. The whole rig looks totally authentic. Very good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 02, 2011, 07:35:59 PM
That's some snow, Johnny. Ski hill? That's your roof, isn't it?  ;D

Our domain hosting is being migrated over to a new server tomorrow. It should be an easy switch. If you don't hear from me for a few days, you'll know it wasn't. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 03, 2011, 02:18:28 PM
We just received 21" of snow here in southeastern Wisconsin. The real sad thing about this is I can't get to to the ski hill until the roads get plowed. What a waste of good snow!


 Better get a helicopter license big J.. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-C5MRFnSJk&feature=related
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on February 03, 2011, 03:17:49 PM
Lots of very beautiful things were posted since my last visit.
Bravo to the manufacturers, go I takes advantage of it to post you a civil and military version of a holster period War Indians, and his(her,its) civil version
(http://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/12/19/08/44/milita10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=210&u=12190844)

(http://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/12/19/08/44/miliai10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=211&u=12190844)

(http://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/12/19/08/44/milita11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=212&u=12190844)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 03, 2011, 03:26:24 PM
Great holsters!!   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 03, 2011, 03:42:12 PM


  Nice work Bill, this is a good looking holster, thanks for sharing your pictures pard, good to have you with us again.

          tEN wOLVES  ;D

   Marshal Will, thanks for the flowers pards, much appreciated.

       tEN ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 03, 2011, 05:37:04 PM
Bill those are both fantastic ...

I have to stop looking at all this great work until I finish my first holster - the more I see on here, the worse the one I am working on looks.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 03, 2011, 07:43:11 PM
howdy pards
finally was able to sit at the bench for more than an hour today and did some serious carving
and stamping on a coaster set   since the crash on the 15th of janurary for some reason it just
doesnt look right but i might just be me who knows the good thing bout it is you guys are still
stuck with me LOL
THANKS FOR LOOKIN
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 03, 2011, 08:02:38 PM
Cowboy 316,

I had something all preachy and profound written and my computer lost it .. so I'll take that as a message not to reprint it ... maybe send it as a PM ... but if you are doing something this good now ... all I can say is Wow! It kind of reminds me of one of those Escher drawings ... the one where the stairs end up where they begin ....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._C._Escher

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on February 03, 2011, 09:07:01 PM
Looks just as good in my eyes Tim.
Glad your back at the bench.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 03, 2011, 09:15:28 PM


  Looks good to me Tim,your carving has been top notch to me. :o 8)


            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on February 03, 2011, 09:28:07 PM
hope that head injury gets better soon for you pard.

 figure this is a good place to share my experence the other day. i'm sure it will get a few to chuckle.
i got hired out by a local bank to trap coons thats been getting in there garbage dumpster and making a big ole mess of the parking lot. keep in mind this is in the middle of town and town people don't like seeing coons in town.
 the first weekend i set 12 traps and caught  3 coons and one very big alley cat. last weekend was our gun show and i had a table  so i was busy with that. i just went and remade my sets from the first weekend seeing how my holes were already dug. that weekend i caught 4 alley cats and no coons. well at the time i wasn't being paid to catch alley cats so i was letting them go. i walk up on one of my traps and in it sets the largest cat i have ever seen. looked like a pillow lying there. when i walked up on it, it went to growling at me like a dog. no joke, this one was mean. like all the times before i went to let him go by standing on the cats head so he couldn't move, let the trap loose and the the cat run off. well this here bugger rolled on his back, and when i went to stand on his head he rolled back over and grabbed a hold of my foot. i was wearing my brand new pair of lacrosse alpha lite rubber boots and he bit clean through the boots and my foot.
 i guess it's just human nature to want to run when you have been bitten  so i took off with the cat still attached to my foot and of course to my trap, which i soon learn had a short chain. well the alley cat finally let me go and against my better judgment i let the alley cat go. now not only do i have a hole in my pinky toe but in my new lacrosse boots as well and a new found respect for alley cats.
 after renegotiating with the bank these alley cats are now worth the same as coons so there will be no more pussy footing around for me. so i wonder what would a alley cat skin hat look like ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 03, 2011, 09:35:59 PM
Look damn good to another alley cat! Meeeooooowwwwww rowww roww :-* ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 03, 2011, 09:41:37 PM
P.S. I found you another hat KT just your size too i think..I ain't gonna clean it just shape it up a little better,you want a different hatband on it?

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/hat5007.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 04, 2011, 01:21:27 AM
First, if the cat broke the skin,

 ... ferile cats and other wild mamals have a nasty habit of carrying things like the Plague and Tularemia around here

So I would talk to my doc about a broad range antibiotic ...

I would also talk to my doc about whether my tetanus shot was up to date ....

And for the future, a small 22 like a Walther might come in handy ... one that makes a small pop rather than a handgun sound when it goes off ... or a STRONG pellet gun ... tapped right behind the skull.

Also, carry some nitrile gloves in your glove compartment ... some of the things like Talaremia can live for a long time after the death of an animal.

Now, I'll take my medic cap off and tell you I am so thankful that you survived this with only an anecdote to share with us ... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on February 04, 2011, 07:22:36 AM
howdy pards
me again with another coaster piece i just did last night
i went back to a pattern that ive done several times
instead of trying to do ones that ive drawn and havent fine
tuned the stamping
thanks for lookin and all the kind words
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 04, 2011, 07:57:05 AM
Awesome!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 04, 2011, 09:55:39 AM
Tim, you still have it. That tooling looks great. Glad to see you back at it again.

BB, you should have that looked at, like WWE suggested. Sounds like an interesting time, though. :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 04, 2011, 10:48:12 AM
Rod, how in the WORLD did I miss that rig of yours? I know I was flying through the thread, but I should have seen it. The comments after my last post made me realize I'd missed one. That is a fantastic looking rig all the way around, and an excellent example of a money belt. The toe plug looks great too. Nice work friend, sorry I missed it the first time through.

Bill, those are good looking flap holsters for sure. The stitching really looks good too.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on February 04, 2011, 11:03:39 AM
Beau boulot! Good to see you here again.

10W, do you find that the slim jim is held snugly with that loop? I've only made one, and there was too much movement...

Very nice work.....

Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 04, 2011, 11:16:17 AM

      Thanks JD, I miss some of the post too, I appreciate your comment, and I'm glad you you got to see Marshal Deadwoods new holster, in fact it's on it's way to him now.

        tEN wOLVES  :D ;D

   Skeeter, I made the loop on this holster for a 2 1/2" belt, the design of this holster allows the gun to lay out from the body, which is how it was worn, I have made holsters with a solid belt opening, no loop at all, this was for a pard that wanted his gun to be held close in to his body, so he could wear a dress coat and not have his gun show or stick out very much, this is OK if your body shape allows for this type design, but for most they will find the grip of the gun will rub their side, and isn't as comfortable as having the the loop and allowing the gun to hang away from the body.


                    tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 04, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
C316 nice job. Looks good. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: buckskin billy on February 04, 2011, 04:43:34 PM
yeah pards i went wednesday to the doctor and got a tetanus shot , as it has been years since i had one. doc looked over my bite and asked me a few questions and said if i had any more problems come see her. i been doctoring it up neosporin and boiled it out the first couple of days with peroxide.
  i been looking at getting one of the crossman 1861 shiloh pellet pistols that look like a 58 remington to carry with me while i'm trapping in town.
 thanks for the tip on the sterile gloves and the concerns
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 04, 2011, 05:43:27 PM
Yep the Marshall got a nice one!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 06, 2011, 09:09:42 PM
Hi,

I just got an email from Cowboy Outfitters ( I think) and it had this new glass ware ...

My initial thought was that I should share this with all my leatherworking friends on cascity ...

This could be made up before End Of Trail et al, showing the logo, and pay for a lot of ammo ....

http://us.mc838.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.partner=sbc&.gx=1&.tm=1297048221&.rand=aj0l8s8k8q30f#_pg=showMessage&sMid=7721&&filterBy=&.rand=380544238&midIndex=23&mid=1_6576432_AFNVk0UAAKLbTU9V0gD7LjmHYQI&fromId=info@cowboyoutfitters.com&m=1_6572827_AEtVk0UAAHHPTU8gpAnngiEUtT0,1_6573355_AElVk0UAANZ0TU8inA0BEwjycfc,1_6574023_AEdVk0UAAUQfTU8nyQJ0l1mD7P8,1_6575229_AEFVk0UAAWTPTU9JngpHxX33CIk,1_6575826_AFNVk0UAAKLbTU9U4Qp6DW8XEVE,1_6576432_AFNVk0UAAKLbTU9V0gD7LjmHYQI,1_6577168_AEFVk0UAAMiJTU9eOgxfFie5ua8,&sort=date&order=up&startMid=7698&hash=6c179e4dc389221be142eca07568af89&.jsrand=2939948
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 06, 2011, 09:34:18 PM
GO PACKERS!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 06, 2011, 10:23:36 PM
Johnny McRae,

So I can guess they worn the Superbowl?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 07, 2011, 07:27:41 AM
Yup! And the Lombardi Trophy is going back home where it belongs.... Lambeau Field
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 07, 2011, 12:26:43 PM
Johnny my friend YOU are a BIG TROUBLE MAKER.Terry ;D ;D ;D >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 07, 2011, 08:19:18 PM
Very good-looking holster, Bill. Your work is superb. Clean and to the point.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 08, 2011, 07:48:12 PM
Bill, very nicely done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 08, 2011, 07:55:49 PM
Most of you have seen this but the cowboy i made this for took some good photos of it so i thought id post it again
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 08, 2011, 08:16:07 PM

  Missouri Half Breed, that,s a dandy of a rig, nice work, and thanks for the look see ::) :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 08, 2011, 08:25:21 PM
Lookin' good, HB. Thanks for posting the pic.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 08, 2011, 08:48:12 PM
MHB good looking rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on February 10, 2011, 08:19:17 AM
MHB, that's a soild looking rig. It looks like that gun's sitting in a good position, and not about to twist on him, but ride exactly where he wants it to. Nice work! JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on February 12, 2011, 02:41:25 AM
Hello
Here is to changes, has sheath of knives. with staping wolf
Yew you wish to see the other photos here is the address of my new blog.
http://buffalo-cuir.blog4ever.com/blog/index-459239.html
Friendly

(http://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/12/19/08/44/gaine_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=213&u=12190844)

(http://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/12/19/08/44/gaine_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=214&u=12190844)

(http://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/12/19/08/44/gaine_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=215&u=12190844)

[img]http://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/12/19

 (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=216&u=12190844)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 12, 2011, 06:56:46 AM
Just finished this one for a Lady Shooter. It was immersed in Home Brewed Walnut Dye for three hours followed by four coats of Neet's Foot oil and three coats of Skidmore's Leather Cream.

Please excuse my poor photography on this one. The Holsters should have been shown reversed. She will wear this Rig with the Shotgun slide in the front and the Belt Buckle in the back for SASS matches. For NCOWS matches, she will remove the Shotgun slide, wear the Rig with the Belt Buckle in the front and use a Shotgun Belt.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 12, 2011, 07:16:33 AM
Bill, really love the knife sheath.  Great lines and color.

Johnny McCrae, the lady should be really thrilled with that rig.  Very nicely done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 12, 2011, 08:29:06 AM
Johnny nice looking rig. Great color, good job. She should really like it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 12, 2011, 09:06:41 AM


  Bill, nice looking knife and sheath, thanks for the look see ::) the coyote carving came out great 8)


  Johnny McCrae, looks like another beautiful rig pard, she will really be pleased with this one, nice rich color and finish, well done pard, and thanks for sharing this with us. ::) :o 8)


                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on February 12, 2011, 10:01:49 AM

  Johnny McCrae  It is a very beautiful set(group), I like very much the color.
There should be a happy lady.
Bravo for your work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rusty Brec on February 12, 2011, 12:19:52 PM
Nice Work Johnny
Rusty 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 12, 2011, 01:53:56 PM
Johnny, thats a very nice work pard..  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 12, 2011, 02:01:00 PM
I´ve just finished up a rig to a customer. Its two west Texas holsters for 1858 Remingtons on a money belt (My first money belt).
There will be better photos tomorrow :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 12, 2011, 03:51:36 PM
Bob great looking rig. Keep them comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on February 12, 2011, 05:06:58 PM
Bill , Very nice job. Love it!!
Johnny, you just keep pumping out quality work. 

Great work all!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 12, 2011, 05:27:32 PM


  Excellent work Bob, your holster and money belt are beautiful, I like your border stamping, nice choice , and the color turn out great, now you can say you've made a money belt, it looks good too, I think it looks great all around pard, thanks for sharing this with us. ::) :o 8)

            tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 12, 2011, 05:35:18 PM
Bob- Bill -Jhonny,you guys are sure doing some good work everybody keeps pumping them out ok KT its time for sum of that non bling (haha)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 12, 2011, 06:12:27 PM
Many thanks to everyone for the kinds words. I do appreciate it.

Bill, Sorry I forgot to mention your Sheath. Excellent job and design!

Boothill, That's a mighty fine looking Ring. It has a real classic look to it.

Lets give Rusty Brec a hearty welcome to the Leather Shop. His is one of my Pards from the Bristol Plains Pistoleros here in southeastern Wisconsin.. Rusty is a fellow RO and a very hard worker. He wears a Rig that he made himself.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 12, 2011, 06:30:04 PM
Today I took my wife to see "The Kings Speech". Didn't think I'd like that movie so I made sure that "True Grit" was playing at the same time. She thought that was pretty sneaky. I was all set to sneak out after about ten minutes and see "True Grit" for the third time. Much to my surprise the "Kings Speech" held my interest and I found it to be a very good movie. It will give "True Grit" some stiff competition for the best picture Oscar however I still am rooting for "True Grit" to win. Well at least I don't have to sleep on the couch tonight.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 12, 2011, 07:21:25 PM


  Welcome Rusty Brec, any friend of Johnny's is a friend of mine, make yourself at home, and feel free to join in with us, we're always happy to have another leather crafter with us.


                   Regards

              tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 12, 2011, 07:36:02 PM
Johnny,

A friend of mine took me to see it ... I knew nothing about it ... but once I saw who was playing the speech therapist, I knew it was gonna be good ...the things he has performed in that I have seen were all stellar performances ... in a quiet unassuming way ...

I actually enjoyed it more than True Grit (I know, I know) ... but I think I would have enjoyed True Grit more if all the hoopla and comparing it to JW hadn't have come first ... my expectations were much too high I think .... (for True Grit).
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 12, 2011, 11:20:50 PM
Who the heck is Lombardi  :-\????
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 12, 2011, 11:27:04 PM
Dang were gonna have to have a leather off ;D You guys get 30 days to come up with your best single rig and knife sheath..The End of the Trail theme with oak leaf and acorn carving,you can have 10 dots and five conchos of your choice..Must be laced also.Winner gets to send it to me for final judging :P ;D ::) ties admitted ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 12, 2011, 11:49:17 PM
C'mon Rick... you mean you never heard of Saint Vince from green Bay
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 12, 2011, 11:59:10 PM
Ain't it somethin ya get in your bones,Lambardibago :D If it gets real bad ya go to St Vincent hospital fer help? ;D

I bet the Steelers could use a pain shot or two :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 13, 2011, 02:00:40 AM
Welcome Rusty Brec  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 13, 2011, 03:45:14 AM
Here is a better photo of my West Texas rig..
I made the belt after Will's design, with belt keeper, but when I look in Packing Iron I could see that there are no belt keeper on money belts ???  It seems that money belt was the most common belt during the Western era.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 13, 2011, 05:12:30 AM
Howdy Boothill,

That's a great picture of a magnificent looking Rig! Many thanks for showing us the new picture.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on February 13, 2011, 05:26:21 AM
Johnny and Boothill,
Prime work, there. Both great rigs!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on February 13, 2011, 08:10:14 AM
Nice looking rigs fellas

Johnny, love that color, ya just can't beat the homemade walnut for that old west look.

Bob, awesome job on those holsters.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 13, 2011, 08:28:38 AM
Bill  That is a nice looking sheath. I really like the carving.

Johnny  Very nice rig. That walnut dye sure is nice. I'm sure she'll love it.

Bob  Another nice job on the holsters.

Rusty  Glad to see you on the forum.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 13, 2011, 01:03:41 PM
Heres a rig I,m making for my daughter.She wanted pink filgree and roses. Now this is bling. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 13, 2011, 01:14:15 PM

  KT, this is right feminine, you did a really nice job, your Daughter will loves it for sure.

     tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 13, 2011, 01:52:44 PM
KT thats neat im in the middle of making my daughter one but she wanted white gun belt and holster with pink conchos and belt buckle i was lucky and found the whole set of conchos at tandys and they were on sale but im having a hard time with the white dye from febleings i guse ya just have to keep dyeing to get it white.YA did a real good job on yours ill bet she is realy happy with it.
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 13, 2011, 03:25:05 PM
TW and MHB Thank you. MHB its a lot of work but its worth it to see there faces. My daughter is a little older , shes 48 but still a kid at heart. KT  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on February 13, 2011, 03:31:03 PM
Boothill Bob  and Kid Terico
Great Job pards
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 13, 2011, 06:10:05 PM
Heres a rig I,m making for my daughter.She wanted pink filgree and roses. Now this is bling. KT

Now that is purdy!  Bet the daughter will love it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on February 13, 2011, 07:34:46 PM
Here is my latest project California style Holster for 7 1/2 in. an Scout Belt. Let me know what you fellas think!

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3184.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 13, 2011, 08:59:00 PM

 Howdy Rossmaker

        Welcome to the Leather Shop Forum, we're glad to have you with us, the rig you posted is excellent, and clean and well executed, thanks for sharing,  we'll look forward to seeing more from you in the future. That looks like a dandy gun you have resting in this holster, what make is it, I like an all blued gun where the hammer and trigger are blued also, it just looks good that way, IMHO. ::) :o 8)

           Regards

          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 13, 2011, 09:20:28 PM
KT that is a nice Valentines rig right there! :) I went and got my new granduagter a little spring outfit for her first valentine,i almost got the little cowboy hat and cloth boots,but here mama would have went,"yea ok dad" ;D Maybe later, i stuck with the pink sandels and stripey girly hat.Grandma said i did good.

You did way good. :) That's classy man~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 13, 2011, 10:38:27 PM
Thanks Clicker and take good care of that little girl, Let me know when I can make something for her. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 14, 2011, 04:14:03 AM
Howdy KT,
Wow! Another example of your awesome talent for design and creativity! Everything you make keeps getting better and better!
Many thanks for sharing your art with us.

Howdy Rossmaker,
Welcome to the Forum. Ten Wolve's comments expressed my sentiments exactly. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 14, 2011, 07:33:51 AM
Just finished this one for a Lady Shooter. It was immersed in Home Brewed Walnut Dye for three hours followed by four coats of Neet's Foot oil and three coats of Skidmore's Leather Cream.

Question for Johnny or others that have used the walnut home brew.  How much of the stamping depth do you lose soaking the leather for 3 or 4 hours?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 14, 2011, 09:19:40 AM
      I've gone seven days in my natural walnut dye, and once dry there wasn't any lose of stamp impressions, you have to let the leather dry. I also do not dye until my leather has dried from my tooling or stamping, I use/make my dye much stronger now, and can get great results in a matter of a few hours, you can vary the the tone and depth by the length of time you leave your leather in the dye, and also by the amount of coats of oil you use when doing your finishing, these are all variables that play into using natural dyes, check out our FAQ/HOW TO thread at the top of the board, once opened go to old time dyes, there you will find a lot of information on this subject.


             tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 14, 2011, 09:58:20 AM
Rossmaker welcome aboard, nice looking rig, KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 14, 2011, 10:15:19 AM
     I've gone seven days in my natural walnut dye, and once dry there wasn't any lose of stamp impressions, you have to let the leather dry. I also do not dye until my leather has dried from my tooling or stamping, I use/make my dye much stronger now, and can get great results in a matter of a few hours, you can vary the the tone and depth by the length of time you leave your leather in the dye, and also by the amount of coats of oil you use when doing your finishing, these are all variables that play into using natural dyes, check out our FAQ/HOW TO thread at the top of the board, once opened go to old time dyes, there you will find a lot of information on this subject.              tEN wOLVES  :D

Thanks TW.  I am really big on the idea of natural dye, so am trying to learn all I can about them.  This information really helps.

TwoWalks
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 14, 2011, 01:26:16 PM
Howdy Two Walks,
I learned how to make and use home brewed Walnut Dyes from Ten Wolves. His reply is right on the money. I also have never experienced any loss of carving or stamping impressions. As TW mentioned, wait until the leather has dried from the stamping and carving process before you immerse the part in the dye. What I like about this process is that you end up with an even and  permanent color that will not rub off on clothing etc.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 14, 2011, 01:38:59 PM
I wich I could come over som hulls, its hard in Sweden. :-(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 14, 2011, 03:53:01 PM
KT   that is an amazing rig. Your creativity is endless. I'm sure your daughter must love it.

Rossmaker  that is also a very cool holster. It looks great with that six shooter.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 14, 2011, 04:42:45 PM
Wolftracker and everyone else thank you for your comments. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 14, 2011, 05:36:43 PM
Don't think I posted the finished product on this thread ....

The holster and holster belt were created some time ago ... and then I made a matching 'SASS' style shotgun loop belt ...

I just sewed  a 9-10 oz X 1/2" wide 'shelf' above the spots on the shotgun belt so that the cartridges would sit on the ledge of the shelf and keep them up high where they could be pulled quickly ...

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/FinishedHolstersandFinishedShotgunLoopedBeltwithledge.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 14, 2011, 06:37:46 PM

   Wad , that looks real nice pard, you did a good job, I think you're getting the hang of this, keep up the good work.

           tEN wOLVES  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 14, 2011, 07:02:26 PM
Doin my best 'Wallace Beery'

'Wull, Gee, thanks!

I have a couple of ideas to go along with this ... matching cvowboy cuffs and Spur straps ... complete with spots ... all that will be missing is a neon light that says 'Dude' ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 14, 2011, 07:36:59 PM
Doin my best 'Wallace Beery'

'Wull, Gee, thanks!

I have a couple of ideas to go along with this ... matching cvowboy cuffs and Spur straps ... complete with spots ... all that will be missing is a neon light that says 'Dude' ...

  Wad, you can give Kid Terico a run for his money, but I think the Kid will still win, but you can have a little fun trying. after all the Kid is the "KING OF BLING "
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 14, 2011, 09:45:31 PM
This is one i had made about 4 years ago becuase it reminded me of Wallace Berry

http://www.cochiseleather.com/images/view.aspx?productId=2792
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 14, 2011, 10:55:06 PM
GCR, Just for you ...

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/WallaceBeery1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on February 15, 2011, 09:18:16 AM
Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on February 15, 2011, 09:49:02 AM
My newest West Texas Rig.


(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3191.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 15, 2011, 11:07:43 PM
Very nice sheath, Bill. nice finish work. Looks particularly nie with that knife.

Johnny, the CAS/NCOWS rig is really good. Nice to have it versatile like that. Good work.

Beautiful rig, BB. The color is deep and rich. Great job on the money belt. Excellent work.

KT, that rig for your daughter is really something. Bling is right. She should love that. Good job, there, most suitable for a lady.

Rossmaker, that rig is great. Very nice work. The West Texas Rig is another fine one. Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Wad, that completed rig is done very well. You really did it right. Darn nice job.

Welcome to the forum, Rusty. Looking forward to your posts.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on February 18, 2011, 11:44:04 PM
Let me be the first to congradulate two of my best friends Kid Terrico and John Cohea for winning awards in the "KnifeDogs Choice Awards for 2010".KT won for best leatherwork and John won for best tomahawk.I won for best folder but I am very happy for my friends as they both do quality work.Way to go guys.Dave ;D

Forgot to add that another CAS member and my friend Josh Dabney won the award for best new maker.Congrats bud
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on February 19, 2011, 03:22:06 AM
Good job boys, ya'll deserve that and much more!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 19, 2011, 08:12:41 AM
Thanks Dave and congratulation to you and all the other winners also. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 19, 2011, 11:40:03 AM
Well done and well deserved, pards. Congrats.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 19, 2011, 04:30:08 PM


  I echo what Will said, congrats for sure, well done pards ::) :o 8) ;D

         tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 20, 2011, 01:07:20 AM
Wad, you should be proud of that great looking rig and shotgun belt, nicely done.

Rossmaker, both of those rigs are right on the money.

Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 20, 2011, 08:31:09 AM
Why Thanks,

Like other people have said, I only see the mistakes ... but I am getting much more okay with the finished product ..,
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 20, 2011, 11:00:49 AM
Congratulations guys, it is well deserved.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 20, 2011, 11:35:23 AM
 I know them guys ;D :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 20, 2011, 12:41:41 PM
Clicker I wont admit it. KT ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on February 20, 2011, 04:32:59 PM
Hi all, new to this forum, and must say it is full of some very good info and some of the best leather work I ever saw. I am also new to CAS and am having a ball. Been a shooter all my life but the single actions are a blast. I have worked with leather for 35 or so years and love this forum. I spent several years working as a cowboy in feed lots in KS, OK, and TX and made most of my own saddles and gear. About 20 years ago I owned and operated a saddle shop here in Okla. Made my fortune (LOL) and had to get a real job. I decided to post a few pictures, some old, some newer. Photo quality on some is not great, the old pictures are fading.
First picture is a saddle I made for one of my mules when I worked as a cowboy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 20, 2011, 04:40:57 PM


  Welcome to our forum Swifty Morgon, we're glad to have you with us, that's a good looking saddle pard, I think you will have a lot to contribute, we're a friendly bunch, so feel free to join in.

        Regards

         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on February 20, 2011, 04:45:30 PM
Here is some cuffs, and spur straps I turned out. Funny thing I made cuffs back before cowboy action was popular. Sold a bunch of them on ebay etc. I also traded lots of cowboy memorablia like spurs, bits saddles etc etc. Made lots of old west trade shows. By doing so I got invited to lots of them through the mail. One day I received a sale catalog from Co. (Bonser and Co. Auctioneers), anyway I was thumbing through the pages and there was a set of Rafter K cuffs with a picture to be auctioned off. It did my heart good to see my work in with such greats as Harpan Bros., Meanea, Heiser, etc. Probably didnt do the buyers heart to much good if they figured out their antique cuffs were about 6 months old.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on February 20, 2011, 04:57:22 PM
Thanks Ten Wolves. Here is a photo album I did. From the looks of things on this thread there are many great leather carvers on here. I am in the process of starting on a rig and some other items for my shooters. When I get going good I will post some pictures. Thanks
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 21, 2011, 09:28:18 AM
Swifty  Welcome to the forum. There's alot of great pards and alot of good ideas here. lookin forward to see more of your work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 21, 2011, 11:30:09 AM
BUT! Are you the REAL Swifty Morgan!? ??? ;D

Nice picture of Ten Donkeys :D I didn't know he liked a double blanket..

Very nice leather work too..HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY

http://www.jacquielawson.com/preview.asp?cont=1&hdn=5&pv=3143706&path=83560
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on February 21, 2011, 11:59:20 AM
Rick Im probable more the Jack Elam type than the Chuck Conners type.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 21, 2011, 12:49:52 PM
Welcome aboard Swifty. Nice leather work your showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 21, 2011, 06:57:47 PM
Well DAMN!  This thread keeps kicking me off!  Then I miss all the great work that you guys keep posting!  What a great bunch of new work fellows!  It all is just knocking my eyes out!  Y'all done real good!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on February 22, 2011, 09:52:55 PM
Swifty, nice leather work, welcome to the forum.
wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 23, 2011, 11:54:39 AM
Howdy folks !!!  ;D I am very impressed of the stuff I have seen on the forum!This is some holsters i made the last weeks.I am pretty new at this,so all tips are welcome...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 23, 2011, 12:05:14 PM
Welcome to our forum Ed

    Well for being new at this, I'd say you are doing  dang good, your holsters and gun belt are beautiful, your designs are also very nice, and colors look great, we're glad to have you joining in with us, and we hope you will continue to stay active in your leather craft, I like everything I see, you're doing a lot better than I did with my first try's, keep up the great work. ;D


            Regards

         tEN wOLVES  :D ;D

  ps, Great picture, I liked it so much I made a copy ;) :D ;D

      
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 23, 2011, 12:22:05 PM
Howdy Ed, glad to have u here.
We take it in Swe..... Fasen vilka snygga hölster, du har blivit mycket bättre bara på 1år.
Translation. Darn thats beautiful holsters, u have got much better holstermaker on just one year.
Mr Ed here is a shooter friend of mine ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 23, 2011, 12:43:33 PM
Howdy BHB !!! Thank you  ;D Big Mac told me you won duellist this weekend!!!! Stort Grattis ;D ;D ;D (Congratulations) Ed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 23, 2011, 12:55:08 PM
Tanx Ed, my first gold 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 23, 2011, 01:03:55 PM
Thats great! I"m sure they"ll keep coming!!! ;D   Did you recognice the canon in my picture?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 23, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
No, witch one?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 23, 2011, 01:21:58 PM
The one I am standing next to !!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 23, 2011, 01:32:04 PM
Oh yea, its on blue mountiain :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 23, 2011, 01:48:25 PM
Welcome to our forum Ed

    Well for being new at this, I'd say you are doing  dang good, your holsters and gun belt are beautiful, your designs are also very nice, and colors look great, we're glad to have you joining in with us, and we hope you will continue to stay active in your leather craft, I like everything I see, you're doing a lot better than I did with my first try's, keep up the great work. ;D


            Regards

         tEN wOLVES  :D ;D

  ps, Great picture, I liked it so much I made a copy ;) :D ;D

Thanks for the kind words 10W !!! ;D I will definitly continue with this! It is great fun! ;D ;D ;D    This is a 4" pocket holster I made a while ago.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 23, 2011, 01:58:41 PM
Oh yea, its on blue mountiain :D
                                                                                                                                                                          Yep !!!                 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 23, 2011, 03:43:47 PM


     Very nice work Ed, I can tell by your work that you enjoy working with leather, good to have you with us.


              tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 23, 2011, 03:52:32 PM



   Howdy All

         I just finished up a new holster, it's a West Texas style variation, I made the skirt more contoured and flared, and used a simple border as to not take away from the overall look of the holster, the color is a new batch of my natural walnut dye/stain I cooked up a few weeks ago, this batch was much stronger than my others, and gave me really nice color in a short time, this holster is made for an 1860 Colt revolver.

                      Thanks for stopping by and taking a look see

                                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 23, 2011, 03:53:22 PM
MORE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 23, 2011, 04:12:13 PM
Beautiful holster, love the color
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 23, 2011, 04:47:31 PM
Ed   very nice work you do. Glad you joined the forum.

TW   That is a very nice holster. I really like the way the walnut dye comes out.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 23, 2011, 07:22:37 PM


  Thanks Bob and Wolf Tracker, the more I use my natural dyes the more I like them, this last batch I made was the strongest batch so far, the color was fantastic, and I didn't have to leave my leather submerged longer than a couple minutes. I'm glad you like it, the West Texas style holster is a great design.

           tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 23, 2011, 09:14:09 PM
Welcome to the forum, Swifty, Ed. You both posted some good work, there. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.

Rod, that holster is outstanding. The color looks good enough to eat. That's a great batch of dye. Nice work on the dye making and great work on the holster. Thumbs up to that one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 23, 2011, 09:29:51 PM


   Thanks Will, I had fun with this one, glad you like it


            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 23, 2011, 09:33:54 PM
That's the color I was hoping to get with my first batch, which didn't come anywhere close. Have you tried a 3 or 4 hour dunk yet? That should be something. Very nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 23, 2011, 09:48:32 PM
That's the color I was hoping to get with my first batch, which didn't come anywhere close. Have you tried a 3 or 4 hour dunk yet? That should be something. Very nice.

     I haven't tried it longer than just a few minutes yet Will, but I'm going to, I just couldn't believe the color I was getting just with a fast dunking, I used a hair drier after that to get the effect I was after, and that darkened it even more, it was so cold in the shop that I ended up warming some of my dye and that even made it better. I've found that working with these natural dyes, that their uses are wide open as are the way they are applied, I think that's why I like them so well, it's hard to mess up, and everything you do is another creation, if that makes any sense.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 23, 2011, 09:49:03 PM
TW thats a beautifut piece of leather work your showing. The color is great. Thats one of the nicest pieces I,ve seen comming out of your shop. Keep em comming. Terry   KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 23, 2011, 10:35:38 PM
Dang TW that color is a warm bueatiful walnut!That's nice ! :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 23, 2011, 11:44:52 PM
Howdy Mr. Frost,
Welcome to the Leather shop. Great looking Holsters! We look forward to seeing your future projects.

Howdy TW,
It is very befitting that you took a picture of this Holster next to "Packing Iron" because it is truly straight out of "Packing Iron"
Your new batch of Walnut dye has a beautiful color. Many thanks for sharing your work and talents with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 23, 2011, 11:57:24 PM
 I think I have to plant some walnut, then I can do my dye when I'm 80 :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on February 24, 2011, 12:22:04 AM
BB,

I found this on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_(genus)

Looks like there are some european varieties of the wood ... if you can find where they are bein processed I  believe they would pretty much give you the husks ... they are usuall thrown away, and you could save the company the cost of shipping them away ... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 24, 2011, 05:42:42 AM
Realy nice 10W the color is great!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on February 24, 2011, 08:25:15 AM
This is my first lined holster. The lining turned out okay, with no wrinkling. But the holster was thicker than I'd had in mind. Which was dumb. I'd intended to rivet a loop on but the bucket was too rigid with the lining so I used Chicago screws which frankly look a bit cheesy. Anyway here it is...
(I've shown the skirt with the loop on temporarily though as I say I couldn't bend it through like that.)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 24, 2011, 09:13:41 AM
This is my first lined holster. The lining turned out okay, with no wrinkling. But the holster was thicker than I'd had in mind. Which was dumb. I'd intended to rivet a loop on but the bucket was too rigid with the lining so I used Chicago screws which frankly look a bit cheesy. Anyway here it is...
(I've shown the skirt with the loop on temporarily though as I say I couldn't bend it through like that.)

Skeeter, Chicago screws or not ... that is one beautiful holster.  The tooling is awe inspiring to say the least.  Yesterday I got the video from Chan Geer on how to draw Sheridan Patterns so I probably am studying examples more today and I love your design.  Great Job.

How thick did the leather turn out with the lining?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 24, 2011, 10:36:57 AM


  Howdy All

     Thanks KT, Rick,Johnny McCrae, BHB, Missouri Half Breed , you pards really know how to make another pard feel good , I really appreciate all your comments, and thanks for taking the time to take a look at my West Texas holster.


    Skeeter, you did a great job here, your carving skills are top notch, and you executed this pattern with precision, this holster has a 20th Century look to it, Gene and Roy would have been proud to wear a holster like this, well done. ::) :D

               tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 24, 2011, 11:11:08 AM
Howdy Skeeter,

Thai is one beautiful Holster! Awesome job of carving coupled with excellent workmanship. Many thanks for showing it to us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 24, 2011, 11:15:49 AM
Skeeter thats a very nice holster your showing. Every thing about it is outstanding. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on February 24, 2011, 11:56:39 AM
Skeeter, great looking holster!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 24, 2011, 01:56:39 PM
Ed   very nice work you do. Glad you joined the forum.

TW   That is a very nice holster. I really like the way the walnut dye comes out.
Thank you WT .Glad you liked it!    Best reg. Ed 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 24, 2011, 02:15:16 PM
Welcome to the forum, Swifty, Ed. You both posted some good work, there. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.

Rod, that holster is outstanding. The color looks good enough to eat. That's a great batch of dye. Nice work on the dye making and great work on the holster. Thumbs up to that one.
    Thanks Will !   ;D           
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on February 24, 2011, 02:21:11 PM
Thanks, pards.
Two Walks, it's about 12 oz., the heaviest I've ever made.
10W - you're right. It was those 'Gene and Roy' holsters I had in mind. A change of pace for me - I've only made period holsters before.

Skeet

PS Nice West Texas rig, 10W
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 24, 2011, 02:52:58 PM

     Very nice work Ed, I can tell by your work that you enjoy working with leather, good to have you with us.


              tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
  Thanks TW  ;D  It's absolutely my favourite material to work with !  That west texas really came out beautiful  ;D ;D ;D  The colour is just fantastic !  Best reg. Ed.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 24, 2011, 03:50:03 PM
Skeeter   That is one good lookin holster. Your carving is amazing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 25, 2011, 05:19:41 PM
This is a holster I made today,     with some inspiration from a book i bought two weeks ago.                                               You may have heard of it.......It's called PACKING IRON !    ::)                                                                                               It's the first one i made that is'nt of my own design.              ;D ;D ;D  Sorry if pic's are a bit dark.   Ed.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 25, 2011, 05:24:48 PM
This is a holster I made today,     with some inspiration from a book i bought two weeks ago.                                               You may have heard of it.......It's called PACKING IRON !    ::)                                                                                               It's the first one i made that is'nt of my own design.              ;D ;D ;D  Sorry if pic's are a bit dark.   Ed.
Another pic...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 25, 2011, 08:26:59 PM
Books and pictures are great and Packing Iron is the top tier ... but ... it takes some top notch skill to transfer from a picture to a finished product ... Ed, that is some top notch work you done there - very eye catching.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 25, 2011, 09:21:45 PM
Howdy Ed,

Two Walks expressed my sentiments exactly. Great job!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 25, 2011, 10:06:22 PM


  Ed, beautiful work pard, and I like the heavy impressions on the loop, all your holster have been top notch, thanks for sharing with us, and keep up the great work.

       tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on February 25, 2011, 10:24:38 PM
Ed thats some very nice leather work your showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 26, 2011, 02:37:42 AM
Ed, thats a fantastic holster friend. Packing Iron is à great book.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 26, 2011, 08:07:06 AM
Ed, thats a fantastic holster friend. Packing Iron is à great book.
Thanx BHB,TW,KT,T W B, and Johnny McCrae.  I agree aboat PACKING IRON .Fantastic book,i like it more everytime i look in it. ;D Just wondering why i havent bought it years ago!!! Best reg. Ed.    (still learning)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 26, 2011, 10:10:32 PM
Skeeter thumbs up your carving is great and the holster looks great keep up the good work and thanks for sharing
Missouri Half Breed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rusty Brec on February 27, 2011, 10:28:52 AM
Awesome work Gents
Rusty
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 27, 2011, 10:35:40 AM
Howdy !Here is one i made today,still not dry, clearly inspired by THE Book ! But in a simpler version!  Best reg. Ed                        ( Hopefully learning something whith every holster i make)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 27, 2011, 12:05:45 PM


Another awesome rig Ed.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 27, 2011, 12:10:02 PM

Another pic...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on February 27, 2011, 12:32:07 PM
Another awesome rig Ed.
Thanx  TW B    ;D ;D ;D ;
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on February 27, 2011, 01:37:43 PM
hear is one im about done with its a b-western pattern is one of Will G, with me reworking it the black with red thred stands out good and the spad was at the buyer,s requist hope yaall like it
MHB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on February 27, 2011, 01:52:20 PM
Pretty good looking rig, Half Breed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on February 27, 2011, 02:12:39 PM
Well done Half Breed. I bet the customer will be mighty pleased.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 27, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
Skeet, that is one outstanding holster. The Chicago Screws are on the back so no one will ever see them. That's some mighty fine work.

Ed, those two holsters are really a good representation of what you saw in PI. Very nice job on both.

HB, good-loooking rog. The spots make it come alive. Good work, pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 27, 2011, 06:29:11 PM


Missouri Half Breed, you're cranking them right out lately, this rig looks great, your customer should be a happy pard or pard-eet  ??? ::)

   tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on February 27, 2011, 10:30:13 PM
Ed and MHB   both of you put out some very nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 27, 2011, 11:28:58 PM
Howdy MHB,

That is a great looking Rig! It does take some talent and skill to make something to a customer's exact specifications. You did a fine job and I know your customer will be happy. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dr. Bob on February 28, 2011, 08:38:33 PM
Ed, tEN wOLVES, Skeet,

Great work!  All quite impressive!

What do I do to keep from getting kicked off of this thread?  3rd time this month! :( :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on March 01, 2011, 08:06:04 PM
Yes, Fine work all.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on March 01, 2011, 08:12:20 PM
Here is a set of Single loop holsters I did a while back. Saddle Tan for a set of Vaquero's.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3000.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 01, 2011, 09:28:59 PM
Nice, Rossmaker, very nice. Clean and to the point. That's a rich finish on those, too. Good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 01, 2011, 10:05:18 PM


  Rossmaker , good looking holsters pard, you're doing some nice work, thanks for sharing, and bythe way, you never answered my question, " What make gun is that" it looks pretty cool. I like a blued hammer and trigger, just curious. ???



                 tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 01, 2011, 10:53:20 PM
Rossmaker nice holsters. Clean and to the point. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 02, 2011, 07:54:30 AM
Rossmaker nice holsters. Clean and to the point. KT

Same here ... beautiful creations.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 02, 2011, 09:05:49 AM
Howdy Rossmaker,

I heartily second everyone's comments. Very nice work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 02, 2011, 11:01:08 AM


  Howdy All

      I just finished up a belt to go with the West Texas style variant holster I made, it is also dyed in my home made natural walnut dye, because the gun this was made for is a Colt 1860, in black powder, I didn't put any cartridge loops on it, the belt is 3" in width and will support this revolver well.

                   Thanks for stopping by to take a look

                        tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 02, 2011, 11:02:04 AM
MORE
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 02, 2011, 11:24:25 AM
That belt looks great, TW. It looks like you worked the leather to put that creased look to the top grain. Really nice match for the holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 02, 2011, 02:40:34 PM
TW, thats a very beautiful rig, really love that color. Have u aged it?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 02, 2011, 04:24:05 PM
TW outstanding job. That is the BEST Color I have ever seen on a rig. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 02, 2011, 05:09:13 PM
TW amazing ... I love it. The design, the stamping the color and the aged look.  The complete package.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on March 02, 2011, 05:48:42 PM
Very nice TW the color is amazing! By the way the revolver in my photos is just a colt clone replica I use for molding my holsters, I use it so I don't have to bother wraping a revolver or worry about messing anything up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 02, 2011, 05:52:50 PM
Outstanding design, color, stamping and aging.  What a home run.

 ;D  AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 02, 2011, 07:45:06 PM

  Howdy pards

          I want to thank you all for your kind words, it's always nice to hear what  your pears think about your work, and thanks Rossmaker for letting me know about that gun, it looked interesting.
          This belt was a challenge to get the effect I was after, I learn more about dyeing and finishing as I go along, always something new to try, I was very happy with the way this belt and holster turned out, trying to get the right amount of antiquing and aging is a real challenge, but one I look forward to.

                      Thanks all for your comments

                          tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on March 02, 2011, 08:16:55 PM
Now , that is the look I like. Great work my friend, Just great work!!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 02, 2011, 08:54:50 PM
Man you really have that dye down! I LOVE that skirt on that..I got one the other day i'd love to show..That's nice TW :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 02, 2011, 09:57:59 PM

  Thanks Chuck and Rick, much appreciated pards, glad you like my belt and holster

       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 03, 2011, 04:49:06 AM
Howdy TW,

Another fine museum piece from your leather shop straight out of the pages of "Packing Iron". Beautiful job of aging and finishing!
Thank you for sharing your talents and expertise with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on March 03, 2011, 02:53:28 PM
I totally agree with Johnny McCrae ! I couldn't have said it better myself    ;D Keep'em coming TW !  Ed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 03, 2011, 08:25:38 PM
TW  I agree with everyone here, that is a nice rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 04, 2011, 10:45:10 AM

    Johnny, Ed, and Wolf Tracker, Thanks for your comments pards, it very much appreciated, the more I spend time trying to create different looks I can get using these natural dyes the more I appreciate them, but it's not for anyone that's in a hurry, it takes time, but for me I think it's worth it,

                    Thanks again

                  tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on March 04, 2011, 05:08:46 PM
Well boys, I know it seems like forever since I was over here but guess it's just been a long winter with not much to contribute.

Thought I'd drop a quick pic of the holster I just finished up.

NCOWS is raffling off a new, engraved '51 with a conversion cylinder (not the one shown in the photo) and I agreed to create the holster for the outfit. It'll be raffled at the NCOWS Convention March 18-20 in Kansas City.

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-5/1013589/IMG_9163copyforweb.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 04, 2011, 07:45:26 PM
Howdy Dave,

That's a real classic and elegant looking holster. Some lucky winner will be proud to wear it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 04, 2011, 07:49:32 PM
Irish Dave, Makes me wish I was going to be at the conference.  That is mighty purdy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 04, 2011, 09:09:20 PM
Irish Dave nice piece of work. Like the design.  I wish I was there so I had a chanse to win it. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 05, 2011, 12:21:59 AM
Dave, that holster is really beautiful. I love the look. Classy and functional. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on March 05, 2011, 03:50:44 AM
Good job, Dave. It looks terrific.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 05, 2011, 04:44:06 AM
Dave. Thats a beutiful holster. Is it a strongside or crossdraw?
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on March 05, 2011, 04:45:32 AM
TW, I sure do like the look of that holster and belt.  Just beautifully done.    

Irish Dave, you did yourself proud pard, top shelf leather work . Whoever wins that holster will be mighty happy with it.  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on March 05, 2011, 10:22:14 AM


Much obliged, pards, for the kind words.

Bob: This one is a strongside.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 05, 2011, 10:43:43 AM


  Thanks Wiley, for the kind words pards, much appreciated.

      tEN  ;D

   Dave

     You out did yourself again, beautiful work pard, the winner will be a happy pard for sure. ::) :o 8)


           tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 06, 2011, 04:50:42 AM
Seen a picture of the flap holster that Bond sells for their derringers. Figured I would give it a whirl. I didnt get my pattern just exactly to fit as good as I would like, but it aint bad for a no drawing (pen not pistol) fool like me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 06, 2011, 09:27:36 AM
Swifty makes for a nice little holster. Good job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 06, 2011, 11:19:59 AM

   Nice work Swifty,  ;D

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 06, 2011, 04:29:06 PM
Swifty, that looks like it fits the Bond nicely. Good job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on March 06, 2011, 05:14:08 PM


Good lookin' work, Swifty. Good job.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on March 06, 2011, 08:11:16 PM
Man I haven't been on this thread in several days and have missed a bunch. Nice work everyone.

Ten Wolves, it's ironic that you just made a Texas variant like that for an 1860 because I just did too and made the belt very much like yours. Great minds must think alike ;D The one I did is an order going to Sweden. the walnut stain is dry so I'll finish it up in the next couple days and post some pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 06, 2011, 09:20:43 PM


   Look forward to seeing it Cliff, it's funny how things happen some times.

       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 06, 2011, 10:28:19 PM
Thanks for the comments guys.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 06, 2011, 11:37:22 PM


Ten Wolves, it's ironic that you just made a Texas variant like that for an 1860 because I just did too and made the belt very much like yours. Great minds must think alike ;D The one I did is an order going to Sweden. 

Tosweden Cliff?? I havent order one;-) Nice to hear that u sends holsters to My county to. Cant wait to see it, were in swenden?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 07, 2011, 07:12:51 AM
Nice work Swifty! You did a great job of laying out the design.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Range Gypsy on March 07, 2011, 07:52:42 AM
Ok here goes. 
I have been "lurking" here for a couple of weeks, looking through the first thread (still only half way through ) What a great source of info and inspiration! I have already learned so much.  I started this leather thing when I got into SASS and needed a rig. With nothing to go buy but photos and no knowledge of leather work I came up with this. It has seen a lot of use and I think I am ready for a new and improved rig.

Thanks for looking
Range Gypsy

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 07, 2011, 08:52:07 AM
Gypsy that is a beautiful rig and pretty darn amazing for something you did without experience and only pictures.  I can't wait to see what you do for your next one.  Welcome to the forum ... There are some pretty amazing and talented folks here that are very willing to offer help.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 07, 2011, 11:31:27 AM

Howdy Range Gypsy  ;D


       Welcome to our forum, we're happy to have you join in with us, my words echo what "TwoWalks" Baldridge said, you have a good start, we look forward to seeing that new rig, and feel free to ask all the question you want, we also have a FAQ/HOW TO THREAD that will be very helpful to you and answer a lot of questions that have been answered in the past, and full of great methods .


                    Regards

                 tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 07, 2011, 02:20:34 PM
Howdy Range Gypsy,

Welcome to the Leather Shop. Two Walks and Ten Wolves expressed my sentiments exactly.

The neat thing about making your own Leather gear is when someone asks where you bought your Rig, you can answer with pride "I made it myself".

We look forward to seeing your future projects.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on March 07, 2011, 02:29:24 PM
Tosweden Cliff?? I havent order one;-) Nice to hear that u sends holsters to My county to. Cant wait to see it, were in swenden?

Yes sir I do, I have some knife collectors in Sweden as well as sent some gun rigs there. This particular one is for a knifemaker and he will be making his own knife to go with it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 07, 2011, 03:26:00 PM
Thats nice Cliff. Hope I will send some of my work to outher countrys to some day.
My friend Reb here at the forum has helpt me alot, as thanx I'll gona make him a double
HOG rig. He is an amazing pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 07, 2011, 03:28:06 PM
Oh, sorry..... Welcome to the forum Range Gypsy, thats a mighty
fine rig :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 07, 2011, 03:35:02 PM
Haven't been able to get on the forum for a few days and I see I missed quite a bit.

Howdy Range Gypsy- Welcome to the forum. That is a very nice rig you made for yourself. Hope to see more of your work.

Swifty I like your Derringer holster. That is a neat design.

Irish Dave That is a very nice holster. Whoever wins that will bve very lucky.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 07, 2011, 03:41:59 PM
Range Gyspy thats some darn nice work for just starting out. It took me 10 years to get that good and I,ve only been doing it for 5 years.  ;D Welcome and keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on March 07, 2011, 07:35:25 PM
swifty, I like that flap derringer holster idea very good leather work.

Range Gyspy, you are a fast learner good job on your rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on March 07, 2011, 11:42:04 PM
New here...just getting back into my leatherwork since I left the working life behind...this was my first large project...

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/HighWall004.jpg)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/HighWall008.jpg)

I'm doing all my stitching by hand and I hope it improves a bit as I work...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wiley Desperado on March 08, 2011, 12:11:50 AM
Well Jayhawker if you're new here let me welcome you to the forum and say howdy to ya pard.  From looking at that fine rig you made you are certainly not new to leather working.  We look forward to seeing more of your craftmanship. 
Wiley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on March 08, 2011, 12:22:17 AM
Thanks for the compliment....and the welcome...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Range Gypsy on March 08, 2011, 04:27:47 AM
Thank you all for the kind words.  Here are picts of number two.

I made this one for a friend. It is made for a Schoffield . I tried my hand at carving this time. The maple leaf pattern is OK  ( I adapted it from one in an Al Stholman book ) but I can't get the depth and contrast I would like.  I should have either lined the holster or used heavier leather. I think it was 7-8 oz ? Not as stiff as my rig but I learned a lot.

He wanted it to remain light so I used a spray  - Fiebings Saddle Lac as recomended by my local leather shop. I don't like the shiny finnish but it seems to protect it from stains OK. Maybe I shoulda used a wax? Any sujjestions? I was worried any treatment would darken the leather. Of course it has turned more golden over time. This was done last spring. Any info on keeping leather light?

Thanks
Range Gypsy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on March 08, 2011, 05:11:17 AM
Ijust love a woman withh a schofield  :) your work is great wellcom to the fourm and keep posting
Missouri Half Breed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on March 08, 2011, 05:12:46 AM
Jay harker ya do it like an old pro wellcome to the thread and keep posting
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 08, 2011, 06:44:52 AM
Howdy Jayhawker,
Welcome to the Leather shop. That is a real classic looking Rig. Very nice work!

Howdy Range gypsy,
Number Two turned out great! You are doing well. You might want to try Skidmore's Leather Cream for a final finish.
http://www.skidmores.com/index.htm

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 08, 2011, 08:55:47 AM
Jayhawker nice work your showing and good to have you on board. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 08, 2011, 09:11:31 AM


        Jayhawker , nice rig, your stitching will improve with everything you sew, you did a good job on this, especially for it being your first large project, keep them coming pard, we'll look forward to seeing what you do next.


     Range Gypsy , nice holster and your carving came out nice too, as Johnny McCrae suggested, you can use Skidmores Leather Cream by itself and get a great finish, and it will also protect and put life back in the leather, great stuff, I've been using it for several years now, and use it as the last step in finishing all my work.

