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CAS TOPICS => The Leather Shop => Topic started by: Marshal Will Wingam on March 23, 2013, 12:46:22 AM
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OK, pards. Here's our new thread to show off your finished cowboy items. This includes holsters, saddles, saddlebags, chaps, spur straps and other leather cowboy items. OK, start showing, pards!
Here are links to older "Show Us Yer Stuff" threads:
'Show Us' thread #1 (now closed to new posts). (http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,228.0.html)
'Show Us' thread #3 (now closed to new posts). (http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,47772.0.html)
For some reason, our 'Show Us' thread #2 went missing and wasn't recoverable.
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Well I have been on this site for over a year now and have made comments and posted questions but have not shown any of my work. I have a customer who seems to be quite happy with his unique set of holsters. He wanted something different and had seen a picture of a civilianized Ropes holster and wanted me to make a set. Based on the picture of the Ropes Military holster page 30 of Packing Iron here is my rendition of a civilianized Ropes holster no flap, with toe plug and 10 cartridge loops each. They were made for his unique set of pistols (I am waiting for a picture of the rig with guns in the holsters). He has a set of Uberti Russians customized to look similar to New Model threes with custom grips. The customer wanted a Shotshell belt to match.
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Beautiful work, Camino. Those really look great. 8)
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Nice Camano! good use of real estate.
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HI Camino,
It took me bit to figure that the buckle goes to the back and that the holsters are double strong side ....
TTFN,
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Marshal and Kendoo thank you for the comments.
Wadd, didn't mean to make a brain teaser out of it. ;D
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Camano Ridge ,
Thank you for the thought; at my age, it does not take much to 'tease my brain'...
TTFN,
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Camano Ridge, Nice job and great design. Keep showing. KT
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Howdy.
I have just made my first holster for a Walker for a customer, now I'm working on the belt. I belive he needs some suspenders for this canon..
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BHB, nice looking holster. It does look like it took a chuck of leather for that one.
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Thanx.. Yes it did. It's almost like a darn scabbard ;)
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Looks great, Henrik. Very good work.
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My finished botas. As usual, I got great help from y'all. ;)
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Nice work pards, and thanks for sharing ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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HEEEEEY Santee those are smokin ,nice job man.I'd like to have some of them my own self..Did you make your own pattern?
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Santee, those botas look great.
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Outstanding, Santee. Great work. 8)
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Thanks, all! These are from Chuck Burrows' pattern. Not hard to make at all. Fitting them is a bit of a hassle, unless you have a helper! We had a healthy discussion here about them (as well as Chuck's pattern):
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,47693.0.html
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Santee you really out did your self . I can,t tell how much I like them. GREAT JOB KT
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Thanks, all! These are from Chuck Burrows' pattern. Not hard to make at all. Fitting them is a bit of a hassle, unless you have a helper! We had a healthy discussion here about them (as well as Chuck's pattern):
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,47693.0.html
Santee,am i wrong thinking they should tie above the knee,or will either way work,i was thinking i saw some that way when i was watching a western a few days ago...
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I believe the Mexican/Indian style has them below the knee. However, it appears that in the motorcycle community, they are quite popular above the knee.
Maybe Chuck Burrows can expound on this.
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Howdy Camano,
That's a mighty fine looking Rig! Looks like you put a lot of thought into the design.
Howdy Boothill,
Beautiful work! Look forward to seeing the finished Rig.
Howdy Santee,
Very nice! You will get a lot of compliments when you wear them. If I wore a pair while riding my Harley, I'd like to have them above the knee also.
Many thanks to you Gents for sharing your work with us.
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Beautiful botas pard...
I´ve just finished the walker rig..
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Captain Samuel H. Walker himself would be proud to wear this Rig!
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Thanx Johnny :)
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Outstanding, Henrik. A clean rig like this done right is second to none. Any flaws would show quickly. This one has no flaws. Very good workmanship.
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Thanx Marshal..
Now I´ve just finished a Doc Holliday rig. I showed it at Facebook and 10 minutes lter it was sold, so now I have to mak one more for me. I really like to wear it..