                    It's good to have both of you with us and thanks for sharing your work

                                         tEN wOLVES  :D ;D

   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on March 08, 2011, 10:59:11 AM


Jayhawker and Range Gypsy:
Good lookin' work there, pards. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 08, 2011, 11:00:41 AM
Jayhawker nice work and welcome to the forum.

Range Gypsy  that is another nice holster. I think your carving came out nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 08, 2011, 01:18:48 PM
Range Gypsy and Jayhawker both of you are doing some mighty impressive work. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on March 08, 2011, 08:31:45 PM
Mighty fine work there. Both Jayhawker and Range Gypse.  My stitching has improved after just a few holsters to the point that non leather workers doubt me when I say it is hand work. I guess they just dont understand how we strive for perfection in the craft even though we can never attain it in our own eyes.

Keep it up . Keep posting those fine creations. They give us Hobbyists inspiration to do more.

Jayhawker, Love your High Wall !!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 08, 2011, 09:18:33 PM
Gypsy, that rig is really good. It's not easy to do your first project from pictures only and have it come out like that. Number two is a mighty nice rig. You pick this up quickly. Good work. Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your next project.

Jayhawker, your first project is darn good. As already said here, your stitching will just get easier and better. Welcome to the forum. It'll be nice to see what you come up with next.

You both are in the right place. Make yourselves at home.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on March 08, 2011, 10:42:57 PM
Thanks again for the compliments...One thing, I should have said "this is my first large project after a 30 year hiatus" I used to be into buckskinning big time  and did a lot of period leatherwork back them...I'm just venturing into the post civil war world... ;D

Range Gypsy...sharp lookin rig...good work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 08, 2011, 11:26:21 PM
Jayhawker,

Ther are a lotta masters on this board ...really humbling, if they weren't so kind to us 'newbies' this boared would go south real quickly.

But one of the best is Chuck Burrows ... between him and Ten Wolves, I do believe that they have forgotten far more that we will ever know ....

But for sheer make-you-want-to-droll- and-get-out-your-leatherworking tools, Chuck Burrow's online catalog has to be the living end ...

http://wrtcleather.com/

BTW, his DVD on holstermaking is the bomb ....and I am not exagerating ....

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: CQMD on March 09, 2011, 07:11:52 PM
Boy it has been awhile, I hope with a new camera and a computer that works I can post more. I have been working in the shop building holsters and some saddles. Here are a couple that I have done;

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: CQMD on March 09, 2011, 07:16:38 PM
I think I might be able to find a few more here some where;
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 09, 2011, 10:45:42 PM
WOW~~Excellent design on that last holster..By god we need to have one of them shows on tv where ya have a few people trying to outdo each other,i would hate to be a judge though..I was watchin one earlier where make up artists were competing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 09, 2011, 11:40:47 PM
COMD  Thats some very nice leather work your showing. Thanks. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 10, 2011, 04:21:29 AM
Howdy COMD,

Welcome to the Leather Shop.

That is some beautiful work you have done there. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 10, 2011, 04:26:58 AM
CQMD, that very beautiful work there pard. Thanx for the look see
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 10, 2011, 05:29:27 AM
A friend of mine sent me this. Its about the Air Rifle that Lewis & Clark carried with them on their journey out west.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/thread/1296928404/This+is+just+to+cool+not+to+spread+around

I'm amazed at what was designed and manufactured over 200 years ago especially firearms manufacturing during the 1850's to 1890's. Does anyone know when Colt or Winchester started to use electricity to power their machinery?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Missouri Half Breed on March 10, 2011, 06:21:42 AM
I,m with Rick we need to get down range involevd to do a segment on this fourm some of the best work ive ever seen come from hear wat ya say maeshall give odl tulpo a call  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 10, 2011, 08:14:05 AM
CQMD some beautiful inspirational work you have there.  Look forward to seeing more in the future.

I like the idea of the Down Range doing a segment.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 10, 2011, 09:00:29 AM
Thanks John that was very interesting. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 10, 2011, 10:09:13 AM

  Good story Johnny, thanks for sharing pard.


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 10, 2011, 02:20:12 PM
My but there is some good looking stuff popping up on this thread. Good job everyone. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 10, 2011, 02:24:50 PM
Howdy CQMD

      Nice work on all three holsters, good to have you joining in with us pard, Thanks for sharing your work with us.

       tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on March 10, 2011, 03:14:09 PM


Very nice work there, CQMD. And a very nice variety of styles.
Hafta say my pick o' the litter would be the IMG_0894  outfit. Thanks for sharing them all. 


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on March 10, 2011, 07:47:34 PM
I must agree, they are all very fine but 894 is just SWEET !!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 10, 2011, 08:08:26 PM
CQMD  I have to agree with everyone. Those are some fine looking holsters. The carving on the last one is real nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 10, 2011, 08:16:12 PM
Johnny  That is a cool story and an amazing rifle. It sure beats the little air gun I had as a kid.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 13, 2011, 10:24:50 PM
Thanks for posting that, Johnny. I had no idea L&C had such a thing. Very interesting.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 13, 2011, 10:29:05 PM
CQMD, it's been a while. Good to see you posting. Those are some very nice holsters. Good work, for sure. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 16, 2011, 02:08:53 AM
Get rid of this if you have to Ten Wolves..My house is about 1380 square feet 3b 2bath2car garage covered patio.I'm gonna get a generator i can use here and or other places,.Run AC,Lights and such the rest is natural gas.Don't want to over buy or under buy,i hear Honda is the best???? What do you have or suggest i get.I asked here cause i figured some one or all of ya had one..The only time power never went out in the ten years i have lived here is last year and it is always in the summer,,Had a bad one ,one year and my older dad(gone now) got way to hot at his place...Anyway thanks for any suggestions folks,time i get things together haveing the grandbaby and all now.I got a feellin we gonna have a quake at some point,seems like it's goin down the line and we are connected.I hear Minnisota is flooding in some places and some will soon after the snow starts meltin..I bet KT has a Generator...My apologies Ten Wolves if this is a bad place to ask..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 16, 2011, 07:25:40 AM
Rick I have a EM6500s Honda. Its spendy but works great. Electric start. You have to get a electrican to wire it in before the fuse box. You will need a throw switch also to seperate it from your electrical sorce. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 16, 2011, 07:59:05 AM
Up in Oregon the local Home Depot used to have a display where they showed you how to hardwire a generator into your house system. It wasn't overly complicated; I know this because I could look at it and understand it, and I'm not much on electirc Stuff. It's hard to beat a Honda generator; we had a big one to run lights and sound in a large tent we were using for church and it worked great. I own a small one as well.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 16, 2011, 08:59:30 AM
Thanks guys,i'm up early trying to get ahead of the kid..Thanks for the info,check back later,i need to stop using that little night light when i am typing or hire an editor..KT this early stuff is for the birds,there is one outside right now that may not live through the day! >:( ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on March 16, 2011, 01:21:41 PM
Howdy ! Theese are some of my latest .(The colour i use tends to come out a bit uneven !)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ;D ;D ;D CQMD ! those are all fine lookin holsters !!!                                                                                                           Ed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 16, 2011, 04:20:57 PM
Looks by god ready for buissness! I Like "em" ! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 16, 2011, 04:26:58 PM
Ed those are some good lookin holsters. I think the color looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 16, 2011, 07:50:16 PM
Rick,

When I lived on my little 28' sailboat, I knew a number of small boats who ran theyir whole electrical system off the little Honda 'Valise style' generators ... they were terribly quiet and easy to operate/transport. And as long as the boat didn't feature a microwave or an electrical fridge, it was all you needed. I would definitely consider a Honda ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 16, 2011, 08:30:02 PM
CQMD, those all are beautiful and I would be hard pressed to pick my favorite.  I agree the tooling on the last one is awesome.

Ed Frost, some really nice work and designs.  I like the color and the way it turned out.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 16, 2011, 10:37:38 PM
Ed, those look good. I also like the color. Nice fan, there. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 16, 2011, 11:32:30 PM
TW this ones more your style.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 17, 2011, 12:21:54 AM
Ed and KT, mighty fine work there boys
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 17, 2011, 01:08:03 AM
Howdy Ed & KT,
Good looking work you Gents have posted. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on March 17, 2011, 03:21:33 AM
I've been a bit remiss in visiting this thread and I see I've missed some VERY fine work going on both from the old hands as well as the new ones............a big two thumbs up.  ;D

also despite that it may seem otherwise based the other gear I've recently posted I still do cowhand rigs -

A South Texas rig that went to Italy.....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/gunrig-2010-pompili-1.jpg)

This gent wanted open toes and a bit short with an antique roller buckle.....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/gunrig-2010-johnsonr-1.jpg)
here's the knife....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2010/gunrig-2010-johnsonr-2.jpg)

A drop loop leftie....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2011/gunrig-2011-hagensick.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on March 17, 2011, 03:33:26 AM
and a couple more

Another South Texas rig with a Montana variant on the left.....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2011/gunrig-2011-blankinship-1.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2011/gunrig-2011-blankinship-2.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2011/gunrig-2011-blankinship-3.jpg)

And a later period Ranger rig with shotgun shell and 45-70 loops
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2011/gunrig-2011-johnsonj-1.jpg)

(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2011/gunrig-2011-johnsonj-2.jpg)

all done with natural dyes (coffee, walnut, and vingegar black) and finished with dubbin...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 17, 2011, 05:17:48 AM
Chuck, you do a wonderful work with the leather. Love the age look, u are the man  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 17, 2011, 08:29:41 AM
KT, love the rig and the color also.  Beautiful work!

Chuck, what can I say.  I have your video's and only pray that I can develop half the skill and patience you have.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 17, 2011, 09:32:14 AM
I took some time this morning to go back about 5 pages and see all the fine work posted here. Speaking of work, it's severely restricted my time lately, but man oh man what fine looking rigs all you fellas (and gal) have posted over the not too distant past. 

Seeing the knife sheath Chuck made pretty much answered my question about where a knife should ride on a belt, just like St George said it would! I'm writing this after bumping my thread on the sheath question.

Thanks for sharing ya'll!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 17, 2011, 10:35:10 AM

  Ed, KT, and Chuck, beautiful work pards you are all artist in your own right, well done.


        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 17, 2011, 06:43:43 PM
Im the worlds worst for starting projects and then start another. Have about 7 holsters, a scabbord, 3 pair of spur straps and a set of saddle bags started. I finally finished one little holster today. Fits a Ruger single six 22. 5.5" barrel. Made out of 12, 13 OZ saddle skirting.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 17, 2011, 08:41:33 PM
Swifty looking forward to seeing the belt with it. Should be a darn nice rig. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 17, 2011, 09:44:31 PM
Wow, more great eye candy.

KT, that rig is really good, it looks totally period. Period. Outstanding job.

Chuck, as always, you dazzle us with your stuff. I love those South Texas rigs. Very impressive.

Swifty, that holster is done very well. The tooling is great. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 17, 2011, 10:11:44 PM
KT as usual another great piece. I really like the color and the inset on the knife sheath

Chuck  that is amazing. That aged look is great.

Swifty  nice holster. The tooling came out really good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 17, 2011, 11:15:02 PM
Man KT that looks well worn,looks like it is way old and has body oil on it from years of use with scratches and all..

Swifty your stuff looks great! :) Anybody would be proud to wear that..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 17, 2011, 11:22:48 PM
Only a Californio would have a sailboat ;D Yep guess i'll have to save for a Honda :)

Californio Cowboy ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 17, 2011, 11:52:47 PM
Rick,

The first pic is the employed view ...

The second pic is the unemployed view ... LOL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 18, 2011, 12:34:00 AM
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 18, 2011, 07:53:28 AM
Dang Swifty that is great ... I can only dream that some day my tooling will look like that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2011, 09:22:14 AM
Maybe it is just the world today,but ya got more girls with the unemployed pic looks like.. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on March 18, 2011, 09:26:11 AM
Holy Cow....
I havent been on here too much lately due to an extreme case of spring fever and general busy-ness, but wow.
Welcome to all the new folks, the prodigal folks, and great job on the work you have done! I like em all.
To all of you, great job!
I have been working on modern stuff here for the local gun shows, but have a few things to post soon I hope.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 18, 2011, 10:24:05 AM
Rick,

IF you are young and/or can take them to the Sourth of France twice a year

Or if you have bulletproof abs and a killer portolio  ... LOL

But being gunbroke, mortgage broke and unemployed certainly will not attract any women ... LOL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 18, 2011, 10:25:43 AM
In fact, just ask my ex wife ... Buda Boom ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2011, 11:29:02 AM
It will here... :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 18, 2011, 11:54:46 AM
Rick,

I can only wish ... LOL


But I have been digressing ... shouldn't we be on the subject of leather?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2011, 12:45:52 PM
Whips? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2011, 12:47:16 PM
Dalton you need to post more stuff :) Come on now you know you been poundin leather... :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on March 18, 2011, 01:12:22 PM
I have GCR, but its been that heathen modern stuff we cant post here. I have exactly 2 western style projects I have done since the last one, and I just havent had time to post them yet.
I took pics of one today at lunch. Maybe tonite I will post it.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 18, 2011, 02:03:20 PM
Thanks everybody for the kind remarks. KT I am being a little lazy on the belt thing. I made this holster, I am completing my Wild Bunch 1911 holster today, and have 2 matched holsters I am almost done with for 2 Ruger Vaquero Bisleys. I will make several differant bullet slides and just make one belt for all four rigs. I got so much other stuff going didnt want to take time to make 3 diffarant belts. I know, Lazy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 18, 2011, 02:23:01 PM
Dalton hope you post tonight. Your rigs are always so nice and Swifty thanks for the info. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 18, 2011, 05:23:10 PM
Finished the wild bunch holster today. Just a pounding along.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 18, 2011, 05:48:22 PM
Well, I have a quirt from Crazy Crow that I use in my Californio impression ... and it is leather ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quirt
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 18, 2011, 06:21:39 PM
Looks good, Swifty. That one'll work good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on March 18, 2011, 07:29:41 PM
thanx all, for the kind comments  ;D ;D ;D.    Ed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 18, 2011, 08:30:22 PM
Swifty nice job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 19, 2011, 05:07:25 AM
Howdy Swifty,
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 19, 2011, 07:25:07 AM
Looks great swifty.  Keep em comin
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 19, 2011, 11:31:20 AM


    Nice job Swifty, thanks for the look see pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 19, 2011, 01:37:37 PM
A friend of mine was 'gifted' with an 1883 SAA Colt 4 5/8 " Barrel (to cylinder) ... amd he had the sense to send it to David Chicoine to have it brought back ... I just finished this holster for him ...  ... I had the belt lying around and 'gifted' him the blet and holster ... I used EVOO and Skidmores on both to get them to match up in color ...

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/1883ColtandRig.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 19, 2011, 05:21:35 PM
Swifty another nice holster.

WaddWatsonEllis  that is a nice rig, the Colt looks at home in it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 19, 2011, 05:28:17 PM
WaddWatsonEllis very nice job indeed.  Dang, you have one luck friend. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 19, 2011, 05:39:04 PM
WWE nice job. Friend should like it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 19, 2011, 06:02:46 PM
One I finished today. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 19, 2011, 07:41:44 PM

  KT, that is one good looking rig, and classy too, great choice of border design and the color is rich and beautiful, WELL DONE pard. ::) :o 8) ;D


          tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 19, 2011, 07:46:21 PM
Thanks TW ,The color is a poor mans walnut.KT ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 19, 2011, 09:15:17 PM
WW, that holster is a good match. Nice work. That's a good companion to your friend's gift.

KT, I really like this one. It looks like it dropped of a page in Packing Iron. Very good job with one of the coolest border stamps. Another winner.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 19, 2011, 10:33:55 PM
Nice design KT love the stamping! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 20, 2011, 12:04:14 AM
Thanks Marshall ...

It was kind of a symbiotic thing ... I needed more leather parctice, and he had this nice antique without a holster ....

And the belt was an old El Paso Leather product that I wasn't using ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 20, 2011, 08:19:11 AM
KT that is amazing, I love everything about it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 20, 2011, 11:38:25 AM
Two Walks,

They say if you can't be handsome, be intelligent .... LOL.

Since I am  just learning this, I am so far below the level of the average guy on here .... when given this great opportunity to do a holster for an old Colt, rather than do it 'handsome', I tried to make it like something bunkhouse made and something the Colt was carried in for the last century ... hella strong and pretty historically correct ...

KT, what can I say but 'I'm not worthy' .... your stuff is so good it gives me a spot to aim for ... wow!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 20, 2011, 12:27:07 PM
WWE Thank you but your last rig should make your friend more than happy. All any of us can do is keep trying and remember the most important thing is to have FUN.. Keep them comming Love looking at your work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 20, 2011, 01:23:53 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/largeimagecrbc110320.gif)



 :D Have a nice day Tenner :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 20, 2011, 01:59:22 PM
KT  another beautiful rig. That is some very nice border stamping.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 20, 2011, 02:41:27 PM
Thank you all for your nice comments. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on March 20, 2011, 06:23:48 PM
KT, that sheath is such a focal point for the whole work. Wonderfully done!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on March 20, 2011, 09:19:17 PM
Great work there pards.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on March 20, 2011, 09:22:28 PM
That's a classy looking rig KT. I really like the stamping and color.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 20, 2011, 09:46:37 PM
WWE and KT, great looking stuff there guys, keep it coming.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 21, 2011, 12:35:19 AM
WWE and Rick you have to learn how to get along with your wifes or the women you are with. Heres a good example of what I mean . Years ago my wife and I were going out to a party and she told me a no uncertain terms to stay sober and behave myself. On the way home I could tell she was mad at me and she said after 30 years of marriage I had managed to make a complete ass of my self. I said she should be happy cause finally I did something right. Non thats how you do it. KT;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 21, 2011, 06:08:17 AM
Howdy WWE,
Very nice! Your friend should be delighted to receive such a great gift. Don't be so hard on yourself... you are doing just fine. How do you like working with Skidmore's?

Howdy KT,
Another great example for your creativity and talents.

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 21, 2011, 08:27:47 AM
Johnny McRae,

I just got my first bottle of the stuff ... what a terribly uncommercial name! I keep thinking of a guy who only changes his underwear when both sides .... ah well ...

I was eexpecting more of a wax .... it turned out kindof like a 'goup' .... but what a 'goup' I had already worked EVOO into the holster, so the leather was pretty saturated.

Plus I already turned it over to the owner, so I didn't get much of  time to see any long term effects ... perhaps I will put it on one of my own holsters wher I can see it work ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 21, 2011, 08:40:33 AM
KT,

I am pretty sure that the general board does not want to listen to my marital woes .... if you want a heads up, I would be happy to PM you ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 21, 2011, 09:18:05 AM
KT,

Rereading my last post, it seems very cold and unfeeling .... nothing would be closer from the truth ... it just seemed like we have wasted enough of the general public's time already .... I am very open and willing to discuss my pitfalls: I just think that a PM might be the best way to discuss it  ... TTFN *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 21, 2011, 10:17:54 AM
WWE I hope you understand my post was a joke and not ment to be personal. KT :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 21, 2011, 10:21:12 AM
Touche',

Thanks for the thoughtfulness ... so many things can be misread without the facial expressions and intonation we lose on a forum,

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 21, 2011, 08:01:31 PM
I know this is way off topic  (kinda), so strike it if you must.

But I was 'gifted' a Yankee screwdriver (which, BTW, is great for putting on Chicago Screws). But when I was given it, it only had the large common screwdriver tip, and all the tips I have seen won't fit in the half rabbeted ends of the screwdriver.

I figure that someone in this forum must use the screwdriver and have a source for the tips ....

Anyone?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 21, 2011, 09:14:38 PM

 Wad I have a few of these Yankee Screwdrivers, The large one is like the one you posted, it came with two  flat head screwdrivers, and two Philips head, large and small on both, I know they are still used by fine wood workers. try these links http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/products.asp?dept=370

http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=08C03.01&SID=W6061002&EID=Garrett%20Wade&gclid=CMiJ-tiJ4acCFQ12gwod0HoE_Q

http://shop.ebay.com/items/yankee%20screwdrivers?_dmd=1&_sop=12

    tEN wOLVES 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 22, 2011, 12:00:57 AM
Johnny Mc Rae (et al),

I just got an email that my friend tore the bottom of the flap off below the lower loop ... so he is placing a reinforcing piece of leather behind the flap and clamping it overnight ... sigh .... probably what I should have done in the first place .... but he still likes it, so that is the important thing ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on March 22, 2011, 04:28:39 PM


Handsome outfit, KT. Nicely done.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 22, 2011, 04:36:40 PM
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS. kt
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 23, 2011, 10:13:42 PM
A shooter in our club asked if I could make him a plain Jane black sheath for his knife; one that would fit his plain black rig with a 2 1/2 inch belt. This is my first knife sheath, so it took a little longer than I expected it to. He asked for the snap wrap around the handle, so that's what I did.  I hope he likes it. I made the holster a while back. 
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/PaladinSheath1.jpg)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/paladinsheath3.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 23, 2011, 10:58:18 PM


JD, nice clean work, your friend should be happy with this, well done ::)


       tEN wOLVES  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on March 23, 2011, 11:58:42 PM
Yes indeed ! Nice and clean,looks like store bought!  Good job!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 24, 2011, 08:54:02 AM
JD you did yourself proud, first knife sheath or 10th.  The sheath and the holster together are a striking pair.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 24, 2011, 10:46:17 AM
JD great job. Beautiful match. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 24, 2011, 11:38:48 AM
That's a perfect match for the holster, JD. Very well done. He should be pleased with that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 24, 2011, 04:41:54 PM
JD  nice job on the sheath. Like everyone said it matches the holster perfectly
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on March 24, 2011, 09:18:46 PM
Thanks very much guys. Leatherwork's had to take a back seat to work obligations for the past few months, so I've not done much. I just looked back to see what was done by others.

Swifty, nice work & carving on that WB Holster.

KT, your work is always outsanding. You are the bar setter for sure.

Skip, Great job on that rig for your friend. It seems like just last month i stopped by your place; Oops, it's been 7 months! You have aquired some skills friend; not surprising knowing your wood working skills

   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: alaskapacker on March 24, 2011, 09:48:56 PM
JD, I think the guys called it right. "Clean" is the perfect word for that knife sheath. Very well done indeed.


AP
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 24, 2011, 10:33:03 PM
JD,

My blurry camera covers a plethora of mistakes ... but the real fun was working with the old Colt .. the whole story was that when a friend of the friend bought a box of Mattel Hot Wheels at a garage sale, he had this old non working Colt at the bottom. My friend took it to a local 'smith who said it was a piece of junk and offer $35 for it ... which he did and got the gun ... during a conversation, I suggested David Chicoine, who said it would be several hundred dollars to get it shootable. My friend asked in the most polite way if it was worth the repairs  and Mr. Chicoine replied to the fact that he had a 1883 Colt SAA 4" barrel worth probably several thousand dollars. The long story made short is that Mr Chicoine went through it with a fine tooth comb, and my friend now has an 1883 Colt whose serial numbers match throughtout and is a shooter.

All the bluing is gone ... with the 4" barrel (a custom order feature well liked by lawmen and outlaws alike), I think it might have some history too. My friend has already written to Colt, paid the price and is waiting to see what history Colt has for it ... and I am just realizing that I should have taken a pic of the gun when I had it .... Doh!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 24, 2011, 11:02:57 PM
Nice account, WW. Thanks for sharing that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 25, 2011, 06:00:49 AM
Howdy JD,
That's a clean, neat professional looking job! Your stitching looks great! Many thanks for showing it to us
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Range Gypsy on March 25, 2011, 06:14:17 AM
Hi gents,

WWE I always love to hear of folks "rescuing" old guns.  For me I always think they just feel better in the hand and like you said they have a story, cool.

I got this cute little revolver yesterday and spent all morning making it a holster .  I took a photo of it with my boyfriends orig. 1858 Remington to show scale.  It was fun to try to get the scale right on this holster.

The Remington was itself a rescue gun. As it had the frame bent at some time.  With some "surgery the frame is now strait and the rest of the gun has been checked out. He is shooting it at the Canadian national muzzzleloading shoot this summer.

Range Gypsy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on March 25, 2011, 06:17:11 AM
I've never seen a revolver like that before. Can you tell us a little about it please?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 25, 2011, 07:14:15 AM
Range Gypsy, Dang girl, that is some beautiful work and looks great with that little revolver.  I am with Ned, more info on the little revolver please.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Range Gypsy on March 25, 2011, 07:15:15 AM
Guys,

This little cutie is "The Earl" made by North American Arms . It is .22 mag with an additional .22 LR cylinder. This particular model has a 4-1/4"  barrel for sale in Canada. I understand the US model is only 4" . I had it to the range last night and it is a blast to shoot.  I can't say much as to the accuracy as the light was worse than poor .  (We shoot under lights) But definitely fun !

Only problem now is the boyfriend thinks his Remmy needs a matching holster  ::)

Range Gypsy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on March 25, 2011, 07:43:20 AM
I have had one of those "Earls" for several months now but have never shot it....they are really neat little revolvers.  Gypsy...does yours have the extra cylinder???  Mine came with a .22 cyl and a .22 mag. cylinder.

North American Arms, now has a new toy out...called the "Ranger".....  It is a top break similar to the old H&R's and Smiths...I am waiting for the prices to come   a little...right now they are asking a hefty price...just under $500.00
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 25, 2011, 10:22:03 AM
Howdy Gypsy  ;D

      You did a nice job on design for that holster, it looks very appropriate for that gun, which is pretty cool, so is the Remington, thanks for sharing, now you can get busy and make that other holster, Har Har  ;D


          tEN wOLVES :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 25, 2011, 10:38:00 AM
Gyspy very nice . Thanks for showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 25, 2011, 10:46:24 AM
Outstanding holster for that little one. Without the scale of the original NMA, it could pass for a full sized one. Very good work. Love that Remmie, too. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Range Gypsy on March 25, 2011, 09:18:38 PM
Thanks for all your kind words...
And here is a special thanks to Outrider for the patterns. I modified your 6 mag holder to suit my new wild bunch rig. In photo 1:The one on the left is your modified pattern and the one on the right was my first try at a pouch made last fall. I really like the new one, looks neater and will take up less space on my belt by 1" for each double pouch.

I know it is in no way a traditional rig, but I was inspired by one seen a while back on this sight I believe it was by Chuck Burrows. While I can't hope to do tooling that good I fell in love with the style and had to give it a try.

The belt is lined with swede . The screw knife was made by my boyfriend. Most of the ideas came from this site so thank you everyone for the inspiration.
 For now I am going to try running everything on one belt. I need at least one more mag pouch and another shell holder for rifle. Perhaps worn on the other side of the buckle ? This will take some figuring . As it is I took all winter to plan it to this point.   

Range Gypsy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 25, 2011, 09:46:14 PM

 Nice work Gypsy, and Outrider has been a big help to a lot of us here, well done, and you should get some use out of this rig.

      tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 25, 2011, 11:22:47 PM
Gypsy you got yourself a darn nice rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 26, 2011, 02:25:55 AM
Howdy Gypsy,
Great looking Rig! Looks very functional! Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 26, 2011, 05:06:32 AM
Howdy..
I´ve made a WB holster for a shooter friend, working on tha mag holders now..
Gypsy, you have made a beautiful rig, be proud of it.
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Range Gypsy on March 26, 2011, 06:02:41 AM
Boothill Bob , very nice holster !

I see this one has a belt lock for stability  too .Can anyone explain the reason for the "t" shape of the back flap , behind the belt ?
I have seen this in several holsters . Is it a style or a function thing?

thanks
Range Gypsy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 26, 2011, 06:08:13 AM
Gypsy. The T-shape is för extra stability, it holds the holster in Place.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 26, 2011, 06:30:05 AM
Howdy BHB,
Beautiful looking Holster! Has a real quality look to it. I like the way you flared the pouch for ease of Holstering. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 26, 2011, 06:35:37 AM
Tanx Johnny, and the Skidmore works well, I love it.. Have to bue more from you soon ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on March 26, 2011, 07:29:15 AM
Hi there BhB ! That holster looks really nice, and fast too ! ;D Exellent work !           These are my latest modells .     Best reg . Ed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on March 26, 2011, 07:47:50 AM
Other side ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 26, 2011, 07:59:03 AM
BB as usual good job. Nice clean lines. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 26, 2011, 11:21:14 AM

  Bob, beautiful work on your Wild Bunch holster,it looks like it will do the job well.


                                           ;D

  Ed, good looking holsters pard, you're really doing well, thanks for sharing


          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on March 26, 2011, 03:40:47 PM
Hello everybody , I present you this set(group) for Remington pocket
Specially made for a lady


  (http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=107&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste13.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=108&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste14.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=109&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste15.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=110&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste16.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=111&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste17.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=112&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste18.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=113&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/holste19.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=114&u=11629212)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 26, 2011, 04:00:15 PM


  Beautiful work Bill, good to see you back again, thanks for the look see pard ::) :o 8) ;D


          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 26, 2011, 04:03:20 PM
There has been a lot of new work posted up here in the last couple days.

Range Gypsy  very nice work on the NAA holster and your wild bunch rig.  

BHB  Also a nice holster. I like how it is molded in back for easier holstering. It is just thick leather you are using or do you have an insert inside?

Ed real nice work.

Bill  that is a nice rig. The lady getting it will be very happy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on March 26, 2011, 04:39:14 PM
Howdy..
I´ve made a WB holster for a shooter friend, working on tha mag holders now..
Gypsy, you have made a beautiful rig, be proud of it.
//BhB

BhB...I'm blown away...that is by far and away, one of the slickest 1911 rigs I have ever seen...Superlative work...Spent many years toting a 1911 in "Tactical" holsters...now that I'm retired, I've been looking for something different...you've created the perfect "something different"...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 26, 2011, 05:43:46 PM
Tanx all for the warming words.. Love your holsters Ed, they are beautiful at usual, I maby pay you a visit this week..
Wolf Tracker. Its just a lined holster without insert. I have tryed to make it with metal insert but I cant do it, its to hard to handle for me :-[
Tanx Jayhawker. Have taken me a couple years to work it out, but now I think its finished. Dont think I can do it better than this. Its a very stable holster, feels like it one with the body ;) Maby I will ad a hammer tong like the 3:10 rig-
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 26, 2011, 07:05:58 PM
Bill L beautiful job on the ladies rig.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on March 27, 2011, 12:46:37 PM
Thanx WT and TenW  ;D And BhB (looking forward too your visit too the southern parts of sweden !!!)   Ed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 27, 2011, 05:33:34 PM
Ed, them be some pretty dang nice looking holsters and belts.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 28, 2011, 04:59:26 AM
Attached are pictures of the belt I made for the Jockstrap Holsters that Kid Terrico gifted to me. I'll wear it with the cartridges & shells to the front and the Belt buckle to the back. I wanted to eliminate a a separate shotgun belt and slide.
 
I always wanted to make a Belt pieced together out of smaller pieces of leather. This one is adjustable for size. I'm considering this Belt a prototype or practice Belt and will make another one. I made some mistakes in the planning and execution on this one. I'll change some things in my construction method and also bury the Chicago Screws so they do not show on the front of the Belt front. I will also try out the Vinegaroon that Wolf Tracker gave to me.
 
Putting Kid Terrico Holster's on one of my belts is like putting the "Mona Lisa" next to a Kindergartener's crayon drawings.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on March 28, 2011, 07:40:38 AM
Looks terrific, Johnny!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 28, 2011, 08:51:52 AM
Johnny you did my holsters proud. I like it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 28, 2011, 09:51:57 AM
Works for me Johnny,looks like agreat match~ :) By the way i found a great way to look younger.......I put a picture of KT on my monitor :D :D

My wrinkles seemed to magically dissapear!! ;D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 28, 2011, 11:04:23 AM
Johnny I would say you done them fine looking holsters proud, just fine.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 28, 2011, 11:09:50 AM

Johnny, you did a bang up job here, very versatile, and the way you tied the spots in with your Chicago screws really looks nice, great looking belt for two great looking KT holsters, what more could a pard want. ::) ;D

     tEN wOLVES  ;D 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rusty Brec on March 28, 2011, 11:15:05 AM
Johnny
Nice work on the belt looks good with KT's Holsters
Rusty
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on March 28, 2011, 12:20:59 PM
Thats a holster to be proud of  :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 28, 2011, 01:57:22 PM
Great looking stuff guys and gal. Keep it coming. Finished my set of holsters for a pair of Ruger Bisley Vaqueros. Now to get onto more projects.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 28, 2011, 05:03:03 PM
Swifty nice job. Keep them comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 28, 2011, 06:57:12 PM
swifty very nice indeed!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on March 28, 2011, 07:08:36 PM
Johnny   Nice to see the completed belt. It came out looking real good and works nicely with the holsters. I like the idea of it being adjustable. I for one am finding that as I'm getting older my belts keep shrinking on me  ??? ;D. At least with my clothes I can blame it on the washing machine shrinking them!!

Swifty   Nice looking holsters. Those Bisleys look good in them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on March 29, 2011, 05:08:59 PM
As every times of the truths marvels, bravo

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 29, 2011, 09:00:45 PM
Very good WB rig, RG. Looks like you made those patterns yours. Nice.

BB, that holster is first class. Nice work all around.

Ed, Those holsters are quite good. They have the appropriate balanced look. Thanks for the pics.

Bill, your Remmie rig is really cool. Nice work, for sure. She should be happy with that.

Johnny, those jockstraps are snazzy. Very good job on them. The sectioned belt is a good idea. Good thinking, there.

Swifty, those Bisley holsters are nice. Good color for the type of design you have. Well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 30, 2011, 04:42:14 AM
Howdy All,
Many thanks to everyone for the kind words.

Howdy Swifty,
Very nice work on that pair of Holsters! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on March 31, 2011, 04:32:01 PM


Johnny and Swifty.
Nice work pards. Lookin' good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on March 31, 2011, 11:22:15 PM
Thanks for all the kind remarks.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on April 01, 2011, 07:51:37 AM
Good toolin' there, Swifty!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 02, 2011, 04:54:37 PM
OOoooooooo PURTY holsters Swifty! :)

And did KT just call you Sifty :o You makin tore  till as  ;D ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: alaskapacker on April 02, 2011, 11:48:42 PM
BoothillBob, That 1911 rig is perfect! Very well thought-out, a great melding of style and function. Is that from a pattern commercially available, or one of your own? Beautiful work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ed Frost on April 03, 2011, 12:00:41 PM
Thanx Will !   ;D ;D ;D   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on April 03, 2011, 06:02:37 PM
Nice work all. Swifty`s are sweet. I like that tooling pattern.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 03, 2011, 06:55:45 PM


  Swifty, I don't know how I missed your holsters, those are beautiful pard, thanks for the look see, you're doing some very nice work.


            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on April 04, 2011, 11:48:44 AM
Thanks guys for the kind words. Working on portfolio covers today.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on April 05, 2011, 02:34:08 PM
Here is my last realization, I am happy to share her(it) with you, I regret only a thing(matter), it is that my English is not very good to participate more in this great forum
So long

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/ensemb11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=117&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/ensemb12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=118&u=11629212)

(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/62/92/12/ensemb13.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=119&u=11629212)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 05, 2011, 02:43:18 PM
Bill beautiful job. Your work speaks for ITSELF. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 05, 2011, 07:27:46 PM
Bill,

Your English is far and away better than my French ....

In fact, when my father was stationed at Toul-Rosieres AFB in Alsace Lorraine, I believe I have the distinct history of being the only dependent child ever kicked out of a mandatory French class ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 05, 2011, 10:15:28 PM
I haven't checked this thread in a while and notice there has been some outstanding work put up since I last visited. Great work fellas.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on April 06, 2011, 12:18:07 AM
Bill, thats a mighty fine looking rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 06, 2011, 07:36:53 AM
Bill that is a beautiful rig, I love the over all design and the color.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on April 06, 2011, 08:36:07 AM
A new Slim Jim with the bottom trimmed so the barrel pokes out a little. Kinda Gus McCrae or Shane...or Man With No Name, for that matter.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 06, 2011, 09:52:51 AM
Santee, plain,to the point and NICE. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 06, 2011, 10:33:30 AM

  Santee, like KT said, I like it, it looks like a holster that would have been used in the day, well done pard ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 06, 2011, 10:57:09 AM
A new Slim Jim with the bottom trimmed so the barrel pokes out a little. Kinda Gus McCrae or Shane...or Man With No Name, for that matter.

Don't forget Josey Wales  ;D  Very nice holster, my  favorite style.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 06, 2011, 04:07:45 PM
Bill and Santee  nice job you both did.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 06, 2011, 11:32:20 PM
Bill, that's good work. Very clean and well made. Don't worry about your English. We all speak "leather" around here.

Santee, very cool holster. The barrel sticking through a little is a nice touch. It looks the part beautifully.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 09, 2011, 03:16:11 PM
Now I´m working on a new Wild Bunch rig, its going to Norway  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 09, 2011, 04:46:10 PM
Bob, that looks really good. The color with that light stitch line is beautiful. Very clean.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 09, 2011, 06:36:34 PM
Nice holster Bob. Very clean.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 09, 2011, 08:02:10 PM

 Howdy Bob

         More nice work from you, nice clean lines, and professional looking job, well done pard.

           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 09, 2011, 08:21:23 PM
Bob as usual , very nicely done. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 09, 2011, 08:46:36 PM
Bob, that is just plain fantastic.  I love everything about it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 09, 2011, 09:21:46 PM
Here's a set of drop holsters for Julie, a friend and shooter in our club. The stamp is a triple heart, which I got from Chan Geer, but I don't remember the maker, since Chan sells for several different too makers. It's something she chose, along with the Conchos and the color. She's going to continue to use her gunbelt for the time being.

Once again I used a modified Slowhand Bob holster pattern. (Thanks Robby) They have a pretty good lip on them that makes them easy to reholster. I used 8/9 W&C Russet, lined with 4/5 veg tan from Tandy. I used Fiebings Oil Light Brown along with an application of Sidmore's, followed by a coat of Bag Kote. 

With the time constraints of work it took me close to 3 weeks to get these done.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/JulieHolsters2.jpg)

                                       
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 09, 2011, 10:37:26 PM
JD very nice job. You got it down pat. She should be very happy with them. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on April 09, 2011, 11:16:58 PM
Now I´m working on a new Wild Bunch rig, its going to Norway  :)
You're killin me here Bob...very sharp rig...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 09, 2011, 11:58:31 PM

 Howdy JD, good to see you here again, those holsters are great, I like the drop, and Slowhand Bobs holster design she should get some good use out of these, nice color and border tooling to, well done for sure  ;D


        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 10, 2011, 03:21:57 AM
JD, Thats very good looking holsters.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on April 10, 2011, 06:34:16 AM
Nice work, all!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 10, 2011, 08:10:26 AM
JD, fantastic job, 3 weeks well spent.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 10, 2011, 09:37:37 AM
Bob  that holster looks nice and clean.

JD  those turned out real nice. The color looks real good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 10, 2011, 01:11:12 PM
JD, those holsters look good. The heart theme is very suitable for a lady, I made a rig for my wife using a heart theme and she likes them. The finish is nice and rich. Nice job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: CQMD on April 11, 2011, 09:39:04 AM
JD those holsters are remarkable. It has been awesome watching the progression of your leather work over the years. When are you going to start teaching classes?

Keep up the great work

Bobby Rose
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on April 12, 2011, 09:42:10 AM
Bob, I like your Wild Bunch rigs a lot! Good design.

JD, I think this is the best you have made so far! Keep up the good work! They look very professionally made and pretty ta' boot.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 13, 2011, 06:39:15 AM
I made it back again from my annual ski trip without any broken bones. As Lou Gehrig said in his farewell speech at Yankee stadium, "I'm the luckiest man on the face of the earth".

Attached is a slide show of the areas I skied at
http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/April%202011%20Ski%20Trip/?albumview=slideshow

http://www.youtube.com/user/jvsaffran?feature=mhum

My compliments to everyone for the excellent work and the fine suggestions posted during the past several weeks.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 13, 2011, 09:54:39 AM
Howdy Fellas' haven't been on in a while looks like everyone has been busy!
Santee, Boothill Bob and JD Alan, great work on you holsters!! They look great!!

Here are a few things I've finished lately, a pair of mathing cartridge belts done in a natural finish for pistol cartridges and shotgun shells and a Scout belt with matching holster.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3467.jpg)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3488.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 13, 2011, 09:58:56 AM


  Howdy Johnny

     Thanks for sharing your trip with us, and the great slid show, sounds and looks like you had a great time. it's good to have you back home with us again. ;) :D


            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 13, 2011, 10:04:49 AM

 Howdy Rossmaker

      You're turning out some fine gun leather pard, thanks for the look see  ::) :o 8) ;D



          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 13, 2011, 10:08:34 AM
Thanks Ten Wolves!! I really appreciate it!   :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Swifty Morgon on April 13, 2011, 11:47:29 AM
Rossmaker, that is a dang good looking bunch of leather gear. I had a friend call me and say he was going camping and needed a holster for his 22 single six heritage. I told him no problem, when do you need it. He said he would be buy to get it on his way out of town in an hour or so. My friends are a pain, but got it done, no frills, nothing fancy, but it will work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 13, 2011, 05:23:12 PM
Rossmaker  That is some very nice work. The colors turned out real nice.

Swifty  that is pretty darn good for an hours worth of work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 13, 2011, 05:25:52 PM
Johnny  Glad you had fun. Looks like an awesome place to ski. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 13, 2011, 11:35:08 PM
Very nice slide show, Johnny. Looks like the snow will be there for a while yet. Glad to hear you had fun.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 13, 2011, 11:38:09 PM
Rossmaker, those are good work. Is the rig done with the rust dye?

Swifty, that's darn fine work for an hour. Now we know where you got the name, "Swifty".
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 14, 2011, 01:24:51 AM
Howdy Rossmaker & Swifty,
You Gents have posted some mighty fine looking work. Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: sharps4065 on April 14, 2011, 08:22:22 AM
My first work after a 25 year break from doing leatherwork. Felt good to be back behind the tools, if a little nervous..... Going to christen these on Sunday at my first CAS 3 gun shoot.

Hold centre
Clive



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 14, 2011, 08:48:15 AM
Sharps it would appear you have not lost the touch with the 25 year break, these look great.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 14, 2011, 09:43:57 AM
Howdy Sharps

         Well it sure doesn't look like you lost a thing by being away from leather work, beautiful work, bet it really felt good to get back to it, keep it up this time, we shouldn't stop doing things that bring us joy in life, you have too much talent to let this slip by. ;)


                                     Regards

                                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on April 14, 2011, 09:59:36 AM


Congrats top all who have posted projects since my last visit. Lots of nice work being shown.

Sharps:
Really enjoyed the slim jim outfit.. Very nice early carving style. An authentic looking rig, for sure.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 14, 2011, 12:02:13 PM
Wad I have a few of these Yankee Screwdrivers, The large one is like the one you posted, it came with two  flat head screwdrivers, and two Philips head, large and small on both, I know they are still used by fine wood workers. try these links http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/products.asp?dept=370

http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=08C03.01&SID=W6061002&EID=Garrett%20Wade&gclid=CMiJ-tiJ4acCFQ12gwod0HoE_Q

http://shop.ebay.com/items/yankee%20screwdrivers?_dmd=1&_sop=12

    tEN wOLVES  

Just went through this myself.  Garrett Wade (one of the coolest places around for tool lovers) can't help.  They sell a newer version, but the bits aren't interchangeable and the adapter doesn't work either.  I spend considerable time on the phone with a very nice and helpful gent there, but....!

They do have drill bits for the smaller model...I had been looking for them for years...but I haven't found screw driver bits for the larger version yet.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 14, 2011, 12:17:24 PM
Forty Rod,

I just orderd a set of 'replacements' that says they fit all 133 series ... I will see when I get them

The other thing to do is find a friendly machinist buy some 5/16 screwdrivers in the types one needs and have the machinist cut them off and add a dado to the end ... and I am sure much easier said and much cheaper said than done ...

But here is the website ... probably the same people you were talking to ...

http://yhst-14955502022428.stores.yahoo.net/bitsandaccessories-yankeebits-133135233.html
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 14, 2011, 12:50:16 PM
Sharps, very nice job on the Slim Jims. Very authentic looking carving for the slim jim.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 14, 2011, 02:27:29 PM
Rossmaker nice looking leatherwork.

Sharps those are some beautiful looking holsters. I wouldnt mind wearing them myself.  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 14, 2011, 04:38:45 PM
Sharps  those are nice looking  Slim Jims. Like others kave said, very authentic looking.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 15, 2011, 01:31:03 AM
Thanks for the positive commments guys, I do appreciate it. It seems to me, looking at all the work posted the past few weeks that the bar has really been raised for quality work. I'm impressed with everything I see, but I especially like Rossmakers belts; they are Awesome!

Here is a rifle butt cover I made for a friend's '73. He wanted something dark, so I tried to accommodate him. I've been making covers for the 66; this one is a little smaller. I'm working on one for the Marlin shotgun type stock.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/MarshallBisleyStockCover1.jpg) 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on April 15, 2011, 01:34:28 AM
A friend's wife asked me to make her something that she could shoot Lady B-Western with and she likes "Flashy"
So, I came up with this;
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-408S.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-410S.jpg
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 15, 2011, 02:25:45 AM
Howdy Sharps,

Beautiful work you have posted! It has a real classic look to it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 15, 2011, 03:51:47 AM
JD, very nice work pard. 
LoneRider, thats what I call a B-western rig, beautiful work.
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 15, 2011, 09:04:48 AM
LoneRider, I agree with Boothill Bob, that is one fine looking B Western rig!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 15, 2011, 09:53:24 AM


  JD, and Long Rider, Excellent work pards, thanks for the look see


                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 15, 2011, 02:39:57 PM
That is a fine looking B western rig and looks like a happy lady wearing it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on April 15, 2011, 05:24:52 PM
Thanks All!!

Yea, She's happy, she won Lady B-Western at Jailbreak recently.

I'm designing a new style for those of us who can be described as "Portly Gentlemen" ::)
It'll be worn where the shotgunbelt is normally, with shotgun shells and reload loops as well as the holsters on a wider belt. I have found that with the "Overhang" it's hard to pull and reholster the pistols without having them way to the side or leaning back. I was watching a video of me shooting a stage and noticed I was leaning back when pulling the pistols so I could clear the belly :o
Photos will be posted as soon as I get it made.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 15, 2011, 09:50:57 PM
That's a place I didn't find.  Let me know if they work.  I got two sets of drill bits for the small one, but I'd sure like some drivers for the bigger one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 16, 2011, 01:40:59 AM
Forty Rod,

What diameter are the drill bits? Mine uses a 5/16 shaft with about a half depth rabbet at the end .... and if they fit mine, I would enjoy purchasing them from you ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: sharps4065 on April 16, 2011, 10:19:45 AM
Thanks for all the kind words guys, fired me up for some more projects.....  ;D

Regards
Clive
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 16, 2011, 10:38:38 AM
Wadd, the drill bits I have are 3/16".  It's the 5/16" that I need.

The Garrett Wade small drill bit sets are #69P01.02 and are listed at $21.50 for a set of 8.  I got two sets for Christmas because I didn't know how long they'd be available.  I may buy two more just in case. 

The drill that takes these (and it's a dandy.  My Dad had one as long as I can remember and I bought mine almost 25 years ago) is all metal and stores the bits in the handle.  It's #69P01.01 at $59.95.

The new replacement drill / screwdriver units (there are two, one is 12" extended and one is 17. 3/4" extended) for the one you have are listed, too, but like I said they take hex bits and GW doesn't sell the old style.

Check their catalog out on line.  It's a marvelous toy store.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 16, 2011, 10:49:11 AM
I will ... with rtrepdation ....

It looks like a perfect place to spend mone for 'gotta-have' do dads, and spending money is the last thing I need to do right now ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 16, 2011, 03:00:34 PM
Me, too, but there sure is a lot of eye candy.....considering my total lack of any skills that those tools would be good for.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 16, 2011, 05:53:53 PM
Rossmaker, those are good work. Is the rig done with the rust dye?

Swifty, that's darn fine work for an hour. Now we know where you got the name, "Swifty".

Thanks Swifty!! The rig was done with a brown oil dye thinned down a little. Originally it was going to be dyed using a natural walnut dye but my first attempt at natural dye didn't turn out as planned so I'm trying it a second time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 16, 2011, 05:55:53 PM
Thanks to all you pards for the great comments! I am doing work a little more frequently so I'm learning something new all the time and hopefully improving everytime!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 16, 2011, 06:15:53 PM
Forty Rod,

I just put the online catalong on my 'Favorites' list: I will look at it tonight ...

Thanks!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 16, 2011, 08:40:35 PM
Just worked up a couple new patterns.

I made the scabbard for myself and did it based on a Meanea one I saw in Packing Iron.

The Jockstrap holster was made like one seen at a show a while back. The original was made by H A Holtzer.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2918.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2922.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 16, 2011, 10:43:49 PM
Cliff beautiful workmenshop. Great color, I just love it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 16, 2011, 10:58:33 PM
Sharps, that rig is really a fine one. Your skills haven't slumped at all. Thanks for sharing that with us. Those should serve you well at the shoot.

JD, that butt cover is a good design. Nice work.

Nice B-Western rig, LoneRider. Glad to hear it served her well.

Nice patterns carried out well, Cliff. They look really good. Great color, too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 17, 2011, 02:51:47 AM
Cliff, you did it again. Very beautifull work pard, love the way you got the copper rivets, I dont get them that nice :-\,
maby I juse the wrong tools ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 17, 2011, 08:55:44 AM
Cliff scabbard and holster ... first class.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 17, 2011, 10:30:37 AM
Howdy Cliff,

Beautiful work! As Two Walks said "First Class". Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 17, 2011, 11:00:08 AM


 Outstanding work Cliff, absolutely beautiful, I like everything about them, style pattern tooling, and love your use of copper rivets, they just add something special, besides making everything stronger, well done psrd. ::) :o 8) ;D



                                 tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 17, 2011, 07:59:50 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone, the color on the Jockstrap is my own concoction of Feibings medium brown, alcohol, and saddlers oil. I call it frontier brown since it leaves it kind of aged looking. Also leaves the leather more conditioned and not dried out feeling like you sometimes get with the factory dyes. It's more like the factory oil dyes but even a little oilier.

The scabbard is skirting leather and oiled with some darkened neatsfoot, I'll let time do the rest on it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 17, 2011, 08:01:29 PM
Cliff  very nice work on both. The colors are very nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on April 18, 2011, 09:34:37 AM
Lookin good Cliff.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jack Wagon on April 22, 2011, 11:19:48 AM
As a hobbyist I would like to thank the talented leathersmiths for
freely sharing their knowledge and technics with us. The photos of
your works have been inspiring. I buy my supplies at the local Tandy
store, but the powers that be here in California in their zeal to
protect us from ourselves have banned sprit dyes and certain leather
adhesives. The alternate procedures presented on this site have been
very useful. Here are a couple of projects I’ve finished up. The holster
on the left and the cartridge belt were made with Will Ghormley pattern
packs.     JW
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 22, 2011, 02:31:33 PM
Jack Wagon, some very nice leather work there ... it is a great hobby!  Living in Cali, I feel your pain and am also thankful for all the great help and inspiration folks on this site have so freely shared.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 22, 2011, 08:57:48 PM
Those are some very nice pieces, Jack. Your work is good. Thanks for the look-see and welcome to the Leather Shop. Looking forward to more of your posts.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rube Burrows on April 22, 2011, 09:05:49 PM
Cliff.....I love that rifle scabbard and holster. I have been wanting me a rifle scabbard......even though I dont have a horse.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 22, 2011, 09:28:13 PM


 Howdy JW, Your work is beautiful, glad you posted them, we're happy to have you join in with us pard, we look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

          Regards

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 22, 2011, 10:14:47 PM
Cliff.....I love that rifle scabbard and holster. I have been wanting me a rifle scabbard......even though I dont have a horse.

Thanks, I figured for Cowboy action shoots I would cris cross the straps and carry it over my shoulder like a sling. I tried it and it works good that way.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jack Wagon on April 23, 2011, 09:13:23 AM
Thanks for the encouragement guys. If you have teenagers in the house like me, I’m sure you will agree,
 saddle stitching makes for some fine therapy!    JW
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 23, 2011, 09:29:08 AM
Thanks for the encouragement guys. If you have teenagers in the house like me, I’m sure you will agree,
 saddle stitching makes for some fine therapy!    JW

That is some really good work Jack Wagon, saddle stitching is also good exercise for those external rotators, some of the muscles used in the backhanding motion should you ever need it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 23, 2011, 10:10:40 AM
Jack Wagon  those holsters are looking good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 23, 2011, 05:53:58 PM
Jack Wagon those are some really nice holsters. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 24, 2011, 07:26:48 AM
Welcome to the Leather Shop Forum. That's some great looking leather you have posted. We look forward to seeing your future projects.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 24, 2011, 11:03:37 PM
A couple sets I just finished up.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3599.jpg)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3495.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 25, 2011, 12:47:14 AM
Rossmaker looking good. Couple of very nice looking holsters.Nice designs.  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 25, 2011, 06:09:14 AM
Howdy Rossmaker,
Beautiful work! These Holsters have a real classic look to them.
Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 25, 2011, 08:17:51 AM
RossMaker, two beautiful sets to be sure. The second set is the style I am thinking about making next and this really inspires me to get going.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on April 25, 2011, 09:39:22 AM
RossMaker, Nice job there pard. Love the color and that pattern.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 25, 2011, 11:51:47 AM
RossMaker, thats very nice holsters.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 25, 2011, 12:23:58 PM
Have made a new rig just for fun of it. My first scout belt, and I like the modell for the slimjim.
Have to practis with those toe plugs, but its geting better  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 25, 2011, 04:27:29 PM


  Henric, beautiful work, that's a real nice looking rig, perfect for the slim jim, thanks for the look see



                 tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 25, 2011, 04:39:41 PM
Boothill Bob, a step above and beyond ... Beautiful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on April 25, 2011, 06:26:35 PM
Really nice, Bob. Is that deer hide on the fringe?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 25, 2011, 07:18:07 PM
Boothill Bob  Nice work on the holster. I like the design.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 25, 2011, 09:12:22 PM
BB you did a really nice job on that rig. I like. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 26, 2011, 04:28:12 AM
Howdy Boothill,

Great looking Rig! It has a real classic look to it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 26, 2011, 03:56:59 PM
Nice work you guys,i sure enjoy lookin! I like that twisted fringe!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 26, 2011, 04:20:34 PM
Tanx pards, love to try new stuff. Yes Santee its deer hide, american deer hide to  :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on April 26, 2011, 06:43:54 PM
Boothill, looks great.  Looks like something Custer might have wanted to wear..... :D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 26, 2011, 11:46:45 PM
Attached are pictures of one piece Corian grips I just made for my USFA SAA. I've made some two piece grips in the past but was very apprehensive about making one piece grips. My main concerns were fitting and gluing the spacer. I finally found an adhesive on the internet especially formulated for Corian. I also had a machinist friend of mine machine the spacers .005" to .008" thicker than the back-strap. The close machining of the spacer thickness makes for a nice tight fit. The entire process now goes very smooth. In fact, I now find making one piece grips easier than two piece grips IMHO. This set is far from perfect but it's an improvement over previous attempts.

The Corian color used is called "Vanilla" and it sort of resembles Ivory. I get free scraps from a local Counter Top shop. A while back I got a price on real Ivory. The material cost for a set of genuine Ivory Grips is in the $350 to $400 range. Way too rich for my blood.

Now it's back to the shop to finish a matching set for my other Pistol.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 27, 2011, 12:24:33 AM
Johnny beautiful job on the grips. They fit real nice. What colors can you do? KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on April 27, 2011, 06:34:43 PM
Here's a new one for KT.We had some leftover handle materials from the last knife I made for him so KT sent me this blade.Now I normally don't like working on other makers blades but for KT, it's fine.Having said that, we deciding to modify the blade tang so it looked more like a standard knife versus a dagger handle.The handle materials are Water Buffalo horn, Muskox, and Mammoth Ivory, with aged brass.Dave :)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 27, 2011, 06:50:44 PM
Great rig Boothill Bob very sweet!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 27, 2011, 07:10:39 PM


         Johnny, your grip making just gets better with every one you do, beautiful work Pal


       Dave, you are a true artist pard, and I know KT keeps you polished with all his ideas LOL, this knife is no exception, absolutely Awesome.


                        tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on April 27, 2011, 07:33:12 PM
Thanks TW,as hard as KT pushes himself to do those knockout rigs of his, he is equally ambitous in getting his knife ideas built, and I couldn't be happier to do it for him.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 27, 2011, 08:24:21 PM
This is the mate to my other knife but it is a dagger instead. As usual Dave shows why hes the best Like he said these are left over pieces and only by being very careful could he salvage enough pieces for a second knife. He saved me $500.00 on the mammoth and muskox pieces. BEAUTIFUL work Dave. Thank You Terry
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 27, 2011, 11:11:05 PM
That grip looks like a storm comin in...MY MY MY beeeeueatifuuuul!!! :o :)

 I'll call that one ~The Storm Chaser~ :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on April 27, 2011, 11:58:40 PM
Lookin good BB !!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on April 28, 2011, 04:09:04 PM
Here is a copy of the holster of the page 105 of Packing Iron (with light differences asked by the customer)
History:
Model made by H.C Heilig de Castroville Texas between 1880 and 1885.

voici une copie du holster de la page 105 du Packing Iron ( avec de légères différences demandé par le client  )
historique :
Modèle fabriqué par H.C Heilig de Castroville Texas entre 1880 et 1885 .


(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/946407packingiron105HCHEILIG1NET.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/921073packingiron105HCHEILIG2NET.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/988280packingiron105HCHEILIG3NET.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net)

 :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 28, 2011, 04:28:27 PM


 WOW, Great job Bill, these old West Texas holsters have a real nice flare to them, and you captured it well, thanks for the look see and sharing with us ::) :o 8) ;D

     tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 28, 2011, 05:06:30 PM
Bill outstanding job. Couldnt ask for anything more. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 28, 2011, 07:59:52 PM
Bill seeing your work and others on this board are like having my own personal time machine sitting on the desk.  Beautiful work, it always sets a high bar for me to work toward, thanks.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 28, 2011, 09:29:28 PM
Bill nice work. That captures the one in the book nicely but still has your own style.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on April 28, 2011, 09:35:59 PM
John  that is excellent work on those grips. They look real nice on that USFA.

Dave  nice work on the knife. The two look great together.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 28, 2011, 10:45:59 PM
Hey guys, I have next to zero experience with the other forums on this site. Maybe someone could tell me which forum I would want to use to talk about boots; specifically B Western boots.

Due to foot problems I can no longer wear traditional western boots. I need a taller toe box than most “cowboy “ boots provide, but I need boots that will pass muster in the B Western SASS category.

Several people have suggested the Ariat brand  but I need a 13 Extra wide, and I haven’t found any that size to try on. The other problem with them is the style that looks like it might work has a "sort of" lug sole that is not allow.ed

Others have suggested custom boots, but we're talking $750 just to begin a conversation. So, please point me toward the proper thread to discuss my options.  

Thanks, JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on April 28, 2011, 11:33:35 PM
JD, have you thought about some knee high moccasins, something like a plains boot,not sure but I think allowable and very comfortable.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on April 29, 2011, 12:02:30 AM
Hi Dave, Skip asked me the same thing, but I'm sure they won't work for B Western. I've got boots that work for the "normal" ranch hand look I go for, and for the Wild Bunch clothing, but I'm working on B Western as well.

Thanks for the shout out
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 29, 2011, 06:49:01 AM
Bill, thats a beautiful holster, I like that modell..
I´ve just made my first Cattleman out of the Will Ghormley pattern, I think its
a nice holster. Its dyed with Light brown, and a cote EVOO and Tan-kote.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 29, 2011, 07:06:59 AM
Howdy Bill Logan & Boothill,

That's some great looking work you Gents have posted. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 29, 2011, 09:35:37 AM
Boothill, very nice.  I love the color and design of the holster and cuffs.  All you folks post some great pictures.  I have to get my camera fixed or get a new one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 29, 2011, 09:36:45 AM


   BHB, very nice pard, thanks for the look see ::)


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 29, 2011, 10:13:37 AM
BHB some very nice looking work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on April 29, 2011, 10:22:23 AM
thanks evry body
Boothill , very good job and very nice color
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 29, 2011, 01:30:52 PM
Those look really good, Dalton. Very nice work. I wouldn't have thought of Corian, but that's a great idea. Can you drill them to take a screw-back concho? Here's a rig I made for my wife and matched the one-piece faux ivory grips with conchos (glued in with JB Weld) to carry a theme throughout. I made this rig before I learned about vinegaroon but it's still OK.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 29, 2011, 01:52:58 PM
Rossmaker, those holsters are really good. Good coloring and great patterns. Nice work.

Great scout rig, BH. The contrasting colors look nice. Also, I really like your Cattleman. Nice, rich color with those spots. It really looks good. Good job on both.

Beautiful Heilig copy, Bill. You really nailed that one. Very well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 29, 2011, 09:37:22 PM
Bill, great west texas reproduction looks amazing!!I just finished a west texas holster and money belt combo myself I have to get some pics on here though.

Bob, as always beautiful work! You really do great work always A+!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on April 29, 2011, 09:47:50 PM
Here is one that Cliff Fendley is doing for me. Now I didn't want a lot of carving other than a border stamp. The holster is stamped somewhat like an original that was made in Cheyenne Wyoming circa 1885-1895 by F.A. Meanea. He made the stamp on the inside of the border stamping to match the original as close as he could. This will be dyed using a walnut so I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I have no doubt it will be as I picture it in my mind as he found the border stamping exactly like I wanted.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 30, 2011, 12:05:11 PM
Lookin' really good, Joec. Cliff is doing a bang-up job. It'll be fun to see the finished photos.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on April 30, 2011, 12:18:43 PM
Lookin' really good, Joec. Cliff is doing a bang-up job. It'll be fun to see the finished photos.

Yes I'm beginning to believe we might of been related in a previous life. I told him what I my taste was and then left it pretty much up to him. He has nailed it so far.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on April 30, 2011, 02:28:39 PM
joec
Beautiful work, it is very promising, made benefit us photos when he(it) will be ended
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 30, 2011, 03:02:29 PM
 This will skunk "em" ;) First one to make me one of these wins ;D ;D ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/flintlockfirestarterknife.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on April 30, 2011, 03:12:50 PM
joec
Beautiful work, it is very promising, made benefit us photos when he(it) will be ended

I will do as he will probably dye it today or tomorrow. Here in Kentucky the weather hasn't been much help though the last two days have been no rain for a change.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: alaskapacker on April 30, 2011, 04:08:02 PM
I just finished a new holster for my FA. I carry it all the time around town under a jacket, vest or loose shirt as well as on horseback and hiking. It rides close and tight and you actually forget a chunk of steal that heavy in hangin' on your side.

This was my first honest attempt at stamping, so I went for a simple, old-fashioned border. I did not know how to get the lines, so I used a stitching groover, then used the wedge-end of a pear-shaped shader stamp (I think that's what it is called) to soften the edges of the groove. Unorthodox, but it worked.

I don't dye, I use a stain that I add to neetsfoot oil. More stain and less oil gives a darker tone. Also, after forming and boneing the wet leather around the gun, I like to oil just barely before the leather is completely dried out through-and-through. This gives me a slightly marbled affect to the coloring that I find appealing. I then finished the whole thing with a water-based leather finisher out of tandy and hand buffed it.

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u166/73sharps/packerleather1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on April 30, 2011, 04:15:29 PM
My kind of holster and love the color Alaska. I really like the black and brown together too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on April 30, 2011, 05:20:02 PM
I lucked(?)  into a bunch of horsehide and have been working with it for a couple of months...the stuff is dense and hard to dye, but it molds well....makes a pretty decent holster...I started out to make some simple working cuffs, then I decided to "fancy" them up a bit....did I go overboard?  anything else they need?  Constructive criticism welcome...

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/038.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 30, 2011, 05:24:26 PM
alaskapacker , nice work, and your choice of tooling stamps is just right in my book, not over done at all, the color looks great too, and finish gives it a nice look, thanks for sharing this with us, and good to see you back.


               tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on April 30, 2011, 05:38:15 PM
Rick, very cool, and although I'm not even setup to attempt one of those, I do know someone who is and his actually shoot.Dave

some of Bruce Bumps work

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on April 30, 2011, 06:41:41 PM
Here is a Money belt and West Texas holster rig I just completed. Dyed it a dark brown and added a few antique silver spots and concho to dress it up a little.


(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/284.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 30, 2011, 07:22:14 PM
Wow Dave those are narly!! The one i am showing is actually a fire starter,it's hard to see it but right in front of the flint holder is a little tinder box,when ya strike the flint it starts your char cloth and whatever :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 30, 2011, 07:52:17 PM


 Rossmaker, another nice piece of work, I like it, good style and good looking money belt too, well done pard, and thanks for the look see. ::) :o 8) ;D


       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on April 30, 2011, 08:34:05 PM
JoeC, that is a really nice belt and holster Cliff is doing for ya, like others, I really look forward to the finished product.

Alaska Packer, Jhawker and Rossmaker ... outstanding work one and all.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 30, 2011, 08:47:09 PM
Alaskapacker  Jayhawker  Rossmaker  nice work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 30, 2011, 10:42:09 PM
Those cuffs are missing one thing,,,,,,MY ARMS :) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 01, 2011, 12:07:54 AM
Alaskapacker, that holster is nice. I do like the color. Very good work.

Jayhawker, those cuffs look good in the two-tone. Very nice job on those.

Rossmaker, that's a very fine rig. Good job on the West Texas style and money belt. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 01, 2011, 03:40:11 AM
Howdy Alaskapacker, Jayhawker & Rossmaker, 

Nice looking work you Gents have posted. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 01, 2011, 05:18:56 PM
Howdy pards.
Very beautiful work u have posted pards.
I'm working on a SlimJim for my Remington, using a pattern from Will Ghormley. I have never made this carving before, so I
want to ask u if Its someting I have to think of when and if I will make one in the future?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 01, 2011, 05:23:41 PM
Alaskapacker, Jayhawker, and Rossmaker very nice work you all have put out.

Boothill Bob  that is some nice carving.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on May 01, 2011, 05:24:51 PM
Just finished up a pair of very basic left & right crossdraw holsters for my cousin's Ruger Bearcats....

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/002-2.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 02, 2011, 08:17:00 AM
Boothill Bob, that is some mighty impressive carving.  I think customers would love that, I know I do.

Jayhawker, you cousin should be might pleased with those.  They look good with the Rugers.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 02, 2011, 09:33:46 AM
BH, that tooling is first rate. You should definitely keep that patten around. Be sure to post the finished piece.

JH, those Bearcats look right at home in those holsters. Nice job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 02, 2011, 11:20:49 AM
BHB that is some top notch tooling to say the least.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 02, 2011, 11:53:57 AM
what style of tooling is that or the flower name?Very nice! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 02, 2011, 11:57:31 AM
Tanx pards.. I´m going to dye it Walnut, will see what come out of it..
GKR, I dont know anything about the style ore name, its the pattern that
goes with Ghormleys pack..  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 02, 2011, 12:09:39 PM
BHB nice work on the holster. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on May 02, 2011, 10:52:06 PM
BHB , Very nice. I have to try that one myself.  SWEET !!!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 03, 2011, 04:09:31 AM
Tanx for the kind words..
Now I'm working with a Law Dog holster. I like that holster, Its very
fast  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 03, 2011, 08:30:20 AM
BHB, each piece you make is a pleasure to see ... The Law Dog is great, makes me want to make one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 03, 2011, 01:39:42 PM
Go for it Two Walks  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 03, 2011, 05:02:39 PM
Go for it Two Walks  :)

Sending for the pattern pack ... going to make a right and left for Pietta 1862 Army Police and dye with my batch of Vinegaroon.  That way I will have a good excuse to buy them and try out the vinegaroon at the same time.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 03, 2011, 11:09:25 PM
OOOOOOO WEEEEE Found me a huge Sperm whale tooth today.Pics later..If i would have had enough cash i would have got both of them,the one i am getting is a solid tooth witha a painting on it from the Azores,the other is cut in half and one half is an ashtray and ciggarette holder,i think it goes back together to look like a solid tooth..They are huge and from an old whale as the so called nerve ending is still there with a very small hollow..I have to do some dickerin but i think i can get it for 45.00 :) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 03, 2011, 11:15:22 PM
GCR if you want one of the knife guns like Dave showed there only around $13000.00 KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 03, 2011, 11:20:05 PM
Wy thank you KT my birthday is comin up~~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 04, 2011, 02:46:21 PM
Here is the Law Dog rig. Its a 3" belt with as many loops that I could get on it. Its dyed in dirt Brown..
Better pics is coming later  :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 04, 2011, 02:55:54 PM
And here is my Remmy rig... The belt got lighter than the holster, dont like that  :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Qball on May 04, 2011, 03:01:41 PM
Impressive work BB  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 04, 2011, 03:05:15 PM
Tanx QBall
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 04, 2011, 03:07:39 PM


   BHB, Awesome pard, your Lawman rig looks fantastic, and so does your slim Jim, well done on both. ::) :o 8) ;D


              tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on May 04, 2011, 04:23:30 PM
beautiful!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on May 04, 2011, 04:42:56 PM
I was raking my brain trying to figure out how that goes together from the first post now I am beginning to see how it works. Beautiful work BHB.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 04, 2011, 04:47:18 PM
Bob thats some beautiful looking leather work your showing. The one with all the loops you should sell by the pound.. KT ;D ;D :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 04, 2011, 05:34:12 PM
Bob, that is awesome work on both rigs. If it bothers you too much do you think you could rub more stain on the belt to darken it? I've had to do that when they didn't come out just right. Either way I think it looks fine.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 04, 2011, 08:13:05 PM
Well here it is,one of them anyway,gonna go back and get the other the gal is holdin it for me.
 As i stated the other one is sliced in half then pinned in one corner and the top turns to reveal a carved out ciggarette holder,then slide back together,and the top has two cig holders and A hole for the ashtray,never been used though. Whattaya think? I always wanted a whale tooth,and it is real,did all the tests, passed with flying colors,it's all ivory from a sperm whale,and old whale at that,the young whale teeth are hollow at the bottom the older ones have more of the root to them.Now,should i take the painting off or leave as is.It is signed S.Miguel Azores,San Miguel is a port city in Portugal. And nooooow~~~~ :)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/whaletooth003.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/whaletooth007.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/whaletooth006.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/whaletooth002.jpg)

weighs at least a pound..6 1/2 long and 3 inches at the widest
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 04, 2011, 08:26:13 PM
Bob that is some really nice tooling.  The fact the belt is lighter than the holster got me to thinking ... usually not a good thing.

I wonder how many folks in the 1860 had belts, holsters and knife sheaths that matched?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 04, 2011, 10:25:36 PM
I bet a lot of them didn't match which is why I wouldn't be too concerned if it was for myself. I always try to make them match because I assume most customers today would expect it. You see a lot of combination's in collections today that don't match and who knows how long they were used together.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 05, 2011, 06:53:59 AM
Howdy Boothill,

Beautiful work you have posted! That Remmy Holster is awesome! Many thanks for showing it to us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 05, 2011, 08:11:14 AM
Boothill Bob, I got hung up on the Remmy Rig and missed the finished Law Dog holster, that came out extremely nice.  Now I want to make it more than ever.  Did the pattern come for the 1851 and 1860 colt as well?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 05, 2011, 09:29:58 AM
Did the pattern come for the 1851 and 1860 colt as well?

Yes, it's pattern for the most common guns in his packs.

Tanx for the words pards. I put more dye on the Remmy belt and got it darker,
So now I'm a happy camper   ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 05, 2011, 10:10:33 AM
Here is the rig with more dye on the belt and a cote of skedmoore
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 05, 2011, 10:15:57 AM
BHB  nice work on the holsters.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 05, 2011, 10:17:06 AM
Bob it turned out really nice.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on May 05, 2011, 04:45:02 PM


BHB:

Outstanding slim jim holster, pard. Mighty fine work there. One to be proud of.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 05, 2011, 11:56:08 PM
BB, both those rigs look great. I particularly like the Remmie rig. It has a clean elegance to it. Great color on it. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 06, 2011, 01:01:32 AM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/whaletooth006.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/whaletooth007.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/whaletooth003.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slowhand Bob on May 06, 2011, 06:52:51 AM
No, put it under yore pillow tonight and you just might find a quarter in its place tomorrow!  Story?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 06, 2011, 07:06:59 AM
Rick that was a gotcha. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 06, 2011, 10:34:41 AM
I would offer a little more than a quarter and you would not even have to put it under your pillow.  Heck, I could probably get a whole new set of teeth out of that.   ::) Not that I need a new set, the 6 teeth I got are doing a good job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 06, 2011, 02:16:16 PM
How many wolves are there ;) :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/hidden_wolf.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 06, 2011, 03:16:47 PM
Well I finally got it done. This is my first attemp at western holsters and a belt. It is dyed with vinegroon, oiled with neatsfoot, and finished with Skidmores. A big thanks to Johnny McCrae for supplying me with the Skidmores. I see quite a few mistakes I made but I am my worst critic and I did learn a lot from it. A big thanks to all on this forum. I have learned a lot from all the advice and the everything written in here. WT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 06, 2011, 03:18:40 PM
A couple more pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 06, 2011, 03:21:39 PM
Looks good, WT. Nice use of that meander stamp. Very balanced.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 06, 2011, 04:21:20 PM
Beautifull WT, love the deep color and the model. Keepém coming pard
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 06, 2011, 04:28:39 PM
 "THERE IS IRON IN YOUR WORKS OF HOLSTER" ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/josey4.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 06, 2011, 05:36:01 PM
Wolf Tracker I like everything about this rig and really admire the use of the meander stamp.  Go job!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 06, 2011, 08:22:57 PM

  Wolf Tracker, you can be proud of yourself, you did a great job here, and for your first one, it is better than what I made the first time, the meander for your border  looks classy, and those Wolf heads are fantastic, and it looks like my Pal Johnny pointed you in the right direction, thanks for the look see pard, and keep up the great work. ::) :o 8) ;D


          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 06, 2011, 08:29:43 PM


  That's my pack Rick, nine minus me. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 06, 2011, 08:37:36 PM
Ten Wolves, Two Walks, GunClick Rick, Marshall Will, and BHB -thanks for the kind words. It means a lot hearing it from you guys.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on May 06, 2011, 09:36:34 PM
10.
and 10W makes 11.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 06, 2011, 10:15:15 PM


   Rick, I thought I was incognito, looks like Dalton and KT found me anyway, great photo pard, if you can send it to me on my reg. email I would appreciated it, thanks Pal

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 06, 2011, 11:39:54 PM
Sent it  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 07, 2011, 05:04:14 AM
Howdy Wolf Tracker,

Beautiful work! Very impressiive especially for your first Rig! This Rig has a Classic look to it. I can't wait to see it in person. We do look forward to seeing your future projects. Many thanks for sharingyour work with us and sharing some of your excellent Vinegarron with me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 07, 2011, 06:28:01 AM
Good job Wolf Tracker, if that's your first attempt you nailed it right out of the gate.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 07, 2011, 08:02:35 AM
Wolf Tracker darn nice rig for being your first one. I think you did a GREAT job. Now that your hooked. look out. KT :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: knucklehead on May 07, 2011, 09:38:11 AM
very nice wolf tracker.

wish my first holster and belt looked that good.

one question where did you get the wolf head concho?
thats a neat concho.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on May 07, 2011, 12:46:39 PM
It's been a while since i logged on...i've missed some great looking work, well done to all, the quality gets better and better!

Also it's been a while since one of these turned up , i made it last month.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 07, 2011, 01:37:52 PM
Howdy Django

    We wondered where you went off to, beautiful job on this rig, Will  would be proud, thank for sharing with us pard, and don't be a stranger, we'll look forward to seeing your next project.

       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 07, 2011, 02:37:08 PM
Django, there it is. Beautiful work pard, cant wait to see the spurstraps. Well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 07, 2011, 03:30:48 PM
Django beautiful looking rig. Keep m comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 07, 2011, 07:03:39 PM
KT, Knucklehead, Cliff, and Johnny  Thanks for the compliments and kind words. KT I am definately hooked. I have already started a buscadero rig for my wife.

Knucklehead  the wolf concho came from Standard Rivet Company. They have some interesting stuff and decent prices but their flat shipping fee is a bit pricey so it's good to buy in bulk.

Django  nice job on the rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on May 08, 2011, 07:54:00 AM
Here is an old time rig i just finished up.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 08, 2011, 08:31:45 AM
Django just from looking at the two holsters you have posted this week, all I can say is:  Amazing, Beautiful Work!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 08, 2011, 08:38:01 AM
Beautiful work Django  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 08, 2011, 08:53:34 AM
Beautiful work Django  :)
Ditto ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 08, 2011, 09:17:55 AM


  More beautiful work Django, it looks great. ::) ;D


          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on May 08, 2011, 03:33:18 PM
One of my last ones realization, double holster slim Jim with belt scout, finish black basket .

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/383711doubleslimjimbasketnoir1NET.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/168735doubleslimjimbasketnoir2NET.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/645738doubleslimjimbasketnoir3NET.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/545117doubleslimjimbasketnoir4NET.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net)

 :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 08, 2011, 06:12:41 PM


  Very nice Bill, great job on the checkering.

       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 08, 2011, 07:35:02 PM
Bill looks good. Nice stamping. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 08, 2011, 08:39:31 PM
Bill Looks very nice
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 08, 2011, 11:50:24 PM
Bill, thats a good looking rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 09, 2011, 03:27:35 AM
Howdy..
I´ve made two modells of belt pouches, I took the idea of Chuck Burrows (hope you dont mind).
On the bigger one is the Ringo spurstrap rosette..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 09, 2011, 03:30:15 AM
On the rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 09, 2011, 08:16:09 AM
Bill Logan, I really like the rig. What caught me eye the most was the stamping around the belt notches, I don't think I would have ever thought of that.

Boothill Bob, I think those belt pouches turned out first rate.  The rig together is eye catching.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 09, 2011, 09:39:53 AM


  Henric, this rig looks fantastic, I like that you darkened the belt more, and the added pouch, is just icing on the cake, well done all around pard. ::) :o 8) ;D


       tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on May 09, 2011, 04:39:36 PM


Logan and BHB:

Lookin' good pards. Congrats on both.

*******




Thought I'd upload a set of twin strongside holsters I just finished up for a customer. These are for the 6.5" Uberti S&W New Model Russians.


(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-5/1013589/IMG_9638%20copy.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 09, 2011, 06:29:50 PM
Irish Dave those Twins are Keepers that for sure.  Customer should be mighty pleased.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 09, 2011, 06:41:00 PM
Beautiful work, as always Dave, thanks for sharing.

          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 09, 2011, 07:03:58 PM
Boothill Bob  those are some nice pouches.

Irish Dave very nice holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 09, 2011, 08:44:36 PM
Bob, good job as usual, the pouch goes great with the Remington rig, I love the color.

Dave, awesome set of holsters, your customer should be very happy with them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on May 09, 2011, 09:01:26 PM
It`s hard to keep up with all the fine work displayed here. Fine work all.
Wish I could do half as good as you guys!!  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 09, 2011, 10:09:43 PM
BHB and irish Dave as usual outstanding work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on May 10, 2011, 02:24:28 AM
BHB and irish Dave  great work
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 10, 2011, 03:46:19 AM
Irish Dave, thats a great work pard the customer will be proud of those beautis  :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rusty Brec on May 10, 2011, 09:34:54 AM
To all nice work keep it coming
I saw Wolf Trackers up close over the weekend
very nice work
Rusty
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: StockyardJohnnyRed on May 10, 2011, 02:21:54 PM
Just finished this for a customer Celtic hand Carved Border Wild Bunch Rig, Also my Military Commemorative holster
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2011, 02:55:24 PM
JohnnyRed nice looking rigs. Good work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 10, 2011, 02:55:43 PM
Stockyard, both them Wild Bunch rigs turned out exceptional with great carving.  I am impressed even though your work makes mine look even worse.  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2011, 05:17:08 PM
Heres one I made a while back. I liked it so much I decided to show it . Knife made by Dave Cole.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 10, 2011, 07:47:16 PM
Stockyard Johnny nice work on both holsters

KT very nice. I like the way you used the different colors.

Rusty thanks for the kind words.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 10, 2011, 09:14:41 PM
Them holster have a nice drop! Looks like they would be very fast~~And i know what fast is,they didn't call me Quickie Ricky fer nothin! :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2011, 10:23:59 PM
Rick I,ll leave that one untouched. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 10, 2011, 11:40:34 PM
Django, those holsters are really beautiful. Nice and clean. Good work.

Very cool rig, Bill. I like the BW on it. Nice work.

BB, that belt pouch is first rate. I like the simple deco work. Very nice. Looks good with the rig.

Dave, those holsters are really good. Bold yet clean. Great job on those.

SJR, Very cool WB rigs. The Celtic one is most interesting. Both look really good.

KT, more beautiful work. That knife looks right at home, there, too. Thumbs up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 11, 2011, 02:40:07 PM
Howdy pards..
Now I´ve made a civilian half flap holster, the buckle is a officer sword plate buckle.
This holster was much better than my previous half flap. only thing I was not sure
where how high the belt loop would sit on the holster, someone who knows  ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 11, 2011, 02:41:15 PM
Oops, forgot a picture  :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 11, 2011, 05:08:29 PM
Boothill Bob, that is one classy looking rig ... job well done.  As for the question of the loop, no idea.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 11, 2011, 05:31:18 PM

  Beautiful work Bob, and your toe plug looks good, thanks for the look see pard.


             tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on May 11, 2011, 07:30:54 PM
Another knife/sheath from KT's mind to my hands.This one has a 4"1080 blade,with Mammoth Ivory,copper,Desert Ironwood and more Mammoth Ivory.The sheath is inlaid with some nice chocolate Ostrich leg.Dave   :)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 11, 2011, 08:11:05 PM
Dave as usuay great leather work and the knife and handle speak for themself. Absolutely beautiful. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 11, 2011, 08:14:50 PM


   Dave, totally awesome pard,  great looking sheath, what a cool set up. ::) :o 8)


           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 11, 2011, 08:34:34 PM
Lord oh mighty i love ostirich leg.Almost had a pair of boots made from it until i saw the price  :o

That mammoth goes very well with it,i bow to you your highness,my sword is at your command!

 Absolutley bueatiful! :) :) :) What else can ya say :-\ :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 11, 2011, 09:26:48 PM
Rick I would offer to give it to you as a gift but I,m afraid you might accept it. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 11, 2011, 11:11:01 PM
Nah i'd just borrow it fer awhile,you could have it back anytime ;) ;D That grand baby wore me out today.i'm goin nighty night... :P :-X
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 12, 2011, 08:01:06 AM
Seems like I've been falling farther behind all the time in keeping up with the fine work displayed here lately. I went back about 6 pages this morning for a look see and my oh my, fine lookin leatherwork for sure.

Good work all the way around, but a few things really stood out to me: BhB's Slim Jim carving and Bill Logan's basket stamping really caught my eye. Then there's Kid Terico's latest inspirational creation; they always jump out at me.

Nice work everyone, thanks for taking time to share. JD   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 12, 2011, 09:40:05 AM
Been out of town for a while on a road trip with some high school buddies.

My compliments to everyone for the excellent work posted here lately on the Leather Shop.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on May 12, 2011, 11:18:36 AM
Hi Y'all,

I just got back from a little over a week away ... it is nice to see al th work that hs been completed while I was away .... looks like I have got to kick myself into gear here ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on May 12, 2011, 03:17:07 PM


Pards:

Thanks for the kind words.
I hafta agree, there's lots of outstanding work being posted here recently. Actually faster than I can keep up with. Congrats to all on the works posted since my last visit.

BHB really like the half-flap. Great job. You just gotta love those traditional stylings.

Is it just me, or does the overall quality of the works being shown here seem to be getting better and better all the time?



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 12, 2011, 09:41:28 PM
Dave, that one is really nice. The contrasting colors in the handle work nicely. KT's sheath is another fine addition to the mix. Very cool.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 12, 2011, 09:48:10 PM
BB, that half-flap is very good. It looks the part exactly. The belt really goes with it, too. Great job, pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on May 13, 2011, 01:01:24 AM
OK, my normal work is 'speed' type competition rigs. Had a customer who wanted something more traditional.
So, here's my first attempt at that.
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-432S.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 13, 2011, 07:54:13 AM
Lone Rider, beautiful workmanship and the color is really cool.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 13, 2011, 08:13:57 AM
Lonerider nice looking holster. Keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 13, 2011, 11:10:12 AM
Irish Dave, I would agree with you that the overall quality of the work being displayed has gone up. The great this about this forum is when some guy posts a picture of his first holster and it's pretty rough, he will still get compliments and encouragment to keep going.

What a great group of people!

JD   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 13, 2011, 11:41:33 AM
Amen to that JD.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 13, 2011, 04:37:33 PM
Boothill Bob and LoneRider  those are both some very nice holsters
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 17, 2011, 08:05:06 AM
Howdy..
Now I´ve made my first full flap holster for a customer. Havent made any before so I´ll need some tip from U
pards for next time :-X
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on May 17, 2011, 08:12:15 AM
Good lookin' stuff boys.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 17, 2011, 09:48:53 AM


  Henric, great job on the flap holster, never made one before myself, but yours looks good to me, thanks for sharing pard ::) :o 8) ;D


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 17, 2011, 10:11:01 AM
BB nice looking holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 17, 2011, 11:05:42 AM
Boothill, I also have never made one but know the day will come.  I just hope mine turns out that good. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on May 17, 2011, 12:06:21 PM
Very nice work gentlemen

BHB...That half flap is the "Cats Meow" for sure...might have to make one for myself
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on May 17, 2011, 01:47:48 PM


BhB: Looks just dandy. If the customer isn't happy with that, then I'd say he/she just can't be satisfied. First-class job.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 19, 2011, 07:28:44 AM
Attached is a slide show of Graceland taken during a recent trip to Memphis.

http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/Graceland/?albumview=slideshow

We almost did not go to Memphis due to the News Media reporting that "Beale Street" was under water. The TV News showed a reporter wearing waders standing in waist deep water next to a sign that said "Beale Street". Just a very small part of "Beale Street" was affected by the Mississippi River. This was just another example of how the News Media does not report the news properly.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 19, 2011, 09:40:16 AM
Thanks Johnny, nice pictures. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on May 19, 2011, 11:48:52 AM
goods job and very original design
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jack Wagon on May 19, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
Here's a knife sheath and a shooting bag for my m/l rifle I just finished. I had to get the bag fairly wet to turn it right side out after sewing. I put a shot bag in it and let it dry so it would sit flat on the shooting bench. Dyed with Fiebings light brown and then a coat of evoo, finished with Pecards.  Thanks for looking  JW
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 19, 2011, 04:20:25 PM
JackWagon Those are both very nice. The tooling on the sheath looks great.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 19, 2011, 04:24:42 PM
Johnny  very cool, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 19, 2011, 04:59:23 PM
Jack Wagon, I kept sitting here staring at that sheath and shooting bag and I could only come up with one thing to say ... them be darned nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 19, 2011, 06:58:56 PM
Jack Wagon nice job of leather work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on May 19, 2011, 07:23:51 PM
I did this one with a little more Western flair to it.I made the 7 1/2" blade out of 1095 tool steel.The guard is damascus and the handle is Sambar stag and Mammoth Ivory.The sheath was influenced by my good buddy KT, and is inlaid in good ol'Florida Cottonmouth.Dave :)


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 19, 2011, 07:46:11 PM


    Very nice Dave, great looking on both the knife and sheath. ::) :o 8)

       tEN ;D

   Jack Wagon, also very nice work. ::) :o 8)

     tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on May 19, 2011, 08:17:30 PM
Nice work there fellers! Love both the sheaths and the bag.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 19, 2011, 08:59:58 PM
Jack and Dave, really nice work
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on May 20, 2011, 07:23:20 AM
Just got these from Cliff Fendley. As I said his tastes and mine are dead on in holsters. This is exactly what I was looking for. We will see it in person tomorrow at the JCR meet.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 20, 2011, 09:48:54 AM
Dave Cole I am going to go at this sort of in reverse ... That knife sheath is a thing of beauty and the craftsmanship is first class ... Now about that knife ... I love it, that is a style that makes my mouth water.

Joec, you should be extremely pleased, that rig is outstanding.  Cliff does beautiful work and his taste as well as yours seem to parallel mine also.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 20, 2011, 10:56:13 AM
Dave as usual great job on the knife and sheath. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 20, 2011, 10:58:53 AM
Cliff made you a rig to be proud. Wear it with pride. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 20, 2011, 06:09:33 PM


  joec, Cliff made you a hum dinger there, you're a lucky pard for sure. ::) :o 8)


      tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on May 20, 2011, 06:17:26 PM
Thanks guys but the accolades go to Cliff, not me other than I'm the proud owner.  ;D I couldn't be happier with it at all. He listened to me for a bit on the phone about what I wanted then made it exactly like I explained it. Keep in mind I know little to nothing about leather work so he was dealing with a complete neophyte who struggle to explain what I was looking for.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 20, 2011, 07:04:32 PM
I'm droollin so much lookin at that knife i had to put cotton in my mouth!Crimeny Dave,you and KT are dangerous ;D

I'll call that one Da-Stagmouth :)  Look how the slant on that guard and the sheath match up!That's pretty slick~~ ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 20, 2011, 07:30:44 PM
Dave that is a beautiful knife and an equally nice sheath for it.

Cliff nice job on the rig. Joec that is dedfinitely something to be proud of.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 21, 2011, 12:00:06 AM
That's a fine looking Cheyenne holster, LR. Very balanced. Good work.

BB, that flap holster is really good. It looks like an original. Nice job, there.

JW, your sheath and bag look good. Nice work on both. Thanks for the pics.

Dave, that she43ath is a fine one. Very suitable for that knife. I love that Sambar Stag. It looks really good.

Joec, That holster is very authentic. Outstanding, Cliff. You have good reason to be happy with that one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: COACHE on May 21, 2011, 07:21:00 PM
I just finished my belt & holster. I think they came out to bad for being my first. The belt is coffee & vineagroon combo, 1/4 cup of vineagroon to 4 cups of reduced coffee, sprayed on then wiped off after 5 minutes. Then after drying, two light coats of evoo then Tan Kote for the top coat. The holster is the same as the belt, but one coat of Eco-Flo Antique Dark Brown was added after the coffee & vineagroon, Then wiped the dark brown off with a wet paper towel right after applying the brown. After drying Tan Kote was added to finish.
Thanks for looking
Coache
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 21, 2011, 08:10:01 PM
Nice job COACHE, I just finished one similiar to that holster.

Thanks for the comment fellas. Joec, glad to finally meet today and glad you like your rig.
Here is a little better pic
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2943.jpg)

Also here is a pic of a Slim Jim rig for a Remington New Army
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2955.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on May 21, 2011, 11:08:19 PM
Great looking rigs Cliff.Dave :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 22, 2011, 12:27:34 AM
Beautiful rigs, Cliff. I'd be hard pressed to decide which I like better. They both are something to be proud of.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 22, 2011, 12:55:18 AM
My compliments to everyone for the excellent work posted here lately. It's always a genuine pleasure to view these fine examples of leather crafting.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 22, 2011, 09:39:21 AM
Cliff I really like the job you did on the slim jim rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 22, 2011, 10:19:40 AM
Cliff without a doubt, both rigs are first class, great job.  Question: On the slim jim rig belt, what are the 2 sizes of spots?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 22, 2011, 10:45:44 AM
Cliff  nice work on the rigs.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on May 22, 2011, 12:20:07 PM
Nice job COACHE, I just finished one similiar to that holster.

Thanks for the comment fellas. Joec, glad to finally meet today and glad you like your rig.
Here is a little better pic
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2943.jpg)

Also here is a pic of a Slim Jim rig for a Remington New Army
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2955.jpg)

Like is putting it mildly Cliff, ecstatic would cover it better.  ;D

Yes both me and my wife had a ball yesterday and both of us will be back for sure. I almost have her convinced to give it a try also but I know she is not happy with the group she shoots with now, more tactical. She really enjoyed the people she meet there yesterday.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on May 22, 2011, 06:57:15 PM
Man you guys are cranking out some fime work.
LOVE IT !!

Here are a couple sets I have been working on lately.
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/chuckleininger/holsters%202/IMG_0223.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/chuckleininger/holsters%202/IMG_0226.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/chuckleininger/holsters%202/IMG_0228.jpg)

Keep it up fellers, You are my inspiration!!!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 22, 2011, 07:43:50 PM

  Chuck, nice rigs pard, you did a great job, thanks for sharing with us, I'd say what you've done here is an inspiration too, well done for sure. ::) :o 8) ;D


                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 22, 2011, 07:56:55 PM
Dang Chuck that is super ... Great job!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 22, 2011, 08:19:27 PM
Nice work Chuck 100

Joec, maybe if you guys go to the NCOWS nationals your and my wife will get themselves inspired to start CAS with us.

Two Walks, the small spots are 1/4 and I think the large ones were 3/8.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: joec on May 22, 2011, 09:09:00 PM
Nice work Chuck 100

Joec, maybe if you guys go to the NCOWS nationals your and my wife will get themselves inspired to start CAS with us.

Two Walks, the small spots are 1/4 and I think the large ones were 3/8.

I'm working on it Cliff as I would at least like to make 2 days of it. Besides she is now looking at the cloths for the first time. I said if we went we could possibly get the same thing a bit cheaper and no shipping. Her response was that is a good idea.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 23, 2011, 04:25:20 PM
Chuck 100 that is nice looking work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 24, 2011, 02:17:46 PM
Nice work pards...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 24, 2011, 02:27:20 PM
Howdy pards..
I made a HOG rig for a friend for about a 9 month ago. Now he wanted i matching sheath for his bowie,
and here it is.. Want to say tanx to Chuck B for a great DVD, it helped me alot  :)
//Boothill Bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 24, 2011, 03:01:39 PM


          Nice work Bob, it looks great pard. ::) :o 8) ;D

      tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 24, 2011, 03:08:28 PM
Chuck and BB nice looking leather work. Keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on May 24, 2011, 10:47:20 PM
A little B-Western Rig I just finished for "The Masked Rider" out of Amarillo.

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-442S.jpg)
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-441S.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 24, 2011, 11:12:23 PM
Hey i like that hair on style..Got one in black bear hair??? 8) ;D ~~THE DARK RANGER~~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bueatifulrig030-2.jpg)


ON THUNDER~~~!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/thunderandlightning-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on May 25, 2011, 02:28:38 AM
You come up with the Bear Hide...I'll make ut ;D ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 25, 2011, 10:07:52 AM
 :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 25, 2011, 04:10:20 PM
Lone Rider  I like that hair on rig. It does capture the B Western flair.

BHB  nice sheath. It'll look sharp with the rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 25, 2011, 11:48:54 PM
Very nice looking rigs, C100. They have a refeshing clean look. Good job.

BB, that sheath looks really good. I like the Mexican loop. It's a nice design. Yours is first class.

Lone Rider, that B-Western rig is very nice. The hair-on look is good. Well done. The other masked man should be happy with that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on May 26, 2011, 05:13:05 PM
Very nice looking rigs, C100. They have a refeshing clean look. Good job.

BB, that sheath looks really good. I like the Mexican loop. It's a nice design. Yours is first class.

Lone Rider, that B-Western rig is very nice. The hair-on look is good. Well done. The other masked man should be happy with that.
He has had 2 custom masks made with safety glasses built in.
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/maskedridermask.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 26, 2011, 08:36:35 PM
Is that ~~THE RED WRANGLER~~ ;D 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 26, 2011, 09:22:52 PM
Just finished this sheath for my Dave Cole knife. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 27, 2011, 08:54:50 AM
That Dave Cole knife is a beautiful work of art.  KT, that sheath is first rate all the way.  I always admire your inlay work and this is above and beyond.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on May 27, 2011, 10:31:44 AM
You come up with the Bear Hide...I'll make ut ;D ::)

Bare hides ain't got no hair!   :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 27, 2011, 11:10:34 AM


  KT, both this knife and sheath are beautiful, you and Dave make a good combination, you both think outside the box. thanks for the look see and sharing with us. ::)


            tEN wOLVES  :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 27, 2011, 12:32:15 PM
Twowalks and TW  Thank YOU. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 27, 2011, 06:42:28 PM
Damn! KT,warn us next time,i dang near drowned in slobber :o Man that would make an ostrich and a mastadon proud as a peach~~~ :) :) :) Man that is bueatifull, Dave is a down right narly knife maker,what a team~Let's see if i can get my tongue back in now :-\ :P :-X
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 27, 2011, 06:47:51 PM
Really nice work all around,holsters,sheaths and knives,major talent here,i love seein it :) :) :).....Nice pictures! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 27, 2011, 08:10:22 PM
KT that is a very nice sheath you made for an equally nice knife.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 27, 2011, 10:46:55 PM
GCR and WT thank you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 28, 2011, 04:45:25 AM
Howdy Chuck 100, Boothill, LoneRider & Kid Terrico,

Beautiful work you Gents have posted. It's a genuine pleasure to view these fine examples of Leather Crafting. Many thanks for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 28, 2011, 05:01:32 PM
He has had 2 custom masks made with safety glasses built in.
That's very cool.

KT, that sheath is a good addition to one of dave's very beautiful knives. Nice. Very nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 28, 2011, 10:31:47 PM
Made this sheath today to go with the Dave Cole dagger . Handle came from the same blue mammoth as the other knife. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on May 29, 2011, 12:36:35 AM
Let me say right up front the holster in the picture is a 40 year old John Bianchi that a friend owns. He asked me to make a couple of mag hollders and a basket stamp unlined belt that would fit through his belt loops. The angle of the stamp is the same as on the top part of the holster, the slot the belt goes through. I used a male-female hardwood mold clamped in a vise a friend made to shape the holders. The belt is still a little dark; but it will dry more

I haven't made any mag holders in a while, and making these two I remembered why. A local "Big Name" builder sells then for $50.00, and as far as I'm concerned they're worth that, considering how much time I have in them.  

I've not had an opportunity to be on the forum for a while, so I just took a look back a few pages, and Holy Cow you guys are doing some great work, to say the least!

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/parkerrig002.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 29, 2011, 09:39:21 AM


  KT, Looks like Dave Cole made you another beautiful knife, and the sheath you made for it is awesome, they both compliment each other very well. thanks for sharing

 
   JD, nice mag pouches pard


                 tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 29, 2011, 09:54:02 AM
Thanks TW.  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 29, 2011, 08:05:43 PM
KT  another nice sheath for another nice knife. Your inlay work is amazing.

JD  nice job on the belt and holders. I would have never guessed the belt and holster were made at different times if you hadn't told us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 29, 2011, 08:12:52 PM
Found this picture while surfing the web. I don't know who did it but it sure gives  a whole new meaning to the term saddle holster. Johnny maybe this is an idea for your bike.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 29, 2011, 10:52:41 PM
Howdy Wolf Tracker,

Now that's tempting. What a cool way to tote your Pistols to match. I know of two Shooters who drive their motorcycles to Cowboy Action Shooting matches. Both tow a small trailer for their gear. I've thought about riding my Harley to a match.

Many thanks for posting this.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 29, 2011, 11:05:57 PM
Beautiful sheath, Kt. I like the lacing across the upper part. Great work. Dave, of course, did his usual outstanding job, too. Thumbs up.

JD, you nailed the match on the belt and mag holders. That's some mighty nice work. Looks really good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on May 30, 2011, 12:20:39 AM
Hi Guys,

Boy, would I like fot be a fly on the wall to hear the rider explain to the Ploiceman jus how carrying a gun like that is anywhere near legal ... at least here in California ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 30, 2011, 01:04:38 PM
Hi Guys,

Boy, would I like fot be a fly on the wall to hear the rider explain to the Ploiceman jus how carrying a gun like that is anywhere near legal ... at least here in California ...

You just stick a red plug in the barrel and carry blank ammo in the cylinder ...  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on May 30, 2011, 02:07:41 PM
Here are a couple of my latest projects. Used copper rivets for the first time with these rigs, bought the cheap tandy setter not impressed I will definatly be upgrading!

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3631.jpg)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3623.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 30, 2011, 02:21:55 PM
Howdy Rossmaker,

That is some very nice, neat, clean looking work you have posted there. Many thanks for showing it to us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on May 30, 2011, 02:32:17 PM
Thanks Johnny I appreciate it!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 30, 2011, 02:36:37 PM
Rossmaker great job on the rig. Keep m comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on May 30, 2011, 03:36:52 PM
Rossmaker  Those are both nice looking rigs.  The rivets add a nice look.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 30, 2011, 04:26:32 PM
Nice rigs Rossmaker. I'm not impressed by Tandys setter either..were can I buy outher setters ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 30, 2011, 05:04:28 PM


  Ross Maker, beautiful job on both rigs, if you want what I think is the best Setter for copper rivets I've found yet, then it's
Bob Douglas phone# is 307-737-2222, he doesn't have a web site, so just give him a call, he was getting $50.00 for the set.


          tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 30, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
Rossmaker both rigs are really great.  I love the color on the double loop.  For my own personal use, I would grab the black one ... it reflect the evil part of me.  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 30, 2011, 06:32:47 PM
Went this weekend to my first large CAS event at Rail Road Flat California, the High Sierra Shootout. I would guess there was around 100 or more shooters. 

What a great venue and setting.  Tall pine trees with green grass.  Across the highway from the camp sites was a heard of Buffalo about 20 or so and it really added to the feeling.  I did bring home some Buffalo Sausage. 

My wife spotted a lady shooting with a large group at one station and said too me, that looks like one of KT's rigs.  A really nice pair of black holsters with red inlay and a belt too match.  One look and I agreed it looked like one I have seen on here that was done by KT.  Waited until they shot that round and just that quickly I lost track of the lady and never got a chance to verify what I believed to be true.

From what I could surmise there were posses from all over California as well as Nevada, Oregon and Arizona.  If anyone is on here that was in attendance, I know you had a great time and a big thanks too everyone I met for making my wife and myself feel welcome.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on May 31, 2011, 01:34:05 PM
Thanks pards for the feedback and compliments!! TW I will definatly check out that setter from Bob Douglas thanks so much!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 31, 2011, 09:33:12 PM
Nice job Rossmaker, really like the Cheyenne
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 01, 2011, 10:18:28 PM
Rossmaker, those are a couple of very nice rigs. You did a super job on them. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on June 02, 2011, 08:17:37 PM
KT , JD , Rossmaker , Very nice work fellers. I have a couple in the works but it`s getting harder to find the time.
I sure enjoy those pictures of yours though.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on June 03, 2011, 11:00:34 AM


Good work all around, pards. Thanks for sharing these new items.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: craigkennedy on June 04, 2011, 01:18:13 PM
Some saddlebags I made for my daughter ten years ago.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 04, 2011, 02:38:25 PM
Crank Kennedy  Looking good. They sure held up good for ten years old. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 04, 2011, 03:51:49 PM
Crank Kennedy, I bet your daughter was thrilled when you gave her those saddle bags ... Very nice!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 04, 2011, 05:23:49 PM


  Nice work Craig, these bags look like they have fared well over time, I'm sure they are special to you Daughter too. because Dad made them, BTW, Welcome to the forum, we're happy to have you join in with us, just make yourself at home pard, we have lots of sharing going on here, and a fine bunch pards too.


                            Regards

                        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on June 05, 2011, 12:05:47 PM
Here's a new rig I just finished.It's for a Casull 454 7" barrel .I used my 44 SAA for the pic.Alligator inlay and overlay with basketweave lacing.Dave
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 05, 2011, 12:24:53 PM
Dave probably a hundred different descriptive words entered my mind looking at your new holster and all I can spell is "Fantastic'.  You did a really great job and I really like the color as well as the lines.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 05, 2011, 01:05:29 PM

  Absolutely, beautiful Dave, guess you and those Gator's have an understanding, a co-worker of mine lived down your way, and gator became part of their menu, he'd sell the hides on the side , I'm sure you can't do that any more, and probably not then either, but he said they BBQ great and were very good.this holster looks great, and should last a life time.


            tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 05, 2011, 04:09:03 PM
Here's a new rig I just finished.It's for a Casull 454 7" barrel .I used my 44 SAA for the pic.Alligator inlay and overlay with basketweave lacing.Dave



 PAPA!!!??

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/72624363_c70425e361-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 05, 2011, 04:12:44 PM
Now DADBLABIT!!!!!! At ain't no fare,can't be a knife maker and a leather maker!!! :-\

"Go ahead,skin that smoke wagon in that bueatiful hand done genuine gallyator holster!!"
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 05, 2011, 04:58:27 PM
Dave I think I will have to take up knife making cause I cant compete with leather work like that. Absoutely beautiful. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on June 05, 2011, 05:33:15 PM
Howdy Dave,

Beautiful! Excellent design and workmanship! Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on June 05, 2011, 06:36:59 PM
Dave  that is a beautiful holster. That inlay work is amazing.