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Here is a better photo without the disturbing face ;D
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BHB, very nice.
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BHB that is a great shoulder rig. Nice work.
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Outstanding rig, Henrik. With or without the face. ;D
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Extremely nice Mr. Henrik! :) :) :) That outfit is right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awsome!
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BHB great workmenship. KT
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Thanx pards.. got some orders on it now :)
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Looking good Bob, your shoulder rig came out well, thanks for the look see ::) 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Howdy Bob,
That is a great looking piece of Leatherwork! You will be kept pretty busy filling all of the orders for this fine Rig
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Terrific work, Bob!
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great work, I'm a big fan of the movie.
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A Collins/Roosevelt that I've suntanned...
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Skeeter, it's beautiful pard... :o ::) 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Outstanding, Skeet. As usual, you did it right. Thanks for the pic.
How about posting a picture of one of those Collins/Roosevelt holsters in our Holster Styles & Variations (http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,20680.0.html) thread.
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great job Skeeter! That is an awesome looking holster.
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Thanks, compadres.
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Very nice Skeeter! Outstanding workmanship!
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YEEE HAW!!!!! Finally, it's my turn!!!!! My fingers hurt so bad that i can barely type this, but I just can't wait to show off my very first complete gun rig. In the past i made up a belt and then modified a couple of cheap holsters to go on the belt, but this one I did from scratch completely. I even made my own templates.
The basics are: Holsters and belt are 6 oz. cowhide covered with 3 1/2 oz. cattle-gator. It's a very nice heavily embossed cowhide. I got it from Tandy and it isn't all that expensive, less than $40 for a single shoulder when it's on sale. The cattle-gator takes stain pretty well, but it should be deglazed before you try to stain it. The edges don't want to stay glued down, so you really should sew or lace down the edges. It’s because of the heavy embossing. It won’t allow the raised portion of the embossed leather to touch whatever it is that you are gluing it to. The small holster, for a 3 ½” Uberti Thunderer in .45 Colt, is lined with a light pigskin suede split. The big holster, for a 7 ½” SAA clone in .45 colt, is not lined. The billets are from 4-5 oz. horsehide. I chose the horsehide for its’ superior wearability. I am considering adding bullet loops and hammer tie-downs, but I don’t want to cover up the nice alligator pattern in the rig and I really think that the tie downs look ugly.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/JiminTexas/DSCF0120_zpsfff51a46.jpeg)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/JiminTexas/DSCF0119_zpscad1974d.jpeg)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/JiminTexas/DSCF0118_zpsc4faa077.jpeg)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/JiminTexas/DSCF0117_zpsc56a4ff0.jpeg)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/JiminTexas/DSCF0121_zpsd5650f7d.jpeg)
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Very cool, Bugs. Your first complete rig is a complete success. Congrats and thanks for the pics. 8)
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Well Bugger "sniff" "sniff" Pphphphphphphp~ I'm sa proud of ya! "sniff" "sniff" :'( :-*
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Very nice, I like it a lot.
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still playing catch-up and dealing with health issues (bum paw for one), but I'm back at it and here's some of the results...
A couple of sheaths along with the first knife.....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/9roses-04-02.jpg)
Knife by the great Herschel House..an early mentor and ongoing source of inspiration yet this is the first of his knives I've built a sheath for....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/sheath-fr-2013-jayson-1.jpg)
gunrig with three holsters - left & right strong side and RH cross draw
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/gunrig-2013-1880-neutzman-1of2.jpg)
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/gunrig-2013-1880-neutzman-2of2.jpg)
spike Hawk sheath
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/cr-41-spikehawk-2013-05.jpg)
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/cr-41-spikehawk-2013-06.jpg)
3 more sheaths and knives.....
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/cr-42-002.jpg)
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/9roses-5-3.jpg)
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/9roses-5-2.jpg)
hope ya'll enjoy the view - oh and last but not least a knife for Buckskin Billy (still need to make the sheath - the one in the image was made for a lady who only wanted a sheath to hang on the wall)
(http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/1-2013/buckskinbilly-scalper-1.jpg)
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Lovely work Chuck.. Thanx for the inspiration.