Craigkennedy  very nice bag. It sure held up nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on June 05, 2011, 08:25:13 PM
Thanks everyone.Dave

Rick, I love the gator  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 05, 2011, 08:27:48 PM
Nice rig Dave!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 06, 2011, 11:42:35 AM
Good-looking saddlebags, CK. Nice work. Those are a testament to good workmanship.

Dave, beautiful holster. Looks great. The inlay is a nice touch. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on June 07, 2011, 07:21:45 AM
I decided to try my hand at a few knife sheaths, didn't have all the supplies I wanted at the time and was to impatient to wait so I varied my original design. I have two more started though and just got my supplies from Crazy Crow today so I can't wait to get them finished! Let me know what you pards think or any feedback on this style of sheath.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3633.jpg)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3638.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 07, 2011, 07:36:39 AM
Rossmaker ... I can only speak for myself as beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... I think all four sheaths look first rate.  The color on all four is truly great as well.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.   :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 07, 2011, 09:29:04 AM



             Looking good Rossmaker, nice work pard ::)

                     tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 07, 2011, 10:29:34 AM
Rossmaker outstanding job. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 07, 2011, 11:47:26 AM
Darn nice,you better send me that fringy one to try out then i can really give a good report ;D I like the style and the stitching... :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on June 07, 2011, 11:55:54 AM
Howdy Rossmaker,

Very nice work on your Knife Sheath's. They have a real period look to them. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on June 07, 2011, 01:28:37 PM
Thanks pards!!  :) Thanks for the feedback and great compliments!!I tried to model them closely after the some of the Plains Indian and Trade sheaths I've seen. Hopefully The next one will be even better.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on June 07, 2011, 03:42:53 PM
Rossmaker  those sheaths turned out real nice. Like Johnny said they have a real period look to them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 08, 2011, 04:07:48 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/largeimagecrbc110608.gif)  :D :D :D :D :D

KT finally got noticed... :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 09, 2011, 02:16:17 PM
Howdy pards..
I´ve made a pair of SlimJim holsters to sell.. Really like the nature holster, just used EVOO and sun tan on it, and
Skidmores of course  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 09, 2011, 03:38:13 PM



          Beautiful work Bob, as always, your caring  is just awesome, and they both finished up looking great.


                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on June 09, 2011, 08:45:55 PM
Amazing work Bob! They both look great!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 09, 2011, 08:50:32 PM
Bob darn nice set of holsters your showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on June 09, 2011, 09:50:37 PM
BB , Those are some kinda nice!! Love them both. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 09, 2011, 10:01:26 PM
Boy what an honor to get to see such nice work here all you guys are exceptonal!!Bob that carving is really uptown!Nice to be able to see your work way over there from here :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 10, 2011, 12:36:48 AM
Howdy y'all!!

My latest work......

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110609_1739copy.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110609_1737copy.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110609_1736copy.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110609_1735copy.jpg)

Now, I'll blow outta here like a fart in the wind! ;D

Always a pleasure to see the fine leather work being shown on here!

Y'all ROCK!!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 10, 2011, 12:38:06 AM
Oops!

Almost forgot, This rig will have a second strongside holster and badge holder added tomorrow night.

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 10, 2011, 07:57:53 AM
EE Taft beautiful  looking rig.I like the color. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 10, 2011, 09:08:19 AM
The color was actually easier that I thought it would be to mix up. I hit the nail on the head on the first try!

 :o ;D

Now if I can luck out and get the rest to go together smoothly! :)

Thanks for the comment!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 10, 2011, 09:31:55 AM
EE Taft, that rig is down right purty.  I hope you will post pictures of the off side and the badge holder as well.  Be proud ... you done good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 10, 2011, 10:38:25 AM
Love the buckle! Nice stuff double EE :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 10, 2011, 02:53:25 PM


  EET, nice work pard, great choice of tooling, and good looking color.


        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on June 10, 2011, 04:59:56 PM
Beautiful rig EE.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 10, 2011, 06:05:26 PM
Thanks y'all!!!

Just got in from work and getting ready to finish it up.

I'll get some pics when I get done.

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on June 10, 2011, 07:34:36 PM
BB  those are a nice set of slimjims. Nice carving.

EE Taft  beautiful work on that rig. As stated before that is a nice color.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 10, 2011, 08:43:40 PM
I think that the previous cartoon deserved a loud BUDDA BOOM!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on June 11, 2011, 09:51:45 PM
  Pards, I have just spent the best part of a whole day tiptoein (is that a word Gun Click) thru all the beautiful work you all have posted while I have been gone and I am gob smacked.
Lots of new faces with tons of talent and my old friends who have found a whole new level of skills. All I can say is this bench has got more true artists than the Louvre.
Great bunch of work  ;D ;D ;D
Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 12, 2011, 12:07:19 AM
GB miss seeing your work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on June 12, 2011, 06:23:11 AM
Haven't had a chance to get in the shop until the last few days, but I'm working on a project now. Ought to be up for a few pics in a day or two.
GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 12, 2011, 10:52:41 AM
Back when i was a drinkin man it was a word GB... :P As i trip on the floor and i lightly touched down..I woke up one morning with somethin on my cheek~~~It was the floor ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on June 12, 2011, 09:53:33 PM
I love the color EE.  What is your secret formula, if you don`t mind tellin.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 13, 2011, 12:24:19 AM
My latest Dave Cole knife. Its a real work of art. I,ll let Dave tell you whats all in it. LT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 13, 2011, 02:13:04 AM
Dave..........WHAT A KNIFE!!!!! :o ;D

Well, y'all, the rig is done. It's getting ready to hit the road to it's new home  first thing in the morning.

Here's the finished product........

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1913.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1912.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1911.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1910.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1909.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1908.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1907.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1906.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_20110612_1905.jpg)


~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on June 13, 2011, 07:28:30 AM
Rig came out terrific.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Lucky R. K. on June 13, 2011, 08:37:17 AM
I finally finished my gunbelt rig.  If this works here are a couple of pictures.

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l361/decapper/PICT0223.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l361/decapper/PICT0207.jpg

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 13, 2011, 08:47:36 AM
I finally finished my gunbelt rig.  If this works here are a couple of pictures.

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l361/decapper/PICT0223.jpg



Lucky the link works ... and those beautiful holsters and belt work as well.  Nice job.  The tooling really pops out.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Lucky R. K. on June 13, 2011, 08:57:24 AM
Thanks for the comment.  I finally got the second picture inserted.

Lucky  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on June 13, 2011, 09:09:06 AM
Just so you don't think KT only designs fancy leather, this subhilt is all his design.He drew it up and sent it to me to build.The 5" blade is 1095 steel. The handle is made up of 19 seperate pieces of Desert Ironwood,Mammoth Ivory, Copper, and Muskox.Dave

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 13, 2011, 09:09:10 AM
EE great job.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 13, 2011, 09:25:26 AM
Thanks EE, that rig is amazingly beautiful. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 13, 2011, 09:38:10 AM
Lucky, that rig is beautiful. Very good work. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 13, 2011, 09:48:35 AM
Very good sheaths, Rossmaker. They're quite attractive. Good work.

Bob, those Slimjims are beautiful. Very good work on both. I'd be hard pressed to choose which I like better.

EE, that rig is really nice. You did a bang-up job on that. Very cool.

Dave, that knife is another masterpiece. KT, you scored again.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 13, 2011, 09:51:42 AM
Wow, Dave. Great work on this one. 8) Thanks for the pic.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 13, 2011, 10:37:21 AM
That's an award winner right there! :o Holy bageeebers!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 13, 2011, 11:25:58 AM



  Dave, that is a beauty for sure, the scales look like they could be a brain wave  ::) ???, and we all know who's brain they came from ;), nice design KT, and great work putting KT's brain wave together Dave. 8)


                   tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 13, 2011, 11:31:51 AM


             Nice work all around pards, thanks for the look see ::) :( 8) ;D


                                    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 13, 2011, 02:21:16 PM
TW my friend. you are  a hoot. You have been around GCR to long. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 13, 2011, 02:35:29 PM
KT waved goodbye to his brain years ago~~~ :D :D :D Baaa haa ha "oh my sides are hurting" :D :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 13, 2011, 04:40:58 PM
Thanks y'all

Lucky, that Slim jim rig is beautiful! Love the tooling and carving! Very crisp and clean!

~EE Taft~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 13, 2011, 08:38:35 PM
Some great work showing here pards, keep up the good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on June 14, 2011, 07:02:22 AM
Was at the 2011 NCOWS National's last week. Lots of great Leather work has been posted lately. Many thanks to everyone for sharing their fine work with us.

By the way Cliff Fendley was in my Posse. We had a good time chatting about leather. Cliff is a dern good shot!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on June 16, 2011, 04:22:50 PM


Good work all around, pards.

Lucky:  Really like the holster style and the carving. Very traditional and a very nice job.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 17, 2011, 01:44:36 PM
I'm not going for the two tone look here, they are seprate projects. I'll build a belt for the person who buys the holsters in whatever style and size needed. These holsters are some I've had partially finished for some time. I put them together, forgetting I was suppose to metal line them, so I made another set and did it right. We've got quite a number of left handed cross draw shooters, and I'm hoping one of them will want a set of long drop holsters. I'll put Conchos on the holsters if requested.

I'm working on a couple of Mexican Loop holsters to go with the belt. This one is a straight 2 inches. The buckle is from Ohio Travel Bag. I bought a couple in 2 inch a couple in 2 1/4 inch just to see what they were like. That's as large as they go, at least for this style of buckle. They seem sturdy and well made. It seems like my requests are mostly entry level (read inexpensive) belts & holsters. A straight unlined belt and Mexican loop holsters seem the least time consuming way to go, which is what's important to me.

I suppose if I was better at cutting taper belts I would go that way, since the buckles are quite a bit cheaper. Ranger belts take too long to build cheap, as do lined belts. You pays yer money and you gets yer choices.

I try to make enough to support my ammo addiction.

I need to take a look at what everyone else is doing soon. I just haven't had the time lately. Thanks for looking. The next project (hopefully) is a set of stingray inlaid holsters and Buscdero belt for me. We'll see ::)  

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/BlackFast-E-Nuff.jpg)

  
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 17, 2011, 03:00:07 PM

  JD, nicely done Pard, they look great.

          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 17, 2011, 07:46:16 PM
JD good job, you really have gotten the hang of it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 17, 2011, 09:19:17 PM
JD, those look nice. Clean and crisp. Good work, there.

I like the tapered belts over a ranger belt. The ranger is to much monkey motion for my tastes. I made a plastic pattern for the billet end and it serves to mark the pattern for both ends. Cutting is easy with my small curved blade (the bottom one in the photo). also, I cut one curve where the belt narrows, leaving corners which I like and is easier to lay out. One pattern fits numerous belt widths (see the second photo.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on June 17, 2011, 09:34:19 PM
JD and Marshal Will very nice work!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on June 17, 2011, 09:40:14 PM
Well here is one that is a little different. This is what the guy wanted and a lot different than what I usually do but it I think it turned out pretty nice.
GB

(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss226/153roadbum/smith%20and%20wesson%2032/jimbrewersnakesheath002.jpg)
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss226/153roadbum/smith%20and%20wesson%2032/jimbrewersnakesheath001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 17, 2011, 09:40:39 PM
Marshal sharp looking rig. Its one to be proud of. It would look even better around my waist. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 17, 2011, 09:42:40 PM
GB its about time you showed some leather work. That piece was well worth waiting for.. GREAT JOB. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on June 17, 2011, 09:45:49 PM
Kid, you are right about it being awhile.  Thanks for the kind words.
Ron
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 17, 2011, 10:54:41 PM
RONNIE!! I don't want you hangin around with that,that,that KT boy anymore!!!!!!!

 ~MOM~ >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 18, 2011, 03:06:22 AM
Howdy pards
I see that since my last visit there was beautiful objects, bravo in the making.
I present you my last realization.
so long


(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/ensemb10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=231&u=12190844)

(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/ensemb12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=233&u=12190844)



(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/ensemb13.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=234&u=12190844)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 18, 2011, 08:31:39 AM
Bill good job. very neat work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 18, 2011, 08:44:05 AM
Thank you kindly for the positive comments gentlemen, I appreciate it, especially from fellas that do such quality work themselves.

Marshall Will, I made a template out of heavy poster board for taper belts, but it’s only to mark the line; I still have to cut it free hand Is yours just to mark lines or can you use it as a cutting guide as well?

GB, that is some primo work there. It looks like it was a lot of work, but the way it came out I’m sure the customer was pleased.

Bill Logan, thanks for sharing the great photos of your fine looking work. I’d love to see a close up of the cylinder pouches. They look great, but they look like they took a lot of work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 18, 2011, 10:05:25 AM


  Bill, more beautiful work, I like the nice clean lines and your color sets it off just right.


           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 18, 2011, 11:05:20 AM
I agree with Ten Wolves and want to add:   I really want it ... or one like it ... Ordered a new Remington yesterday, so next week I need (look forward) to make one ... Oh heck, it is just plum nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on June 18, 2011, 03:47:15 PM
Nice work all! I need to get something done!!  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on June 18, 2011, 06:23:15 PM
JD  Those holsters turned out nice. I like the style of that buckle too

Marshall that is a nice clean looking rig.

Gun Butcher  very cool. I'm sure your customer liked it.

Bill nice work on the rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 19, 2011, 06:48:28 PM
Thanks, pards.

Bill, that's a first rate rig. I like the clean lines. Thanks for the pics.

Marshall Will, I made a template out of heavy poster board for taper belts, but it’s only to mark the line; I still have to cut it free hand Is yours just to mark lines or can you use it as a cutting guide as well?
I still cut it free hand but that little knife, or the one in the middle, will cut beautiful curves. I cut the curve then switch to the knife on the top, which is dynamite on straight lines and outside curves.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 21, 2011, 09:51:43 AM
Heres a blade I gave to Dave Cole and he put th sheep horn handle on it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 21, 2011, 03:12:47 PM
Thank you kindly for the positive comments gentlemen, I appreciate it, especially from fellas that do such quality work themselves.

Marshall Will, I made a template out of heavy poster board for taper belts, but it’s only to mark the line; I still have to cut it free hand Is yours just to mark lines or can you use it as a cutting guide as well?

GB, that is some primo work there. It looks like it was a lot of work, but the way it came out I’m sure the customer was pleased.

Bill Logan, thanks for sharing the great photos of your fine looking work. I’d love to see a close up of the cylinder pouches. They look great, but they look like they took a lot of work.





Hello
here is however photos asked by JD Alan by hoping it was useful you
If I epu to help, it is with pleasure to share.

(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/porte_14.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=237&u=12190844)

(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/porte_16.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=239&u=12190844)

(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/porte_17.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=240&u=12190844)

(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/porte_18.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=241&u=12190844)

(http://i29.servimg.com/u/f29/12/19/08/44/porte_19.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=242&u=12190844)

Kid Terico
Very beautiful knife,
so long
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on June 21, 2011, 03:56:41 PM
Bill nice work on the cylinder pouches. I like the design.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on June 22, 2011, 04:20:25 AM
Howdy All
Just finished looking at all the work I've missed since I've been gone. WOW.
Beautiful work guys.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on June 22, 2011, 08:10:04 AM
Back home for a while I hope! My compliments and thanks to everyone for the great work posted here lately.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on June 23, 2011, 03:47:54 PM
Howdy pards,
Been BUssy, any way thought you would like this eye candy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 23, 2011, 04:11:45 PM
Dusty beautiful work. I LIKE. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 23, 2011, 04:30:25 PM


  All I can say, is PRETTY ::) PRETTY ::) PRETTY ::), on all counts


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on June 23, 2011, 05:59:06 PM
Dusty  those are really nice. Those are pictures I can't show to my wife because she will want a pair. Great work on those.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on June 23, 2011, 10:18:34 PM
Amazing chaps Dusty!!!

Here is another sheath I just completed, Rawhide inner sheath wrapped with leather. I think I have more sheaths now than I do knives!

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3676.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 23, 2011, 10:32:35 PM


         Very Nice , pard, thanks for the look see. ::) :o 8) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 24, 2011, 12:10:38 AM
Rossmaker nice sheath. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 24, 2011, 07:14:04 AM
Dusty
very good work ,

Rossmaker
very nice sheath
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dusty (rawhide) Wade on June 24, 2011, 09:20:21 AM
Thanks for the kind words all.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 24, 2011, 09:44:37 AM
KT, that sheep horn really does look good. Dave does do good work. Thanks for sharing that.

Bill, those cylinder holders look good. I like the design. Thanks for the pics.

Dusty, those chaps are really something. Beautiful work.

Rossmaker, that sheath is a nice one. You can't have too many.  ;D 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 24, 2011, 10:31:14 PM
Looking back over the last half dozen pages tells me the quality level of leatherwork continues to rise on this forum. Let me bring it down a little.

So far I’ve made one of each of these. I don’t know that I’ll make the other side of either one yet, but if so I’ll make some changes. The stamping on the Cheyenne was a mistake in my estimation. It seems like it's too busy and takes away from the carving. The color is straight Saddle Tan, and it’s a bit red for my tastes. This was my first attempt to color the background.

The HOG seems a little short. I did not sew a toe plug in, and I believe as it softens up the 5 ½ in barrel is going to drop out of the bottom at least a little. These are my first attempts at carving holsters, and it’s a learning experience.

Bill Logan, I sure do thank you for the excellent pictures of the cylinder holders. It’s a great design. I do have one question. How is the bottom piece that the cylinder sets on attached to the rest of the holder. It sort of looks like you may have tucked the back through a slot, but I'm not sure. The rest of it seems clear enough. thank you again.  

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/FirstHOG1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on June 25, 2011, 05:38:23 AM
Howdy Pards!

I am beginning to sell off my remaining inventory of hardware etc.

It will be a slow process but I just put up 3 spring clips for skeleton style shoulder holsters. $30 for the 3 shipped. River Juction Trade Co. currently lists them for $15 ea. plus shipping.

Take care everybody, there will be much more to come.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on June 25, 2011, 08:14:06 AM
Your tooling is really gettin' good, JD!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 25, 2011, 08:42:18 AM



          Very nice JD, good to see you out here, and like Santee said, there is improvement in everything you do, keep up the good work. ::) :o 8) ;D


                        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 25, 2011, 05:00:29 PM
Bravo for the work JD Alan, bottom piece that the cylinder sets on attached to the rest of the holder. It sort of looks like you may have tucked the back through a slot Yes , but with my bad English, I shall take the other images dices that possible. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on June 25, 2011, 07:10:41 PM


Lots of great stuff since I was last logged in. Congrats to all. Seems impossible to keep up with all the new stuff getting posted here nowadays.

Will: Really like the holster that you were showing a page or two back. Clean and classy and excellently executed. First-class work for certain.



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on June 25, 2011, 07:30:53 PM
Lookin good JD.
You will see a lot more bad stuff  than anyone else will.
The man who washes his own car knows where every scratch and ding is.
Others don`t look that close. :)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 25, 2011, 09:38:35 PM
Dang JD,top knotch work!Wish i could do that :) :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 25, 2011, 09:43:36 PM
Hey Dusty,that looks like the Riata Ranch Girls,bueatiful chaps on a bueatiful gal!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 25, 2011, 09:48:27 PM
Another very cool sheath Ross...I'm tryin to get some projects done this weekend...This place is rockin in cool leather! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 25, 2011, 10:49:42 PM
JD great job. Keep it up. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on June 26, 2011, 12:39:19 AM
Ned
Dumb question but would this style spring work for a mares leg holster ???
if so i might be able to swing getting them from you
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2011, 01:11:39 AM
That's what i have on mine although it is a cap rifle gun but made real well from the series.Like i said your welcome to use mine for pattern if ya need to..Has a pocket the barrel goes in first then pull back and it locks in the gun.The pocket at the bottom takes the weight off the gun...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2011, 01:13:07 AM
I would cover the spring in leather so no scratchy gun.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on June 26, 2011, 05:23:01 AM
I would think that with just a bit of reshaping they would work fine. These things are heavy duty!

Ned

And yes od course Rick they need to be covered in leather! :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 26, 2011, 06:50:50 AM
Lovely work JD  :D
I´ve just finiched a WB rig. Its a suede lined belt and the holster is leather lined.. Feels like I need a sewing machine to the belts, this one is 154cm, thats a lot of stitches :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2011, 11:14:11 AM
Can't believe i said that Ned,to leather guys,yup yup my moma done tole me~~~ :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 26, 2011, 12:12:28 PM
And here I've made a simpel holster so I can carry my Gun when I'm out fishing and panning for Gold.
We are not alowed to carry a gun in Sweden, but we have bears in the forrest so I will carry it anyway :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 26, 2011, 12:36:31 PM
Bob thats some nice work your showing. Keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on June 26, 2011, 01:01:25 PM
BB  nice work on the wild bunch rig and holster

JD nice holsters, the tooling looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 26, 2011, 02:41:33 PM
JD, those look good. You may have had something different inm ind, but what you have is very nice. Thanks for the pics.

Dave, thanks for the compliment. That's modeled after the Dodge City holster in the Gene Autry museum. The border pattern is different, of course.

Beautiful work, BB. The WB rig is balanced looking. The minimal stamping is a good look. The Slimjim is really nice. I like the simple lines and clean look. Great color on both.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on June 26, 2011, 04:33:29 PM
  The level of work that you all are doing is amazing.  I haven't looked at anything that I wouldn't be proud to wear.

I do want to say one thing to JD, stop being so hard on yourself. Those holsters are really nice looking . I don't see a thing wrong with them.
GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on June 27, 2011, 06:40:28 AM
Howdy Rossmaker,
Great job on your Sheath! It has a real period look to it.

Howdy Boothill.
Beautiful Wild Bunch Rig and Holster! Your work has a first class quality look. Love the finish.

Many thanks to you gents for sharing your work with us.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 27, 2011, 10:48:00 AM
Bob, I like both rigs equally ... each appeals to a different part of my brain and eye.  As said, love the finish and quality of workmanship on both rigs.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on June 27, 2011, 08:26:55 PM
Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.

BhB, you flat knocked that one out of the park! I've not seen a nicer WB rig. I love the mag holders, and I know just what you mean about lining long belts.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on June 28, 2011, 07:16:40 AM
Well done BB...bears....in Sweden???  Nah... just your imagination ??? ???????  Those are just Russian bears that got lost... ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 28, 2011, 07:35:16 AM
Tanx for the kind words pards. We have bears over here, plenty of them to. Dont want them to sneek up on me
when I'm unarmed :-X
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 28, 2011, 10:47:25 AM
All ya need is your dancin shoes~~But watch out for your motorcycle!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcVCxFjWGeg&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 28, 2011, 10:55:41 AM
GCR, there u see, they are dangerus, even chase u with a bike :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 28, 2011, 10:58:26 AM
OH NO!! NOT BIKER BEARS!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboywc on June 30, 2011, 12:45:25 AM
Howdy JD
You just keep it up, you are doing just fine.
WC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 02, 2011, 01:28:30 PM
Just finished KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 02, 2011, 02:53:34 PM
Gosh dang KT,that looks like something you would see at the Gene Autry Musuem here...I know darn well you went through pain to make that.Dang cows are gonna be lined up at your door hollerin ME, ME, ME next,no no ME, ME !!!!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 02, 2011, 05:23:01 PM
Thanks Clicker. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on July 02, 2011, 06:47:32 PM
Looks great KT.Dave ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on July 02, 2011, 07:15:29 PM
KT  very nice as usual.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 02, 2011, 09:41:19 PM
Howdy KT,

Beautiful!

Many thanks for sharing this with us
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on July 02, 2011, 09:57:47 PM
Looking good KT!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on July 02, 2011, 10:39:46 PM


Good job again, KT.

Does your imagination know no bounds?  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 02, 2011, 10:57:11 PM
 

   More nice work KT, beautiful pard


          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 02, 2011, 11:44:37 PM
Thank you all very much. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 03, 2011, 12:39:09 AM
Very good, KT. The black liner is a nice touch. Impressive. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on July 03, 2011, 07:59:02 AM
KT, as usual, your workmanship is top of the line.  Beautiful design and tooling.  I think I am always most amazed with your skill at dying.  Simply amazing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 03, 2011, 09:58:52 AM
Thanks TwoWalks. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on July 03, 2011, 11:10:18 AM
I have never seen a "Biker Bear"..however I have seen "Bare Bikers"   :D ::) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 03, 2011, 03:10:09 PM
Outrider Where, Where , Where? PLEASE show me the way. KT ;D ;D ;D Wait a minute. Were they women ?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 03, 2011, 04:35:23 PM
KT you'ld be like a dog chasin a car,what ya gonna do with it when ya catch it. ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 03, 2011, 09:23:37 PM
Bare Bikers...

With my luck it would be like the time I went to the nude beach ...

The beach was now entirely gay, with cries of 'You were supposed to throw the frisebee at me this time ...'

I just went home ...sigh
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 03, 2011, 11:46:22 PM
Me too Wad,but in my case it was a bunch of divorced women with BBQs burnin :o And they all had real long forks and i was the only one with a hot dog!! :-\ :-[ :-X


Step by step,inch by inch,slowly i turned ------------------------------------------------------>
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 04, 2011, 01:01:05 AM
Ain't it always the way? *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on July 04, 2011, 12:46:48 PM
Howdy Pards! Always exicited to see what's new on here!! Great Rig KT!!

Here are two rigs I've just finished up for folks. Both Cheyenne Style Holsters and Ranger belts.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3699.jpg)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3705.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 04, 2011, 12:55:46 PM
Nice work Rossmaker, keep'em coming.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 04, 2011, 01:16:02 PM
 Very nice Ross maker, thanks for the look see pard ::)


       tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 04, 2011, 01:30:24 PM
Rothmaker thats what I call FIRST Class. Heres a sheath I just finished for One of Dave Coles Fancy, Dress knives. Not western so the sheath is totally different. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on July 04, 2011, 08:21:48 PM


Lookin' good, pards. Congrats to Rossmaker and KT.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on July 04, 2011, 10:24:56 PM
Another nice one KT!

Rossmaker, those are some very nice rigs, I love that style. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 04, 2011, 11:43:29 PM
Irish and Cliff thank you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 04, 2011, 11:59:36 PM
KT i believe that knife and sheath were made for each other..Looks very Royal ! I can see a King with a outfit that color and the knife and sheath on his side,makes me think of the crown too.I tell ya Hollywood is missing out! :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 05, 2011, 12:29:09 AM
Rossmaker, those rigs are really fine. I like them both. Very good work, there.

KT, as usual, you did a very original work. Quite good looking, pard. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 05, 2011, 02:03:29 AM
Rick and Marshal Thank You. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 05, 2011, 06:29:05 AM
Howdy Rossmaker,
Nicely done! Clean and neat with great workmanship. Many thanks for sharing this with us.

Howdy KT,
Beautiful! Cool design and use of colors! With your imagination and talent I'd like to see what you would come up with if you were an Automotive designer or a Fashion designer.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 05, 2011, 09:21:07 AM
Thanks Johnny and we all would be driving a 56 ford sunliner with a contintal kit. 500 HP with a Super Charger. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 05, 2011, 09:24:18 AM




             Outstanding KT, your mind was working over time on this one, and the time was well spent, nice work pard. ::) :o 8)

                 tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dave Cole on July 05, 2011, 10:17:00 AM
Looks great KT.Here are a couple of rifle slings I just finished for an order.

I also found a cool pic you pards might like.An all leather bike,It's a 3/4 replica, made by a company in Japan, by 20 craftsmen, and it took two years

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 05, 2011, 03:14:40 PM
Thanks TW and Dave. Nice slings Dave . Thanks for showing the Bike. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on July 05, 2011, 03:45:06 PM
tanks for pictures
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 05, 2011, 09:15:09 PM
Dave, those are good-looking slings. The inlays are a nice look. That leather bike is very interesting. It's certainly something unique.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on July 06, 2011, 04:47:10 PM
Rossmaker those are two very nice rigs.

KT that sheath looks great with that knife.

Dave  great looking slings. Love the insert.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 12, 2011, 08:29:10 AM
Rossmaker those are some nice rigs; you do quality work!

KT, Snap! Whata cool looking sheath

Dave C, that's a cool pic of the leather bike 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 12, 2011, 10:22:48 PM
Small sheath I did today. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: n4sir45 on July 13, 2011, 12:01:33 AM
Howdy Fellow Parners

I just have been tring to get the berve to start my fiirst project. I was inspired by one of you guys here (Ten Wolves) to get the emuff to get it started.
I was womdering if anyone know where I can get a good pattern for a rifle butt stock cover or maybe have a pattern of one that my be shared with. I got one from Tandy but didn't like the look of it because it is more od a ammo holder then butt stock cover. I'M looking for the one with the bottom section covered and no Ammo slots.

Thanks guys for the help
Cheyenne Scooter SASS 89298
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on July 13, 2011, 08:56:28 AM
Small aheath I did today. KT

KT another nice sheath.  I get so much inspiration from your work and feel so inadequate at the same time, its a pleasure.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on July 13, 2011, 10:59:00 AM
KT, really nice work. Is that a fold over, like a Mexican loop, or did you attach the front to the back differently? Inquiring minds want to know ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 13, 2011, 11:20:04 AM
TWB and JD thank you and JD its a fold over. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on July 13, 2011, 02:59:15 PM
good job KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 13, 2011, 05:36:56 PM
Cool, KT. Looks good. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 13, 2011, 05:41:00 PM
Marshal. Bill. thank you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 14, 2011, 05:50:27 PM
Howdy. 
Now I've finiched my first speed holster. Its metal lined on the back of the pouch and
down the skirt. On the photo is still wet after the moulding. It was fun making it so I think I'm gona make a complete rigg..
I have to thank Chuck 100 yd for a great pattern, couldent make it without your help.
Now I'm waiting for an outher pattern on a speed holster, will be fun to make that to.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 14, 2011, 05:54:06 PM
More photos
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 14, 2011, 07:35:32 PM


   Very nice Bob, Chuck 100's pattern was well executed and looks great.


        tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 14, 2011, 11:00:10 PM
Bob good job . Nice design.  . KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on July 15, 2011, 03:15:35 AM
nice design Bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 15, 2011, 03:41:30 AM
Thank pards, but the design is Chucks, I just used his pattern  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on July 15, 2011, 09:57:44 PM
You made yourself a nice holster there pard. I am glad I could be of help. It`s nice to see it worked out well for you.  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on July 16, 2011, 07:30:10 AM
Looks fast to me!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 16, 2011, 08:11:57 PM
Looks very good, BB. Very nice Work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 18, 2011, 06:00:35 AM
HOKEY SMOKIE BULLWINKLE!

Can we say heat & humidity!

It's even hot in Frostbite Falls!

It was 101 with a dew point of 81 here in southern MN yesterday with more to come!

KT hope ya got a/c in your shop!

What's everybody else gettin for weather?

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on July 18, 2011, 07:49:10 AM
HOKEY SMOKIE BULLWINKLE!

Can we say heat & humidity!

It's even hot in Frostbite Falls!

It was 101 with a dew point of 81 here in southern MN yesterday with more to come!

KT hope ya got a/c in your shop!

What's everybody else gettin for weather?

Ned

After 3 weeks of 95+ weather this past week has only been in the mid to high 80's.  Has almost made me feel guilty looking at the temps for the rest of the country.  Starting today we are on a steady climb in temp.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 18, 2011, 11:54:34 AM
What Two Walks said here in Visalia..That's why my back and leg hurt so bad,the sudden drop.But i got a feelin we gonna pay for it come August.It stays hotter here longer now,Oct.used to get real cool but now even at Thanksgiving it is warm,when i was younger i hunted pheasant right here where my house is and it was usually overcast with spots of sun,thats where the pheasants would be warming up around a fence line...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 18, 2011, 08:22:38 PM
Heres a new knife I designed and Dave Cole Made for me. Its just beautiful. Turned out perfect. Thanks Dave  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 18, 2011, 10:06:51 PM
OH MAN! Bueatiful Dave and KT!!! That handle is gorgous! Mamoth ivory?Ebony? what's the very top?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on July 19, 2011, 09:02:37 AM
We are having the normal English summer weather...just about hitting 65/70 between days of rain!
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 19, 2011, 09:24:01 AM
Ned we had 98 above with 5000% humidity . Its 68  in the garage which is my shop. Had to wear a snowmobile suit yesterday. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 19, 2011, 10:34:03 AM
OH my I walked outside this morning and my glasses fogged up. Heard on the radio it was 82 with a dew point of 81!

And that was at 7:30 AM!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on July 19, 2011, 11:44:47 AM
Ned,

The glasses getting fogged trick happens to me all the time in the summer.....been mid to high 90's here with heavy humidity
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 19, 2011, 12:54:02 PM
Yesterday the news announced that Mn. Had the highest humidity reported next to the Amazon. No Joke. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 19, 2011, 12:59:51 PM
I heard on the news this morning that counting wind chill and heat index MN has the widest temperature swing in the US!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 19, 2011, 06:02:09 PM
So Mn has alot of hot sweaty swingers? :) :) :) I thought Ca. was bad :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 19, 2011, 10:47:04 PM
Clicker Mammoth is right and the top is Maple. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 19, 2011, 11:39:48 PM
There is some black walnut trees growing wild so to speak on some old property around the corner from me,i wonder if that would be good for knife handles.My mountain man buddy used to get the pup shoots to make arrow shafts from.Alot of it is pretty dried up,been there for years.They used to graft the english walnuts to it.The folks that live around there would probably let me have all i want.There is some oak too,but i don't know what to look for to be a good piece for anything.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on July 20, 2011, 03:45:21 AM
Only 118 heat index today!

All time high dew point yesterday @82!

Fargo/Morehead hit a 130 heat index yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 20, 2011, 01:36:16 PM
KT, that knife is really something. The mammoth ivory is really beautiful. Dave did his usual outstanding work on that. Cudos to you both.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Holyman on July 25, 2011, 10:38:30 AM
Hi,

This is my very first attempt at leather wor in my life. It is all freehand no pattern except for the holster cut out.
I just sat down and started cutting.
Please dont laugh. I know I have a long way to go. Just tell me what you think.
Any advice or tips would be great. Here is the pic.
Thanks Guys.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on July 25, 2011, 02:22:03 PM
Holyman  Welcome to the forum. That is some great work for your first time. Looking forward to see it done and also see more of your work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on July 25, 2011, 04:05:40 PM
It is very promising Holyman , bravo.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Holyman on July 25, 2011, 07:10:08 PM
Thanks guys for the encouragment. I will keep plugging away at it. I will post some finished pics soon.


Holyman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on July 25, 2011, 10:36:00 PM
howdy Pards
been a whie so i thought id post a simple rig im finishing up for a cutsomer
he had the holster so i just matched the bet to the holster
thanks for lookin
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on July 25, 2011, 10:39:09 PM
heres 1  more pic the first bunch was a pic of the bet and hoster minus the bullet loops then close ups of the ends and the loops all i have to do now is line it when and if i can get some lining leather for it
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 25, 2011, 11:57:53 PM
Holyman looks darn good for just starting out , Keep practicing , its lots of fun.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 26, 2011, 06:52:11 AM
Howdy Holyman,

Welcome to the Leather Shop forum.

Nothing to laugh at here! You did a great job especially for a first attempt at carving. As Wolf Tracker said, we look forward to seeing the completed Holster and your future projects.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 26, 2011, 09:54:27 AM

   Very nice work, Holeyman, and welcome to our forum, we're happy to have you join in with us :D



   316, Beautiful job on this rig, good to see you posting again. ::)


                 tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 26, 2011, 10:27:26 AM
Holyman, that's a very good job on your first ever project. You're addicted hooked one of us, now. Welcome to the forum.

316, very nice job of matching. The whole rig is great work. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on July 26, 2011, 12:02:53 PM
good job 316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on July 26, 2011, 04:15:29 PM
Hi,

This is my very first attempt at leather wor in my life.

It is with deep regret that I must inform you that the leather bug has bitten you.  There is no known cure for the leather bug venom.  Many people that have been bitten go into regression for a period of time but the symptoms always reappear.  Nice job and free hand no less.  Welcome to the community.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 27, 2011, 06:11:26 AM
I was bit for six years ago. The goverment beveloped a cure, but I,ve destroyed it and burned the formula, so for now
there are no threat to our species  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Holyman on July 28, 2011, 08:20:40 PM
Thanks for all the kind words guys. I am working on the gunbelt now. Then it is on to sewing.
I will post some finished pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Holyman on July 29, 2011, 05:48:33 PM
Well guy's Here it is.  The finished holster. Keep in mind this is my first leatherwork I have ever done.
Let me know what you think.... Thanks for all the inspiration in this thread.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 29, 2011, 06:07:35 PM
Howdy Hollyman

      Well I think you did a great job , and for it being your first, it is better than most, you can feel good about what you have made, and it looks fantastic/

         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 29, 2011, 08:55:34 PM
I bet that concho would have looked nice in the center of your carved cross.Sure as hell can't beat that for a first holster! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 29, 2011, 09:04:11 PM
I was bit for six years ago. The goverment beveloped a cure, but I,ve destroyed it and burned the formula, so for now
there are no threat to our species  ;D
;D ;D ;D

Holyman, that's a fine job. You're really on your way, now. Lookin' good, pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 30, 2011, 06:16:23 AM
Howdy Holyman,

Quote
Well I think you did a great job , and for it being your first, it is better than most, you can feel good about what you have made, and it looks fantastic/
Ten Wolves hit the nail on the head and expressed my sentiments exactly.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on July 30, 2011, 06:23:54 AM
Wow, wish my first holster was that good! Terrific job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on July 30, 2011, 08:20:22 AM
Holyman great looking holster. Keep it up. You will do well. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on July 30, 2011, 09:44:05 PM
Holyman  great job on your first holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on August 01, 2011, 07:50:26 AM
Very good job Holyman
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Deadwood on August 01, 2011, 09:43:05 AM
Fine lookin' holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on August 01, 2011, 10:44:24 AM
Well guy's Here it is.  The finished holster. Keep in mind this is my first leatherwork I have ever done.
Let me know what you think.... Thanks for all the inspiration in this thread.


Proud ... be proud son ... Ya done good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 01, 2011, 11:00:56 AM


Excellent first effort. Keep it up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 01, 2011, 01:27:59 PM
Darn nice looking holster Holyman, keep them coming.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Holyman on August 01, 2011, 08:40:09 PM
Thanks for all the comments guys. Making the gunbelt now. I will post some finished pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on August 03, 2011, 12:29:39 PM
Hey there Holyman, JD here, a pastor from Oregon, and I think you did a real fine job on that holster. Like other have said, I wish my first one looked that good!

God bless, JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on August 03, 2011, 01:17:55 PM
  Holyman, I think you did a bangup job on that one. Really nice for a first attempt.

     Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 03, 2011, 02:40:46 PM
My latest Dave Cole knife. Damascus blade, Desert iron wood handle with amber spacer. Thanks Dave. Just simply BEAUTIFUL. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 03, 2011, 07:02:14 PM


         Beautiful knife KT, Dave did you a great job on this one too, now lets see the sheath you come up with for it. ::) :o 8) ???


                                      tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 03, 2011, 09:55:30 PM
TW do  you have any Ideas? KT  ??? ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 03, 2011, 11:01:34 PM
NIIIICE! Black walnut wood? And???? :-\ You ever done one with buffalo horn? Maybe do ostrich enlay on the sheath.That's a purty knife.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 03, 2011, 11:11:23 PM
That's a fine knife. A sheath with amber beads would look good with it. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 03, 2011, 11:18:39 PM
Oh yea! I love Amber and her  best friend Bobbles :-* ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 03, 2011, 11:52:21 PM
Rick read it again. It tells what the wood is and buffalo horn only for spacers so far. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 03, 2011, 11:59:15 PM
That's a fine knife. A sheath with amber beads would look good with it. 8)

Thanks Marshal   KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 08, 2011, 09:45:30 AM
Hi Folks, I just caught up with the posts , some great stuff made, this site gets better and better!!

I just finished up a holster coppied from bottom of Page 98 packing Iron C 1875.
first lined holster i've made.
Cheers
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 08, 2011, 09:49:39 AM



         Very nice Django, it looks great, well done pard ::) :( 8)


                 tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 08, 2011, 11:14:25 AM
Great job, Django. That's a nice looking holster. You did that one right. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 08, 2011, 11:21:59 AM


Lookin' good.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 08, 2011, 02:31:50 PM
Django, thats very nice pard..  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 08, 2011, 03:46:01 PM
Django great job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 08, 2011, 07:41:58 PM
Django  nice job on that holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 09, 2011, 08:32:06 AM
Great job, Django. Nice to see these authentic old-time holsters being reproduced.  Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on August 09, 2011, 09:37:36 AM
Django first class all the way.  The color really makes it pop as well.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 09, 2011, 01:14:55 PM
I´ve just made a holster for a pal, he wanted me to make it look used so I did..
Its to bad that I dont have the US and CS emboss plates yet  :-\ Outherwise its
ok. He is happy, It is the most important   ;)
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 09, 2011, 02:56:00 PM




       Good job, Bob, it looks fantastic, like it came from the period, well done pard ::)  :o 8)


                 tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 09, 2011, 05:36:30 PM
BB nice holster.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 10, 2011, 05:12:16 AM
This is a rig with a narrower belt, 1870s style. The holster is a half-skirt type popular in Texas. It's based on one in 'Trappings of the Old West' made by H. Corrigan of Cisco, Texas.

I made the shirt and bandana.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 10, 2011, 06:13:15 AM
Howdy Skeeter,

That is a mighty fine looking Rig! It has a clean, neat and classic look to it. The workmanship is excellent Many thanks for sharing it with us
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on August 10, 2011, 07:42:23 AM
It came out great!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 10, 2011, 07:56:21 AM
Great looking rig skeet,!!!!!!
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 10, 2011, 09:10:57 AM
I'm posting this here cos it's not western. I made this handbag for my Dutch pal Sylvia. It has a three-piece gusset and was a bugger to sew. It is lined throughout.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 10, 2011, 10:05:41 AM


   Wow Skeeter, beautiful work pard, as always, your work is outstanding.

               tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 10, 2011, 10:08:14 AM

    Skeeter, more beautiful work pard, well done.


             tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 10, 2011, 10:25:48 AM


Clean and classic. Well done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 10, 2011, 11:11:14 AM
Very nice Skeeter, love the modell  :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 10, 2011, 12:33:25 PM
Sketter thats a piece to be proud of. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 10, 2011, 03:11:35 PM
Jeeez that's nice~ :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 10, 2011, 03:45:59 PM
Skeeter  very nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 10, 2011, 03:47:02 PM
Skeeter that is beautiful. I'm sure she's happy about it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 10, 2011, 06:44:16 PM
Outstanding, Skeeter. Very nice design carried out well.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 10, 2011, 06:45:19 PM
Outstanding, BB. I like that one a lot.

Skeeter, that half skirt holster is great. Clean and crisp, not to mention authentic looking.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on August 10, 2011, 10:40:56 PM
Very well done Skeeter. You did well my friend !!!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 11, 2011, 01:45:51 AM
Thanx Marshal.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 11, 2011, 02:07:58 AM
Thanks, pards, for the kind comments. Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on August 11, 2011, 08:40:30 AM
Skeeter as said, that rig turned out darn nice. 

Now to laugh at myself a little.  Just woke up and read, made the shirt and bandana.  I am focusing on the holster and looking at the red material, thinking, where is the bandana?  My eyes focused a touch better and realized the shirt is the background.  :-[
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 11, 2011, 08:46:14 AM
Sketter nice looking rig.KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 11, 2011, 10:29:22 AM


OOPS! Don't know how I missed your slim jim BB. Nice job, very period looking.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 11, 2011, 12:04:47 PM
Two Walks - I have those moments myself.....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 11, 2011, 12:35:19 PM
Thanx Irish  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on August 12, 2011, 05:21:12 AM
Great work Skeet, thanks for the recent advice :D

Nice Slim Jim BB

This is a rig in brown with the same holster pattern as my last post.

I used a bit of Chucks aging method.
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 12, 2011, 07:41:23 AM
Howdy Django,

Very nice! This Rig has a real classic look just like something out of "Packing Iron". Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 12, 2011, 08:32:30 AM
Nice work, Django. Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on August 12, 2011, 09:06:34 AM
My latest project...for sale in classifieds!
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-495S.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 12, 2011, 09:59:10 AM


   Nice work LoneRider, that is one good looking rig ::) :o 8)


              tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on August 12, 2011, 10:05:24 AM
Lonerider, if I shot wild bunch or even owned a 45 auto, I would be on that like fleas on a dog.  Oh So Nice!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 12, 2011, 11:29:19 AM
Lonerider nice job. You will make someone happy. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on August 12, 2011, 11:55:27 AM
Thanks!!! 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 12, 2011, 04:28:17 PM


Django: Very nice. I like it -- clean, traditional and well done.

Lone Rider: Lookin' good, pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 14, 2011, 02:36:34 PM
Django, very nice rig. Looks authentic. Good work.

Lonerider, that rig looks good. Someone will be glad to get that one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 15, 2011, 09:54:43 AM
Django   very nice. I like the color.

Lonerider  nice looking rig. Someone will wear it with pride.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 16, 2011, 01:59:16 AM
Thanks, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 16, 2011, 06:07:07 AM
Howdy Skeeter,
Outstanding! The workmanship and design is excellent. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 16, 2011, 06:12:43 AM
Howdy LoneRider,
That's a mighty fine looking rig! By the way are you related to Kid Terrico? Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on August 17, 2011, 12:23:28 AM
Nope, no relation!
The WB Rig is for SALE in Classifieds!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 18, 2011, 02:00:56 PM
Here is some of my recent project, a Wild Bunch holster on a Hair on Hide Belt.  I will be making a matching Mag Holder and Cartridge Strip, then a strong side and cross draw holsters for 1873 Colt style guns.  Been a while since I posted much work, but now that I am retired I have a lot more time to work on Leather.  I wanted to say that there is a lot of fine quality work being done and a lot of very talented new members to the forum.  Thanks for showing all your fine work.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 18, 2011, 02:15:15 PM
AC outstanding work, design and color. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 18, 2011, 02:19:10 PM
Thanks KT, I have been trying to put this together for some time. ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 18, 2011, 03:17:27 PM
Darn nice AC,woo hoo!

Hey KT

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaIJnwacNqY[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 18, 2011, 03:58:57 PM
Thanks, GCR

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 18, 2011, 04:30:27 PM



         Nice work AC, it looks great

          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 18, 2011, 06:03:25 PM
Thanks TW,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 18, 2011, 06:11:49 PM
Beautiful work, AC. Nicely done. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 18, 2011, 06:20:24 PM
Thanks Johnny,

AC










Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 18, 2011, 06:41:13 PM
AC  that is a very nice rig. I like the way the colors of the hair on look against the dyed leather.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 18, 2011, 07:35:00 PM
Thanks for your input Wolf Tracker,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 19, 2011, 08:33:37 AM
AC, that's quite a rig. Interesting colors, well done. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 19, 2011, 10:11:13 AM

Interesting design and well-done craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 19, 2011, 12:40:44 PM
Thanks Marshall and Irish Dave, It's good to be back at Leather pounding.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 20, 2011, 12:08:43 AM
Yep there i was,chewin on a piece of jerky,all was quite when i heard the thundering hoofs of the biggest bull buffalo an indian ever saw! He skewerd right through the ramuda,then tore my tent to shreds,my rifle over by the fire i was in no position to run,i pulled my skinner  and grabbed horn!!! With all my might i thrusted once,twice three times,he weakened after the tenth and slid to his front knees and that's when i thrusted the death nail into his huge breast!!! I thought i was a goner too out of air and and to weak to stand,but i had to skin the beast and skin i did into the early dawn,i salted the hide and we had a feast of buffalo that day,come evening i handed the hid to my friend in lawless shenanagins and he made a bueatiful...  ~TO BE CONTINUED~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on August 20, 2011, 10:34:26 AM
Sounds like a buffalo story is comin' on.  ;D ;D


Might smell a bit better than a fish story ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 20, 2011, 11:57:13 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on August 20, 2011, 01:54:17 PM
;D

Well, a male buff is called a bull, so it might turn out to be BULLS..........tory.   ::)  Consider the story teller.   :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 20, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
Clicker how can such a short pard tell such a TALL TALEEEEEEEEEEE  ?  ???KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 20, 2011, 10:02:23 PM
I'm long in the tooth.. ;D Buffalo tooth that is...We tanned his hide where he died Clyde and my indian friend did this when he was dead!

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/004.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 20, 2011, 10:28:30 PM
FEAST THINE EYES UPON EXCELLENTS!!White beads to represent the white knuckles of the hand that held the skinning knife,brown beads to represent the brown cloud of hair that filled my eyes as i held on for dear life,red beads for the blood that the huge beast shed just before the skinning had begun,rawhide for the thickness of the beasts coat just before i handed it to the Ojibey Chief that rode beside me,he sang the song of victory as he stitched each bead and threaded edge,HI WAY YI HO NI YAY HEY HEY~~~ translation~( you skin another buffler you white redneck peckerwood and the next holster's gonna have blue eyes fer trimmin! >:( )

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/buffrig.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/004.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 21, 2011, 08:36:30 AM
Clicker we will have to take a survey as to who was the most ugly. The man that did the skinning , the Buffalo or the holster? KT ;D ;D ;D ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 21, 2011, 09:35:17 AM



   That is something alright, a real crowd pleaser for sure, and the ugliest holster I have ever seen to date, but cool at the same time, wear it proudly Rick, KT was thinking of you when he made it, and that alone says a lot, har har . ::) :o ;D :D ;D


                   tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 21, 2011, 11:32:14 AM
ATTA Boy TW You tell em. KT :D  Clicker the wooley chaps are on the way. YAW Right   >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 21, 2011, 04:00:43 PM


   That is something alright, a real crowd pleaser for sure, and the ugliest holster I have ever seen to date, but cool at the same time, wear it proudly Rick, KT was thinking of you when he made it, and that alone says a lot, har har . ::) :o ;D :D ;D


                   tEN wOLVES  ;D

Sheesh look whos talkin,so it's Ten Wools,i've been wrong all this time... ;D Make a nice pair of chaps though :D Always wanted a nice pair of Wolvies... BAAAAA HAAAAA HAAAA :D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/wolf20-20sheep.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 21, 2011, 11:43:23 PM


  Careful now Rick, there are nine more, and they know who you are and where you live. :o


           tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 22, 2011, 01:57:57 AM
  8) I'll be in Cogneto they will never find me
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on August 22, 2011, 10:18:47 AM
Cogneto, California or Cogneto, Michigan?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jack Wagon on August 23, 2011, 12:27:45 AM
 My latest project is a holster for my Kirst converted 58 Pietta with 5 1/2” barrel. I had made a belt and holster for my SAA and wanted the new holster to have the same color tone to go with the belt. The holster features a floral pattern and sewn in toe plug. Thanks for looking.   JW
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 23, 2011, 12:36:49 AM


    Well done Jack, looks good all around, that is a classy looking rig to say the least  ;D ::) :o 8)


            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 23, 2011, 01:41:49 AM
Jack nice looking rig your showing. Like every thing about it. Nice Gromley buckle. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 23, 2011, 08:23:17 AM
Howdy Jack,

Beautiful job! A great look coupled with excellent workmanship! Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 23, 2011, 12:18:50 PM
Jack  nice work on the holster and rig. Great carving.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 23, 2011, 06:26:31 PM
Just finished. Been working on and off for 5 to 6  weeks. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: COACHE on August 23, 2011, 07:53:25 PM
Very nice work everybody putting out there :o, Makes me not sure about putting my stuff out there :-\
Just finished this Bowie knife sheath came out pretty good, Tried to give it the aged look, hope you like.

Coache
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 23, 2011, 08:10:42 PM
Coache GREAT job. Nice work and it looks old and compliments the knife . Keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: COACHE on August 23, 2011, 08:13:50 PM
Thanks KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 23, 2011, 09:21:23 PM
Dang KT you can do more with lacing than i ever saw,that had to be some work to do that! :)

 Bueatiful knife and sheath Coache perfect! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 23, 2011, 09:26:13 PM
tHANKS rICK. kt
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: COACHE on August 23, 2011, 09:43:34 PM
Thank you Rick also
Coache
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 23, 2011, 10:44:23 PM
Howdy KT,
You never run out of new idea's and designs but I'm running out of words to describe your incredible work so I will just say "Magnificent", perhaps add in a "Wow" or two. It's always a pleasure to view your work.

Howdy Coache,
Very nice! This Sheath has a real classic look to it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 23, 2011, 10:54:34 PM
Whatever that Ojibey is smokin Johnny we want some .... :P ::) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 23, 2011, 11:51:16 PM


 Nice, really nice COACHE, I like everything about it, and that knife rocks, awesome indeed. ::) :o 8) :D


               tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 24, 2011, 04:01:09 PM
KT very nice

Coache that is a nice sheath. Looks good with the knife.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 24, 2011, 05:14:01 PM


    KT, I don't know how I missed your new rig, like Johnny said magnificent for sure. ::) :o 8)


            tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 24, 2011, 07:20:52 PM
Thanks everyone. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 24, 2011, 07:51:28 PM
KT, Outstanding!!!!!!
Coache, Great sheath and knife.  No need to be embarased, you have a knack.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: COACHE on August 25, 2011, 12:09:16 AM
Thank you eveyone for the kind words.
Coache
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 25, 2011, 11:43:47 PM
KT, great rig. Definitely one to keep for yourself. Nice work.

Coache, that sheath is beautiful. Aged to perfection.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on August 27, 2011, 08:36:38 PM
You guys amaze me.  Such nice work from a great bunch of people!

WOW , JUST WOW !!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on August 29, 2011, 10:30:33 AM
Coache, Great sheath I love the design!! Thanks for showin'!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on August 29, 2011, 02:07:53 PM
Howdy Pards!! Here are a few things I've finished up lately. The first is a Civil War belt with 1851 Ofc. Buckle and the second is a 3 inch cartridge belt in .45-70. I am currently working on the cap pouch and holster to go with the Civil War belt.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3872.jpg)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3867.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 29, 2011, 07:30:56 PM
Finished my second holster for the spot rig.  Pics below....

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 29, 2011, 07:48:37 PM


  AC, you're styling now, pretty cool pard ::) :o 8) ;D


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 29, 2011, 07:50:23 PM



         Rossmaker, nice belts well done pard, and thanks for the look see ::)


                   tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 29, 2011, 08:03:02 PM
Thanks TW, It is a little over the top.  ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 29, 2011, 08:08:27 PM
Howdy Rossmaker & AC,

Great looking work you Gents have posted. Thank you for sharing it with us

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: COACHE on August 29, 2011, 08:12:27 PM
AC great looking rig I like the hair on hide inlay.
Rossmarker Nice looking belts, Realy like the cartridge belt.

Coache
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 29, 2011, 08:18:41 PM
Rossmaker very nice belts. Looking forward to the holster and cap pouch.

AC  nice rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 29, 2011, 08:38:46 PM
Thanks Johnny, Wolf Tracker and Coache, its a work in progress, still need to make a crossdraw, shotgun shell/cartridge slide and a two mag slide.  

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 29, 2011, 09:08:39 PM
AC you know me and all my inlays. Outstanding job. I love it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 29, 2011, 09:51:09 PM
Thanks KT, That means a lot coming from the "King of Bling".

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 30, 2011, 06:55:09 PM
Hot Dang thems cool AC! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 30, 2011, 08:19:04 PM
Thanks GunClick,

AC :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on August 31, 2011, 12:28:19 PM
Howdy Pards..
I´ve made a WB holster for my friend Dick (rebsr1) and a double H.O.G rig for all the things he have helped me with..
I´m very grateful to have he as friend..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on August 31, 2011, 02:29:05 PM


Good lookin' piece of work, there BB. An interesting hybrid.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on August 31, 2011, 04:12:54 PM
BB nice job.  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on August 31, 2011, 05:03:52 PM
BB  nice holster. That color came out great.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 31, 2011, 06:00:26 PM


  Beautiful work Bob

    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on August 31, 2011, 08:18:47 PM
Very nice BB. He is lucky to have you as a friend!!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on August 31, 2011, 08:22:23 PM
Great looking 1911 rig Boothill, I have to ask, what kind of tread are you using, I can't keep mine white to save my life?

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 01, 2011, 01:19:15 AM
Thanx all for the kind words. Its metal lined and the dye is a 60/40 mix with tan and walnut.
AC, I use waxed linen tread. I tool the holster and glue the line leater to it, then I dye it and stitch
it.. that way I'll keep the tread white..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 01, 2011, 05:02:58 AM
Howdy Boothill,

Very nice work! It has a real quality look to it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Lucky R. K. on September 01, 2011, 09:29:15 AM
Boothill,

That is a really nice holster.

Lucky  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on September 01, 2011, 10:41:58 AM
My apologise to anyone that has recieved e mails from me recently. I did not send that, some scum bag hacked onto my e mail list and stole it!

I will be deleting everyones address and opening a new account.

If anyone wants it just let me know here for now.

Sorry Pards

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 01, 2011, 01:03:24 PM
Ned I would like it.And your Phone No again. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 01, 2011, 02:22:30 PM
Me Too,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 01, 2011, 05:59:15 PM
My apologise to anyone that has recieved e mails from me recently. I did not send that, some scum bag hacked onto my e mail list and stole it!

I will be deleting everyones address and opening a new account.

If anyone wants it just let me know here for now.

Sorry Pards

Ned


I knew that's what it was,sent it back so you could see it..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 01, 2011, 10:25:42 PM
Very sweet Bob :) :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 01, 2011, 11:13:23 PM
Got the cross draw done today for the Hair on Hide rig.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 02, 2011, 12:18:55 AM
AC thats what I call SWEET . Nice job. , keep m comming. KT  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 02, 2011, 12:27:36 AM
Thanks Terry, just have a couple of slides and a 1911 mag slide left.  The I think I will start doing some period stuff with minimal bling.   ;D

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on September 02, 2011, 11:02:57 AM


Very nicely done, AC. Good job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 02, 2011, 12:40:27 PM
Thanks Irish,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 02, 2011, 03:36:59 PM


   Very nice AC, well done pard ::) :o 8) ;D


       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 02, 2011, 08:47:01 PM
Thanks TW

AC  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on September 04, 2011, 09:28:14 PM
AC , That holster is just SWEET !!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 05, 2011, 12:20:56 AM
Thanks Chuck,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on September 05, 2011, 07:36:57 PM
  Great lookin bunch of stuff that everyone is puttin up. :o :o :o 8)

AC, you been looking at KT's stuff to close. That bling kinda sticks to you don't it ?
Kid, I have given up on you runnin out of ideas, you never will ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D

GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 05, 2011, 08:04:53 PM
Great job AC, love the color, stamping, just the right amount of spots.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on September 05, 2011, 08:31:13 PM
AC very nice holster
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 05, 2011, 09:14:10 PM
GB, thanks, KT is my hero and I love to try to out bling him (never happen ;D)
Cliff thanks for your comments, just now finally getting better at basket weave.
Thanks Wolf Tracker, it is my favorite cross draw style.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 06, 2011, 07:22:11 PM
Here is a shotgun slide proto type I put together today.  Any CASS "Wild Bunch" shooters out there see any problems or have any suggestions they would be welcome.  The finished product will match the rig I have recently posted pics of.  Thanks

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: knucklehead on September 06, 2011, 08:42:18 PM
i think the belt loop area needs to be a little lower allowing the shells to sit higher so you can grab them easier.
it looks like the belt loop area would interfere with you grabbing the shells.
on the shotgun belt i have the shells are only in the loops about 1 inch. i have the old style evil roy rig from kirkpatrick leather.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 06, 2011, 09:24:01 PM
Thanks Knucklehead, I'll keep that in mind.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 07, 2011, 08:36:10 AM
Here is a Rig I made for a fellow Harley Rider. He wanted something to carry his hand gun in during hunting season. It's just a plain Rig with a 2" drop on the Holster. My reason for showing this Rig is "Vinegaroon". This is the third time I've used Vinegaroon. I know I'm repeating myself but  this is some fabulous stuff. It's easy to use, gives a very dark, uniform finish and does not bleed off on your clothing. Special thanks again to Wolf Tracker for giving me some of his "Home Brew.

Howdy AC,
Your Shotgun slide is looking real good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 07, 2011, 09:09:17 AM


  AC &  Johnny, very nice work pards, thanks for the look see


               tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 07, 2011, 09:54:31 AM
Thanks TW, Johnny, that rig looks great, I love the Vinagroon myself.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 07, 2011, 01:52:05 PM
Johnny the holsters perfect for what he will use it for. The color is OUTSTANDING.  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on September 07, 2011, 04:16:54 PM
Johnny Nice looking rig. Great color.

AC nice shotgun slide.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 07, 2011, 05:11:14 PM
Nice work Johnny!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on September 08, 2011, 09:51:06 AM


Good job, Johnny. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 08, 2011, 10:10:15 AM
Thanks Wolf Tracker,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 08, 2011, 08:38:28 PM
Holsters done to match the sheath. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 08, 2011, 09:29:14 PM

 WOW KT, you did a great job here, the scalloped edges really add a bit bling with those spots added, and I know, you don't have to say a thing, you just couldn't help yourself I know, you are the BLINGSTER, for sure, they both look nice together, now you need a belt, ha ha, can't wait to see it. ::)


                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 08, 2011, 11:16:04 PM
Nice matching holster, top notch as always.

AC :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 08, 2011, 11:31:18 PM
Howdy KT,

TW and AC expressed my sentiments exactly. Fine art work at it's best!

Many thanks for sharing your talents and expertise with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 09, 2011, 12:29:28 AM
Very fine belts, Rossmaker. Good work, there.

AC, that spot holster matches very well with the other one. Very nice work. The basket weave slimjim is outstanding. Good work on getting the BW layout right. The shotgun slide looks like a good design. You're on a roll. 8)

Classy holster, BB. Looks really good.

Johnny, that vinegaroon rig looks quite nice. I love that stuff.

you are the BLINGSTER, for sure
Yeah. Very cool. You going to make 'em for the other sheath? 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 09, 2011, 01:46:11 AM
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yeeeeeesss Kaaaaaaaaaayyy Teeeeeeeeeeee~~~~a beLLLLttt the Ellllldeeeerrssss have spoooooooookeeeiiinnn~~~~Hi ya na hanana hayey
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 09, 2011, 09:10:49 AM
Thanks every one and Clicker I think your computers stuck. KT ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 17, 2011, 01:07:18 PM
Howdy pards..
I´ve just made my first Buscadero rig for a customer. He wanted a Ringo lookalike so here it is..
Now I´m gona start with a dubble Buscadero for the same guy in same style..
Hope you like it..
And Chuck 100 its the pattern you gave me  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 17, 2011, 03:01:05 PM
BB nice job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 17, 2011, 03:57:06 PM
Howdy Boothill,

You sure do nice quality work. That Rig looks great. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 18, 2011, 04:26:32 PM
Slide is done,

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 18, 2011, 04:42:17 PM
Tanx pards, I will show you the other rig when Its done.
AC, thats a mighty fine slide you made, you must be proud with that work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on September 18, 2011, 04:43:50 PM
AC  that is a sharp looking slide. That basketweave looks great.

Bob  very nice rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 18, 2011, 06:37:48 PM
Thanks Wolf.  Thanks Bob, that rig of yours looks great, can't wait to see the double.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kid Terico on September 18, 2011, 08:59:39 PM
AC outstanding work. Thats what a slide should look like. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 18, 2011, 09:50:39 PM
Your too kind Terry, thanks.

AC :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: knucklehead on September 18, 2011, 11:34:04 PM
AC,

you hit the nail on the head with that slide.
you can even grab the shells without hitting the belt loop of the slide. great job
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 19, 2011, 03:23:00 AM
Howdy AC,

Beautiful job! Great design and excellent workmanship! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on September 19, 2011, 09:35:10 AM
Thanks Knucklehead and Johnny.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Black River Johnny on September 19, 2011, 07:15:34 PM
My wife and I are in to  Cowboy fast draw. We usally use mernickle holsters. They are a poor copy a Mexican loop but are legal and fast. I have always had the itch to make my own that is a little closer to PC. So here it is. It is 9- 10 oz and lined with Pig. I have been able to pull out a .370 so far. I sorta copied it from one in Packing Iron bu modified it to be a little more fast draw friendly.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f53/john4645/DSCF2442.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 20, 2011, 05:52:04 AM
Howdy Black River Johnny,

You did a great job on this Rig. It looks rugged and the finish gives it a nice PC look. Wait until someone asks where you bought it from and you can answer "I made it myself". Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on September 20, 2011, 04:59:40 PM
Howdy Black River Johnny
That rig looks great. It has a nice aged look to it. Wear it with pride.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 21, 2011, 07:44:33 AM
Black River Johnny, glad you posted that rig. Very nicely done. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on September 21, 2011, 01:34:22 PM
Latest "Gamer Rig"
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-524S.jpg)
with matching shotgunbelt
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd133/LoneRiderLeather/MVC-523S.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 21, 2011, 01:58:00 PM
Very nice shooting system LoneRider  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 21, 2011, 02:52:03 PM
LoneRider nice job KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 21, 2011, 08:17:23 PM



   Pards I've been away for a few days, and missed the fine work that is showing up, great works pards, well done on them all. ::) :o 8)


          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 22, 2011, 06:00:11 AM
Howdy LoneRider,

Nice job on your Gamer Rig! Looks like you put a lot thought into it. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 22, 2011, 06:01:43 AM
      Welcome back Ten Wolves.

We missed your help and encouragement
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 23, 2011, 12:54:01 AM
BB, that holster is a fine one. Nice work. It'll be nice to see the second one.

Nice slide, AC. Looks good with the trappings.

BRJ, good-looking holster. The authentic look works nicely. Thanks for sharing.

Lonerider, very nice gamer rig. You did that one right.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 23, 2011, 12:55:36 AM
Welcome back, TW. Good to see you back at it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 23, 2011, 10:23:16 AM


   Thanks Will and Johnny, it was good to get away for a while, but nice to be back too.


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on September 24, 2011, 01:19:03 AM
Yep, It's my copy of a Tom Threepersons but with a backflap and sit's out away from the body. Used it last weekend worked good, just the operator had problems ???
I had my usual 10 stage match....I shot 7 really good/fast stages :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on September 26, 2011, 10:21:48 AM
Lone Rider   nice looking rig
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on September 26, 2011, 07:39:02 PM
  Hey Pards, just got a chance to graze thru what I been missing and as usual their are some mighty fine rigs being posted.
Its always a pleasure to see what you all are up too.

GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rossmaker on September 27, 2011, 06:25:17 PM
Howdy Pards! Here is one of my recent rigs finished up last week. Keep up the great work everyone!!

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n560/Rossmaker/IMG_3946.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 27, 2011, 07:15:57 PM
Nice job , good color.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on September 28, 2011, 09:49:20 AM


Good lookin' rig, Rossmaker. Well done.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 28, 2011, 10:01:56 AM


   Rossmaker, classy looking rig, thanks for sharing pard


            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 28, 2011, 10:08:49 AM
Howdy Rossmaker,

Great looking Rig! Very nice job on the color and finish. thanks for sharing it with us
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 28, 2011, 02:53:09 PM
Here is the result of getting a pattern from Skeeter 
I love the modell, one of the finest period holsters
Tanks Skeeter....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 28, 2011, 03:42:08 PM
Boothill nice work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 28, 2011, 04:54:15 PM


     It looks great Bob, well done, nice color too.


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 29, 2011, 06:38:02 AM
Howdy Boothill,

Very nice! Beautiful color!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on September 29, 2011, 07:06:44 AM
Rossmaker, great job on the Cheyenne.

Bob, awesome job on that holster, I love that style.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on September 29, 2011, 11:59:06 AM
Beautiful work since my last visit, me little not to follow everything at the moment because of the exhibitions(exposures) which take me a lot of time(weather)
Bravo in all
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on September 29, 2011, 03:48:53 PM
Thank-you all for the kind words. Its now my favorit holster, got to get me a
7 1/2 inch revolver now  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on September 29, 2011, 05:04:03 PM
Rossmaker  great job on the holster. The  color is spectacular

BHB  nice job on your holster. Great period look.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on October 01, 2011, 03:36:39 PM


Great job BB. Classy and very well done. A fine piece for sure. I like it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Shotgun Steve on October 04, 2011, 10:53:13 AM
Boothill Bob...that is one fantastic looking rig!!! You can sure be proud of that one!!

 Shotgun Steve
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 04, 2011, 12:21:46 PM
Thanx Wolf, Irish and shotgun.  I'm gona make a belt for it, but I dont know what model yet.
Maby moneybelt or a belt with a sword buckle.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 05, 2011, 08:24:28 AM
Bob - it's the first time one of my patterns has been used by someone else. It's a blast! You've done me proud.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 05, 2011, 09:14:23 AM
Thanx Skeeter, it was a lovley pattern, it means alot for me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: northwestgrizzly on October 06, 2011, 05:42:59 AM
Love the smooth lines on that one Boothill.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 08, 2011, 12:51:37 PM
Howdy pards..
I´ve just finiched up a 1881 holster. I made the pattern from The pattern in Packing Iron page 27, Its not exact will remake it
a little. Its made for Colt SAA or a schofield, if I make it a little longer it will fit the Navy, Army and Remington to..
I wonder if they were made with some protection from the copper rivets so the stays away from the revolver? I have a peice of leather
behind the flap button as protection...
Please tell me if its something I will do better or think of when I makes them
//Boothill Bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 08, 2011, 12:53:17 PM
One more. My first round toe plug.. It was a little hard to get right, but its there now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 08, 2011, 01:16:23 PM
BB nice job but I definately  would over lay the rivets. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 08, 2011, 01:21:15 PM
BB nice job but I definately  would over lay the rivets. KT

Think I will do that KT. I dont think the boys wearing those in 1881 cared, it wasént there guns  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 08, 2011, 04:03:07 PM
I have a set of Bob Douglas's tools for setting rivets. With those you can make a dome shape on the rivet head and at the same time counter-sink it. That keeps it clear of the gun metal.

Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 08, 2011, 04:08:52 PM
I have a set of Bob Douglas's tools for setting rivets. With those you can make a dome shape on the rivet head and at the same time counter-sink the rivet. That keeps it clear of the gun metal.

Skeet

Were can I got those and how do they works Skeeter?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on October 08, 2011, 05:01:56 PM
Very successful work Boothill Bob
bravo
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 08, 2011, 08:11:01 PM
Howdy Boothill.

Nice neat work! Looks real good! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 08, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
This is some info on Bob and Lee Douglas. For those not living in the US, export and import taxes can be very expensive. The way to do it would be to ask a pal on Cascity to get them for you and ship them over.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=28802
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 08, 2011, 11:20:42 PM
It's a set of three tools.
The first pushes the washer down the shank of the rivet.
The second puts a nice neat head on the back of the rivet.
The third puts a dome shape on the front of the rivet.

Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 09, 2011, 10:45:49 AM

   The Bob Douglas copper rivet setter set is the best I have, and worth the money IMHO, if you do any amount of work with copper rivets it is a must have. Bob Douglas phone# is 307-737-2222
 


             tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 09, 2011, 01:24:38 PM
What do I have to pay for those? Need some one to bye them and ship them for me..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 10, 2011, 02:25:47 AM
I made a money belt for my Dog bone holster. I really like the money belt, its so soft to wear.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on October 10, 2011, 02:41:07 AM
Very nice Bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 10, 2011, 04:58:45 AM
It looks great.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 10, 2011, 05:20:34 AM
Howdy Boothill,

Very nice work! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on October 10, 2011, 10:53:10 AM

Looks great. Super work, BB.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 10, 2011, 11:01:19 AM

   Bob you captured my taste exactly, this is a classy rig, the holster and money belt are perfect, the color is rich and the smooth lines and not over done tooling really work well, just goes to show us all that some times less is more, well done pard, and thanks for sharing with us.

              tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 10, 2011, 01:02:30 PM
BB beautiful all around job on the rig. Outstanding color. Wear it with pride. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Lucky R. K. on October 11, 2011, 08:58:54 AM
That is a beautiful rig Bob.  I love the color.  Would you tell us what dye you used?

Lucky  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 11, 2011, 11:03:22 AM
Thanx all, I´m pride of that rig..
Lucky R.K, I used Fiebing´s walnut, I love that color..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on October 11, 2011, 05:15:41 PM
BB   nice looking rig. The color is very nice.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on October 11, 2011, 08:15:01 PM
BB, That is very nice. I have to make one of those!!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 14, 2011, 04:37:03 PM
Heres one I just finished for a gal thats going to wear it to a Haloween contest. I still have to make the belt. She going as a female Devil. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on October 14, 2011, 07:02:58 PM


Kid.....Your variety in style and imagination is as astounding as it is endless. Hats off, pard. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 14, 2011, 07:34:01 PM
Dave thank you very much. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 15, 2011, 12:59:35 AM
Quote
Kid.....Your variety in style and imagination is as astounding as it is endless. Hats off, pard. Nice work.
Irish Dave said it all!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 15, 2011, 01:06:44 AM
Thanks Johnny. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TexasToby on October 18, 2011, 07:48:04 AM
Here is a holster that I finished a few days ago..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 18, 2011, 10:48:23 AM


          Nice work Toby, great color, I like it


              tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 18, 2011, 11:07:14 AM
Toby great looking holster. Keep m comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Raymo on October 18, 2011, 06:14:44 PM
My first post.  I really enjoy working with leather.  Nothing very fancy.
This is a shoulder holster I'm making for a 1849 Colt by Uberti. :)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/wyorc/ShoulderHolster6.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 18, 2011, 06:22:47 PM
Nice job. Very useable. Good color. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 19, 2011, 02:16:44 AM
Welcome Raymo. Very nice holster  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 19, 2011, 07:47:55 AM



           Nice work Raymo, and welcome to the forum pard


                      tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on October 19, 2011, 09:50:39 AM


Nice job, pard. Welcome.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on October 19, 2011, 04:26:00 PM
Toby  nice holster. The color looks great.

Raymo  Welcome and nice job on the shoulder holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Raymo on October 19, 2011, 04:33:52 PM
Thought I'd show another of my holsters.  Olive oil and sun finish.   Thanks for the kind words
for my shoulder holster.

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/wyorc/CheyenneHolster001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 19, 2011, 05:20:50 PM
Another nice piece of leather work. Thanks again. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on October 20, 2011, 10:07:47 AM




Looks good. Thanks for sharing.



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 20, 2011, 10:16:19 AM
That is as authentic as it gets. Good job.
Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 20, 2011, 11:42:11 AM
There's some very beautiful work shown here. I won't mention each one, but all you pards are doing great stuff. I've been moving all my leatherworking and reloading stuff into a new workspace. That will be done soon and I'll be able to keep up on things more. Again, I'm really impressed and excited about all your work. Keep at it, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on October 21, 2011, 08:52:01 AM
First Duke "El Dorado" rig.  I've resisted making anything that isn't historically accurate, but I guess since John Wayne is over 100 years old, the lines are startin' to blur.  A customer wanted one, sent me movie stills, and I made it.

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/Photos.html

I guess there's no turnin' back now.

Will

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 21, 2011, 09:52:44 AM
Looks good, Will. Yeah, we have to re-assess what's historical anymore. Beautiful job, there.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 21, 2011, 09:59:41 AM


   Beautiful job Will, is this going to be offered in pattern form also????


                 tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on October 21, 2011, 12:07:44 PM
Don't know ten wolves.  When I sent the 1911 pattern down and got my quote from the printer, their prices had almost doubled, (thanks to the new hope and change economy!).  I passed that cost along in my pitch to TLF.  Must have made 'em choke because I haven't heard back from 'em.  I'll have to sell a lot of 1911 holsters off my website to make back the two months I spent puttin' it together, but the 1911 pattern can probably do it.  If TLF isn't goin' to be buyin' any more patterns, I have to be real careful choosin' patterns I want to gamble on.  We'll have to see how things shake out.

Will

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 21, 2011, 04:37:16 PM


      Thanks for your reply Will, I understand, lets hope things get better all around.

            tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 22, 2011, 01:20:50 AM
 :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 22, 2011, 06:18:18 AM
Howdy Texas Toby, Raymo & Will G.,

Very nice work you Gents have posted. It's always so interesting to view the wide variety of fine Leather Work posted here on this forum. Many thanks to you all for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Featherston on October 22, 2011, 12:28:01 PM
Thought I would share....


(http://featherstonleather.com/images/stories/gallery/holsters/Copy%20of%2042.jpg)
Mexican Loop for Ruger Vaquero 45LC

(http://featherstonleather.com/images/stories/gallery/holsters/20110904-1.jpg)
Cheyenne Holster for 45LC Colt

(http://featherstonleather.com/images/stories/gallery/holsters/20111020-1.jpg)
Brass Studded Diamond Mexican Loop for Uberti 45LC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 22, 2011, 01:26:59 PM
Fetherton very nice rigs. Keep them comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on October 22, 2011, 08:43:40 PM
My latest project (Dad's 1911 holster)

Please critique so hopefully I can advance in this hobby.

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 22, 2011, 09:13:03 PM
Lookin' good, there, Featherston. Nice work. Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your posts.

Slickshot, that 1911 holster is nice. The background work is a nice look. Good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Raymo on October 24, 2011, 02:02:43 PM
I'm impressed with the fine leather work all of you do.  I've spent a lot of time looking
at the previous posts. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 24, 2011, 03:02:03 PM
Slickshot nice job. Good work on the edges. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on October 24, 2011, 03:23:34 PM
Very nice work there Slickshot, keep em coming  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on October 30, 2011, 04:52:50 PM
Slickshot and Featherston  great work on the holsters.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: CQMD on November 02, 2011, 10:03:07 AM
Here is one I just finished for the 1911. I might just keep this one for myself.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 02, 2011, 11:21:16 AM
nice job, Its a keeper. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 02, 2011, 03:59:36 PM
Here is one I just finished for the 1911. I might just keep this one for myself.

   Nice rig pard, and well done, thanks for sharing

      tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Raymo on November 02, 2011, 08:46:41 PM
My latest effort for a Uberti 1873 with 5 1/2" barrel.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/wyorc/HolsterNov001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 02, 2011, 08:58:58 PM
Nice clean look Raymo, I like it, thanks for the look see pard. ::) :o 8)


         tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on November 03, 2011, 01:48:06 PM


Me too. Nice lines and clean appearance.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 03, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
Raymo nice all around job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 03, 2011, 02:29:45 PM
Raymo, very nice and autentic holster
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on November 03, 2011, 07:01:31 PM
CQMD  I really like that holster. Great carving.

Raymo  nice and clean
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 04, 2011, 01:58:02 AM
Wow! In the last couple of days lots of great work posted here. My compliments to everyone. It's always a genuine pleasure to view such a variety of fine work. Many thanks for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 04, 2011, 01:59:11 AM
Hey Folks

Here are some original Holsters from my collection and there repros made by my self.

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 04, 2011, 02:12:55 AM
Here are some more handmade by my selfe

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: northwestgrizzly on November 04, 2011, 02:13:25 AM
Looks really good Andy. I looked at the second picture of your first post and then had to go back and look at the first again because I thought you had posted a pair of matching holsters you had made and it took me a minute to realize one was original and the other the repro....yes I am a little slow  ;D but they are still very nice!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 04, 2011, 02:33:58 AM
Welcome to the forum, Andy and congratulations on your top-of-the-line work. Skeeter
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 04, 2011, 02:53:59 AM
Welcome to the forum Andy. You have posted some lovely work there pardner. Were do you live, germany, holland?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 04, 2011, 06:42:20 AM
Welcome aboard Andy. Some beautiful work your showing. Kt
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Lucky R. K. on November 04, 2011, 08:52:26 AM
Welcome Andy.  I love those Slin Jim's.

Lucky  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on November 04, 2011, 10:53:14 AM


Top shelf work, Andy. Thanks for sharing these.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 04, 2011, 12:42:37 PM
Some more:-))))

Have fun

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 04, 2011, 01:10:25 PM
Andy,
I have enjoyed looking at your work. It is very nice.
I put in a friend request on FBook too.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 05, 2011, 02:35:47 AM
Hey Folks
Does anybody see my knife and spur pics?????? I post yesterday??????
Or is it not alow to post knifes and spurs??????

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 05, 2011, 02:41:57 AM
Very nice Roosevelt-Collins holster, Andy.
Love the spurs.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 05, 2011, 03:05:32 AM
Skeeter
I post several knifes and spurs yesterday, also cuffs
Did they show op on your PC

So long
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 05, 2011, 03:23:37 AM
Andy, I think that the moderator, Ten Wolves, has moved some of your pictures to 'Small finished leather projects'. You'll see the heading on the main page.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 05, 2011, 03:25:43 AM
Andy, they are moved to "Pards!!! Display your FINISHED!!! Small Leather Projects here".
I love Those spurs pard, will Maby buy a pair of you. But we are not alowed to talk prices here ;-)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 05, 2011, 07:12:41 AM
He Folks
Knifesheths might bee allowed here:-))) see some other stuff under Small Projects:-)))

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on November 05, 2011, 10:22:22 PM
Andy

I absolutely am impressed by your work...

NICE!!! 

I hope I can reach your level someday.

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 06, 2011, 08:30:23 AM
Hey Slickshot
Thank you very much:-)
It tooks a lot of years and I am not as professional as I want to be. But not pretty bad as for a hobby.
There are a lot of Artists around, Like Will Ghormly, David Carrico and some more!!!!!!!!

Have a great day
Andy 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on November 06, 2011, 09:09:02 AM
Andy  that is some very nice work you do. Great craftsmanship.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 06, 2011, 09:10:01 AM
Thx Wolf Tracker

Some more on "small Itams"

and F.A. Meanea Topic

:-)))
Have fun
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 06, 2011, 09:32:39 AM
Hey Folks

Only one for today :) :) :)

Have fun

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 06, 2011, 12:53:15 PM

 Very nice rig, the scallops with spots adds a nice touch, and the two tone also adds to the looks as does lacing up the main seam , good carving and all around good looks, thanks for sharing ::) :o 8) ;D

         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 06, 2011, 01:57:42 PM
Hwodi 10 WF
It was a reproduction of a R.T. Frazier Gunrig made in 1915 - 1918.
Holster ist for a Colt 1873 SAA, 4,75inch.
The buckle is solide silver handcarved like the original one.
I will be on holidays till 15.11. and post the original one out of my little collection when I am back:-)))

So hang on for some more stuff..... hope on the right Topic:-))))))

So long and happy trails from Germany
Andy Rombach

P.S. Make shure to check out my facebook (Andreas Rombach, with saddle as Profile pic) for more pics:-)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 07, 2011, 03:32:44 PM
I haven't been on the forum much lately, due to work issues. I've not done a lot of leatherwork either for the same reason. I've taken this opportunity to look back a number of pages and I've seen some really great work.

A shooter showed up with a nice Kirkpatrick rig, and asked if I could make a matching sheath for a knife he recently had made. It's a nice one, Damascus steel, nine inch blade.

Since my wife took this picture I’ve added a keeper strap. I enjoyed trying to match up the stamping and the color.     

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/HarleyPastor/BobGSheathcrop1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 07, 2011, 04:38:21 PM
Welcome back JD, you have been missed. Very lovley sheath, you got the color just right.
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 07, 2011, 05:41:57 PM



   Fine job JD, good to see you here again

          tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 07, 2011, 07:05:51 PM
That's an incredible match JD, great job on it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 07, 2011, 07:45:53 PM
JD outstanding job. Welcome back >KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 08, 2011, 05:31:56 AM
Excellent job JD!

The sheath sure looks like it came with the Rig. Great to see you back
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: CQMD on November 08, 2011, 09:12:47 AM
Great job, good to see some work from you.

Bobby
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 08, 2011, 10:40:06 AM
Thanks Guys for the positive comments. I've been going through a real rough patch at work; not my problems personally, but dealing with other people's issues, which is part of what I do, but I've really missed being on the forum.

I failed to thank Cliff Fendley on the original post for his help. I had a few issues with this project that I wrote him about, and he was a great help, so Thanks Cliff!

JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 08, 2011, 12:58:48 PM
JD,
Good to see you back on here. Nice work on that sheath! I cant tell it apart from the rest. Way to go.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 08, 2011, 01:32:05 PM
Your welcome JD, I don't know how much help I was but it turned out great. I'm still amazed at how well you matched the color. that's not always easily done.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on November 08, 2011, 05:44:28 PM
JD  great job on the sheath.  I would have never guessed they are from two different makers.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 15, 2011, 01:59:50 PM
Hey Folks

Here is a Reproduction of a Main & Winchester, San Francisco, Cal. Slim Jim Holster, floral carved, lined with briantanned Antilope buckskin leather, with simple cartridge belt for 44 caliber. The Holster was made for a 1858 Reminton Converson.

Have a great day

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 15, 2011, 02:40:58 PM


  Awesome , more beautiful work Andy, thanks for sharing pard

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 15, 2011, 03:25:11 PM
I love that tooling pattern Andy, the most beutiful you can place on a slim jim. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on November 15, 2011, 07:12:56 PM
Andy, this work is fantastic,!!!!!!!!! zoom in close,it's a complete masterpiece!
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 16, 2011, 01:20:56 PM
Thx Django

There are a lot of leathercrafters around they do great work as well!!!!! I only try to finde the spirit of the old saddlecrafters and saddlemakers to bring it into our hobby and keep it alive :)

Have fun with another Holster I have made.

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 16, 2011, 02:02:08 PM
   

            More great looking gun leather Andy, thanks for the look see pard and sharing with us


                                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 16, 2011, 02:10:29 PM
Great looking holster Andy... Is that rosette a stamp or have you made it?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 16, 2011, 02:39:07 PM
Thx Guys

It is a very old one pice stamp:-))

See small itams for more stuff:-))

So long
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 16, 2011, 03:20:41 PM
So nice
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 16, 2011, 04:19:47 PM
Wow Andy. I have started a computer file on my computer of just your stuff. Beautiful work.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on November 17, 2011, 10:52:09 AM


Great stuff, Andy. Just outstanding. Clean, professional and first-class work.
Tip o' the hat to you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 17, 2011, 10:59:02 AM
Hey DM
Don´t do that for my stuff only. There are so many very good leathercrafters around they do absolut georges work most for hobby. I does leatherwork since 1997 and I am not professional as I want to be. I learn every day!!! and it is just my hobby as well.
As I say all the time I try to keep the spirt of the old leathercrafters and bring it to the reanectors and them who are interrested in the Old West as good as I can.... not perfect at all!!!!

Have a great day
Andy

PS: DM, something else for your piccollection
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 17, 2011, 10:59:56 AM
Thx Dave

So long
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 17, 2011, 11:58:57 AM


  Classy looking rig Andy, well done pard

    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 17, 2011, 04:20:10 PM
Beautiful Andy, love the tooling.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 17, 2011, 08:12:13 PM
Nice looking rig Andy. Great job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 18, 2011, 10:45:04 AM
Howdy Folks
Here is another Rig I have made. It was a repro of a A.W. Mills & Co., Livingston, Montana Rig, with a pepple grain money cartridge belt. Holster is for all revolvers till 6 inch. S&W as well as 5,5 inch Colt SAA.
Belt and Holster is handtooled and handsewn as well...

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on November 18, 2011, 05:48:09 PM
I finaly got round to making a "Duke" rig!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 18, 2011, 05:53:40 PM


  WOW, nice job Django, it looks great pard ::) :o 8) ;D


          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on November 18, 2011, 06:07:29 PM
Dijango...finally got to use that pattern...looks great my friend
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 18, 2011, 09:47:05 PM
Django nice looking rig. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 18, 2011, 11:17:29 PM
Man some really nice stuff to look at.you guys are great.Nice Duke rig Django!I have a big loop 92 and a John Wayne buckle too,cool~ :) :)

KT should be poppin up somethin new pretty soon ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 18, 2011, 11:55:46 PM
Hey Django
Great Rig!!!!!
Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on November 19, 2011, 02:30:35 AM
Very beautiful work Andy, I had heard about your work, very beautiful parts.
 JD Alan Very beautiful , I like very much this Basket ...
DJANGO bravo for the DUKE RIG
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on November 19, 2011, 12:22:07 PM


Lookin' good, Django. Very nice job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 19, 2011, 04:13:29 PM
Howdy Andy,
That is some beautiful work you have been posting! A genuine pleasure to look at! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Howdy Django,
Great job on the Duke Rig! Looks very professional. The Duke himself would be proud to wear it

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 20, 2011, 10:52:07 AM
Howdy Folk

Another Gunrig handmade by my self. It tooks me a lot of time for the doublerow handstiching of the lined belt...
The Holster is for a 5,5 inch Colt 1873 SAA.

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Chuck 100 yd on November 20, 2011, 03:43:10 PM
Hay, Nice work guys!  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 21, 2011, 08:51:59 AM
Very nice Andy, your work is very authentic.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on November 21, 2011, 10:09:57 AM


Another fine piece, Andy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 21, 2011, 10:25:42 AM
Hey Folks

Finished a lefthand california style Slim Jim Holster and belt at the weekend. It fits a Colt 1873 SAA, 7,5 inch

Have a great day

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 21, 2011, 10:30:25 AM
Very clean and autentic Andy. Love those rolls of yours  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 21, 2011, 10:48:58 AM
Hey my friend
This was hand tooled:-)))))  I does not have this snake roll, but like to have it:-)

So long
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 21, 2011, 10:54:18 AM
What did you use to tool that snake looking thing on the very inside of your design?
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 21, 2011, 10:59:49 AM
Sorry Dalton, does not understand your question.... my english is bad..... sorry about that

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 21, 2011, 11:13:21 AM
The small design to the very inside of your newest holster. Right where the bevel would be.
I am wondering how you made that?
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 21, 2011, 12:30:18 PM
Dalton
OK, that tooling was a little roll. The tooling in the middle was handmade.
I have send out the rig this morning to the customer and the closer pic is not very beautifull. Will try to find a better example.

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 21, 2011, 12:35:19 PM
Dalton
Here is another pic shows the tool a little bit better.
Do you mean this border tool????

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 21, 2011, 12:41:20 PM
Yep, thats the one. I will have to try that! I have a similar roll, but have never used it in that fashion.
Thanks,
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 21, 2011, 12:45:09 PM
Andy, is that a small handhold roll?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 21, 2011, 12:48:20 PM
Yep. it is a 2,5mm roll
Will post pic of the tool little later when I back from the shop. Have to finish a pair of saddlebagst tonight:-)))
See ya later
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 21, 2011, 01:34:23 PM
Howdy pards.
I just got a photo from a happy customer, he's from UK.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 21, 2011, 01:47:48 PM
Hey Bob

Great Holsters!!!!

Here is the tool/ Roller (????????????)

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 22, 2011, 12:26:46 PM
Hey Andy~at "er" is slicker en a possum trap dipped in hog butter,reckon a feller would take a shine to a rig like at~ ;D :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 22, 2011, 03:51:55 PM
Hey Folks
Another Holster I did several month ago. It was for a Colt Governement. The Original was made by R.T. Frazier, Pueblo CO, 1915 - 1920. This one is uncollerd, before oiled.
Sorry about the bad pic....

Have a wonderfull day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on November 23, 2011, 07:18:44 AM
Howdy Boothill,
I can see why your customer is happy. You did an excellent job on those Holsters. They look great!

Howdy Andy,
You did one fine job of tooling on the 1911 Holster. That's about as good as it gets!

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 23, 2011, 02:09:09 PM
Howdy.. Now´s my first pair of chaps finished, I have rouded the corners after this photos was taken. Will buy some leather and make me a pair to.. I dont know what weight I will use, what do you think? Will have them for shooting, not for riding..
//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 23, 2011, 02:29:31 PM
Very nice chaps BB.
And I missed your holsters up above too. Those look real good.

DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 23, 2011, 07:27:24 PM
Man you gotta stay on top of things around here! Andy, I've been away long enough that I'm not familiar with you or your work, but pal you're doing a heck of a fine job

Django, you knocked that Duke rig out of the park

Boothill Bob, it was great to chat with you last Saturday via Facebook, and I'm really impressed with those chaps

Nice work guys! JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on November 23, 2011, 11:17:15 PM
BB nice holsters and great job on the chaps. You used a lot of leather on the chaps.  KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 24, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Hey Folks

Another Holste out of my saddleshop. brand new antique finished

Have fun

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on November 24, 2011, 06:56:11 PM
Andy,

Those are really well done.  When I get to Germany again I will come visit you for sure....


JD,  you have to get into the forum more often...and now we have the modern side as well....and yes Dijango did a bang up job on those Duke Holsters
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on November 24, 2011, 08:49:36 PM
Outrider, thanks for letting me know about the other side that Dalton started up. I would love to get out here a little more often.

Django, I've never seen a pattern set for the Duke rig. Did you do that from a picture or did you have a pattern that you followed?

I need to call KT for advice on wrapping holsters in angora skin. The gal who asked me to build the holsters finall came through with the angora.It's going to be an interesting set of holsters!

Thanks JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 24, 2011, 08:50:59 PM
A good seat at the kitchen table today,then i occupyed the couch,mama sprayed me with pepper but it didn't work,now i'm on my way to occupy a cherry cobler~~MMM-MMM hope you all had as good a day as i did... :) :) :)

We et good,had meat tonight~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slowhand Bob on November 24, 2011, 09:34:22 PM
Stand back fokes, I think I am about to POP!  And to think I will be eating more of the same tomorrow and the day after,,,, and,,,, and.   :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 25, 2011, 03:49:15 PM
Hey Folks
Another Holster I finished several weeks ago.
Repro of Maran Bros, Miles City , MT Saddlery Holster

Have fun and a wonderfull day

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Django on November 25, 2011, 07:49:36 PM
Andy, great work again!!
I had a go at this holster a while ago as well !!
Page 112 packing Iron?
Django
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 26, 2011, 12:50:47 AM
Hey Django

Superb job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on November 26, 2011, 08:55:20 AM
Django, Bob, and Andy  That is some great work you are all showing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on November 26, 2011, 11:24:22 AM
Figure I can run ...
 
Thanksgiving dinner into Christmas.

Christmas dinner into New Years, then

Diet from New years till Supper Bowl.
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 26, 2011, 12:40:25 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeWGSo17BAc&feature=related[/youtube] ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on November 26, 2011, 01:25:07 PM


  tHAT'S RIGHT rICK, AND YOU CAUGHT ME IN A GOOD MOOD TOO ;D

  tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 26, 2011, 05:51:14 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 27, 2011, 05:18:31 AM
Hey Folks
Another holster. Original was made by El Paso Saddlery in 1885 - 1890 also see Packing Iron Peage 113.

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 27, 2011, 05:25:38 AM
Andy, I'm waiting for that holster..... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on November 28, 2011, 01:40:17 AM
Andy

What do you sell one of your minature rigs for??

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 28, 2011, 10:40:10 AM
Hey Curley
Which one are you interrested in????
The main thing is, that I need the same time on a miniature than on a fullsize rig. Just need little lower materal :-\

So long and have a great day
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 28, 2011, 09:28:18 PM
I cant imagine being able to charge much less. Probably only a couple square feet at the most in extra leather for a big one. I guess it's possible to squeeze a mini out of a piece that's too small for full size in which case it would only get used for scrap or small parts.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 29, 2011, 02:41:48 PM
Ups, No Holster is showing..... Sorry about that.... here it is

Original was made by El Paso Saddlery in 1885 - 1890 also see Packing Iron Peage 113.
This Holster is made for Colt SAA 1873, 7,5 inch


Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on November 29, 2011, 02:48:00 PM
Hey Cliff
For the miniatures you are right Cliff. It was a hard job to do a 12 stich per inch handsewing, and also sewn in plugs on the holster.....and cartridge loops for moneybelts  :-\ :-\

But it is fun!!!!!!!

Have a great day
Andy

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on November 29, 2011, 10:56:36 PM
This is my reject holster I had originally planned to give to my Dad which fits a Norinco 1911 .45 ACP.  I messed up with my stitching grooves so I decided to try to hide those mistakes by lacing the Main Seam together with Kangaroo Lace (Natural color - which is as close as I could find to the cream color I wanted).

Please take a looksy and let me know what you all think.  I am looking for pointers and critiques.  I already know I might use different holes and need to work on the spacing of them to get a more even lacing look.

Thanks,

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 30, 2011, 01:14:32 AM
Looks fine and dandy to me :-\ :)Ain't nuthin to sneeze atmi like it! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on November 30, 2011, 01:25:25 AM
Great work on the El Paso holster.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on November 30, 2011, 06:16:35 AM
Neat texture there, Slickshot.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 30, 2011, 08:10:17 AM
I think its pretty good Slickshot! I have never tried lacing of that fashion, but other than maybe a little wider lace, I think you did great.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on November 30, 2011, 09:19:51 PM
Dalton Masterson,

 I agree and it is very hard to find the right color in the width of lace I wanted.  This is 1/8, I wanted it 3/8 ths at least.  I wanted a Cream color lace too.

Thanks for everyone's inputs I appreciate them - please keep them coming.

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TexasToby on December 01, 2011, 04:19:01 PM
This is 2 I made for 2 brothers to go on their pants belt. They did not want a high ride so, I came up with this.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on December 01, 2011, 04:32:36 PM
Slickshot  nice work on the holster. I like the color and texture.

TexasToby  nice work on your holsters. I'm sure your brothers will love them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 02, 2011, 07:45:07 AM
Howdy Andy,
That is some beautiful work you have been posting!

Howdy Slickshot,
You did a real nice job on the 1911 Holster! It sure doesn't look like a reject to me.

Howdy Toby,
Great work! There are going to be two very happy brothers.

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 03, 2011, 09:18:06 AM
Hey Folks
Here is a mexican style half flap Holster. Handsewn flam design holster lined with red calf leather, 5,5 SAA

have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on December 03, 2011, 12:25:54 PM


Another frst-class piece, Andy. Congrats.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on December 03, 2011, 06:34:55 PM
Andy,

Wow!  You do exceptional work!  Do you handstitch or machine sew all your holsters?  Very nice!  Pretty too!

Slickshot

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 04, 2011, 05:29:58 AM
Hey Folks
I handsew all of my stuff!!!! Chaps, saddles, holsters, everything is handsewn. Mostly I use 8 stich per inch, sometimes 10 (on the El Paso Holster) or 11 stich per inch around the hat (post on Parts). On the miniautres sometimes 12 stich per inch....

I use only hand waxed linen thred (how did you writ these). Soryy about my bad english.... I am sure you guys will understand this ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on December 04, 2011, 04:07:20 PM
Andy,

I understood exactly what you meant...No problem there.

I love your work and hope with time I might get close to being able to do your quaility of leatherwork.  Do you use a saddlers awl (diamond point) or do you use a dremel and drill very small holes?

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 04, 2011, 04:45:27 PM
Andy,

Your work transcends languages ...and your English is certainly far better than my French *S*...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: LoneRider on December 04, 2011, 04:52:43 PM
Every body does good work!
I just don't have time to do really fancy rigs, too busy turning out functional "Gamer" rigs ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 05, 2011, 10:58:27 AM
Hey Slickshot

I use a saddlemaker awl, diamand cut plade, and two needles :)
I am sure your work as as good as mine.... It is not the question what others doo, it is the question how I like my work. Others do other work but I love my stile and work... We all are craftsman and always we try to do our best. We learn on each pice of leather... want to be "perfect" one day. I do that for more than 17 years as a hobby but I spend more time on the leather work as others on there dayjobs. I try out 1000 things and through 999 away because I am not happy with the result. I spend a lot of money and time and today I am not as perfect as I want to be... May be I need onother live to be what I want to be. My only interrest is to keep the spirit of the old leathercrafters, the real artists of the wild west between 1860 and 1920.

Sometimes people ask me about prices and they where shocked about my prices, because somtimes I am cheeper than mass product companys ore bad handcrafted thing... Anyway, money is not my main interrest. I am interrsted in the feeling of a pice of leather and the fun the people have with the things I have made for them.

Hope anybody will understand what I want to say.....

on the pic is another F.A. Meanea style gunrig. § inch money-cartridge belt and 5,5 inch SAA Holster. Border tooled and buckskin lined. I do my own buckskin leather brain tanned and hand made, as the native american indains do it. sometimes from amerikan deer or antilope leather (belongs to the work I need it for)

have a wonderfull day
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on December 05, 2011, 06:59:53 PM


Andy:

I hear you loud and clear and I understand.


Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on December 05, 2011, 10:08:19 PM
Andy...

Thank you for you kindness and nice comments.  I really feel you do wonderful and amazing work.

Please keep me updated with pictures of the work you do.


Slickshot

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on December 05, 2011, 11:17:41 PM
Andy I like fancy rigs my self and all others but you put out some nice looking rigs, KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 06, 2011, 09:56:27 AM
Thanks guys:-)))

Here is another one:-)))

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on December 06, 2011, 09:57:49 PM
Andy,

What kind of leather do you make you belts out of?  How do you get the roll in on the bottom part of the Money belt? I assumed it was a money belt.

Nice Rig!!

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 07, 2011, 02:45:45 PM
Howdi Slickshot

I use a special pepple grainde leahter a friend of me does in his tannery especiasly for me. His Company was in buissnes (Germany) till 1864 and they do gerat leather....

The border "Roll was made with a edge slicker tool???? Do not know do you call it:-/// sorry about that.

pic: F.. Meanea, Cheyenn, Wyo, 7,5 inch SAA Holster and 3,5 inch money cartridge belt. Holster is also lined with selfemade buckskin leather. Handsewn 10 stich per inch on belt and Holster. Sewn in plug as well.

have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on December 07, 2011, 02:51:14 PM
Great work again, Andy.
What thicknesses of leather did you use in the lined rig above?
Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 07, 2011, 02:54:04 PM
Hey Skeeter
For the Holster I use 3,2Milimeters. For the belt I use 2Milimeters (doubles on moneybelts) for loops I use 1,2 -1,3 Milimeters. The buckskin is 0,7 to 0,9 Milimeters.... Do nit know in inch... Sorry about that

have a great day.
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on December 08, 2011, 08:49:37 AM
Thanks, Andy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 19, 2011, 01:07:33 PM
Hey Folks
Very buissi with my fu... dayjob.
Here is another Holster for 1873 SAA, 7,5 inch.
Very deep carving. Original was made for a double action gun 1900 - 1910.

Have a great day and merry Christmas to all of ya:-))))

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 19, 2011, 01:52:27 PM
Can i exchange it if it doesn't fit?? ;D


HO HO HO~~~How do ya say Ho Ho Ho in German??? :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 19, 2011, 03:19:07 PM
Click

We did it the same way.... HO HO HO, because there is only one Santa I think, and we learn it from him, may be as you.

Andy

Exchange is always wellcome, never had one :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 19, 2011, 04:52:05 PM

 I would love to hang out with you Andy,we could have fun.Merry Christmas to you and your family,what are you doing for christmas?My wife made alot of candy and mostly this year just for the new grand kids.My duaghter is making a very good batch of beef enchiladas,my sister in lae making chicken enchiladas,i'm thinking about making a shrimp salad all easy to make and bake..We used to decorate alot ,not so much anymore..

Thats a bueatiful set!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 21, 2011, 09:44:09 AM
Hey Rick

I will be at Phoenix AZ end of January 2012 for 10 days... Glad to meet ya for a beer or two!!!

So long and happy trails
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on December 21, 2011, 09:56:41 AM
Holy Cow. I missed a whole page worth of work.
Nice work Toby!
Andy, I am still in awe.

If you come through Nebraska at all, give a shout.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 21, 2011, 11:33:19 AM
Would love to be there...When i was 17 i was in Phoenix,in the middle of the desert somewhere helping build an A frame house,slept under the stars and woke up with a scorpian ;)Had to take a bath in an irrigation pond two miles away.Ah the years of my youth what a book it would make ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 22, 2011, 01:42:14 PM
Would like to reed it :) It might have some interresing storrys :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 22, 2011, 05:51:14 PM
Thank god for the statuche of limitations,my cousin is a police seargent and even he can't arrest me ;D :)

How do ya spel stacuch,statues,to late word?? :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 23, 2011, 02:55:37 PM
Hey Rick

My be you are talking about "status"

Say hello to your cousin from a german police officer.

So long
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 23, 2011, 03:26:12 PM
Hey Folks

Just finished a cartridge pouch for mexican revolition period.
These cind of cartridge pouches where use also by Pancho Villa. You can see these pouches on several pics. Never seen a original any more.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 23, 2011, 03:53:35 PM
 I sure will, he will like that..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on December 23, 2011, 09:21:30 PM
Oh boy! I was just looking at my 1903 Springfield clip today, and thinking I needed to make a carry pouch for a few for when deer hunting. Thanks for the idea, Andy!

PS, great work as always!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Major 2 on December 25, 2011, 08:22:31 AM
This is Dexter and my attempt to make him a holster.
The inspiration comes from Packing Iron pg. 82

7 oz leather hand sewn with waxed thread , simple belt loop,  hand spun brass cap.  
( I choose brass over, silver plate because the Spoon & wreath belt buckle will be brass from Dell Leatherworks, I also perfur brown over black)

Dexter is a 38Colt heel based conversion (Kirst) on 61 London Navy frame, Nitrate blue
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on December 25, 2011, 09:16:00 AM
Howdy Andy,
Beautiful work you are posting! I like the wide range of designs you produce. Many thanks for sharing it with us.