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Nice pictures Chuck ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Very nice Chuck. It looks like that beadwork lazy stitched directly to the leather, is it? I really like your photography too.
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Awesome Chuck! I love the way you've got the bullet loops imprinted in the back side of the belt. Those extra touches make them look used and adds to the over all look. That's what sets your work apart.
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Not bad for a slow learner,you'll get better though ::)
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Beautiful work, Chuck. Even with a bum paw, you're up to the task. Thumb's-up on these. Did you increase the saturation on the photos a little? They look a little different than ones you've done in the past.
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Thanks guys glad you enjoyed it:
It looks like that beadwork lazy stitched directly to the leather, is it? I really like your photography too.
The beadwork is a combo of the lane/lazy stitch and the applique stitch and yes it is beaded directly to the leather like most originals (I only use braintan or German tan for beading) and in some case rawhide
[I love the way you've got the bullet loops imprinted in the back side of the belt. Those extra touches make them look used and adds to the over all look. That's what sets your work apart.
Thanks Cliff that means a lot, In this case I don't know any other way to not get the loops to imprint - since it's all part of the basic process for me and maybe that I use 2-4oz max for liners. Also I looked at and continue to look at not just antique leather but at gun shows and used goods stores I examine leather that's been used for 5-20 years and do my best to emulate that look.
Did you increase the saturation on the photos a little? They look a little different than ones you've done in the past.
I had to change my setup after the move and can't quite get the same look as I did before and in some of these I did saturate a bit more to get more depth.
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Depth you got, Chuck. Like I said, beautiful work.
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looks good. cant wait
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Beautiful work Chuck!
As I've said before, your DVD has helped me take my work up several notches.
Many thanks for sharing your talents and expertise with us.
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I forgot he had a dvd,how do i get one,how much,might get one this weekend :)
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Hey Rick,
Go here http://www.wrtcleather.com/tr-books/books-1.shtml#holsters
You won't regret buying this DVD. It's very informative and easy to watch.
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Latest hawk and knife by Wade Hougham and sheath by me. KT
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Take a good look folks,you'll not see this kind of thing anywhere else! Look close and see how it's done ;)
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Looks good, KT. It suits the hawk well. How many of those do you have, now?
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Thanks Clicker and Marshal. Maybe one? KT ;) ??? :P
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Howdy KT,
Beautiful!
Being able to make each piece of Leatherwork you do look different is a very special talent.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Well done KT, it looks period for sure, nice aging, thanks for the look see pard.... ::) :o 8) ;D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Johnny and TW cant thank you enough.. KT :)
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Howdy, Here's a couple shots of WIP. Building a rig for one of my brothers. I'm using H.O. 7/8 here. Thx fer looking!
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Looks great, Tim. The basket weave is nice and even. Good work.
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Very nice Tim, it looks great, like Will said nice and even, thanks for sharing... 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Tim a very nice all around job. KT
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Thank fella's!! I appreciate it. It's been so long since I've done much until recently. Y'all have honored me greatly!!
Bro. Tim
Pistol Packing Preacher
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Nice work Tim. Keeping that basket stamping even takes some patience.
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I have a new set of holsters that I made and going to sell. I sent some pics in the email to a friend and they were great. I don't know how they will be on here. They are a dark antique mahogany color. A size 46 belt and holsters fit a Ruger New Vaquero, Colt Peacemakers and Colt clones with 4 1/2" to 5 1/2" barrels. 12 ga. shotgun loops and 44/45 bullet loops. Texas Toby
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Darn fine work, Toby. Thanks for the pics.
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Thanks Marshal Will.
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TT good looking rig. Keep m coming. KT
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Lovely work TT..
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Great work Toby
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Howdy folks! Here's my personal rig I made this past year after joining the CFDA. Unfortunately it hasn't seen much range time since my move from Camp Pendleton to Jacksonville. Hoping to change that soon when I get some time to hook up with the local club. This rig was inspired by Will Ghormley's "Johnny Ringo" rig.