Howdy Major,
Well I think Dexter should be mighty happy. The Holster looks good on Dexter.  Many thanks for sharing your Holster and of course Dexter.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on December 25, 2011, 10:06:46 AM
Major 2 nice leather work your showing. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on December 25, 2011, 11:04:40 AM


  Very nice pard, thanks for sharing with us.

      tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on December 25, 2011, 03:29:28 PM
Nice work Major  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Major 2 on December 26, 2011, 06:46:30 AM
Coming from you guys , I'm a bit humbled ....thanks
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Judge Roy Bean on December 26, 2011, 08:10:18 AM
Major were did you get the end cap from ,been looking for these long time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on December 26, 2011, 09:17:47 AM
Major, very nice holster!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Drayton Calhoun on December 26, 2011, 06:31:34 PM
Love that rig, Major! Classic style.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Shotgun Steve on December 26, 2011, 07:11:45 PM
Great looking leather work fellas. Major 2 I like Dexters rig, nice job.. Dexter is cool also.
Thanks for sharing.

 Shotgun Steve
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on December 27, 2011, 07:16:31 AM
Dexter is a fine figure for sure and will look mighty fine in his new duds.  Great job Major.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on December 28, 2011, 12:52:04 PM
Major  that is a nice holster. It looks great with Dexter

Andy  very nice work you are showing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on December 31, 2011, 07:18:32 AM
Hey Folks

Here is a brand new 1850 - 1860 style Rogers Bowie Knife and sheth I just finished.

Whish all of ya a happy 2012.

So long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on December 31, 2011, 09:30:20 AM
Hey Folks

Here is a brand new 1850 - 1860 style Rogers Bowie Knife and sheth I just finished.

Whish all of ya a happy 2012.

So long
Andy Rombach

That is just plumb purty!!! Nice job Andy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 01, 2012, 01:09:46 PM
There's been some outstanding work showed here. You all are going strong. Thanks for sharing all those great works. You're all extremely talented. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on January 02, 2012, 03:52:17 PM
Hey Folks

Here is a repro of a Browning Gunrig. Original was made during the 1910, for Colt SAA 1873, 5,5 inch.

Have a happy new year

So long
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 02, 2012, 10:53:44 PM
Andy,
Very nice as usual.
I have to ask you about your Maker stamps though. Are they original stamps, or are you getting them made as needed?

The reason I ask, is I bought a stamp last weekend, but am not sure that its a leather stamp, or for something else.
It is marked B.F. Iveson, but nothing else. It is well made and heavy steel, with an octagonal handle. Are any of your stamps made that way?
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on January 03, 2012, 10:53:56 AM
Hey DM

I copied the old maker stamps and repro dem also to do my reproduction leatherworks. On the backside I always mark the stuff with my own mark!!! I have more than 70 repro Stamps of old saddle makers from 1870 till 1920:-))))

I don´t know B.F. Iveson, but will try to find out something on this. Hang on I´ll be back.

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on January 04, 2012, 04:11:06 PM


Geeeez.

Stay away for a few days and all kinds of new stuff shows up.
Congrats to all on some very nice work.

Dexter, huh? Hmmmm.  ;)
Mebbe see him in Shepherdsville come March or Evansville come June?
Cool.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 04, 2012, 04:12:59 PM
Andy, do you make your own maker stamps or get them made somewhere?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on January 04, 2012, 04:17:42 PM
Hey Cliff
I have a little old west collection and visite the US several times a year stay on Museums and pricat collectors. I mostly take pics and measurments and rebuild the stamps. Sometimes I can ripp them of the original.
I do all my stmps by my self.
Anyway I mark all my stuff on the back with my own stamp to make sure, that this is a repro....

Have a wonderfull day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on January 05, 2012, 10:15:15 AM
Hey Folks

Today we have a repro of a Al. Furstnow Sholder Holster, Skelet style, for 1873 SAA, 4,75 inch.

Have a nice day

Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 07, 2012, 08:57:40 AM
Another nice one Andy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on January 07, 2012, 09:51:25 AM
Hey Folks
After several Questions about my maker marks, here are some of them.

Have a great day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on January 07, 2012, 09:53:44 AM
DM
Check all my books, could not find something about B.F. Iveson..... Sorry

So long
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 07, 2012, 10:24:18 PM
Thanks for looking Andy. I didn't find it in any of my books either.
Nice set of stamps!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on January 09, 2012, 07:24:30 PM
Howdy pards and Pardettes.. Long time no see. My computer died and then I got a new one .. and I just remembered how to get here Thanks to Duke! Here is a picture of my lat(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/th_saddlebag6.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/?action=view&current=saddlebag6.jpg)est saddle bags.. Made for Christmas  and a holster (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/th_finishedholster.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/?action=view&current=finishedholster.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on January 09, 2012, 07:32:09 PM
Howdy!! and Happy(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/th_bACKofpurse-2.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/?action=view&current=bACKofpurse-2.jpg) New Year!  Havent been this side of the saloon for a while.. Who has been doing what.. and whats new? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 09, 2012, 08:17:13 PM
Very nice Helda!!!
Good to see you back in here!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 10, 2012, 11:01:15 AM


         Wow, more beautiful work, thanks for the look see

          tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM on January 10, 2012, 04:23:55 PM
Howdy!! and Happy(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/th_bACKofpurse-2.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/just%20%20leather/?action=view&current=bACKofpurse-2.jpg) New Year!  Havent been this side of the saloon for a while.. Who has been doing what.. and whats new? ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on January 11, 2012, 05:47:02 AM
Nicely done, those saddlebags!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on January 11, 2012, 06:42:42 AM
Helda outstanding as usual.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on January 11, 2012, 07:22:59 PM
 :D thank You!!  I have to catch up.. Im going to go to Moab Utah for a Leather workshop in a couple of weekends anyone else goin?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on January 12, 2012, 06:58:49 AM
Where can I find nice dress belt buckles?

I've got a couple to make and don't want the cheap stuff Tandy sells.

Thanks in advance!

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM on January 12, 2012, 11:04:40 AM
Where can I find nice dress belt buckles?

I've got a couple to make and don't want the cheap stuff Tandy sells.

Thanks in advance!

Ned

Hansons Leather in Cali.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 12, 2012, 02:45:53 PM
Bueatiful carving Helda!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 13, 2012, 04:14:20 PM
Howdy All

      I just finished a holster for a Colt SAA, I used my natural home made walnut dye and I was requested to make the skirt in this configuration for a friend.

             tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 13, 2012, 05:13:21 PM
That's a darn nice old west lookin holster,love the color,Tenner you need to make more and post them.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 13, 2012, 05:21:28 PM
TWF, thats a lovely piece of art pard. Really love the color, I cant get my even close to the finish you get. Would like to get some hulls insted of the powder I use.

//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 13, 2012, 07:13:51 PM
That is awesome TW. I love the design and the color.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 14, 2012, 05:14:06 AM
Quote
That is awesome TW. I love the design and the color.
Couldn't have said it better. Outstanding work TW. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 14, 2012, 11:00:08 AM


    Thanks every one for your kind words

             tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on January 14, 2012, 12:31:34 PM
TW thats absolutely beautiful. Outstanding workmenship. Gives the rest of us a goal to work for. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 15, 2012, 03:57:24 PM


        Thanks KT, coming from you that always means a lot pard

           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 19, 2012, 11:35:02 AM
Howdy Pards..
I´ve just made me a WB rig, cant wait to try it at the shooting ranch. The holster is metallined from the
back of the pouch and around the belt..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 19, 2012, 04:08:36 PM
  Beautiful work Bob, We can tell you enjoy doing what you do, thanks for sharing with us.


           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on January 20, 2012, 12:03:21 AM
Wow, Bob. THat rig looks awesome!

BTW, I am working on your package... Redoing a few things before I get it all done.
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 20, 2012, 03:09:15 AM
Thanx pards  :)
Dalton, send me your adress and I will send you the WB pattern.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on January 20, 2012, 07:00:51 AM
nice work Bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: JD Alan on January 20, 2012, 08:58:13 AM
Working backwards:
BhB, what an outstanding rig! I'm always impresed by the professional finish on your rigs, not to mention all of the other great features.
You've designed a good looking mag pounch, which is not easy to do.

Helda, that sure is some nice work. I love the holster, and the saddle bags are first rate no doubt

Andy, the most surprising thing I’ve read on your posts is that you have a Day Job; Are you kidding? The sheer amount of wok you put out is amazing, plus its such high quality it boggles the mind. The only other guy that seems to put out that much work is the Master of Bling, KT! 

Nice work everyone. JD
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 20, 2012, 09:56:58 AM
Thanx LOGAN and JD  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Wolf Tracker on January 20, 2012, 12:08:29 PM
Bob that is a very nice WB rig.

Ten Wolves  Great holster. That color is amzing. You have mastered the walnut dye.

Helda  beautiful saddlebags.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: daddyeaux on January 22, 2012, 03:42:23 PM
Here is a vacuum system I put together today to mold leather.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on January 24, 2012, 03:08:11 PM
Ready for start C.A.S  ;)

(http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/19/08/44/cas_do10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=295&u=12190844)

(http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/19/08/44/cas_do11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=296&u=12190844)

On photos we do not see the legs of safeties(securities) which(who) blocks the dog ( hamer ), and holsters is trained(formed) to block(surround) a part(party) of the weapon, without slowing down the unsheathed
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on January 24, 2012, 03:53:48 PM
Head "em" up,move "em" out~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 24, 2012, 06:00:34 PM
Looking good Bill, nice work, thanks for the look see pard ::)

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 29, 2012, 08:17:59 AM
There are some very beautiful items you pards are posting. Great work. Good ideas.  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on January 30, 2012, 04:07:22 AM
Very beautiful work LOGAN  :P

I found a 1881 pommel holster pattern by Jim Simmons on the leatherworker.net forum that I liked.
And here is the result of that nice pattern..

PS. I wonder if the holsters have the same size as the 1881 half flap belt holsters  ??? If so, I got a pattern
for that to..DS
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on January 30, 2012, 06:37:21 AM
Bob, that turned out super nice. Good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on January 30, 2012, 06:46:47 AM
Howdy Boothill,

Wow! That's a mighty fine looking Rig you have made there. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on January 30, 2012, 07:57:21 AM
Really very beautiful , bravo for this very good work Bob
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on January 30, 2012, 10:15:25 AM


             Well done Bob, thanks for the look see pard. ::) :o 8) :D

                    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on January 31, 2012, 07:24:21 PM
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/leather/th_WestHolster.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/leather/?action=view&current=WestHolster.jpg)
Another Holster
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on February 01, 2012, 02:11:24 AM
Beautiful contrast ...... Good work   Helda Huginkiss
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on February 03, 2012, 07:23:11 PM
Thank you Bill.  You do some beautiful work yourself. :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on February 04, 2012, 03:19:12 AM
Thank you Helda
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on February 07, 2012, 11:28:47 AM
Couple a projects d(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/th_coinp1.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/?action=view&current=coinp1.jpg)one..
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/th_coinp3.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/?action=view&current=coinp3.jpg)(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/th_tempestbronchalter.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/Nihla/?action=view&current=tempestbronchalter.jpg)
A coin purse for a friend and My horses new bronc halter noseband.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on February 09, 2012, 08:14:49 PM
I can't seem to figure out how to make a post that is my own...Forgive me if I mess this up.



Here's my latest project - finally completed...WOW!  What a challenge it was to design the purse to my mom's specifications, vinegaroon the Leather, and hand stitch this thing together.  I had to remake the one piece bottom/side pieces, and I learned quite a lot along the way.

If you notice that is an inlayed genuine Turquoise Stone (from Nevada Gem) on the front flap holder.  I'd done something similar before and it took me a few tries on practice material before I did the real thing.

Oh; just a question.  Does anyone regularly use Tandy's dyed Linen thread?  I had some trouble with it hand stitching...and don't intend to use it again.

Here are a few pictures... It will be a while before I do another purse.

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on February 10, 2012, 01:44:21 AM
Slickshot, thats a verry nice purse.
I have used tandys black tread and I'm not happy with it. It brakes easy  >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: SgtGing on February 11, 2012, 05:22:49 PM
Here's a couple (my first ones)

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/sgtging/JSG%20Gunleather/th_2012-02-08_14-13-08_691-1.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/sgtging/JSG%20Gunleather/?action=view&current=2012-02-08_14-13-08_691-1.jpg)
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/sgtging/JSG%20Gunleather/th_092911110443.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/sgtging/JSG%20Gunleather/?action=view&current=092911110443.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 11, 2012, 05:31:03 PM
Howdy Sgtging

       Welcome to our forum, you did a nice job on these holsters and belt, it's always more fun when you can make your own gun leather, thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

           Regards

         tEN wOLVES  :D
             
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Helda Huginkiss on February 11, 2012, 07:02:21 PM
I love the purse! I need to find out how to inlay stones like that. I never thought about doing that that way. Your mom is lucky!!
Nice to meet ya Sgt.. And nice work there.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 12, 2012, 12:18:56 PM
Very nice work, pards.  As always, everyone's putting out great stuff.

Welcome, Sgtging. Looking forward to more of your work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on February 13, 2012, 02:50:29 AM
double slim jim , border stamp
(http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/19/08/44/imgp3711.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=318&u=12190844)
(http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/19/08/44/imgp3710.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=317&u=12190844)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on February 13, 2012, 09:58:27 AM
Those are beautiful, Bill. Nice and clean. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on February 13, 2012, 06:28:58 PM


   Bill, beautiful work pard, great color and like Will said, nice and clean.

           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Shotgun Steve on February 13, 2012, 09:40:26 PM
Nice work fellas....Bill...what the others said....CLEAN...I like em'.

Steve
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on February 15, 2012, 06:44:41 AM
Beautiful work posted here recently!  Many thanks for sharing it with us. Always a genuine pleasure to look at!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 17, 2012, 07:17:22 PM
  Hello the fire.
Just wanted to stop by and let you Pards know I am still kickin and still stopping by when I can to see what youall have been up to. As always their are some mighty fine looking items posted to keep me interested.
You all are doing some great work .
Gun Butcher
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 17, 2012, 07:52:57 PM
GUUUUUUN BUUUUTCHER livin the high road life,you should see the coat i had made to go with the awsome powder horn you made for me.Got a shirt too.. :) If you ever head this way let me know..


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/RedWhitenBlueFrock002.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/RedWhitenBlueFrock001.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/RedWhitenBlueFrock008.jpg)

This leather belt and sheath will go around it,i am hoping to go to a rondevous with my mountainman buddy..

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/sindian004.jpg)

I'll be decked out in my leather beaded moccs too.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/moccs.jpg)

sure good to hear from ya.Watch that white line~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Gun Butcher on February 17, 2012, 08:28:35 PM
  Well dang it Rick, you sure won't get lost in the crowd with that outfit.
I 'll bet them beaded mocs cost a bunch of hard earned wampum ;D ;D
Looooking good.

GB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on February 18, 2012, 12:29:57 AM
Got the beaded tops from crazy crow 60.00 and the moccs were 55.00 and the gal sewed the tops on,wife had them done for me for christmas.I met a gal that makes the coats browsing around and the coat was only 65.00,she needed money and work so we just whopped that up real quick,she made the shirt by mistake thinking i wanted one,but i'm gonna pay her for it,she is letting me do small stokes,i think she only chrged 35.00 for the shirt.She was having a sale and needed to make some cash and i had a little extra come in..

www.justsara.net
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on March 02, 2012, 07:33:05 AM
Randy Church here...I've been reading these forums for almost two years and have yet to say a word.
This place can be very intimidating 'cause of all the talent and knowledge but I'm getting a little sick of the "modern" forums that look down their nose at my old rusty/crustys..Everything I use is re-used, traded for or homebrewed.
Here's some of my wintertime projects;

The first two I didn't make the knives, just remodeled them and made the sheaths...I have a thing for old butchers..

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/crow/butch1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/crow/black3.jpg)

And  a bone handled fat skinner from a file with a neck sheath

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/Trade%20knives/boneskin1.jpg)

One of my Bowies, was leaning toward that "Tell Sackett" crossdraw memory

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/available%20for%20trade/cowbow2.jpg)

And my favorite this winter project, a pipe and bag..

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/pipe4.jpg)

I build Trade Show Exhibits in the real world, a fast paced hi-tech cut your throat business, but the late 1800's is where I like to play. 
A lot of the techniques I use have come from the knowledge shared by the great craftsman on this site...
Thanks to all....Randy

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 02, 2012, 08:27:16 AM
Randy a big welcome:  Your stuff sure won't have anyone looking down their nose here, now you might have a bunch of folks wanting it, so be prepared.   ;D  Beautiful work.

Also a fan of home brewed and old butchers.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 02, 2012, 08:34:47 AM
Welcome to the Forum, Randy.

That is some beautiful work you are showing us! A genuine pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on March 02, 2012, 09:55:13 AM
Thanks Gentlemen, I have drawers of these and can't seem to stop making them. I'd rather bead at night as opposed to turning the rest of my brain to jelly watching TV....Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 02, 2012, 10:44:06 AM
Very nice work, Randy. Your bead work is a good look on your projects. Welcome to the forum and thanks for jumping in with those photos.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on March 02, 2012, 11:44:46 AM
Very nice bead work
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 02, 2012, 12:17:42 PM
Boy would i like a bag for my native american flute.Here's my Tell Sackett knife...You right where you belong ,right here,please post more,i don't do leather work myself,but i sure love everyone work here and i get ideas when i just piddle around with something...I collect native american and play native american flute.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bigboy1001.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bigboy1003.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/roomstuff002.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on March 02, 2012, 03:34:12 PM
Thanks Gents, means a lot.
Rick, that's a nice sticker...I would love to find a pic or the maker of Tell's knife especially the over the shoulder rig.
Here's a couple more Bowies along the same line, one with Vinegaroon veg-tan and one in homemade rawhide..

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/knife/bb4.jpg)

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/knife/10.jpg)

 I've watched the Sacketts and the Quick and Dead 'till I know them by heart.....Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on March 02, 2012, 11:25:38 PM
I can vouch for Randy. He has did me the honor of making something for me. It is great. Thanks  Randy  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 03, 2012, 12:22:26 AM
More nice work, C&S. I find the handle on the top one particularly fascinating. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on March 03, 2012, 04:33:31 AM
The honor was all mine Terry(KT) and that holster you made for me even makes my old .45 look good. Hope you are fairing well.

Thanks Marshal, the handle on that one was from a broken hatchet handle. I cut off the splintered parts and
 poured pewter on it...Fit the hand very nice...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on March 03, 2012, 07:03:07 AM
Welcome Randy! Glad you finally signed on. Nice looking work for sure.
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Post by: ChurchandSon on March 03, 2012, 07:58:28 AM
Thank you Cliff, good to see you..Your "Cody Bowie" is still an all time favorite...
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 03, 2012, 08:37:18 PM
I want this one,
http://www.fendleyknives.com/TombstoneBowie.htm
this one
http://www.fendleyknives.com/gambler.htm
and this one ;D
http://www.fendleyknives.com/CodyBowie.htm
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 04, 2012, 03:44:45 PM
I wanted needed decided to make a left strong side holster. I changed my mind on the tooling four times while working on it. What started out as a left side Frank James ended up somewhat different. I got to use a couple stamps I'd been waiting for an excuse to use. Due to the changes along the way, the stitch line just kisses the design but it looks fine anyway.

I sewed it with a new roll of thread I'd been saving until I used up the old stuff. I really had to try it. It's 100% pure linen thread, 5 cord, left twist, natural, made in Hungary and distributed by Campbell Bosworth. It's very nice thread. I'm impressed.

I made a new batch of walnut dye and dyed the hoilster. It looked washed out and greyish on the leather. I dunked it a second time and it still looked pukey. I have a jar of dye that's a mixture of whatever's-left-over-but-not-enough-for-anything-by-itself. I put some of that in a pump sprayer and gave it a go. After spraying my holster, arm, face and shirt, it came out OK.
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 04, 2012, 04:08:42 PM
HEY NOW!!! I like that border tooling nice to see something different,very cool Marshall :)

You may have a new buissness goin too, spray on Walnut tan ,tints from golden to dark walnut ;D

I was watchin Donald Trump last night and you could tell he just came out of a spray tan booth,it was white all around his eyes where they put the little glasses :D 8)
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Post by: ChurchandSon on March 04, 2012, 05:01:37 PM
That is very nice Sir, I love the color...
 I have a can that has several colors of dried up dyes,
 add alcohol and reconstitute it for surprise shades....Randy
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Post by: Django on March 04, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Hi, i've missed a lot of great work since i last checked in!!!
This is a rig i just finished.
Django
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Post by: Django on March 04, 2012, 06:39:46 PM
And another from Packing Iron
Django
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Post by: Corkscrew Tom on March 04, 2012, 07:09:12 PM
Been busy making stool covers. Here's a link to my photo buckett site with some pics of different stool covers i've made.
CorkscrewTom
http://s722.photobucket.com/albums/ww226/corkscrewtom/
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Post by: G.W. Strong on March 04, 2012, 07:32:08 PM
I just finished a M1881 army holster for Capt. Virgil Russo. He requested it be made in russet brown. Apparently these were issued to officers during the Philippine Insurrection.

(http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/cowboy/M1881-russet1.JPG)

(http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/cowboy/M1881-russet2.JPG)
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 04, 2012, 08:10:33 PM
Thanks, Rick, C&S. LOL, I have big white areas where my safety glasses were.  ::)

Django, those are some first-rate holsters. Very fine work.

Tom, those stool covers look really good. What kind of stools are you putting them on? There are some other very nice pieces you have shown there, too.

Hoppy, that M1881 looks great. Nice work.
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 04, 2012, 10:38:46 PM
Someone over t the sass wire was lookin to buy a stool,check it out,i need to get one too :)
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Post by: KidTerico on March 05, 2012, 01:53:38 AM
Marshal thats what I call FIRST class work. Beautiful color . Just GREAT all around.  KT
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Post by: KidTerico on March 05, 2012, 01:55:08 AM
Hoppy nice job. KT
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Post by: Bill LOGAN on March 05, 2012, 02:33:48 AM
Height of beautiful things since my last visit, bravo in all
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 05, 2012, 07:20:06 AM
Howdy Marshall, Django, Corkscrew and Hopalong,

Wow! That is some beautiful work you Gents have posted. Lots of talent shining through here.  As always, a genuine pleasure to look at.

Many thanks for sharing your work with us.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 05, 2012, 10:29:33 AM
Thanks, KT, Bill, Johnny.

BTW, for pards using vinegaroon, the grips on that pistol were dipped in it to darken them. I only put one coat of finish on them (Linspeed Oil) because I don't like the feel of really shiny smooth grips unless they have checkering or something to keep them from slipping in sweaty hands on a hot day.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 05, 2012, 10:56:12 AM


            Nice work all around pards, and Will the color looks great and so does the holster, well done.

                   tEN wOLVES  ;D
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Post by: Boothill Bob on March 05, 2012, 01:51:13 PM
Howdy pards...
Have to say its alot of beautiful work since my last login :P You are amazing pards..
I have just finished up a rifle sling for a frinds 50 B-day, hope he likes it.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 05, 2012, 02:09:56 PM
Very nice sling, BB. He'll like it a lot.
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Post by: Corkscrew Tom on March 05, 2012, 05:09:47 PM
Marshall, Gun Slick, Johnny,
Thanks! I get the stools from Wal-Mart, 24" folding stool with a 12" dia seat. Gun Slick, I saw the post on the SASS wire and posted there also. Haven't checked back there yet. I appreciate the comments.
CorkscrewTom
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 05, 2012, 06:46:49 PM
Howdy pards...
Have to say its alot of beautiful work since my last login :P You are amazing pards..
I have just finished up a rifle sling for a frinds 50 B-day, hope he likes it.


Oh i'm gonna love it but i am 57 Bob~~ :D
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Post by: KidTerico on March 05, 2012, 08:05:28 PM
BB he cant help but like it.. Nice JOB. KT
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 06, 2012, 09:07:16 AM
A lot of fine work being shown here, Marshall, outstanding holster, tooling is great and a very outstanding color, keep it up.

AC
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 12, 2012, 07:43:32 PM
Had a bad day today.  My water heater in the travel trailer that I live in caught fire and I wasn't home.  Had gone to the post office.  When returning home I found the fire and God was with me today.  The water line to the swamp cooler had burned through and had put the majority of the fire out on the trailer, and I was able to put out the water heater.  Turned of the propane and electrical as the fire dept rolled up.  This all took place in about 4 minutes. from the time it started and it was out.  Not much damage.  I pulled out the water heater and replaced it with a motor home one that I just hadn't got around to replacing it with.  All is well and was able to shower and I feel good.  Now I need to get back to what I was working on, a case for my netbook.  Pic attached.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 12, 2012, 08:03:45 PM
   

   Glad you're ok Lou

      tEN wOLVES
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 12, 2012, 08:14:34 PM
 ;D Thanks Rod, I am doing fine.  I just had a scare.  Glad it didn't happen at night as my bed is on top of the water heater.  All the fire was outside. 

AC
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 12, 2012, 08:48:10 PM
Dog ok????? :-\
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 12, 2012, 09:38:29 PM
You were lucky, AC. Glad you're OK and that the situation wasn't worse. A friend of mine lost his mobile home and all four of his dogs that were in it. Same situation but no swamp cooler. The whole thing only took a few minutes.

Cool netbook case.
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Post by: KidTerico on March 12, 2012, 11:35:28 PM
AC glad your ok. We cant have anything happing to the good people. KT
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 12, 2012, 11:43:03 PM
Hey Rick, Rusty is fine, he was with me.  Marshall, thanks for your concern.  KT I would have been sick losing everything, but God must have been watching over me.  Back to pounding leather tomorrow.

AC
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 13, 2012, 06:34:34 AM
Howdy AC,

Glad to hear you are OK. God was indeed with you.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 13, 2012, 11:54:08 AM
Howdy Pards

      I had surgery for a stomach hernia last Friday, which turned out to be three of them, I'm sore as all get out but I'm ok, getting up and down and just moving from one place to another is rough, but this will take some time, my girlfriend came down from Oregon to be with me, and help me through this, and as soon as I am able to travel she is taking me back to her place to recup, I'm a very lucky guy to have her in my life again, I'll be checking in as usual, so Clicker just know I have my eyes on you, so behave yourself pal  ::) ;D

                                     tEN  wOLVES  ;D
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Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on March 13, 2012, 04:44:59 PM
Ten Wolves,

It might be worth the misery you are going through in order to get the privilege of getting that woman back in your life ... I went through knee replacement in July and had no one to help me with recuperation ... I am so jealous!
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Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 13, 2012, 08:10:24 PM
Howdy Pards

      I had surgery for a stomach hernia last Friday, which turned out to be three of them, I'm sore as all out but I'm ok, getting up and down and just moving from one place to another is rough, but this will take some time, my girlfriend came down from Oregon to be with me, and help me through this, and as soon as I am able to travel she is taking me back to her place to recup, I'm a very lucky guy to have her in my life again, I'll be checking in as usual, so Clicker just know I have my eyes on you, so behave yourself pal  ::) ;D

                                     tEN  wOLVES  ;D

Ten Wolves, You live in so cal and your girl friend lives in Oregon ... My wife lived in Tujunga and I lived in Oregon when we met, use caution, we now live half way between the two places.  ;D

Get healed up soon ... want to see more of your work.

AC, you were mighty lucky, Creator sure did smile on ya that's for sure. Glad you and the dog are safe.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 13, 2012, 09:00:03 PM
Glad to hear you're on the mend, TW. We really need to see your stuff. Take care and get up and about fast. How great it is to have your girlfriend to help you through it.

We used to live in Ojai and Huntington Beach and we had a place in Selma, OR. Now we're also in-between. You see how it works? Just shortcut it all and move here. There's a house down the street for sale.  ;D
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Post by: Arizona Cattleman on March 14, 2012, 11:00:14 AM
Thanks Two Walks, I was truley blessed.  Rod, you take it easy,and get well soon.  Your girlfriend will make it a much better recovery.  Your friend,

Lew
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Post by: KidTerico on March 14, 2012, 02:45:40 PM
TW my good friend glad your doing ok. You know if you need something I,m here. Your friend Terry alias KT
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 14, 2012, 09:03:36 PM
Better yet Tenner i think i have two hernias all of a sudden,how does she feel keepin an eye on two ;D Oregon huh :) :) :)
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 14, 2012, 09:08:31 PM
Hey Two Walks i had a friend that owned a second hand store years ago in Tahunga,it was called The Curiousity Shop Johhny Aiers~A feller came by one time wantin to buy a fridge,Johhny only had one and that was the one he was usin,he emptied it out and sold that booger :D Them were the days ;D
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Post by: Boothill Bob on March 15, 2012, 01:36:59 PM
Made a civilian half flap holster for a customer. I love that model,
Hope he likes it to.

//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 15, 2012, 02:00:15 PM
That came out really good, BB. Like I said on FB, the seeder on the petals works. Also, the camo stamp makes a great meander.
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 16, 2012, 02:33:01 PM


    Thanks pards, I'm in Oregon now, my girl drove for twelve hours straight through, it is so peaceful here, I slept for twelve hours the first day here , I'm a very lucky guy to have her in my life again.

                    tEN wOLVES ;D
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 16, 2012, 03:05:05 PM
Hey you forgot to stop,i'm still outside with my suitcase ??? Wy i never! ;D

if your gonna sleep 12 hours that's the place to do it.. :)
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Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on March 16, 2012, 03:25:40 PM

    Thanks pards, I'm in Oregon now, my girl drove for twelve hours straight through, it is so peaceful here, I slept for twelve hours the first day here , I'm a very lucky guy to have her in my life again.

                    tEN wOLVES ;D

And it is a wise man that recognizes that fact.

Get better quick ... but make sure full recovery is sloooooooow, no need to rush home.
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Post by: Doc Hawkins on March 17, 2012, 02:12:11 PM
Howdy folks!
Don't post much on this board, but I want to show off the new WB-rig I made for a friend.
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Post by: Bill LOGAN on March 17, 2012, 03:50:41 PM
very nice rig Doc
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 18, 2012, 04:23:10 PM
Very cool, TW. Sleep is good. Got any pics of the property up there? It might make me homesick, though... OK, I guess that'll make a trip up there necessary. ;D
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 18, 2012, 04:43:14 PM
Beautiful rig, Doc. The wings look great on the strap. Thanks for the pic.
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Post by: Boothill Bob on March 18, 2012, 04:53:57 PM
Very nice work Doc, thanx for the look see.
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Post by: Doc Hawkins on March 20, 2012, 05:13:53 AM
Thanks pards!
BTW, many thanks to Boothill Bob who inspired me when I was making the pattern for the mag pouches. Credit where credit's due :)
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 20, 2012, 09:14:36 AM
You should call that The Bad to your Bone rig.. :)Sort of says,i'm already pissed off ,anything else is gravy...
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Post by: Boothill Bob on March 20, 2012, 05:43:06 PM
You are welcome Doc, glad I could help  :)
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 20, 2012, 06:16:21 PM


   Looking good Doc, well done pard

   tEN wOLVES  ;D
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Post by: KidTerico on March 20, 2012, 06:52:49 PM
Doc very nice looking rig. KT :)
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Post by: ChurchandSon on March 24, 2012, 03:58:53 PM
Dag Trade Knife or Bayonet knife or Beavertail knife. About all the same, depends on who you talk to.
NDN’s also called them “stabbers”. I think the Beavertail was full tang and the Bayonet or Dag was stick.
This one is a stick tang.
Imported by Hudson Bay Trading Company by the thousands in the 1700′ and 1800′s from makers
such as Sorby, Jukes and Coulson.

This one I done from memory, I saw the original in a private collection and didn’t get a picture.
The sheath was rawhide with a tanned wrap with a small tail added to the bottom.
The beads were large pound size and the smaller seed beads in a “zippered” effect around the edges
 appeared to be added later.  Also a rawhide braided hanger. The hardwood handle was split and been
 wrapped up with rawhide strips.

My rendition, 12″ overall with half sharp x 2″1/4″. Blade is from a crosscut saw.
Handle was a chunk of Walnut. Forged on charcoal, hot cut and filed. No electricity used.
My rawhide and leather, usual finish of grease, dirt and shellac.

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/stabber1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/stabber2.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/stabber3.jpg)

The last one is on my "cactus stump"
Thanks for looking….Randy

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Post by: KidTerico on March 24, 2012, 05:56:34 PM
Randy nice job , thanks for showing. KT
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 24, 2012, 06:14:12 PM
 :o Dang i hate to over pay but i guess 20 bucks would be ok ??? ::) ;)


  :) Very nice :)
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 24, 2012, 06:57:34 PM
Hey Randy here's an old ax head find from 1960 or so,it was found while searching for arrowheads and beads by my late father in law.I bet you could make a nice relic rig from it,i have had this thing for years in a drawer,you can have it if ya want it.It was found here.It's about a mile down the road,years ago (late 1800s) they had a little indian raid there against some local farmers.I still have the beads and arrow heads.You could probably even put somewhat of an edge on it.Looks crusty but still firm..

http://kaweahoaks.com/html/photo_gallery.htm

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/ax001.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/ax003.jpg)
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 24, 2012, 07:08:11 PM
Howdy ChurchandSon


      Great looking knife and sheath, thanks for sharing with us.

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 24, 2012, 10:59:13 PM
C&S, good looking set. Well done.
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Post by: Johnny McCrae on March 25, 2012, 06:31:39 AM
Howdy Church,

Beautiful job! Looks like it is right out of a museum.

Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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Post by: ChurchandSon on March 25, 2012, 06:47:17 AM
Thanks Gentlemen for all the kind words..

Rick, roll that $20 up in the barrel of a .36 Navy and you got a deal.

Here's another I'm just finishing and a first for me. .   A 'hawk for a tiny Lady.
Usually I start with the 'hawk head and finish down. This one I had to work from a max. of 14" length haft
and work everything out proportionately from there.( Using all my Collage edumacated words today.)
That's a 11"  head on my Banjo. They look good together, maybe it will improve my picking....Randy

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/warhawks/CSToma1.jpg)


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Post by: KidTerico on March 25, 2012, 09:17:57 AM
 Randy its a beautiful job . I dont know what u could have done to make it better for her She will very happy with it. So you all know he made it for my wife. Thank you. KT
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Post by: ChurchandSon on March 25, 2012, 09:21:16 AM
Thanks Terry, she deserves an "Angles Award" for putting up with you...
It'll be on the way Monday.....Randy
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Post by: GunClick Rick on March 25, 2012, 12:40:48 PM
Hey KT wanna go Morman :D :-* ::)

Love that Hawk!
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 25, 2012, 12:46:44 PM
Beautiful work on that hawk, Randy. Nice photo with the banjo, too. 8)
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 25, 2012, 01:56:15 PM
Beautiful work on that hawk, Randy. Nice photo with the banjo, too. 8)

   DITTO
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Post by: Chuck 100 yd on March 27, 2012, 08:25:52 PM
WOW !! It`s been a while since I have had time to linger here and you guys just keep knocking out fine work.
WOW , Just WOW !!  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 03, 2012, 05:14:14 PM
In the main forum BallnCap showed making his axe sheath,it's a nice 'un.  Here's a couple of mine. I used to stick a 'hawk in the back of my belt on fly-fishing trips on the river until I took a tumble. Didn't cut anything off but it started me to thinking, healing used to be a hobby, now a curse.

This is my hatchet and the knife is from half a pair of sheep shears. I saw a guy at a primitive river with his hatchet shoved into a holster and the image stuck with me..

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/combo-%20axe%20-%20sheep%20%20knife/combo4.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/combo-%20axe%20-%20sheep%20%20knife/combo6.jpg)

and they tie together and hang off my belt..That's my 1873 Belgium made double smoothbore.

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/combo-%20axe%20-%20sheep%20%20knife/combo13.jpg)

My fishing 'hawk. This sheath has a little 3 finger skinner in it. The two are handy together..

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/combo-%20axe%20-%20sheep%20%20knife/hawkcombo1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/combo-%20axe%20-%20sheep%20%20knife/hawkcombo3.jpg)

All leather is re-use. Hardened with "Cuir Bouilli" method.. Homebrew dye and you know I have a thing for twisted fringe.
Be safe..let the yungins heal.....Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 03, 2012, 05:17:13 PM
 :o I'm scratchin a scratcher right now! :-\
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 03, 2012, 08:51:56 PM
Cool stuff, Church. Thanks for the looksee.
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Post by: GunClick Rick on April 03, 2012, 10:16:12 PM
I've got 50 scratchers to go,never been scratched,i'll trade those 50 for the homytawk ;D
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Post by: KidTerico on April 03, 2012, 11:01:17 PM
Randy nice job, great work keep it up. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 04, 2012, 05:01:51 AM
Thank ya' Gents....Rick, I think you can get an ointment for all that itching....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 04, 2012, 08:52:27 PM
i got to get a bigger piggy bank :-\
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Post by: Irish Dave on April 05, 2012, 03:31:35 PM


Wow. Been gone a while with lots of "real life" encroaching on my real life, if you know what I mean.
Sure been a lot of wonderful work posted since I was last here. And many different styles and time periods, too.

Congrats to all.

A special note to Marshal Will: Very much like the border stamping pattern on your left-hand holster a few pages back. Truly an outstanding design for my taste. Period appropriate, unique, well executed and perfectly befitting the piece.
Well done, Will. I'm envious.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 05, 2012, 08:49:41 PM
Thanks, Dave. Knowing your tastes in leather, I'm honored.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on April 07, 2012, 02:31:26 AM
Well, once it happened, there ain't no puttin' the lid back on tight.  I started designin' patterns for modern carry, (1911), and now TLF wants more patterns for modern carry.  I've got a new design for what I call the "Tac M7 Tanker's Rig", for the 1911, Beretta M9, and Glock 22, along with paddle holsters for each.  I may include some other paddle holsters if there is room.

And I'm also designing and manufacturing a new combat knife to get around body armor, and I'm goin' to make a KYDEX sheath body for it!  Apparently, I have no shame.

Just goes to prove the old adage about lettin' the cat out'a the bag.  Hard to put the cork back in the jug onced it's pulled.

Will

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Post by: Boothill Bob on April 07, 2012, 04:25:28 AM
That sounds verry nice Will. I belive they will sell as good as the western patterns or better.
I've got pattern for IWB 1911, Sig 226, Glock 17 and beretta 92F. And Avenger holster pattern for
the same guns if you want them to work from.

//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: outrider on April 07, 2012, 07:47:55 AM
KYDEX...bite your tongue......thats sounds great Will....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: mrappe on April 07, 2012, 10:05:48 AM
"KYDEX" ..... It must be some kind of Injun talk.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: will ghormley on April 07, 2012, 11:14:53 AM
Boys, I really must apologize for the KYDEX thing.  All my prototype sheaths have been all leather.  But, the blade is 8 3/4" long.  I don't want some trooper shovin' his combat knife back in the sheath in a hurry and pokin' a hole in somethin' that shouldn't have a hole in it!

At least I'm usin' O.D. Green Kydex for the sheath.  It takes me back to my younger days when we were issued M7 bayonets with the green plastic sheaths.  With leather trim my combat knife sheath should actually look pretty nice.  Can't wait...

I'm pretty sure once I've learned a thing or to about workin' with Kydex, I'll try makin' holsters out of it.  I know what you are mutterin' under your breath, and I am ashamed of myself.  But, you can only ignore the modern world so long.  I may have to be gearin' up soon, so might as well take advantage of the good technologies that have come along.

Will
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 07, 2012, 01:14:17 PM
That sounds great Will.

I know what you mean about the kydex, if you make modern knives things are leaning in that direction. I'm working with a guy now for a custom carry knife and the way he wants to carry it is calling loudly for a kydex sheath.

The good thing on your pattern packs is if they want more modern carry patterns the list is endless because most styles or brands of guns have two or three different sizes.

Personally I would think there would be more of a demand for a carry holster for the compact and mid size Glock. Except for law enforcement to me it seems there are a lot more 19's, 23's, and the 26 and 27's carried than the 17 or 22. I think I'd definitely try to throw a midsize Glock pattern in there if you have room.

Even though I seldom make them I'm asked all the time about making concealed carry holsters. I'm asked a lot to make modern carry holsters for 1911's but seldom a full size Glock, it seems like it's usually the medium frame Glocks. Other's may have witnessed different but that's been my experience.

I don't know if TLF asked for anything specific but I think you could probably make an entire pattern pack for Glocks alone and cover the three different sizes. Well four sizes if you don't want to leave out the awesome little 36.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 07, 2012, 06:58:12 PM
I wasn't sure if this would "fit" in here, but, horses,leather, mid 1800's, I guess it does. Anyway a new horse quirt.
A friends yard backs up to a 50,000 acre reserve and his dogs drag up bones and things from it. He sends me some occasionally. This is a deer leg bone and when I opened the box it screamed “Horse Quirt”, so I obliged. The bone is a foot long and the decorations are patterned from several pictures of Native American Quirts from the mid-late 1800′s. The rawhide/leather is some of mine. The beaded loop goes around your wrist. Quirts were more for noise making than whipping the animal contrary to what the movies imply…Randy

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/quirt1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/quirt2.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/quirt3.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 07, 2012, 07:02:01 PM
Randy another beautiful job, I cant thank you enough . It will fit in my collection perfect. Your friend KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 07, 2012, 09:15:31 PM
Heck if i was a horse i'd let ya whip me with that :-* :)

Somebody take KTs allowance away! :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 07, 2012, 09:16:19 PM
Randy,you ever try a product called Old Bones?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 07, 2012, 09:18:24 PM
Really fine work, pard. Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 08, 2012, 05:50:32 AM
Thanks Gents, this one was fun..kinda neat to step outside my little box on occasion.
Rick, I'm not familiar with that product, but I'll look into it. This one was dyed with reconstituted dried up shoe dye and Indian ink/turpentine...The ink thing is pretty neat..in ancient China they would dye their teeth black with an ink/turpentine mixture...said it preserved the teeth...works on bone also......Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 08, 2012, 11:44:39 AM
In that case i'll be right over,i got a hip bone that could use it.. :( On second thought i better not,i may end up in KTs collection :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny Dingus on April 08, 2012, 04:46:30 PM

Well I thought I'd post a few pictures of my new Gunfighter Rig.  Thanks to Mr. Ghormley for such a nice pattern.
I kind of hope some of you fella's are making use of his patterns too.

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/BlueViffer/april8th2012047.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/BlueViffer/april8th2012046.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/BlueViffer/april8th2012048.jpg)

I made them thick so they would hold open when drawing and re holstering.  Going to give them a try this next weekend.

Thanks Will!!


Johnny Dingus
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 08, 2012, 04:50:57 PM
I'd say you done that pattern right proud :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 08, 2012, 10:26:41 PM
Those look great, Johnny. The extra thickness should do the job nicely.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 08, 2012, 11:20:15 PM
Johnny a OUTSTANDING job on the rig. I like.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 09, 2012, 03:08:14 AM
Excellent job, Johnny! You can be very proud of that Rig. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 09, 2012, 03:21:17 AM
Johnny, thats a beautiful rig pard, just love it..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny Dingus on April 09, 2012, 08:47:33 AM

Thank's coming from all of you that means a lot. 
When I modify a proven design I wonder if it will come out and feel good. 
This one does and the pistols come out and re holster really fast.

Johnny Dingus
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 09, 2012, 11:40:34 AM
Well done Johnny, I'm sure Will will be proud of your creation.

              tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 09, 2012, 06:29:18 PM
That looks really good Johnny. That's definitely one to be proud of.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 09, 2012, 09:52:24 PM
AAAhh~I could make one alot better than that!All i need is to know how :'( ;D

so in the mean time you all are the best.. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on April 12, 2012, 03:04:33 PM
Hey Folks
Two new holster I did during the last several weeks.

have a great day
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 12, 2012, 03:20:32 PM


    Beautiful work as always Andy, thanks for the look see and sharing with us.

                  tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny Dingus on April 12, 2012, 09:48:03 PM

Beautiful work!!  That color is just right!


Johnny Dingus
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 13, 2012, 01:23:42 AM
Beautiful, Andy. I don't know which one to drool over the most.  :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 13, 2012, 03:47:50 AM
Hi Andy,
Very very nice! Those are some real quality lookin' pieces. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 13, 2012, 08:30:40 AM
Andy nice leather work your showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on April 13, 2012, 02:26:03 PM
Hey Folks
Another Holster I did for a customer. The Holster is for a S&W Ruusian Model with 8 inch barrel. Buckskin lined and sewn with a special "sack-stich". Will post detail pics of stiching later.
The gun is only a clone.... we are not alowed to have such real guns in germany:-((((

have a nice day
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 13, 2012, 06:27:46 PM
Looks great, Andy. I like those clean borders. Good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Irish Dave on April 13, 2012, 06:36:17 PM


Very nice as always, Andy. Your research and technique are obvious. Well done.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on April 14, 2012, 03:28:35 PM
He Folks
Fineshed today.
F.A. Meanea Rig from Packing Iron front peage, for 5,5 inch SAA

Have a great day
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on April 14, 2012, 03:46:26 PM
He Folks
Finished today.
F.A. Meanea Rig from Packing Iron front peage, for 5,5 inch SAA

Have a great day
Andy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 14, 2012, 04:50:54 PM
Beautiful, Andy. Impressive work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on April 14, 2012, 07:33:30 PM
Andy,

Are these clowns real and can they fire ammo or just replicas for show (cannot be made to fire)?


I love all your work - simplistic and not too elaborate!  GREAT JOB on both holsters.


Take Care,

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 15, 2012, 01:51:24 AM
Andy, thats just awsome. Love your work pard.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on April 15, 2012, 05:57:10 AM
Hey Slickshot
The S&W is a clone, non firing gun...must plastik, but good as a model because it has the right measurments.
I have some differten Colts and Remingtons as well. Some of them are real guns, destoid to no more firing. Some are blank firing only.
in Germany you need a special licence to have a real gun... It is expensive ant the officers came all the time to see if your house is save and you hold this guns in a special case.... You can not put a real gun in a vitrin or on the wall for display. And you can only carry them to the shoting range... otherwise thye take all your guns away from you and you had to go to yail for a whyle:-( So I give up my licence... have only clones and blank firing guns anymore.... No more officers in my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For my real job I use a semi Auto gun every day, so I am save anyway:-))))))))))

Have a nice day
Andy 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 15, 2012, 10:59:10 AM
Wow, that's hard to fathom.

You can only carry one to the range? Are folks allowed to shoot on their own property. Is there any hunting in Germany?

 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on April 15, 2012, 11:07:41 AM
Wow, that's hard to fathom.

You can only carry one to the range? Are folks allowed to shoot on their own property. Is there any hunting in Germany?

 

Yes there is a lot of hunting, but mostly for the wealthy.  Andy is speaking about pistols.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 15, 2012, 05:01:22 PM
Yes there is a lot of hunting, but mostly for the wealthy.  Andy is speaking about pistols.

OH, I guess when he said guns I thought he meant all guns.

Still bad because we use revolvers a lot for hunting around here. Never go deer hunting without one and not uncommon to pop some each year with a revolver. Probably close to half the deer a buddy and I take when hunting in the woods is with handguns.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Dalton Masterson on April 16, 2012, 08:15:00 AM
Nice work folks!


Andy,
Good to see you back to posting!
DM
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 18, 2012, 12:05:42 AM
Bag and knife made for me by Randy Church. Great work Randy . Thank you KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 18, 2012, 12:36:14 AM
Whattaya think you are some kind of indian or somethin :-\ ;D

Oh giblits away~~ :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 18, 2012, 09:20:14 AM
Cool bag and knife. Congrats.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 18, 2012, 02:28:08 PM


  Nice sheath and knife KT

  tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 19, 2012, 10:23:23 PM
Got this one today . Made by Wade Hougham and sheath by coyote moon  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 19, 2012, 10:31:27 PM
That's it! I ain't lookin anymore!! :'( :-\ :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 19, 2012, 11:55:35 PM
That looks good, KT.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 20, 2012, 10:29:24 AM
That's it! I ain't lookin anymore!! :'( :-\ :-*

Overcome by the drools, were ya?  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 20, 2012, 01:46:58 PM
Another authenic beauty KT, you're one lucky pard, the maker did a great job for you.

    tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 20, 2012, 01:57:51 PM
Hi,

To give credit where credit is due ....

The holster is by Will Ghormley .... and the belt and Bowie by Chuck Burrows ....

And the second pic was taken during the Easter Bonnet Parade of Living History Docents in Old Sacramento ...

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/CIMG0148.jpg)


(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/2012EasterBonnetPromenade1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 20, 2012, 04:01:02 PM
Cool pics, WW. You really look the part, there.  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on April 20, 2012, 11:24:30 PM
WW,

Great looking setup/rig you have.  You really look the part!!


Slicshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 21, 2012, 12:02:02 AM
Slickshot,

Gawrsch, thanks!

Yuh can;t see it, but yuh got me doin' a Wallace Beery here!

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/WallaceBeery1-1.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 22, 2012, 02:28:10 PM
I get hung up on something so I have to work my way threw....another Horse Quirt...This one is deer jawbone and deer legbone for the handle...The jawbone on this one even looks like a horses head...

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/hquirt2.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/hquirt1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/hquirt3.jpg)


As always and I don't say this enough...Large THANKS to Mr. Chuck Burrows for his inspirations and sharing of his vast knowledge.....Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 22, 2012, 02:37:52 PM
And just to let you know I don't just dream this stuff up in my old burnt-out brain, here's a couple of original NDN Horse Quirts, one Cheyenne and one Crow........Randy

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/cheynne.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/crow.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 22, 2012, 03:19:53 PM
Very nice stuff, Church. Looks Good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 22, 2012, 05:21:53 PM
Thanks Randy beautiful job. Glad to see its done. Now mom and I will both have one. Cant wait to get it. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2012, 06:10:42 PM
Now Wad,that's a picture worth hangin,i got a rope somewhere around here ;D ~-------------O


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/2012EasterBonnetPromenade1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2012, 06:12:31 PM
Thanks Randy beautiful job. Glad to see its done. Now mom and I will both have one. Cant wait to get it. KT



 :-* :-* :-* :o :o :o :-* :-* :-* ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 22, 2012, 11:47:28 PM
Thid is my granddaughter thats a sargent in the marines and my great granddaughter thats a Major brat.  Love them both.  Terry  alias KT   ;) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: wolflobo76 on April 23, 2012, 11:49:43 AM
  Very nice pic Kid.  Tell her thanks for her service and keep it up.  I'm ex-Army myself.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 23, 2012, 12:32:07 PM
Congrats Terry, great looking kids ::)


   tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 23, 2012, 12:54:01 PM
Beautiful gals you got there KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 23, 2012, 02:17:29 PM
My stuff may be a little early or primitive for here...BUT..if I had one, my persona would be early 1800
 mixed breed Blacksmith/leatherworker friendly with the Indians...wait, that's already me, just wrong date.
..Anyway another Dag I've been working on..
Done the sheath twice, hated the first one, first pouch sheath with both edges sharp..a little different inside.
Sheath is boot leather dyed with vinageroon and an egg tanned deerhide cuff
Coyote jaw bones on the handle..12" overall w/ half sharp.......Randy

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/ctdag2.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/ctdag3.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/ctdag4.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/ctdag1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 23, 2012, 03:23:41 PM
Thanks to all of you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 23, 2012, 03:26:05 PM
Randy beautiful job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 23, 2012, 04:04:56 PM
Great pic, KT. You're a lucky guy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 23, 2012, 04:08:16 PM
Cool, Randy. Those beads have a nice patina to them. Looks good with the black.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 23, 2012, 05:10:09 PM
Primitive we like,stinky no bueno~Ya did skin that booger didn't ya :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 23, 2012, 05:14:37 PM
Darn gorgous KT!As long as she is in Ca. she has back-up here at our home.We gotta lot of baby toys too :)

    WOMARINES
~WE DO BABY POO~
    HOOORAAAH !!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 24, 2012, 02:12:29 AM
Thanks Gents, kind words are appreciated.....

"Ya did skin that booger didn't ya"
Rick, here's what the bones look like after 2 months in pond scum water cleaning them...
and a UV sterilization...


(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/ctdag5.jpg)

But I found this anti-aging creme on late nite infomercial, takes 10 years off your face with one application....
So I un-applied it 16 times ..........
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on April 24, 2012, 04:17:12 AM
It's easy to see why you're proud KT!

Cherish every moment with them.

Ned
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 24, 2012, 10:23:25 AM
Thanks again to all. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on April 24, 2012, 02:49:50 PM
Mighty Handsome Gals Terry...Thank her for that service........
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 24, 2012, 07:01:22 PM
 Wow pards, there is some fine looking pieces being shown here lately, keep it up, love pictures.

     tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 24, 2012, 07:17:32 PM
Recent order I did. A right hand version of a holster pictured in Packing Iron. Not an exact copy as I didn't have the right stamps but we still used the original as inspiration. Photos by Mike Carter
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/BlackSlimJim3.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/BlackSlimJim2.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 24, 2012, 08:11:04 PM
That really has the look, Cliff. Beautiful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 24, 2012, 11:22:45 PM
Cliff nice leather woork your showing. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 24, 2012, 11:24:08 PM
Thanks Randy. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 24, 2012, 11:53:32 PM
VERY NICE Cliff,i just totally love the one i got from you~ Thank You!!!!


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/clifffendley001.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/clifffendley004.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/clifffendley008.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Drayton Calhoun on April 25, 2012, 12:52:32 AM
You have a lot to be proud of, KT! Retired Navy here.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 25, 2012, 12:59:17 AM
Drayton thank you. 101st airborne  here  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 25, 2012, 06:41:46 AM
Awesome! Cherish those times they grow up so fast.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 25, 2012, 03:57:24 PM
Thanks everyone,

Rick that one I just posted went to California too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 25, 2012, 05:09:16 PM
Great work, Cliff.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 25, 2012, 05:57:40 PM
My uncle was 101 Screamin Eagles,he hated planes,got sick everytime ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 26, 2012, 11:56:19 AM



        Very nice Cliff, I like the choice of stamping design, it looks great pard

           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 26, 2012, 04:55:49 PM
Thanks TW, like I said not an exact copy from the book but I used what I had to get the same general design.

Well I liked that holster so much I've had to make myself one too. Still W&C black skirting leather but I made my belt a little wider with some spots and I lined my holster with pig skin. Wanted to make mine a little different since I didn't want to make another exactly like someones custom order.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3217.jpg)



Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 26, 2012, 06:35:21 PM


  Great job Cliff, the spots add a bit of Ras- a -ma -tas , well done it looks awesome. ::) :o 8)


         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 26, 2012, 09:02:40 PM
Oh, drool! That's great, Cliff. Nice work. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 26, 2012, 10:10:49 PM
Thanks guys, my Colt second gen. 1861 is right at home.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 27, 2012, 01:38:51 AM
Verry beautifull work Cliff, live that rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 27, 2012, 04:53:34 AM
This is supposed to be a fancier sort of holster from around 1900 - maybe a showman's ...
Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 27, 2012, 05:45:35 AM
Maybe these are sharper - my camera's not too good...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Doc Hawkins on April 27, 2012, 06:53:54 AM
Just finished this rig for an old friend of mine, inspired by the rig in Packing Iron page 101.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 27, 2012, 07:21:46 AM
Wow Doc, that looks just like it came out of packing iron.

Skeeter, that is MARVELOUS tooling and stitching. Do you use a double beader blade to do the double line borders. If so do you use an edge guide. This is one area that I struggle with and I know it should be simple. I'm curious how others do that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 27, 2012, 08:18:36 AM
Doc - nice work. Nice pouch too.

Cliff - thanks. No, I don't use the double beader tool. That is a little bugger. I dampen the leather and score the lines with dividers. Then I strengthen those lines with a swivel knife (lightly applied) and finish off with a freehand creaser. I take my time to avoid bloopers.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 27, 2012, 09:51:29 AM
Beautiful, Skeet. The workmanship is top notch. Looks really representative of the era.  :D Nice work on the bead. Thanks for the tip on how you did it.

Doc, that's a fine rig. I like the Dodge City design. Those are well done and could hang right next to the original in the Gene Autry Museum.  8)
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 27, 2012, 11:17:27 AM
Skeet and Doc, beautiful work pards.

    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 27, 2012, 11:47:42 AM
An attempt at a Meanea...
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Post by: Doc Hawkins on April 27, 2012, 11:51:14 AM
Thanks guys, you're too kind!
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Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 27, 2012, 12:00:32 PM
Dang Skeeter, that is some beautiful carving.
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 27, 2012, 12:07:18 PM
Thanks, pard.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 27, 2012, 01:12:28 PM
Good job, Skeet. That looks great. Nice design, too.
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Post by: KidTerico on April 27, 2012, 01:59:25 PM
Skeeter darn nice job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 27, 2012, 11:12:05 PM
I don't have the right veiner for the V stamps so I ground the end of an old screwdriver and used that.
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 27, 2012, 11:15:42 PM
That means the screwdriver was the right tool. It looks great. Thumbs up!
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Post by: Cliff Fendley on April 27, 2012, 11:20:44 PM
Another very awesome Cheyenne! Wow Skeeter, great work!
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 28, 2012, 01:56:40 AM
A variety of styles from over the years...
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 28, 2012, 04:35:47 AM
My most recent build. Yes, the weather is great...

( I've got more work here... )
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77742699@N04/show/
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 28, 2012, 09:30:16 AM
Howdy Gents,

Been down south visiting my son and his family.  My compliments to everyone for the beautiful work posted while we were gone. It's a genuine pleasure to view these fine works of art!

Many thanks to everyone for sharing your talents with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 28, 2012, 09:34:36 AM
Howdy KT,

Beautiful! You can be very proud. Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 28, 2012, 03:38:44 PM
Beautiful, Skeet. Very nice lineup. I like your latest a lot.

Welcome back, Johnny.
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Post by: KidTerico on April 29, 2012, 02:05:11 PM
Cliff and Johnny thank you both very much. KT
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Post by: Chuck 100 yd on April 29, 2012, 05:13:39 PM
All very nice work guys.
My leather work lately has been a bunch of pancake carry holsters. All the same,one after another.
I am almost caught up with them so my next for me will be a Wild Bunch type rig for my 1911. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 29, 2012, 05:40:35 PM



      As always nice work Skeet, your carving get better every time I see a new piece from you, well done pard. ::) :o 8) ;D


              tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 01, 2012, 06:12:16 AM
Thanks for the kind words, pards.
This is my pattern based on the famous original. That was plain but I've put my tooling design on it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 01, 2012, 07:26:54 AM
Howdy Skeeter,

Wow...  Beautiful work! The design, workmanship and execution are excellent. Many thanks for showing this to us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny Dingus on May 01, 2012, 08:57:50 AM
Skeeter,

To me it looks much nicer than the one in Packing Iron.  With a little age that will be in the next book Packing Iron II.
And so will your other holsters.


Johnny Dingus
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 01, 2012, 09:53:55 AM
Another home run, Skeet. Very fine workmanship. Nice job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 01, 2012, 09:57:20 AM
I'm going to add this thread to the Bunkhouse thread a little later. If you look for it and it's not around, just head over to the bunkhouse and it'll be there. It's been a good thread. People like family. They're what really count in life anyway.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 01, 2012, 10:25:07 AM
Marshal thank you for leaving it up as long as you did.  Terry alias KT
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 01, 2012, 10:50:39 AM
Another beauty Skeet, thanks for the look see pard, well done. ::)

     tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 01, 2012, 02:38:15 PM
It'll still be there, just under a new roof.  8)
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Post by: GunClick Rick on May 01, 2012, 04:35:43 PM
 :)
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Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 01, 2012, 05:40:26 PM
Thanks, pards. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 01, 2012, 08:26:49 PM
OK, It's in its new home.  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on May 01, 2012, 11:34:58 PM
Christmas Easter and all the holidays are just a bit hollow without family ... but to have family that you can be proud of all of the year, well that is just a bit of all right ... BTW, Retarded er, retired USAF MSG here ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 02, 2012, 03:02:01 AM
Another pic of that one...
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Post by: ChurchandSon on May 02, 2012, 03:34:00 AM
I do tend to bend toward the NDN side but I'm part Apache, part Cherokee, part Euro,part Black.
...a genuine American...
A Kiowa style sewing bag patterned loosely after a Stike-a-Light bag in Buckskinning book #3.. 4″ x 5″.
The awl started as a beautiful antler piece that was too small for a knife handle so I made a saddlers awl
with it using a broken round file. And an awl sheath that matches the bag…loosely…...Randy

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/Bags-%20Beading/strike-awl1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/Bags-%20Beading/strike-awl6.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 02, 2012, 06:45:27 AM
Randy, that is just beautiful work. Wow! :o
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Post by: ChurchandSon on May 02, 2012, 06:50:36 AM
Thanks Cliff, I'm recovering from surgery and sitting still is making me crazy-er. Stitching and beading at least gives the mind something to do.....Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 02, 2012, 08:12:25 AM
Randy GREAT JOB keep m comming. KT
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 02, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Beautiful, Randy. Great color choices. Thumbs up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 02, 2012, 10:17:28 AM
Sorry to hear about the op. You're certainly putting your time to good use. Wonderful work. Skeet
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Post by: ChurchandSon on May 02, 2012, 03:15:21 PM
Thank ya Gents
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Post by: GunClick Rick on May 02, 2012, 09:09:41 PM
Wow very cool stuff Skeet and Church,nice darn holster and bead work~I was gonna do somethin but i lost my mind about an hour ago~~~

Oh there it is,oops no that's the oatmeal i left out :-\
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 03, 2012, 01:08:10 AM
LOL! That'a a good line, Clicker. I like it. In fact, I may use it.
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Post by: GunClick Rick on May 03, 2012, 12:10:09 PM
Sleepin pill was just kickin in ;D Now back to the dreamcatchers :) before the grand duaghter wakes up..
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Post by: cowboy316 on May 07, 2012, 07:03:49 PM
Howdy Pards its that time of year again for the world Leather debut entries to be showing up and i thought id post these for ya to drool on  these are the first pair of chinks ive ever made and they are going to the Sheridan leather show in about 8 days
so enjoy and thanks for lookin
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 07, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
You want that i should go model those bueatifull chinks fer ya??? ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on May 07, 2012, 08:03:31 PM
cowboy316,

Man oh man, those sure are some nice looking fancy chaps...Very good tooling on them at the top...OUTSTANDING work!!!

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 07, 2012, 08:05:23 PM
Those are beautiful, Cowboy. Very nice work.  8) I hope they do well in the show.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on May 07, 2012, 11:53:07 PM
hey pards
while im in here and thinking bout it i had an order for a wild bunch holster that i did and hought id share it
got a wild rose pattern and was sick to my stomach when the customer said to dye it black but here it is
thanks for looking
Cowboy316
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 07, 2012, 11:56:26 PM
Came out good in black, Cowboy. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Old Top on May 08, 2012, 12:29:39 AM
Cowboy 316'

That holster is a work of art, looks good in black would look better in brown..


Old Top
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 08, 2012, 03:08:43 AM
Very nice work, Cowboy, both the chaps and the holster.
What tool did you use as a veiner on the leaves for the holster?
Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 08, 2012, 06:46:51 AM
Cowboy, very nice holster and tooling. The black looks good on it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 08, 2012, 09:26:39 AM
Cowboy nice leather work . Good luck at the show. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on May 08, 2012, 09:58:03 AM
Cowboy, if that's the customer's pistol the holster matches it very nicely.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 08, 2012, 10:16:38 AM


           Well done 316, it came out real nice pard. ::)

                       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 08, 2012, 10:53:12 PM
This Hawk holder when done will fit any of my gun rigs or hang on the wall for show. It is a set of Deer jaw bones cut and shaved to fit this hawk Very lite and sets on either hip. Looks good with my fringed outfit. Now thats different. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on May 09, 2012, 06:26:23 AM
Terry, you been a smokin' my pipe?
Very nice ..and kind of Barbaric ...I love it.
This one goes in my "Where the Wild Things Live" folder.....Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 09, 2012, 08:22:19 AM
Thanks Randy. I,ll be showing a War club thats pretty far out also very soon. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 09, 2012, 09:45:30 AM
Howdy KT,

Awesome!!! Can't wait to see this.
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Post by: KidTerico on May 09, 2012, 02:32:55 PM
Thanks Johnny, Let me know when your comming and I will put it on a leash. KT ;D ;D :(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 09, 2012, 04:58:50 PM
Pretty cool, KT. Very innovative.
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Post by: KidTerico on May 09, 2012, 10:14:16 PM
Thanks Marshal   KT
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Post by: Curley Cole on May 10, 2012, 01:32:32 AM
Dude

Now that is way cool, I found a possoum skulll in my back yard recently....maybe i will string it and wear it with my scout rig...

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 10, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Nice work, Kid.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2012, 01:52:37 PM
Curley and Skeeter thanks Pards. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on May 10, 2012, 01:59:14 PM
Still setting around healing so I made a Pipe/Flute bag....Randy

(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/flutebg1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/flutebg3.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/flutebg4.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 10, 2012, 04:09:05 PM
Almost there KT That is the meanest thing i ever saw,i'd love to walk down Main Street with that thing.babysittin today and tryin to get things done..Cya later.

Maybe we should call the THE JAWK a jaw and a hawk ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2012, 04:13:58 PM
Randy nice job. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 10, 2012, 06:20:20 PM


   Very nice KT, thanks for the look see.

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2012, 06:31:48 PM
Thanks Clicker.and TW. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 10, 2012, 06:59:57 PM
Looks good, Randy. Thanks for the pics.
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Post by: outrider on May 10, 2012, 07:19:41 PM
Ohhhh  I love it when things come together.  Here is my latest knife sheath for a client in Maryland
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Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 10, 2012, 07:28:41 PM
Awesome work fellas, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 10, 2012, 07:41:21 PM
This Hawk holder when done will fit any of my gun rigs or hang on the wall for show. It is a set of Deer jaw bones cut and shaved to fit this hawk Very lite and sets on either hip. Looks good with my fringed outfit. Now thats different. KT




WHAT"S IN YOUR WALLET! :D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/images-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 10, 2012, 08:04:01 PM
That sheath is really clean, Outrider. Looks great. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2012, 08:38:02 PM
Outrider nice work. Keep them comming. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 10, 2012, 11:45:59 PM
I had this specially made by a good friend of mine .Knifes by  Wade Hougham and sheaths made by Coyota Moon.Matching set. Handles same and blades different. One is a dagger. These are different and very nice. Enjoy. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 11, 2012, 01:31:32 AM
Now that is an award winning knife by all means,It's priceless,ya can't put a price on it just like your rigs KT.

I'd like to hold that in my hands for just 5 seconds,that is an incredable piece of artistry! :o :) :) :) :) :) :)


 (as i take a little break)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on May 13, 2012, 07:13:51 AM
Here's a Barlow style knife I just finished up this morning.

The pictures don't do it justice, the rosewood scales are smooth as silk with a beautiful grain.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 13, 2012, 10:03:12 AM
Looks great, Ned. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 13, 2012, 10:31:27 AM
That's a user right there.. :)Way cool!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 13, 2012, 01:49:31 PM
Very nice Ned, is that a Grand Daddy Barlow or one of the small ones? good looking knife, my Granddad always carried the larger one.

  tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on May 14, 2012, 04:50:52 AM
Ten Wolves the blades are 2 3/4" on this one, I don't recall ever seeing two sizes of a Barlow.

Thanks for the kind remarks boys!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 14, 2012, 09:49:36 AM
Ten Wolves the blades are 2 3/4" on this one, I don't recall ever seeing two sizes of a Barlow.

Thanks for the kind remarks boys!

  Ned, the Granddaddy Barlow I believe had a 3 1/4 to 3 1/2" blade I have several of the smaller ones and am looking for just the right one of the Granddady. thanks for sharing pard

           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on May 14, 2012, 10:02:26 AM
Ned,

That is one NICE pocketknife ... it really shows how your skills are growing from great to near perfection!

TTFN
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on May 14, 2012, 10:27:11 AM
Why Thank You Mr Ellis, I'm humbled!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 14, 2012, 05:46:39 PM
Ned as usual your work is outstanding and beautiful. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ned Buckshot on May 14, 2012, 05:57:06 PM
Thanks KT!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 16, 2012, 05:49:02 PM
This is an attempt at tooling in the earlier, Mexican style, in which forms are flat and schematic.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 16, 2012, 06:11:11 PM
Skeeter that is plumb beautiful.  I not only like the carving but I love the color.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 16, 2012, 08:26:11 PM
Skeet, another beautiful piece of work, thanks for sharing pard.

     tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 17, 2012, 04:51:16 AM
Skeeter, I love it. Thats my favvo tooling. Have loved it since I first layd my eyes on it. Have tryed to draw it many times but with no luck.... Good work there pard.

//BhB
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 17, 2012, 08:13:09 AM
Thanks, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 17, 2012, 08:27:48 PM
Really nice Skeeter, your carving work is awesome.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 17, 2012, 11:11:12 PM
Skeet, that's really fine work. It's much more than a mere "attempt." It's a real success. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 17, 2012, 11:20:25 PM
My grand duaghter is feedin future holsters ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/547085_3176860464393_1352046919_32273357_1405845402_n.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bugscuffle on May 18, 2012, 02:21:49 PM
You make your holsters out of dog? I guess that you get your leather from the White House kitchen?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on May 18, 2012, 04:33:21 PM
Another one of my "rehab" projects...I could get used to sitting around the house playing with hide and iron.
Early 1800's Coyote handled Dag blade with a more eastern neck sheath..Some of my egg-tanned with homebrew Walnut dye.....Randy


(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/nedag1.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/nedag2.jpg)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/churchandson/nedag3.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 18, 2012, 04:57:08 PM
chey ne yakki ,ni tan wass takki wantan tanka...

"Do not worry when life is tough,it all works out in the end
 So if things are rough fear not~For it is not the end"
 
~Chief Thundermoon~
    Caliyoakie tribe

Nicem knifem and sheathem ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 18, 2012, 04:59:41 PM
Uncle Jeffry :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/11816_3176987427567_1352046919_32273386_1576531424_n.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 18, 2012, 07:13:26 PM


      Nice work ,  ChurchandSon, thanks for the look see


             tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 18, 2012, 08:12:53 PM
Randy you out did your self on this one. I LIKE it. I can see where I will have to get one of them from you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 19, 2012, 12:49:45 AM
Very cool, Church. I like the colors.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on May 19, 2012, 04:01:01 AM
Thank ya Gents...
Marshall Will, the colors and patterns came from Ojibwa quilled Bandolier bags...I'm sneaking up on quilling.......Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TexasToby on May 19, 2012, 11:45:06 AM
Big sale on black powder revolvers today and tomorrow CNLY. Cabela's sporting is having this sale. Some of these are below $200. I didn't look very long but, I know there was an 1860, 1851 and an 1858. I just thought some of you may want to know. Texas Toby
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 19, 2012, 01:04:45 PM
Thanks, Randy. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 19, 2012, 02:28:07 PM
 :) :) :)

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pietta-Model-1858-New-Army-44-Caliber-Revolver/706233.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D%26No%3D40%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dblack%2Bpowder%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26WTz_st%3D%26WTz_stype%3DSP%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26recordsPerPage%3D20%26search%3Dblack%2Bpowder%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D15%26y%3D8&Ntt=black+powder&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on May 19, 2012, 04:56:23 PM
What in the world is Egg Tanning?  I've really never heard of it before....Walnut dye yes, but egg tanning - a big "no".

Thanks,

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on May 19, 2012, 05:16:28 PM
Thanks Gents..
Mr Slickshot, heard of brain tanning? Egg tanning basically same thing except using eggs,same emulsification of oils in the hide.
I freeze hides and don't really know when I'll get the chance to tan them, brains do not freeze well and we have over a hundred chickens so eggs are not hard to find here. After tanning they get smoked and then dyed.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on May 19, 2012, 05:23:15 PM
Thank you so much for that information...

You do great work!

Slichshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChuckBurrows on May 19, 2012, 05:37:13 PM
Hey Randy - Lookin' good - if you want some quills to practice with give me a shout...I've got a pretty good selection both dyed and undyed also have some dye stock to dye your own....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 20, 2012, 12:51:00 AM
That's cool one, Rick.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 20, 2012, 02:20:39 AM
Rick very nice. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 20, 2012, 05:11:39 AM
This ole cowpoke was too tuckered out to put his gear away - he just went straight to bed.

I made the shirt and bandanna. The saddle pockets are my latest build. I used Will's pattern but with my own tooling design.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on May 20, 2012, 07:55:56 AM

Howdi Folks

Here is my new F.A. MEANEA Style Gunrig I finished yesterday. The Holster is for a 5,5 Colt SAA, fully braintanned buckskin lined. Belt is a 3,5 inch money cartridge belt with 44/45 caliber loops. Handmade nickel plated California Buckle. Belt and Holster are handsewn as all my work:-)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 20, 2012, 09:56:33 AM
 
   Absolutely beautiful Andy, you out did yourself on this one, there is nothing I would change, it is flat out perfect. ::) :o 8) ;D


             tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on May 20, 2012, 11:20:11 AM
Thank you very much TW
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 20, 2012, 11:29:18 AM
Andy thats what I call nice. I REALLY LIKE.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on May 20, 2012, 11:55:03 AM
Thanks KT!!!
Love to see your work also.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 20, 2012, 11:59:13 AM
Hey Andy, we keep meeting...
Another pic of those saddle pockets...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on May 20, 2012, 01:40:44 PM
Very great Skeeter!!!!!!!!!!!
Fabules craftsmanship!!!!!!! Chapo!!!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 20, 2012, 01:56:43 PM
Very beautiful, Skeet. Excellent work. Keep it up with those tooling patterns, too.

Andy, that really looks great. Everything about it is done right. Very good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 20, 2012, 01:59:30 PM
Hey Andy, "chapeau" right back at ya! Beautiful as always.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: cowboy316 on May 20, 2012, 09:05:07 PM
Howdy Pards,
well home from the Rocky mountain leather trade show and world leather debut had a lot of fun spent a lot of money and i guess my entries did pretty or at least the judges thought so LOL
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 20, 2012, 09:25:29 PM
Tim congrsds. You deserved it. GREAT WORK.. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 20, 2012, 09:46:03 PM
Great work, Cowboy. Congrats.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 20, 2012, 10:29:42 PM
Outstanding, Tim! A hearty congratulations to you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 20, 2012, 11:39:48 PM
Well i guess so!! Those are very very darn nice way to go!! Darn,the price of wallets just went up! :( :D


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M07gTpFj8-Q&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 21, 2012, 07:58:30 AM
Tim you should be on cloud 9 ... no small feat.  Your work is outstanding, congratulations!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 21, 2012, 10:27:37 AM



   Congrats Tim, way to go pard ;D

         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on May 21, 2012, 11:44:23 AM
ATTABOY Tim!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 21, 2012, 12:18:49 PM
My compliments to everyone for the fine work posted here on the Leather Shop. It's always a genuine pleasure to look at these beautiful examples of design and craftsmanship.

Last Saturday I had another very pleasant visit with KT.

I was again priveleged to view his awesome collection of Leather and Knives. I also got a chnce to see his "Hawk Holders".  
Quote
This Hawk holder when done will fit any of my gun rigs or hang on the wall for show. It is a set of Deer jaw bones cut and shaved to fit this hawk Very lite and sets on either hip. Looks good with my fringed outfit. Now thats different. KT
They are somehing else.... like something you would see in a museum!

I must say it again... "The imagination and talent of this artist is fantastic". I wish everyone on this Forum could have the opportunity to viiew his work.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 21, 2012, 02:46:14 PM

   That's pretty awesome Johnny, and you're right, KT is a special talent for sure, you'll be styling with this on your hip, and that hawk is over the top too. ::)

                                 tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on May 21, 2012, 03:27:48 PM
Absolutly great work Tim. Congratulations!!!!!!!

so long
Andy Rombach
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 21, 2012, 04:41:00 PM
Thanks Johnny it was so nice to see you again. You knife is on the burner. TW I got you in my sites.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 22, 2012, 04:37:46 AM
Another go at recreating that earlier, more graphic, style of tooling -
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on May 22, 2012, 05:46:03 AM
Skeeter, I REALLY like that! That is some great tooling!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 22, 2012, 06:40:30 AM
Thanks, compadre.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on May 22, 2012, 06:56:39 AM
Howdy Skeeter,

Beautiful! That's as good as it gets! Many thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 22, 2012, 10:12:56 AM
Skeeter that is beyond words.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 22, 2012, 01:02:51 PM
Skeeter just plain OUTSTANDING. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 22, 2012, 02:23:50 PM
Thanks pards - much appreciated.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 22, 2012, 09:14:56 PM
Really beautiful, Skeet. Great work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 23, 2012, 05:40:27 AM
Thanks, Marshal.
This is it, done -
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on May 23, 2012, 07:50:36 AM
Thanks Skeeter, I just love drooling on my self first thing in the morning.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 24, 2012, 12:02:51 AM
Finished is even better, Skeet. Beautiful.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 24, 2012, 01:55:03 AM
Darn Skeet, I realy love that one  :P Do you draw the patterns your self?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 24, 2012, 03:41:03 AM
Thanks pards.
Yes, I do my own patterns, though I use motifs I've come across in Packing Iron and Cowboys & The Trappings of the Old West. I'm an illustrator, so the drawing aspect is okay for me.
Skeet
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on May 24, 2012, 09:52:20 AM


           Wow, nice work Skeet, as usual thanks for the look see pard. ::)

                      tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 24, 2012, 12:47:53 PM
Thanks pards.
Yes, I do my own patterns, though I use motifs I've come across in Packing Iron and Cowboys & The Trappings of the Old West. I'm an illustrator, so the drawing aspect is okay for me.
Skeet

Thats nice... Maby a shouid try it sometime.. Maby have to buy a book about sheridan carving.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 24, 2012, 02:32:45 PM
Sheridan carving is a modern version of the traditional style. I have the book by Bill Gardner and Clinton Faye. Very interesting and useful - though the 19th century style is different...
 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 24, 2012, 02:53:33 PM
Are there books and photos about it?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on May 24, 2012, 03:38:38 PM
The book by Bill Gardner and Clinton Faye is 'Sheridan Style Carving'.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 25, 2012, 06:53:54 PM
I have one around here somewhere,but i don't do leather.Yours if ya want it~Don't know how to get it to ya though ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 01, 2012, 11:44:48 AM
That of beautiful things since my last visit.
Bravo in all
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 01, 2012, 05:13:31 PM
Howdy Pards!!

WoW!! I haven't been here in so long!! After some bad luck in life I am finally back in the saddle. Job loss due to a major fire at work that destroyed the dealership I worked for.....(No, I didn't light it! ;D) left me with limited funds to do leather work. As of now I am back at it and currently on the job search in western states and looking to relocate.......enough of that!

Check out some new work........MUCH MORE TO COME!!!!

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2613.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2612.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2611.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2603.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2602.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2599.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2598.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2596.jpg)

~EE Taft~

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 01, 2012, 05:45:30 PM
EE that is one plumb nice rig that is sure to garner attention at any gathering.   Good you are back at it and hope you find a job soon.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 01, 2012, 06:46:28 PM
Yea buddy that's way nice!!! How the pickin goin? You better hang a bigger shingle for that leather work! :) :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 01, 2012, 07:39:20 PM
Pickin' goin' good as always. Ya can't go wrong pickin'! ;D

Right now the leather workin' is back in force and consuming a lot of my time but I still find time for family and music.

~EE~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 01, 2012, 08:28:36 PM
EE just plain BEAUTIFUL. Hope every thing turns to the good for you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 01, 2012, 09:34:26 PM
If that's for a customer they will be very happy! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 01, 2012, 11:51:49 PM
Welcome back, EE. That's some fine work. The balck really offsets the floral parts. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 02, 2012, 01:28:34 AM
That rig is for the 2011 winner of my raffle for the St. Judes Charity Shoot.......

......Customer loves it....and it's for the kids......Can't get much better than that!

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 02, 2012, 09:29:22 PM
EE, that is a beauty for sure.

Well I haven't posted anything up for a while so I figured I'd show my new purse I made the other day :D

I had accumulated some less than perfect but too large to throw out 4-5 oz pieces and figured it would be just right to make me a new/old looking hunting pouch.

I got some ideas from T. C. Albert's book and here's what I came up with.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3318.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3319.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3321.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 02, 2012, 10:08:16 PM
I lookin at a suede cowhide one right now just about like that one..Of cousre i'd rather have one like yours,but mine is only 31.00 and a single pouch. I can also ad what i want to it.


http://www.octobercountry.com/products/OC-Kit-Carson-Suede-Bag.html

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 03, 2012, 12:36:39 AM
Interesting design, Cliff. Nice idea to make it a double. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on June 03, 2012, 12:47:49 AM
Skeeter,
Outstanding! Everything about this Holster is top notch.

EE,
Beautiful! Lots of thought & work went iinto this Rig.

Cliff,
Great job! It really looks good with that Remington. Must have been fun to sew!

Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your talents with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 03, 2012, 12:59:57 AM
Hi ALL.

The neat thing about October Country is that if you call them they will sell just about any Possibles Bag or hunting bag as a 'kit' ... which includes pre-cut leather, needles and thread ...

Another nice thing is that one can order extra leather to make that divider that was shown above ... or I ordered extra leather and made a sheath for a patch knife on one side and a credit-card sized 'tool pocket' for the other side ...

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/PossiblesBagFrontLeft.jpg)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/PossiblesBagFrontRight.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 03, 2012, 01:03:30 AM
Hi again,

The above being said, one thing I would seriously do is measure what I am going to put inside it ... had I bought a 'kit' that was an inch, deeper, I could have stored my Daterunner and other anachronistic things inside ... like wallets and cell phones .... *S*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 03, 2012, 02:33:10 AM
Very good work pards .

Here is a small participation for possible bag " beaver tail "

(http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/19/08/44/possib10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=289&u=12190844)

(http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/19/08/44/possib16.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=371&u=12190844)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on June 03, 2012, 05:34:22 AM
Very Nice Cliff....that's a head scratcher...how to do all that double pouch stitching inside out
and still keep it lookin' that good....ya nailed it........Randy
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 03, 2012, 09:14:11 AM
Very Nice Cliff....that's a head scratcher...how to do all that double pouch stitching inside out
and still keep it lookin' that good....ya nailed it........Randy

Thanks everyone,

I sewed the straps on and then sewed it all together inside out. Then when I had it soaking wet in the home made walnut dye and tugged, pushed, pulled until I got it inside out (or is that outside in ???).

That's why it has such a distressed look but I wanted it like that. It if was a little larger bag made of thinner material it wouldn't be hard but I had thought I messed up at one point and wasn't going to be able to get it turned inside out. I was thinking the whole time this might become a dog toy :o but I figured I didn't have anything too loose but my time since I was kind of making it out of scrap material anyway.

It was kind of fun to do once I've figured it out. I'd like to make something more nice now like what Bill posted.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 03, 2012, 10:47:29 AM
That's what i call thinking inside out of the box~ :) :-\ ;D

You gonna sale that one :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 03, 2012, 01:52:58 PM
I actually made it for myself but you know how that goes. I've sold a lot of things I made for myself with the mindset I can always make me another.

I have been wanting a period pouch for muzzleloader deer season and with the NCOWS Nationals coming this week I got motivated to make something quick to have it since I will probably be shooting cap and ball during the side matches.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 03, 2012, 02:16:33 PM
Wished i could go with ya..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 03, 2012, 11:09:01 PM
Some more goodies!!

This SG belt for a Pard . nice simple design. extremely tough!
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2642.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2641.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2634.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2633.jpg)

This rig I built for a young'un down in Texas. This was built as a Christmas gift for him. His Granddad had been for quite some time  trying to get him outfitted for CAS and was having trouble getting funds together after some major medical expenses.

Sorry about the picture quality. ;D
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2124.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/EE_Taft/IMG_2120.jpg)

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 03, 2012, 11:22:21 PM
Cool possible bags, WW, Bill. Very nice designs.

Nice belt and rig, EE. They both look good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 03, 2012, 11:43:03 PM
I like the possible bags! Especially the double pockets on the one.

Good stuff all around!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 04, 2012, 01:27:35 AM
Very nice Chrismas gift
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 04, 2012, 03:06:15 AM
I was shocked at the size the little guy needed. As you can see the belt is awful short. I called the man to confirm before I build.......

22 inches to center hole! That was on an eight year old!

I'm eagerly awaiting a picture from him of the kiddo wearing it!

 ;D

~EE Taft~

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 04, 2012, 10:34:44 AM


                       EE Taft, Well done pard, be sure to post a picture of the Rascal if he sends you one.

                                      tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 04, 2012, 11:32:30 PM
EE nice job KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 05, 2012, 12:47:25 PM
Thanks for the kind comments!

If I get a pic of the kiddo I'll be sure to post it. His Granddad is getting ready for some surgery and said he'll get some pics when he recovers. Their family has been through a lot lately having dealt with cancer and beat it!!, and other issues.

Just one of the many friends I've made in this sport that I keep in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

~EE Taft~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on June 05, 2012, 04:20:51 PM
Some great work, pards. E. E. and Bill - terrific.
Beautiful work, Cliff. That double pouch is certainly a lot of work.
I have Albert's book too - some great old time pouches in there....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: mrwilmoth on June 07, 2012, 11:51:40 PM
Shes a beauty!

Wow!! Super nice!

How do I even follow up with this one??

My #1...... Fully lined with smooth leather.

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2hyiblx.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2afiemx.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/11ayjyo.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 08, 2012, 12:21:48 AM
Why not simple bueaty~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 08, 2012, 04:51:03 PM
Looks good, mirwilmoth. Clean and attractive. Nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 08, 2012, 07:50:27 PM
Nice carry holster for your SSA, well done mrwilmoth.

       tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 09, 2012, 08:20:56 AM
very nice holster
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 09, 2012, 10:35:07 AM
My latest knife stand. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 09, 2012, 11:45:50 AM
Gotta be that indian blood~ using everthang but,howl.moo,and sqeal.. ;D



Remind me to be cremated! :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on June 09, 2012, 10:40:42 PM
For all you bikers out there, they are filming a Sonny Barger Film of the book "Dead in 5 Heartbeats" here in Black Canyon City.  They are less than 1/4 mile from my house.  Lots of bikes and on tues "Gunfire"  Will be anxious to see the finished product.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 12, 2012, 11:36:13 AM
Howdy pards..
Have just made a shotgun belt to go with my rig.. Thanx again for the holster pattern outrider
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TwoWalks Baldridge on June 12, 2012, 12:21:02 PM
Howdy pards..
Have just made a shotgun belt to go with my rig.. Thanx again for the holster pattern outrider

Outstanding BB, shotgun belt and double rig are both amazing
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 12, 2012, 01:31:59 PM
BB nice combination.Beautiful work. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 12, 2012, 02:37:24 PM
very good look ....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 12, 2012, 11:55:07 PM
That's some very good work, Henrik. Looks good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: EE Taft on June 13, 2012, 01:54:22 AM
Boothill Bob~

VERY NICE!  ;D

~EE~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 13, 2012, 02:04:08 AM
Thanx pards.. Will try it out on the Swedish Championship this weekend.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 13, 2012, 10:17:05 AM


   That new rig should work out fine for you Henrik, good luck to you at the Swedish Championship this weekend.

           tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 15, 2012, 07:25:40 AM
Bob, very nice rig.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on June 15, 2012, 08:08:17 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on June 17, 2012, 10:51:30 AM
My compliments to everyone for the fine work being posted here!

Always a genuine pleasure to view!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 17, 2012, 03:37:28 PM
Second place in the swedish championship, my new rig and shotgunbelt did great  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 17, 2012, 06:04:45 PM



              Congrats Pard, WELL DONE FOR SURE.... ::) :o 8) ;D :D

                tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 17, 2012, 09:27:49 PM
Congratulations, Henrik. That's good shooting.  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 17, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
I know ya shootzin de burlletts pewrty goodin within dat newren riggin Yah? I was shurin dat riggin werkin juztz fin fer yewr ;D

Yewr guyz lostin yewr horzenz? :-\


Jag visste att du skulle skjuta bra med att nya riggen ni förlora era hästar
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on June 19, 2012, 03:03:54 PM
Henrik - congratulations on your rig and your shooting.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 19, 2012, 04:24:21 PM
Well heck i didn't even see the ribbons and metals,nice job!!! Nice outfits. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 19, 2012, 06:26:01 PM
Congrats BB (Where is that thumbs up smiley?) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 19, 2012, 08:54:26 PM
BB congrads. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 24, 2012, 10:10:37 AM
Thanx Pards...
Now I just made a rig for a customer. hope he likes it..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bill LOGAN on June 24, 2012, 10:22:49 AM
very nice B.B
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on June 24, 2012, 03:02:37 PM
Bob - love that pouch. Great!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on June 24, 2012, 10:45:26 PM
Awesome job Bob. +1 to what Skeeter said on that pouch.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 24, 2012, 11:29:47 PM
Good work, Henrik. The pouch end is sewn in just right. The whole rig is a fine one. Your customer should be pleased with it.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 25, 2012, 10:53:58 AM
Thanx pards... Can tell you he loved the rig and the pouch....

Just made a holster for my self. Its a cheyenne style with a round toe. Like this modell better than the one with toeplug.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 25, 2012, 08:29:16 PM
That's a fine rig, Henrik. The round toe is a nice touch. Good work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Slickshot on June 25, 2012, 09:28:49 PM
Boothill Bob,

Nice Cheyenne Rig...

How did you get the deep groves in on that holster (part of the pattern)?  And what did you used on the bottom of the gun belt, to get that grove or rolled look?

Thanks,

Slickshot
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on June 26, 2012, 01:53:56 AM
Thanx pards.
Slickshot.. I used the Pro Stitching Groover Set for the holster and the belt..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on June 26, 2012, 03:34:34 AM
Nice job, Henrik. Great workmanship.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Black River Johnny on June 26, 2012, 05:19:29 AM
Wild Bunch Rig - did not have the right tools to carve it so I improvised I think it turned out ok though. Pistol comes out real nice also.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f53/john4645/holster.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2012, 04:23:50 PM
This one has an old leather pounder in it~~Does the nam Bob Brown ring a bell?I'd like to find one of his rigs~

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvnb44udKjU&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 26, 2012, 04:34:10 PM
Joe Hannah of Sons of the San Juaquin,Juni Fisher,Gary,he owns Mavericks and has the biggest collection of silent westerns in the USA.He is going to start showing them with live music during or after,i'm sure Dave Stamey will be in on that action,but i'm just guessing.. :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/JuniFisher015-1.jpg)

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(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/JuniFisher019.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/JuniFisher017-1.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/backsigs008.jpg)


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/getyours002.jpg)


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK01Ce3SZT0[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Major 2 on June 27, 2012, 01:14:13 PM
Here is one I made for a 3 1/2 " Sheriff

It's OK I think..... What do you masters think ?

It's still a bit wet from the final rub of Skidmores, but the strap shows the color the best
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Post by: GunClick Rick on June 27, 2012, 03:39:31 PM
I bet my baby hammerless would fit in that.NIIICE! :)
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 27, 2012, 04:12:15 PM
Looks good Major 2, glad to see Johnny turned you on to Skidmores, I think you have a winner there, well done pard. ::) :o 8) ;D

    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Major 2 on June 27, 2012, 05:28:52 PM
He did  indeed..... neat stuff...

It looks quite dark in the photo it has lightened some while drying ...I'll that one with the pistol when it get here
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Mogorilla on June 27, 2012, 06:45:27 PM
Improvisation like that is excellent!!  looks greak BR J
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Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 27, 2012, 11:28:25 PM
Looks good, Johnny. Nice job with the improvising. That should work fine.

Maj, that holster is a good one. You got that one right. Thanks for the pic.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: triple w on July 02, 2012, 08:10:26 PM
It's been quite some time since I've done any thing, a few holsters nothing really out of the norm. I've wondered off to the flint lock eara, building powder horns etc, but I threw this small patch knife and neck sheath together.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 02, 2012, 08:30:37 PM
That's really cool, Trip. It's a good design. Nice job.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on July 05, 2012, 05:26:05 AM
Nice work, Johnny, Major and 3W.
Here's a belt I've just finished...
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Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 05, 2012, 09:33:57 AM
 Nice work triple ww, that's a dandy,

 and Skeek, beautiful work as usual.

  Thanks pards for sharing

        tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 05, 2012, 11:05:43 AM
Beautiful, Skeet. Very nice work.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on July 06, 2012, 06:37:40 AM
Nice work being posted here.

Skleeter, outstanding job on the money belt, very clean.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Paladin UK on July 07, 2012, 02:01:36 PM
Fer Skeeter...
I am completely at a loss to what the other item in the piccie is could you please enlighten me


Paladin (What needs edjakatin  :-[ ) UK
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on July 07, 2012, 04:12:19 PM
Paladin.. Thats a pommel bag.. You have it over the horn on the saddle, its like small saddlebags
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on July 07, 2012, 06:22:27 PM
That's the one!
There are more pictures in the thread 'Cantina/pommel bag'.
This type of bag was around more or less unchanged for about forty years, until the late nineties. One reason for their decline may have been that they hung best on slick fork saddles but not so well on bow forks and the others that came along.....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Andy Rombach on July 10, 2012, 11:56:09 PM
Great Job Skeeter!!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on July 11, 2012, 02:35:55 AM
Thanks, Andy.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 11, 2012, 10:14:31 PM
5.00+4.00 shipping from shopgoodwill.com brand new in the box.You know i'm gonna reshape it ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/beaverhat1001.jpg)

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Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 12, 2012, 08:08:31 AM


            Nice Rick, it looks real Indian now, good color combination too, what weight leather did you use for the band? ???


                         tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 12, 2012, 09:03:25 AM
None yet,the roll is behind the hat,just put it up there to see how it looked..I always take them back to this shape to decide what old west shape to make them.. :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Biscuit Joe on July 12, 2012, 03:03:11 PM
What a great Idea!
What did you use to get the crown curved so smooth??
 I wear a hat with the same crown, but I am always denting it on something.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 12, 2012, 03:19:24 PM
Well that's why i buy them cheap,becuase the first thing to go is the liner,i push the crown out and fill with hot or warm water,let it sit for a minute dump water then stick my fist in there and spin around and around,repeating that on with water on the outside also,just have to be careful not to get the sweatband real wet,they can shrink up.I just get the hat wet tamp dry an use a little steam iron i have to smooth the brim on both sides and let sit over night.I go back and rub the crown smooth offf and on..
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bonnie_blue1861 on July 13, 2012, 01:28:45 AM
Great score on the hat.

I just love finding good stuff like this, especially that cheap... then transforming it to something you'll be proud to wear. I've found several hats the same way and with a little effort they turned out great. Good find. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Freedom on July 13, 2012, 11:11:42 AM

I know this is the "leather area" , but this surely applys, since it includes all of us that enjoy selling a few holsters of even a cartridge slide.

Not sure how many of you actually use the "Anti-2nd Amendment search engine"...but now they have banned even shooting accessories from there shopping search....so if we all join together I know we can make a difference ;)

Here is just one of the links... http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/google-bans-guns-in-shopping-good-news-for-stocking-gun-dealers/
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on July 13, 2012, 01:22:38 PM
That's sort of strange considering I just google searched Cimarron firearms this morning and it took my to their site. ::)

After seeing this I just googled gunsamerica and took me to their site.

I didn't open your link but havent had any trouble finding anything using google.

I just google searched Cheyenne holster and my website is right up on the first page fourth link down.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Sgt. C.J. Sabre on July 13, 2012, 02:22:30 PM
That's sort of strange considering I just google searched Cimarron firearms this morning and it took my to their site. ::)

After seeing this I just googled gunsamerica and took me to their site.

I didn't open your link but havent had any trouble finding anything using google.

I just google searched Cheyenne holster and my website is right up on the first page fourth link down.

If you go to google shopping, you won't find gun parts. That being said, I don't use google to shop for gun parts anyway.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Freedom on July 13, 2012, 02:26:09 PM
That's sort of strange considering I just google searched Cimarron firearms this morning and it took my to their site. ::)

After seeing this I just googled gunsamerica and took me to their site.

I didn't open your link but havent had any trouble finding anything using google.

I just google searched Cheyenne holster and my website is right up on the first page fourth link down.

Cliff, for the time being it only applies to there "Shopping" links...but it is a little scary. Since so many of us make our  living from the net, that if they ever extended it from just "shopping" it could make business real tough on some of us. They are openly very Anti-Second Amendment because they say they are Pro-family...Guess just not our families ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Biscuit Joe on July 13, 2012, 02:38:18 PM
Thanks for the tip GCR ! I'll give it a try.
Biscuit
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on July 13, 2012, 03:49:12 PM
Kinda like ebay. I guess a lot of the big internet businesses are run by a bunch of libs.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on July 13, 2012, 04:23:50 PM
Because he internet goes everywhere (Al Gore saw to that when he invented it  ::)) they have to consider international laws and rules in their operations.  I don't agree with it, but I do understand it.

I don't use Google Shopping...couldn't even get it to open for me...so it doesn't bother me a lot and I have a lot more to concern me right now, like an upcoming election, government corruption, liberal interference in the ecology and the economy, a big ass tree in my neighbor's yard that threatens my house and property, and the health and well-being of a couple of close friends. 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: theshoer on July 13, 2012, 04:40:40 PM
I just used google shopping, type in triggers for colt 1911 and it came up with 10 + pages of gun parts
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 13, 2012, 05:11:20 PM
Yea i just use what i got on hand,i like that hat a yorn though,don't forget about the little toy X and Y for the brim :D So far i got one dent in the front,i think i'll just do the one,put a pencil roll on it,mayebe a bear claw or two on the band and a nice chief feather on the side..I'll call it a Cowbindian hat ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 13, 2012, 06:00:12 PM
This is really not about leather. This would have best posted in the Bunkhouse thread since it's off-topic. I'll move it over there in a while.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 13, 2012, 08:14:10 PM
Hmmm maybe i will start a search engine called Gunddle ;D :) Nothing but guns and accessories!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 13, 2012, 10:21:39 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/youtellme012.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/youtellme018.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Major 2 on July 14, 2012, 11:50:53 AM
Here is another attempt.... I'm still not completely satisfied

one the left is one I made last week .... it wound up a bit tight ( my bad I use a snubby 72 opentop for fitment as I did not have the 73 Colt)
The added top strap of the 73 sheriff makes  TG ride a bit high  :-\  DoH !

so I enlarged my Pattern for the one on the right , the gun fits great.
I used Mex Loop style rather than the sewn strap.

I don't hate it but I should have ridden the Mex Loop a bit higher.....and the main seem in not as S curved as I like...

I'm getting closer with the color too .....  

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 14, 2012, 12:05:28 PM
Boy some people will do anything to work in the movies! Major i'm satisfied with em just fine,if i were you i'd just through them in a box stamped ship to GCR===================> :) ;D :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 15, 2012, 12:30:36 AM
Maj, that Mexican loop looks good. Nice design.

If you want it higher, try wet forming it again and stretch the loop by pushing the skirt higher on the pouch. Careful to not distort the pouch. Whatever gain there is will only increase the drop by half that amount.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 16, 2012, 04:47:53 PM
My latest knife and hawk collection. Thanks for looking  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 16, 2012, 04:49:44 PM
3 more  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 16, 2012, 08:23:39 PM
Oh i just LUV that collection KT!!!!! :) ;D ;D ;D Ya reckon there's about a half a mil there? I'm gonna have to bone up on my collection ::) Got to make me one ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/bonehangin001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 16, 2012, 08:26:47 PM
Thanks Clicker. KT   ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 16, 2012, 09:51:50 PM
If i croak,please skin me out and send my bones to KT ;D He can just display me in his room! :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 16, 2012, 09:57:16 PM
well she's comin along~~ :) everything is kind of temporary,the back of the band was something i was trying to make it look used  but i thin i went to far with it,has elk leather on the ends,i used a lighter to burn it,like maybe it got dropped in the fire,but,i don't know? A nice eagle feather on the side and horse hair from cones on the back.. Should finish it up

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/cominalong001.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/cominalong003.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/cominalong005.jpg)

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Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 16, 2012, 11:47:05 PM
Cool stuff in that case, KT. Thanks for the pics.

Rick, that hat came out good.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 17, 2012, 12:07:06 AM
Thanks Marsh,it will be better when i get it all tweaked out and ready to wear.Not bad for 9.00 :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on July 20, 2012, 10:02:52 AM
Anybody with access to ENCORE Western channel, if you see the movie Red Sundown, my father wrote the novel it was based on.  The movie came out in 1956.  You can catch the credits in the beginning of the movie instead of the end and see my name "Lewis B Patten" as I am named after him.  Also he wrote the book for "Death of a Gunfighter"  which is also showing this month. Thanks for listening to my ramblings.....

AC  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Mogorilla on July 20, 2012, 11:40:09 AM
HEy AC.  Cool!  Will look for those!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 20, 2012, 06:05:26 PM
I was watching D o G the other day and noticed that name,ithought naw,but i almost wrote ya to see what it was.Death of a Gunfighter with Richard Widmark~You have copies of the books or the original writings A.C.? How about that i have a leather pouch for my flip video made by the son of a western movie writer...Now how many can say that?   :) ;D :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 20, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
Did he do one that Clark Gable played in called The Frontier or somethin like that? I'm just thinkin i seen that name before too
I always read the credits of old movies to see if any young stars names are in them,like the one your dad wrote has Micheal Landin too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 20, 2012, 06:53:44 PM
AC thanks for the the info. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on July 21, 2012, 09:27:23 AM
Here is a link to a You Tube Video of another movie "Too Good With A Gun" that Rick referred to above.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vFnoEKPiqM&feature=share

My father wrote this one also and it was shown on General Electric Theater with Ronald Reagan as your host of the show.  Note it has some recognizable actors that went on to become famous. 

AC  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 22, 2012, 05:04:32 PM
Bob Cummings as a gunhand just does not work ::) He was always on those game shows with Kitty Carlisle,my uncles last name was Carlisle,i used to watch those shows with my grandpa,boy you could win 50.00 if ya won :D Then Bob was always in some comedy and beach movie..Sure didn't take much to entertain us back then did it.Then some kid came along and shook everthang up~~~~~~~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bonnie_blue1861 on July 24, 2012, 05:19:30 PM
That's a rambling to be proud of...I love, love, love the ENCORE western channel. As far as I am concerned, they could get rid of everything else and I'd be content 24/7. Once can never watch too much "Have Gun Will Travel" or be amazed by the brilliance of ol' Festus Hagen.
I'll have to watch the times for "Red Sundown". I seem to recall my father-in-law just talking about "Death of a Gunfighter" this past week....very neat indeed.

Anybody with access to ENCORE Western channel, if you see the movie Red Sundown, my father wrote the novel it was based on.  The movie came out in 1956.  You can catch the credits in the beginning of the movie instead of the end and see my name "Lewis B Patten" as I am named after him.  Also he wrote the book for "Death of a Gunfighter"  which is also showing this month. Thanks for listening to my ramblings.....

AC  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 24, 2012, 05:44:45 PM
That's a rambling to be proud of...I love, love, love the ENCORE western channel. As far as I am concerned, they could get rid of everything else and I'd be content 24/7. Once can never watch too much "Have Gun Will Travel" or be amazed by the brilliance of ol' Festus Hagen.
I'll have to watch the times for "Red Sundown". I seem to recall my father-in-law just talking about "Death of a Gunfighter" this past week....very neat indeed.


Bonnie Blue,

It seems like only 'The Death of a Gunfighter' and 'The Shootist' really dealt with the problem many must have faced .... the death of the Old West and the birth of the 'New West'. There must have been many people who grew hard and learned to 'fit in' ... only to see the West they knew and had learned to love become tamed ...  perhaps a sub-theme in 'Monty Walsh' too ... about men who have outlived the time they were born for....

Anyone else want to throw their $0.02 in?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 24, 2012, 07:09:26 PM
Good ole Festus~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/KenFestusCurtis020.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/hats001.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 28, 2012, 02:50:52 PM
Howdy Pards

      Well I made it to Oregon, and I'm making it my new home, it is just beautiful here, our place is in the moutains surrounded by tall trees rivers and a lake that is just a few minutes away, I'm still working on getting my desk top back up and running, and I'm using my girl friends for now, I just wanted to let you know I finally made it out here, and Gun Click Rick, I'm still watching everything you do pard, thanks for being a good little Indian  while I made this transition, KT will be proud of you.

                             tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 28, 2012, 03:01:35 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 29, 2012, 12:37:32 AM
Congrats, TW. That's a beautiful valley. You'll enjoy it there. Be sure to swing by the Wild River Brewery in Grants Pass or Cave Junction for pizza. Thumbs up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 29, 2012, 05:49:26 AM
Howdy TW,

Renee and I wish you the very best in your new home. The country sounds beautiful. Someday you just might hear an old cowboy pulling up on a Harley.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 29, 2012, 12:15:28 PM
Atta boy Tenner,when ya get settled and such let us know how different it is,god knows i love Ca. and it's bueaties of all kinds,but it's not as golden as it once was..On the good side it has some of the best people you'll ever see,on the bad side it's got some of the worse,most of them in Sac with Wadd Watson!!  Baaa haa haa haa haa ha :D :D :D Don't forget to build a pig pen~~ ;D

OOOOHHHHHHHH~~~~

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wejj8G9ZoXY[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 29, 2012, 01:25:23 PM
TW   Pat and me cant wish you and yours enough happiness. Sorry I missed your call but will be in touch. Your friend Terry alias KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 29, 2012, 10:20:58 PM
Rick,

Then it isn't just me ??

I do love Sackatomatoes but I keep dreaming of moving on  .... New Zealand maybe?

TTFN,
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on July 30, 2012, 12:48:33 AM
TW

DO NOT tell me you moved away before I got a chance to meet up with ya..

but that is a move I envy you for.

How near to Cave Junction are you? My youngest son lives there. (he and I just got back togeter after him not speaking to me for almost 25-30 years. I am glad we became family before it was too late, plus I got TWO mor grandkids outta the deal.)

anyways good luck and keep in touch...you still have my emule addy?

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on July 30, 2012, 02:55:39 AM
We'll keep an eye on Clicker for you, TW - and make sure that rascal behaves.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on July 30, 2012, 08:16:47 AM
TW

DO NOT tell me you moved away before I got a chance to meet up with ya..

but that is a move I envy you for.

How near to Cave Junction are you? My youngest son lives there. (he and I just got back togeter after him not speaking to me for almost 25-30 years. I am glad we became family before it was too late, plus I got TWO mor grandkids outta the deal.)

anyways good luck and keep in touch...you still have my emule addy?

curley

Curley,

I thik you many have sent this to the wrong person and will wonder why you don't get a reply from him ... the only reason for my post .... *S*

TTFN,
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 21, 2012, 08:41:26 AM
I want to share this with my Pard's on the Leather Shop....

I was recently involved in an auto accident right in front of my own home. A teenager blew a yield sign and hit me rather hard. I was not hurt physically. I did however begin to have serious second thoughts about continuing to ride my Harley. Due to this incident and other close calls through the years I decided to sell my Harley. Last Wednesday I dove my bike to our local Harley dealer to have them sell it for me. My wife followed me in the car. When we got to the dealer, I was just about in tears. I told my wife that I could not sell it and drove it home.

I started riding in 1957 and I'm happy my riding career did not end like this. I have lots of good memories and hope to make a few more before I take up the rocking chair.This episode has, however, made me become more careful and cautious on both the motorcycle and in the auto.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 21, 2012, 11:17:55 AM
I hear ya, Johnny. I sold mine a couple years ago and it wasn't easy. Now I'm looking at what I want for the next one. Sheesh, there's no escaping it. Glad to hear you're fine after getting smacked. I've been off every side/end at some time or another. It's not the best thing to do.

If you want to be more visible, put a sidecar on it. People not only notice you, they stare. It's the best way to be noticed. Not only that, but it's a whole lot of fun. Different than 2 wheels, but just as much. Provided it's rigged properly. I rode one that was out of alignment and it was squirrely.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on August 21, 2012, 11:43:06 AM
Howdy Marshall,

Many thanks for the kind words. I never thought about a side car. That's an interesting idea and I'll have to give it some serious thought. I've driven a few side car rigs through the years and you are 100% correct. If they are not set up properly, they are not fun to drive.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on August 21, 2012, 12:09:20 PM
Hi Guys,

I had a '72 K2 750 Honda that I slowed down to 95 before I hit the curb ... didn't even get scratched ... I figured that was The Big Guy's way of saying, 'Son, you're just too dumb to ride these things ... I'll let you go this time, but next time it is really gonna hurt ..'

TTFN,

And speaklin' of the Big Guy,

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/CIMG0001-2.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Curley Cole on August 22, 2012, 01:17:44 AM
Johnny
I hhear ya...I rode since I was 15. Started on a 50cc Suzuki, had everything (including 2 Harleys) except a Triumph Bonnivlle. Only bike I wish I had had......but quit riding about 1984. Only had 3 minor scrapes in all them years, but figgered It was time to play it safe, and besides my new lady (of 25 years would divorce me if I got another..)

be safe.//

WW

Didn't TW say HE moved to Oregon? If not I must have been mistaken, once again hehehe

curley
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on August 22, 2012, 07:30:00 AM
Curley,


Yes, I believe TW has moved to Oregon ... it seemed like he tried it out while he was convalescing, liked it and made it permanent ...

But that is my memory talking, and I no longer trust it implicitly ....

TTFN,
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 22, 2012, 01:06:46 PM
Howdy all

           Johnny, I glad you came through that accident ok, it can really makes us think about things for sure, and as for you still ridding, you'll know when it's time to give it up.

           Curly and pards, I am now living in Selma Oregon, it's in the Southern part of Oregon, and just a beautiful place to be, Culy I'm eleven miles from Cave Junction , happy to hear your boy and you are speaking again, life is too short not too,I still have a lot to do to get my new shop in order so I can get back to my leather work/joy and I'm really looking forward to that day, we have wild Turkeys on our property as well as Bear Raccoon's Black tail deer, Mountain Lion, and just a little north of us Elk, not to mention fishing just about every where, we're twenty miles from a bigger city like Grants Pass, which has a population of 34,000, they have no idea what traffic is up here, sorry we didn't get to meet in person to Curly, but who knows maybe some day we will as well as all my other pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 22, 2012, 06:32:30 PM
we have wild Turkeys on our property


KT got there ahead of ya huh~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 18, 2012, 05:23:52 PM
HOWDY ALL

       I just wanted to let you know that Marshal Will will be your moderator for a while, my Mother passed away in her sleep this morning, one more week she would have made it to 92, she had a great life and a happy life, and now she'll be with my Dad, so we'll be back in California by tomorrow to make the arrangements and take care of her business, see you when I get back.

              tEN wOLVES
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 18, 2012, 08:24:19 PM
My condolences and prayers, TW.  Lost my dad in '89 and Mom just three years ago to Alzheimer's.  She was 93 and some.

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 18, 2012, 09:24:12 PM
Sorry to hear that,my condolences also~

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/poem-8_zpsfc3a469c.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 18, 2012, 11:14:56 PM
My thoughts are with you, TW. Take care of things as you need. See you when it's all behind you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 20, 2012, 06:26:27 AM
Howdy TW,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

John & Renee
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 20, 2012, 08:58:30 PM
Just a quick video of Norm Hamlet talking to his fans,he was born and raised in Farmerville ,Ca. about 7 miles east of here.Steel guitar player for Merle haggard forever,they played here in Visalia last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jmJ3YLTVvQ&feature=g-upl
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 20, 2012, 08:59:47 PM
And NOW! :)Merles duagter on the left,his wife on the right,yougest son Ben playing lead,his other son Noel played just before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gAOh0LOXf8&feature=g-upl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4h_dcSv2FY&feature=g-upl

Noel Haggard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvzqu50zDWc&feature=context-gau
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 20, 2012, 09:07:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUgF0Pqh-HM&feature=plcp


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvgQUYfA_rg&feature=plcp
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Mogorilla on September 21, 2012, 07:05:17 AM
My thoughts are with you TW.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 29, 2012, 03:34:23 PM
HAPPY HOLLOWEEN ALL YOU LEATHER NECKS!! FROM:DANIEL BONES
 :D :D :D :D
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DSC05932.jpg)

BAAAA HAAAA HAAAAA
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DSC05934.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Cliff Fendley on October 29, 2012, 08:00:17 PM
It appears you've had a loss of appetite.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 29, 2012, 09:42:01 PM
Sittin on the porch just havin a smoke
when a crack filled the air like a broke wagon spoke
He got up and done his best
when a shawnee arrow hit him in the chest
He went for the rifle standin all alone
by the time they found him,he was nothin but bones

Daniel Bones was a man
was a big man
but he ain't no more
he was dade on the floor
with an arrow in his chest puttin on the snore!!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jubal Starbuck on October 30, 2012, 11:18:25 AM
     I would suggest a remedy given to me by an old medicine man of indeterminate background.  Give him a mixture compounded of equal parts yeast and shoe polish.  That oughtta make him rise and shine!!


    Don't mention it; I was glad ta help!

             Jubal Starbuck
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 30, 2012, 12:19:10 PM
Speakin of Starbucks i had some this morning,went right through me ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 31, 2012, 10:21:41 AM
In case someone my be interested :)

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/pp-classifieds/showproduct.php/product/8701
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 31, 2012, 09:14:08 PM
Be carefull out there on the streets!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4WUOngnR0w&feature=plcp
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Red Cent on March 01, 2013, 06:13:21 PM
Since the name came up here I wanted to post it here.

There is a H. Joaquin Jackson running for Board. He hails from Alpine, Texas.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 02, 2013, 09:25:36 PM
 Bag or somethin i can put Floyd in,dadburned singed brain snake cuaght himself a skunk and he is gonna have skunk breath for at least two weeks!!!! >:( >:( >:( It's a little rank in here right now!~~~~~~~~~~~```~`~`~` :-X :-X :-X :'(

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DSC06674_zps35051902.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kendoo Kid on March 03, 2013, 06:20:12 AM
ok, I'll say it. Please explain........... ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: ChurchandSon on March 03, 2013, 07:36:16 AM
Quote
Bag or somethin i can put Floyd in

6 foot of dirt?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 03, 2013, 12:53:00 PM
ok, I'll say it. Please explain........... ???


Ya ain't been here long enough :D That's Floyd my pet snake sort of the mascot ya might say ;D

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi1DTMP8-nc[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Kendoo Kid on March 04, 2013, 09:03:07 PM
I still don't get it, but I will stick around for  a while to see if'n I eventually do. funny cartoon though.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 04, 2013, 09:16:32 PM
That's how Floyd got his name,i have an old money pot the he gaurds sittin on top,on halloween
i put candy in it and the kids had to go through Floyd to get candy,they loved it.:)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 29, 2013, 11:30:49 PM
 :)

http://gma.yahoo.com/photos/ride-em-cowboy-slideshow/gaucho-rides-wild-horse-during-annual-celebration-criolla-photo-000448794.html
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Red Cent on April 05, 2013, 04:24:51 PM
For those who are not aware, Steve Trayen of The Leather Machine Co. lost his dad a few days ago. Deb and I talked to Steve yesterday and expressed our condolences.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 05, 2013, 05:06:36 PM
Thanks, Red. Thoughts and prayers to Steve and his family.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 10, 2013, 11:43:51 PM
Sh*t.. Back to basic :'(
My singer stopped singing R.I.P. A bearing is broke and its a crack in the shuttle that cuts the under tread all the time, so now I have to handstitch again.
I have a found raise on Facebook there I trying to get money for a Cobra, the shipping is covered but its a long way to go.
If you are interested to help just tell me.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 11, 2013, 08:25:47 AM
Sh*t.. Back to basic :'(
My singer stopped singing R.I.P. A bearing is broke and its a crack in the shuttle that cuts the under tread all the time, so now I have to handstitch again.
I have a found raise on Facebook there I trying to get money for a Cobra, the shipping is covered but its a long way to go.
If you are interested to help just tell me.

Bob,


I have the desire to help, but no way to assist theat I can think of .... like you, I dream of a Cobra 4 but have no funds to even get one .....

TTFN,

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on April 18, 2013, 11:31:06 AM
I'm about to make a holster for a customers Remington police 4". Can I use a pattern for a navy holster and shorten it 3.1/2"
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2013, 02:22:50 PM
Hey Marshall i couldn't figger out how to post this on Bunkhouse,if ya want delete it,if ya can post it yonder iffin y'ant to~Sorry bout that :)

Well this is how i got it,pretty wobbly and was shaped backwards with ribbon up front.

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/il_570xN_445139922_b40b_zpsd5427c2b.jpg)

I took some steam and hat stiffner to it and it sorta strieghtened itself out,good quality old hats will do that and i shaped up the crown open and got it turned back with ribbon in the back.And this is the real color.

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC06976_zps5e8077b1.jpg)

wanted to do the 1930s-40s cowboy look as this hat is old so i looked at old pics,crowns back then were very high,mine not so high,so i had to come up with somethin and i like the old Hoppy crease but wanted a little more with it so i used my harmonica to make the front crease and when i squeezed it together it automaticaly made the impressions on each side and i thought hey that looks pretty good so i went with it.Gave it a front brim rolling pinch steamed it good and let "er' sit and here's the results~~ :) :)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC06990_zpsb996d3a3.jpg)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC06986_zps4e5e8f81.jpg)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC06993_zps52adf6b1.jpg)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC06986_zps4e5e8f81.jpg)

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bugscuffle on April 22, 2013, 03:45:09 PM
Nice job Rick. That tyhing has more dents in it than my old pick-up.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: dusty texian on April 22, 2013, 03:52:15 PM
A white Mask and gauntlet's and we'll have a Lite Ranger .  .....Dusty
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2013, 04:32:03 PM
 :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jubal Starbuck on April 22, 2013, 05:35:54 PM
  Do ya usually play yer harmonica with yer gauntlets on, and if so do ya ever git a mouth full o' fringe?  AACK,POOEY!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 22, 2013, 08:30:19 PM
Hey Clicker darn nice job. You have that down to a system. GREAT HAT.. KT :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2013, 08:37:43 PM
  Do ya usually play yer harmonica with yer gauntlets on, and if so do ya ever git a mouth full o' fringe?  AACK,POOEY!


Jubal Jubal Jubal,only fer you pard ;D Seek and yee shall find ;) :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2013, 08:41:13 PM
Thanks KT,looks good with them guantlets don't it.When i got the hat it was pillow soft,but steam and some stiffner got it back to original feel.Wait till ya see the outfit i put together with it,got me some ideas with a gun rig a feller sent me a couple years ago. :) ;) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2013, 08:46:04 PM
Nice job Rick. That tyhing has more dents in it than my old pick-up.

I didn't know Prius made a truck :D :D ;D :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 22, 2013, 08:56:00 PM
Hey, I've got a Prijon ,,,,

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/01-25-09AtCalKayakampCanoe1_zpsb5e0628f.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/WaddWatsonEllis/media/01-25-09AtCalKayakampCanoe1_zpsb5e0628f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 22, 2013, 08:57:34 PM
Looks good, Rick. I'll put this in the bunkhouse for you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 22, 2013, 11:27:07 PM
Thanks Marsh! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on April 23, 2013, 01:09:03 PM
My first attempt at blue jeans......hard to get the yoke to line up -
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on April 23, 2013, 01:50:02 PM
Looks good to me Skeeter ::) :o 8)

    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 24, 2013, 02:11:52 PM
Look out Tom Mix! ;D

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC07006_zpsd7f16f26.jpg)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC07007_zps834cbb82.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 25, 2013, 09:33:09 AM
Skeeter, those came out great. Nice work.

You're stylin', Rick. You have the pants to go with the outfit?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 25, 2013, 09:51:53 AM
I'm thinkin Skeeter may have to make me a pair,i wonder what style and color would go good???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on April 25, 2013, 11:59:53 AM
Same color blue as on the gauntlets, skin tight buckskin with fringe down the outside seams and gaucho cuffs with embroidery and big conchos.  Then you'd really get on well at the disco.   :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 25, 2013, 12:29:22 PM
YEEEEEAAAAA,i gotta host of friends~ Neva kin satisfy ya!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 25, 2013, 12:51:17 PM
Clicker I think either one of these would work for you. KT ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 25, 2013, 04:34:18 PM
 :D :-* ;) :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 25, 2013, 08:58:06 PM
Rick, if you want to compete with Tom Mix, the pants will have to be white and close-fitting.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 25, 2013, 10:11:52 PM
GOT IT! I can do that,OHHHHH SKEEEETER~~~~~~~~ ;D

That is a cool picture! Now i know what i want on my tipi~Chief Thundermoon~ :D That's my indian name ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on April 25, 2013, 10:21:01 PM
Clicker there is no way us Indians are going to welcome you into our tribe. Bad for our image. Your GOOD friend Chief Old Geezer alias KT ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 25, 2013, 11:10:41 PM
But i play a mean indian flute :( :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 26, 2013, 12:01:10 AM
Rick, if you want to compete with Tom Mix, the pants will have to be white and close-fitting.

Hi,

Tom Mix ? How 'bout Rustler's Rhapsody?

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/RustlersRapsody1.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/WaddWatsonEllis/media/RustlersRapsody1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on April 26, 2013, 12:26:41 AM
OK :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on April 26, 2013, 12:45:10 AM
Seriously Rick,

The reference was made as an incredibly lame joke .. which seems to have fizzled to a quick death (but not quick enough).

Los siento,

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Camano Ridge on May 03, 2013, 12:55:11 AM
Congratulations Boothill Bob for getting published in Leathercrafters and Saddlers Journal. Henrik your IWB pattern looks great I will have to give it a try.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 03, 2013, 01:50:07 AM
Thanx Camano ridge.
It was really fun.. But I saw that it was just the front of the holster in the pattern sheat, have to email Charil about it.
But I have made a pattern pack with a detailed tutorial that's for sale ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 03, 2013, 09:23:11 AM
Boothill Bob congratulations. GOOD JOB.. Kt  :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 03, 2013, 10:22:01 AM
Lookin' good, Henrik! Congratulations on getting the pattern pack going.  8)

Do we get to look for more in the future?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on May 03, 2013, 04:13:17 PM
Thanx pards..
Yeah Marshal. I'm thinking of making a pack for the pancake holster and mag pouches to :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 03, 2013, 05:05:23 PM
Cool, Henrik. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 21, 2013, 03:48:41 PM
Marshall i want to report  KT for pickin on me,he keeps sending me these bueatiful pictures of knives and sheaths  made of leather i cain't have!!! Dirty no account flabber rappin crow eatin snackle flack! >:( >:( >:( :'(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 21, 2013, 03:55:15 PM
Clicker your so tight I bet you still have the dime you got for your first communion. KT ;) ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 21, 2013, 04:03:42 PM
Nope the preachers wife got it. ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on May 21, 2013, 11:23:35 PM
KT is good at that. After all, his stuff is very appealing. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on May 22, 2013, 10:53:02 AM
Thanks Marshal and Clicker if you remember all the rigs I gave you for nothing and the you started to complain  that I should PAY you besides for taking them. KT   ;D ;D :-\ :P
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on May 23, 2013, 12:39:01 PM
 :-*
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 12, 2013, 05:10:58 PM
Saw this over there in case someone is looking for knife material or whatever..

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/pp-classifieds/showproduct.php/product/9489/cat/19
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Arizona Cattleman on June 15, 2013, 11:31:50 AM
Tim, happy birthday pard, have a great day.

AC
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 15, 2013, 12:04:54 PM
Have a great birthday Tim + many more. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 15, 2013, 06:02:37 PM
Happy Birthday, Pard! Mine today, too. I guess we're the same age. Thumbs-up!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 15, 2013, 07:38:21 PM
Heck even a brokin watch is right twice a day,so heres to both of yuns~

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RoMfVifn8Q[/youtube]
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 16, 2013, 09:50:48 AM
There ya go. Thanks, Rick. I'm merging this with the bunkhouse thread now.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 16, 2013, 09:54:53 AM
May all you fathers out there have a great day today. Fire up the BBQ or whatever you find most enjoyable. Most of all, enjoy those great kids of yours. This is YOUR day.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on June 16, 2013, 11:11:49 AM
Thanks Marshal and the same to you. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: TexasToby on June 16, 2013, 03:09:35 PM
Same here Marshal.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 16, 2013, 03:44:03 PM
Yo tambien ...para los todos!

TTFN,
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 16, 2013, 05:44:03 PM
Para lost her toes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on June 16, 2013, 05:48:43 PM
Back at ya,grandpas too ;) Got me a coffee cup :)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC07285_zps42a70d2a.jpg)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC07286_zpsb400a905.jpg)

That's my grandpas picture at the local museum,he done most of my raisin~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Red Cent on June 16, 2013, 07:38:06 PM
Had a great day with my youngest son and my two granddaughters. We picked up brush and limbs from the woods, cleaned out the gutters, and had a great meal of hotdogs, fried taters, mac and cheese, with all the trimmins.
I am now relaxin' in the den in front of the computer with the BIG SCREEN on with a very cold glass of Jack Black, neat.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on June 16, 2013, 10:30:08 PM
Red Cent,

Sounds like the perfect end to a perfect day ...

TTFN,
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on June 17, 2013, 12:15:55 PM
Happy birthday Tim and Will, I've been without my pc for a few days, Microsoft got it back up for me, so I'm back, I hate when that happens... ??? >:( ::) HOPE YOU PARDS HAD A GREAT DAY ;D

tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on June 17, 2013, 02:31:37 PM
Thanks, TW. It was a good day.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 04, 2013, 01:27:17 PM
Happy 4th, pards. I hope each one of you have the best one possible.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on July 04, 2013, 04:44:36 PM
Thanks Marshal. The same to you and yours. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on July 17, 2013, 12:51:42 PM
 :D :D baaaa haaa haaaa haa :D :D

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/599758_426984734011096_597373263_n_zpsaa20f3ae.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on August 02, 2013, 10:31:57 AM
Marshal I'm not sure if this is ok to show it here but I have waited so long for it to get done I had to show it some place. Feel free to move it if you have to. Its a 357 Ruger Vaquero new frame. Mammoth ivory grips by Elen Hunting and engraving  done by Gun Engraver Jim Downing. Enjoy  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 02, 2013, 10:46:50 AM
That's a mighty fine pistol, KT. The engraving and grips really make a good look. This should be in the bunkhouse thread since there's no leather with it. However, when you have the holster for it, post the pics here for us all to see. I'll move this thread over there for you.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on August 02, 2013, 10:54:59 AM
Marshal what makes you think I will make a holster for it? Do you think. ? KT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 02, 2013, 11:25:31 AM
KT, this was well worth the wait, it's a beauty, thanks for the look see. ::) :o ;D

   tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Camano Ridge on August 02, 2013, 12:16:15 PM
KT, very nice. I would be happy to make you a holster for that of course I would need the gun and it might take me a couple of decades to finish the holster. ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on August 02, 2013, 12:45:54 PM
TW thank you very much and Camano I cant begin to find the right words for your offer but I'll try. Here goes  :P KT ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Bugscuffle on August 02, 2013, 06:34:37 PM
WOW!!! just freakin' WOW!!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 02, 2013, 07:09:38 PM
How does it feel to out do Wild Bill Hickock,Buffalo Bill,and The Shootist John Wayne!!!!! :o I think Bob Boze Bell would like that in True West magazine~The Mn. mad man,~Kid Terico~  >:( ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on August 02, 2013, 07:17:47 PM
GCR and Bugscuffle thanks a lot. The doorbell rang this morning at 8 and it was Fedex and I bet you never saw a 70 year old act like Santa just came. I must admit I really like it. :) KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 02, 2013, 08:26:09 PM
Marshal what makes you think I will make a holster for it? Do you think. ? KT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;)



OK, I suppose if I say I'll do something, I should do it, eh? We'll put this over into the Bunkhouse Thread, now.

I hope you posted a pic of it for those guys over in the SAA forum.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on August 15, 2013, 04:24:00 AM
Introducing my beagle, Biggles, to a friend's collie named Pete. And to the kids. Now they're all pals.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 15, 2013, 09:48:55 AM
Looks like a happy bunch Skeeter, thanks for sharing... :D


  tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 15, 2013, 10:18:27 AM
Great pic, Skeet. Dogs and kids just go together, don't they?  8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 30, 2013, 12:06:17 AM
Howdy, pards. I've been gone for a week but now I'm back. I didn't say anything on the forum because I took my laptop along to check in and all. No need to say anything, eh? BUT! I forgot to bring the power supply. Well, that was that. The thing doesn't run without power.

I got to meet Ten Wolves face to face. We had a good visit over some fine food. Thanks, TW. It was a great time.

Anyway, I just got home and will check the threads to see what wonders you all have posted. Tomorrow, though. Tonight, I'm headed for the bunkhouse. It's good to be on the forum again.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on August 30, 2013, 11:31:02 AM
DANG! If i'da knowed you was gone ;D Bet you did have a nice time with ole Tenner in Oregon,did ya take any pics?Had to be a nice trip! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on August 30, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
Glad you got home safely Will, it was great meeting you and your wife in person, I hope we can do this again some day. I tried calling you but didn't have your cell #

tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on August 30, 2013, 04:20:12 PM
Marshal glad you and TW got to meet. I have always wanted to get together with TW and Johnny  but Like I told Johnny I cant meet TW till I pay him the money I owe him. He's to fast on the draw. KT   ;D ;D ;D I feel you were both very lucky and I'm  glad for you.  Marshal I would like to met you also but I cant travel anymore. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on August 30, 2013, 08:55:08 PM
Thanks, pards. It was good to meet up. I sent you an e-mule with the number.

KT, I guess we'll have to connect when I get in your neck of the woods.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 11, 2013, 02:08:00 PM
Some day KT will ride out with me on the back of my Harley to see Ten Wolves.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 11, 2013, 08:23:31 PM
That sounds like a great plan, Johnny. When I get another motorcycle, we could converge on him. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 11, 2013, 10:41:26 PM
Thanks, pards. It was good to meet up. I sent you an e-mule with the number.

KT, I guess we'll have to connect when I get in your neck of the woods.
 

 Marshal if you ever get this way Suppers on the wife and me. It would be a honor to meet you or TW. Johnny I don't travel any more as much as I would like to. With all the Meds not a good idea according to the Doc. Anyone that come this way is MORE  than welcome. Thanks guys  KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 11, 2013, 11:48:24 PM
Thanks for the invite, KT. Perhaps one of these days I'll be able to take you up on that.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 12, 2013, 02:46:52 PM
KT made me a razor strop  ::)

Could ya put a warning label on the next one!   :-\   Scared the he!! out of my wife this mornin!! :D ;D :D

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/BlobFish_zps22cf43dc.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 12, 2013, 03:44:50 PM
Got my first Scorpion bite a few days ago, wow that huuuuuurrrrttt, I was putting things away in the shop and was moving some magazines when I felt this unbelievable pain in my middle finger on my right hand, I pulled my hand away at once and a Scorpion feel off onto my work bench, not knowing what to expect I went into the house and Told Tami I'd been bit, she had me sit down and hold my hand up with an ice pack on it, and I sat there for two hours, which was what was said to do, after the two hours I had no pain and it was like I was never bit at all, now a week later it is itching and all red, guess the ice slowed it down and now the healing is taking place, they say the scorpions here in the Northwest aren't as poison's as some other States, my brother in law was put in the hospital for three days with a bite in California, just one more experience for me in Oregon, so if any of you get bit here in Oregon just know you wont die from it, unless you have an allergic reaction, if you do I was told you would know right away, your tongue could swell and breathing could become hard...

                                       Stay away from these critters

                                             tEN wOLVES  :( :o :P :'( 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on September 12, 2013, 03:53:11 PM
Howdy TW,

Wow, that's quite a story and a horrible experience to got through. I'm glad to hear you are OK and will not have any lasting effect.

Many thanks for sharing this with us.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 12, 2013, 04:14:18 PM
I think a black widow got me,whatever it was hit me on the top arch of my foot and i had 8 more bites up my leg,i been spraying like crazy for them very very bad this year,what is weird is i always have socks on,the next thing i know i'm sick as a dog for about two weeks,there is still a small hole in the top of my foot trhat itches like crazy and it was about two months ago,maybe it got in my sock ???
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 12, 2013, 07:22:10 PM
Hi,

I swam into a Portuguese Man O' War jellyfish ... should have died by all accounts. But that is another for another time ...

The gist of it was that all that treatment got me real interested in poisonous bites .... and there are only two types of poison ...

The first causes massive red blood cell bursting ... it has a very painful onset which a person usually lives through. The cause of death is several days (weeks) later as the rbc's cell walls and debris hit the kidney ...  sounds like what you had ,,, you might want to have a 'good' doctor do a renal efficiency just to be sure ...

The second type of 'poison' cases a massive making of cholinesterase (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholinesterase/) >in the blood stream.
This in turn 'dissolves' the cholinester, which sits between nerve cells and acts as a kind of neutralizer. The result is a rapid firing of all the muscles causing clonic and tonic spasms The end result is ascending seizures, and if the person has got enough of the poison within him, he dies of the spasms stopping his breathing of stopping his heart ...

You wife was right about immediate treatment ... where the poison is in an extremity, extreme cold (i.e. ice) can cause the poisons to break down rapidly .... but a day after the bite I would see a very good doc (this doesn't happen all the time ... he will probably have to reference books ...)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on September 12, 2013, 07:38:48 PM
TW I am very glad to hear your alright. Sounds like it was  a little scary. KT
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 12, 2013, 08:34:46 PM
KT,

If I had any sense, I SHOULD have been scared!! I was on a night surface swim in Key West (US Naval SCUBA School) ...

It was April ... the water was just below body temperature ... It sounds corny now, but I felt at one with the water ... I was side-stroking to the blues tune "Had To Cry Today" when I switched to a breast stroke to see if I was heading in the right direction ( we were homing in on an oil lantern on the beach ...

And then I got stung ... the Man O' War attached to my Mae West, and as I tried to swim away from it I got tangled up in it's tentacles ...

I was uncomfortable in the water, but the discomfort arose when I hit the beach and the air (salt water has a neutralizing effect on the acid (that is why one pisses on a Man O' War victim ... the salt in the urine will neutralize the acid I an told) .
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on September 12, 2013, 08:46:02 PM
Could ya put a warning label on the next one!   :-\   Scared the he!! out of my wife this mornin!! :D ;D :D

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/BlobFish_zps22cf43dc.jpg)

Looks a lot like that girl you dated in high school.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 12, 2013, 08:50:11 PM
Nah she had red hare,called them lop ears,baaaa haaa haaaaa
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on September 12, 2013, 09:10:36 PM
Bummer, TW. We have the little purple scorpions around here. They're scarce. What kind are up there? I didn't know there were any. When we had the property up there in Selma, no one mentioned them. Glad to hear you're OK.

On a lighter note, I slammed my finger in a safe door the other day. Had to drill a hole in the nail to relieve the pressure. I used a .020 torch tip re-sizing drill for it. I dipped it in alcohol first, of course. It's now just about done seeping. Tip for the day: keep your fingers out of the way.  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on September 12, 2013, 10:10:22 PM
I used to pan for gold at a place called Sweet Water up north,scorps were under every rock and piece of wood,i cuaght a few and put them on ice to put in clear resin later but never figgered out how to do it.Found a dinosuar print too but it was in and ancient piece of rock,no way to get it out,looked like a small raptor,showed it to my cousin and he thought so too,the whole area was ancient rock forms the rock looked like a slab of mud that hardened over time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Mogorilla on September 13, 2013, 07:15:10 AM
Hey TW, keep benadryl around as a just in case.  It helps as well.  I am allergic to most bites.  As I have gotten older, I am no longer a death in 15 minutes kind of reaction, but it is still not good.   I have been bit by a spider and a stung by a wasp this year.   I was sick for three days from spider (little stinker got me on top of my head!)   Wasp got me on the jaw, I was down for the better part of a weekend for it.   Be careful out there.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 13, 2013, 11:02:13 AM
Thanks guys for the tips, living in the mountains as I do now, I'm seeing all kinds of insects we didn't have in California, at least where I lived, and Mongo thanks for the tip on Benadryl, Tami was going to give me some, but I seemed ok after using the ice for two hours, I've been here in Oregon now for just over a year, and have seen maybe five scorpions in all, not sure what the difference is between the really killer ones and the ones here, but I'm thankful the ones here aren't the bad ones, I cant imagine how much more painful they might be, sorry about the finger Will, I almost did that myself the other day, and yes watch where you put your fingers, KT, thanks pal...


                    tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on September 13, 2013, 12:19:31 PM
Hi,

I used to volunteer Mon-Fri at Loaves and Fishes doing scut work in the kitchen ... and on weekends, I volunteered as a Docent with the Old Sacramento Living History ... (when I wasn't shooting SASS).

Then Janessa West, my 'boss' at OSLH mentioned if I would be interested in doing woodwork with the Sacramento Archives ... so I volunteer Tues/Thurs with them and M-W-F with Loaves and Fishes (today I am playing hooky ... and going to a going away party at the Archives).

I have been told that an autoharp is the easiest entry musical instrument to learn, but am very open to what I should start off with ... 'specially since I don't read music .... I would love to hear any thoughts  ... so PM me so that we don't clutter up  this thread ...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on September 30, 2013, 08:57:34 PM
Did someone say Motorcycle??!!!  Howdy, Boys, I'm the new guy round here !  From central Mo, my hobby is collecting hobbies !  From bowhunting to my Harley to Civil War Reenacting and everything in between!!!

Here's my 03 Roadking! Me better half rides an 01 Fatboy

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/67C53D63-E94B-45FB-85EB-7256EA5C0434-14698-000011338620E755_zps070b9c72.jpg)

Another hobby that turned into a part time job, is we do European Skull Mounts, cleaned with Dermestid Beetles. We did over 70 skulls this yr!!  Here's a couple to show!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/CE184221-C8FE-4721-9934-5B83B61D21CE-2693-00000399DE2FDE80_zpsd861c254.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/7DC4CA6E-0663-484E-A2A1-F0BF1FF1F15E-4639-00000743F34773DC_zps108b01fe.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/0F59C93A-BC83-47C2-B76C-8345C3C62DC0-2815-0000042B0195122A.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on September 30, 2013, 09:02:18 PM
And I saw some bows back a few pages?  Here's a takedown longbow I built a few yrs ago out of bubinga, hickory and walnut

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/FH000019-2.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/FH000010.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/FH000008-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 01, 2013, 09:49:27 AM
Me Like-em~

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC07847_zps4ae8f728.jpg)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC07849_zps5476e3ee.jpg)


I'll take that buffalo on ya got showin ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 01, 2013, 01:41:25 PM
I have 5 more degreasing right now, cept they're smaller!!  That one was a big one , and the real deal, no fences!!!

Here's the canines of an African lion I did this summer!!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/60EF5B6F-4B6B-4A4B-9387-0E34E748DA32-2693-00000399FAB0D211_zps7126626f.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 01, 2013, 01:45:29 PM
Here's my Buffler I kilt back in 07, up on the Pine Ridge Res with the father in law, on the far left!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02191.jpg)

Hard work but worth it!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02211.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 01, 2013, 04:16:26 PM
Those about 4 years old?I looked it up once and it was said the older ones had the most curved horns,mine is about a two year cuase the horns are wider and strieghter..The skull you showed looks to be a big old bull! I got mine from an indian lady that has an antique store here,she used to do alot of mounted shooting.. Those are awsome pics,probably the first i've seen after a fresh hunt! Mind if i show that to my brother in law?? :) Don't think ya could of a prettier animal,look at that head and coat!!!!

Some day a buffler robe :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 01, 2013, 07:37:30 PM
Ours were 2-3 yr old bulls, great table fare!  Yes, the first skull was huge, definitely a mature bull!!  Feel free to share, I don't mind!!  I'll add a couple more!!

My wife with a hindquarter, 100+#!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02206.jpg)

Boneless loin!!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02204.jpg)

Love that country !!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02197.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 01, 2013, 07:40:43 PM
We drug them up on a trailer to take to Uncles place.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02194.jpg)

The original homeland security!!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02186.jpg)

Cow n calf

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02183.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 01, 2013, 07:44:39 PM
My bull is top center.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02182.jpg)

The bigger bulls were off by themselves

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02176.jpg)

Another small herd

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02175.jpg)

Elk there too

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Buffalo07/DSC02174.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 01, 2013, 07:49:17 PM
And yup, tanned him out!!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/b605f3a0.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 01, 2013, 09:55:39 PM
That just ain't fair!!  Ain't fair at all!!! :'( ;D Man i got to get a buff hide! What do ya do with the gourds,i have a real long one that i was told was used by a sheep herder to round them up

Do you have to treat the meat different before cookin or BBQuin,cook it slower or whatever?Do you mix it with beef?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 02, 2013, 09:18:43 PM
We cooked it just like you would beef or venison! The roasts in a slow cooker were phenomenal!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 02, 2013, 10:30:38 PM
We have a meat market here that just started carrying it,i'll have to ask where they get it and grab a steak... :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on October 02, 2013, 11:55:12 PM
Hmmmmmmmm Buffalo pics....Lemme see.... These were taken out at the Refuge over the last few weeks....I work out there as one of the buffalo wranglers and tour guides. Being around these magnificent critters and the elk nearly every day is one of the best things that's ever happened to me...


(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/IMG_0910_zpsbd1d0461.jpg) (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/Jayhawker27/media/IMG_0910_zpsbd1d0461.jpg.html)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/IMG_0909_zps2bf941d7.jpg) (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/Jayhawker27/media/IMG_0909_zps2bf941d7.jpg.html)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/2Oct21013002_zps72ac1724.jpg) (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/Jayhawker27/media/2Oct21013002_zps72ac1724.jpg.html)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/maxwellfall020_zpsaa4e2e36.jpg) (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/Jayhawker27/media/maxwellfall020_zpsaa4e2e36.jpg.html)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/MaxwellMay172013005_zps004a0269.jpg) (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/Jayhawker27/media/MaxwellMay172013005_zps004a0269.jpg.html)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/MaxwellMay172013008_zps887c9075.jpg) (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/Jayhawker27/media/MaxwellMay172013008_zps887c9075.jpg.html)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/Jayhawker27/MaxwellMay172013003_zpsd514f6d4.jpg) (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/Jayhawker27/media/MaxwellMay172013003_zpsd514f6d4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 03, 2013, 12:53:52 AM
So where's my fubbalo robe Jay ??? :( ;D Gee ya think a pard could at least get a sweet deal on one ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 03, 2013, 12:31:18 PM
Jayhawker, is that the Montana refuge? 
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 03, 2013, 12:38:05 PM
Howdy Jayhawker

             Awesome pictures pard, thanks for sharing with us, much appreciated ::) :o 8)

                      tEN wOLVES ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on October 03, 2013, 12:53:29 PM
Jayhawker, is that the Montana refuge? 

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, a few miles North of Canton Kansas......or 35 miles South of Salina...depends on which way yer a comin from  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on October 03, 2013, 12:58:19 PM
So where's my fubbalo robe Jay ??? :( ;D Gee ya think a pard could at least get a sweet deal on one ;) ;) ;)

I'd love to help ya out pard...just ain't in the cards...Says the guy that uses a buffalo robe for a bed spread... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 03, 2013, 06:26:44 PM
 :'( :'( :'( WAAAAAAAAA :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 06, 2013, 03:37:11 AM
Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, a few miles North of Canton Kansas......or 35 miles South of Salina...depends on which way yer a comin from  ;D

Ahh, I'm ever out that way I'll have to stop by!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on October 06, 2013, 11:35:13 PM
Ahh, I'm ever out that way I'll have to stop by!!

Always welcome...I'll take you out on a private tour....
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 07, 2013, 02:07:26 AM
Dadburnit all the fun is so far away from me!!  :'( Don't forget my buffller robe,ok buffler skull,well alright then,a set of matching horns...OH HELL,a buffler chip!!! :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 07, 2013, 06:49:06 AM
Always welcome...I'll take you out on a private tour....

Appreciate the invite!  Just hope no Jayhawkers try to string this Mo. Border Ruffian up by the neck!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 07, 2013, 01:02:01 PM
I'm swingin in the rain,just swingin in the rain~~ :-X ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on October 07, 2013, 08:53:39 PM
Dadburnit all the fun is so far away from me!!  :'( Don't forget my buffller robe,ok buffler skull,well alright then,a set of matching horns...OH HELL,a buffler chip!!! :)

If you're serious about the chip I can spray one down with clear polyurethane and send it your way.... I've done it before for folks that want ummm...errrr...ahhhh UNIQUE keepsakes...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on October 07, 2013, 08:55:56 PM
Appreciate the invite!  Just hope no Jayhawkers try to string this Mo. Border Ruffian up by the neck!!!


 ;D ;D  Just PM me and give me a days notice or so and I'll clear my schedule...
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 07, 2013, 09:15:08 PM
You ain't worth a chip ya know that~ :D :D :D :D :D :D  I awtta do er just ta spite ya,by golly make it 2 at least i have a matching set~ ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Jayhawker on October 08, 2013, 05:40:47 PM
They make great coasters....sorta. kinda
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 08, 2013, 06:12:04 PM
Get em just before they dry and push a beer can in the center then let dry,wala beer holder,call it it the under the tail gate party beer holder.. ;D Send me two i'll make prototypes ;D ;D

We might be on to somethin here 50/50 right pard
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 15, 2013, 06:02:59 PM
I had a GREAT day today. I had the privilege of getting to talk to my GOOD friends Johnny McCrae and Ten Wolves all in one day. At my age that's as GOOD as it gets. Pards cant thank you enough. It was fun and makes getting old a lot nicer. For any of you that know these two know it just don't get any better than that. Thank you both very much .Your friend Terry alias KT  :) :) :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 15, 2013, 06:07:49 PM
They just feelin sorry fer ya... ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on October 15, 2013, 08:13:47 PM
If you're serious about the chip I can spray one down with clear polyurethane and send it your way.... I've done it before for folks that want ummm...errrr...ahhhh UNIQUE keepsakes...

Knew an ex-cop out here that used to do that, mounted them on a board, and put clock works in them.  He gave away and sold dozens of them as novelty wall clocks.  

He got the idea when he was still working.  The cops were in a parade with a Captain leading the way behind the circus critters and the Cap stepped in an elephant turd, slipped, and broke his ankle.

One of the guys went to the circus, got a nice elephant "chip", and they made it into a plaque for the guy.  He described it as a foot high, wide, and deep with an engraved brass plate.  

Said it was still on the wall when he retired.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Mogorilla on October 16, 2013, 07:20:49 AM
THat is hilarious.  Funny, a guy I used to work with bought like 30 of the art pieces of poo.   Whenever he traveled, he would annonymously send one to his brother.   Sometimes he would enlist others to send them from odd locations.   He thought it was hilarious.   What he did not know was it freaked out his sister-in-law.  Eventually whne they had received about 20 of them, she calls te post office and the FBI.  Guy had to fess up.  The FBI agents thought it quite funny.   
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 16, 2013, 09:31:43 AM
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I had a GREAT day today. I had the privilege of getting to talk to my GOOD friends Johnny McCrae and Ten Wolves all in one day. At my age that's as GOOD as it gets. Pards cant thank you enough. It was fun and makes getting old a lot nicer. For any of you that know these two know it just don't get any better than that. Thank you both very much .Your friend Terry alias KT  Smiley Smiley Smiley
Many thanks for the kind words KT. I have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting KT and his lovely wife Pat many times. We always have a great time talking about everything. Viewing his workshop and collections of Leather and Knives is a special privilege. As I've said before, pictures do not do his work justice.

I have another good friend that I met on CAS City, Ten Wolves. We have had many great conversations together throughout the years. TW has helped me in many areas of leather working and shooting. We have not met yet but will someday before I take up the rocking chair.

I have met a lot of great people here on CAS City throughout the years. CAS City is where I first found out about Cowboy Action Shooting, Leather Working, Re-loading and a host of other helpful items.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2013, 10:38:07 AM
I been checkin out Johnnies webpages the last few days,pretty cool and nicely done.If i was a producer i would have to get
John to do some acting he can get a pretty nasty look in his eye when he wants to,we could all do it too if we were closer,we could beat the snot out of the Lone Ranger of late! We could all get a gold tooth and a KT rig,we would chine ey,we would really chine!!! ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 16, 2013, 10:56:35 AM
Thanks for the kind words Rick.

Here is a link to a personal website I built relating my experiences with Cowboy Action Shooting www.johnnymccrae.com

There is information on this website about my home club "The Bristol Plains Pistoleros". It is located in southeastern Wisconsin just south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If Mother Nature smiles upon us we will have our last match of the season on November 9th and 10th.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 16, 2013, 10:59:50 AM
Good on ya~I forgot to put the link up :-[ :)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 16, 2013, 11:59:57 AM
Nice site, Johnny. Very well done. Thumb-up on that one. 8)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 16, 2013, 12:46:52 PM
Well done Johnny, as Will Thumbs up pard. 8)

tEN wOLVES  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 17, 2013, 02:28:07 PM
Had a good Living History weekend, this pat weekend!!  Usually play Confederate Infantry, but we put on our Bushwacker duds this time!!  Arrow Rock, Mo. Nice group pic of our Band of Brothers after breakfast, before we went heelin'!!!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/C0639E8C-E071-4BAC-9E25-F124808A8AEF-21589-000005B4C964858F_zps708ed7f8.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 17, 2013, 02:32:46 PM
Man my buddy at his antique store has a way cool very long clay pub pipe for sale,i'd snag it but i have my eye on an inuit drum he has.It is a new replica. 30.00 but i think you can get them online for about the same..?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 17, 2013, 08:52:44 PM
Cool pic, Brad. Thanks for sharing. The guy on the left looks a lot like Donald Sutherland. Looks like you all had a fine time.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 18, 2013, 05:45:47 PM
If ya woulda scooted over a little more you could of got the banjer picker out of it,scissors will work too though ;D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on October 18, 2013, 07:55:58 PM
Watt chew got agin banjos, you heathen miscreant?   >:(

 ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 18, 2013, 09:34:12 PM
Whattaya get when ya cross an accordian player with a banjer picker..?
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 Not a dern thing!! :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: FiremanBrad on October 18, 2013, 10:11:50 PM
Lol, Laddie can scratch on that banjer with the best of em!!!  Sides that, he's mean as a snake when it comes to fighting Yanks n Kansans!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 18, 2013, 10:49:27 PM
Wait till ya see what i get ;D Tell him to hall off and i'll jump in with harmonica~~~
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 25, 2013, 01:11:12 AM
Anybody else? If anyone tries to email me,yahoo has me locked out along with about a million other people.Been trying to contact them all day!!

Kt does,and Johnny and some others,sorry,they won't even helpYAHOO ,hung up on me twice! Everything here in Ca. is screwed up!!!!! BIG TIME!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on October 25, 2013, 09:48:01 PM
Think they were updating their security.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Stu Kettle on October 26, 2013, 06:47:53 AM
Yep, told me there was some "suspicious activity" on my account so they locked it to protect my privacy. Told me to unlock I'd have to change my password, so I did. Now it won't open on the mail app on my phone, but I can get there on the website.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: santee on October 26, 2013, 06:54:28 AM
Had to change my password, too.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 26, 2013, 06:09:04 PM
I can't get to nothin to change anything >:( >:(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Stu Kettle on October 26, 2013, 06:50:11 PM
How did this yahoo mail stuff end up in bunkhouse ramblings?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Camano Ridge on October 26, 2013, 08:11:33 PM
Don't you keep your computer in the bunkhouse, there just rambling  ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 31, 2013, 06:03:28 PM
Hope you have a great evening and gets lots of spooks! :o ;D

http://www.jacquielawson.com/preview.asp?cont=1&hdn=0&pv=3360186&path=83561
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Forty Rod on October 31, 2013, 06:55:37 PM
BOO, Humbug!!!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 31, 2013, 09:14:24 PM
Clicker its past your bedtime.  KT  :o
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 31, 2013, 09:54:11 PM
Your tellin me KT 8)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC08012_zpsa17fd44d.jpg)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: KidTerico on October 31, 2013, 10:41:20 PM
Clicker your side kick is a lot cuter than Tonto. KT ;)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on October 31, 2013, 11:34:14 PM
And her horse don't eat much  ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Leatherman316 on November 10, 2013, 12:32:00 PM
Howdy gang imback couldnt get in to my old account so i madei new one BTW this is Tim aka cowboy316will be back posting pics soon
thanks Tim
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Boothill Bob on November 23, 2013, 08:41:23 AM
WHY LORD? Was going to watch the DVD:s on our laptop and it ruin the disc.. I don't have the money for buying a new :'(
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 23, 2013, 12:29:19 PM
Dang how did it do that,i'm in for ten dollars for a new one.Can't have that!! Can i card 10.00 donation to Chuck?

Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 25, 2013, 12:41:23 PM
We gonna get Bob a new DVD?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Camano Ridge on November 25, 2013, 01:03:40 PM
I'll Ante up, you gonna be the facilitator?
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 25, 2013, 03:04:39 PM
No i hate funerals,but i will ask Chuck ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on November 28, 2013, 11:34:19 PM
Spent tha day with Roany Red,the next worlds best cutting horse,he is here at home at my sister in laws house (her horse).he has actually been trained with buffalo too.

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC08256_zpsbd5074f6.jpg) (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/rick_son1/media/DSC08256_zpsbd5074f6.jpg.html)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC08266_zps9d7f3278.jpg) (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/rick_son1/media/DSC08266_zps9d7f3278.jpg.html)

View of the Sierras way in the background from my brother in laws house he built,the inside is bueatiful!Back porch  :)

(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/rick_son1/DSC08277_zpscf441035.jpg) (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/rick_son1/media/DSC08277_zpscf441035.jpg.html)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on December 31, 2013, 01:47:06 PM
At my age the christmas cards are just as good :-\ ;D Let me see that on leather!!! :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on March 18, 2014, 12:31:49 PM
Howdy Pards

      Just got back from a cruse to the Mexican Riviera, had a great time, but it's always good to be back home again, been going over the past post, you guys are showing some nice work, thanks for sharing ... ::) :o 8) ;D

tEN wOLVES  ;D ;D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: GunClick Rick on March 18, 2014, 02:24:44 PM
Er ya go agin,neva kin satisfye ya!!!! :D


"the minute i get out,dey pull me right back in"!!! >:( >:( ::)
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 19, 2014, 11:06:03 PM
Good to see you back, TW. Glad to hear the trip was a fine one.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on December 20, 2014, 03:19:05 PM
Here's a great holiday video for you all. Pay attention, there's a lot going on in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhg7Xm4FXAY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhg7Xm4FXAY)

With that, have a great Christmas and holiday season, pards.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: WaddWatsonEllis on December 20, 2014, 10:33:17 PM
Building a reloading bench for .45-70, Schofield and .32 S&W.... I have made the 'table of it by merging  four quarters of a sheet if 3/4 inch plywood ... one would think that would make a 3" sheet ... but it came out 2 & 3/4" with today's new woods ,,,getting a coat of varnish on when the weather is warm & dry enough ... which is about one day in seven ...

I'm about a month behind but I expected slow-ups ...as long as it is ready for spring shooting!
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Leatherman316 on March 17, 2017, 11:15:24 PM
Howdy Gang
     been a long while guess i got a fearsome confused for a year or too hope all are well just wanted to
come bsck in and see how your all doing pleas let me know id be greatful sure miss you guys
     
          Tim
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 18, 2017, 08:51:55 PM
Good to see you, Tim. We're doing fine around here. Welcome back.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 16, 2018, 04:03:16 AM
My western novel Sand River is free on 16th and 17th October.

https://www.amazon.com/Sand-River-James-Vaughan-ebook/dp/B01N5RNDTZ/ref=la_B075VGSFPH_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524554523&sr=1-1
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 16, 2018, 07:25:50 PM
That's cool. I'll have to get it. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 18, 2018, 10:05:01 AM
Thanks, Marshal.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 18, 2018, 04:57:54 PM
When I went online to get it, it seems I already have it. All I need is the Kindle Ap to read it. The problem with that is I don't have iOS, Android, Windows or Mac OS to run the Kindle Ap. However, Linux has software available to handle EPUB2 and EPUB3 files. Do you know if it's one of those formats?

I read quite a bit the other day and would like to continue reading it. :D
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Skeeter Lewis on October 19, 2018, 02:07:26 AM
Marshal,
I'm not savvy in these matters but I've asked the person who formatted it for me to give her advice.
I'll pass it on as soon as I get it.
The file she sent me just says Sand River.mobi.
Mike
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 19, 2018, 08:34:34 AM
Thanks, Skeeter. I'm not savvy about it either and I have one Kindle book up there myself.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Leatherman316 on March 16, 2023, 01:11:42 AM
Howdy pards
Long time no chat how is everyone looking to get back on my feet been a long hard go the last few years but ready to stick my irons back in the fire
Hope your all well
       Tim
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 16, 2023, 08:47:58 AM
Good to see you back, pard. Many people have had a hard time recently. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Title: Re: BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS
Post by: Rube Burrows on April 02, 2023, 09:22:55 AM
Howdy pards
Long time no chat how is everyone looking to get back on my feet been a long hard go the last few years but ready to stick my irons back in the fire
Hope your all well
       Tim

Welcome back.