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/Fast%20Draw%20Competition%20Rig/IMG_0702_zps3b5f6166.jpg)
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Very well done...I particularly like the buckle...where did you get that one? On another note...I went to school in Jacksonville...IPTM U. of N. Florida
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Very well done...I particularly like the buckle...where did you get that one? On another note...I went to school in Jacksonville...IPTM U. of N. Florida
Thanks pardner. The buckle is a Jeremiah Watt design. Got from ranch2arena.com , lots of other great designs as well as tools.
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Howdy Nate,
Beautiful Job! Clean and neat with excellent workmanship. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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Hi Nate great looking rig. I have a grand daughter still in Camp Pendleton. Outrider Weaver has that buckle in there catalog. KT
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That's a fine rig, Nate. Thumbs up!
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Tooled in the Mexican style...
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Howdy Skeeter,
Beautiful example of a Mexican Loop Holster! Carving and workmanship at it's very best!
Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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Very nice work Skeeter!
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As always, your work is outstanding, Skeet. This is a fine holster. The design and color are perfect. Thanks for the pic.
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Outstanding Skeet, thanks for sharing ;D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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I had a couple of unfinished "Mistakes" laying around. I finished them up and attached them to my Gun Cart. Hopefully it will be a handy place to store my Pistols. It was hot shooting yesterday. The next item to go on my gun Cart will be an umbrella.
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There are no mistakes just learning opportunities. Good use of your learning opportunities.
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Lookin' good, Johnny. That's a great idea. Definitely a good way to keep your pistolas.
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Well i ya ever make Marshall you kin haul drunks down to da hoosegow in that puppy,when they wake up just buffalo "em" wid them peeestolees ;D KABONG~~~ :-X :)
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Johnny Great job. I like it. KT
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Here's my latest holster that I'll be adding to my product line. I'm naming it "El Bandido".
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0736_zps8e3a9a88.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/media/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0736_zps8e3a9a88.jpg.html)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0741_zps3059924e.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/media/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0741_zps3059924e.jpg.html)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0740_zpsc4489d83.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/media/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0740_zpsc4489d83.jpg.html)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0739_zpsfec8a398.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/media/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0739_zpsfec8a398.jpg.html)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0738_zps46910c63.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/media/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0738_zps46910c63.jpg.html)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0737_zps623cbbdd.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/PhrogFlyerUSMC1/media/Ingle%20Gun%20Leather/El%20Bandido/IMG_0737_zps623cbbdd.jpg.html)
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Nice clean lines , and well made, it looks good Nate, well done, and thanks for sharing.
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Nate nice work. GOOD JOB. KT
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Nice clean lines , and well made, it looks good Nate, well done, and thanks for sharing.
tEN wOLVES ;D
Thank you!
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Nate nice work. GOOD JOB. KT
Thank you!
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Nice work Jason, love it.
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Nice work Jason, love it.
Thanks Henrik! Good to see a friend on here. Hope all is well.
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You're welcome. . Everything its ok over here, waitong on my cobra so I can get some speed on my orders.
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You're welcome. . Everything its ok over here, waitong on my cobra so I can get some speed on my orders.
That's good Henrik. You're going to love that Cobra. I'm a slow leaner and still have some to learn on it. But it is sweet when I have it set up right. It definitely motivates me to keep making leather goods.
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I believe you pard.. Have you sold some IWB:s yet?
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I believe you pard.. Have you sold some IWB:s yet?
Not a single one of them. I've put it up on my Etsy page but nobody is buying. I don't think $115 is too much either when compared to the market price of the big name makers. But you know how brand recognition works too.
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Nice clean lines , and well made, it looks good Nate, well done, and thanks for sharing.
tEN wOLVES ;D
I definitely agree with TW. Good work.
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Here's a couple shots of a sheath I made today for an 8" Bowie. Not shown is the folded belt loop on the back side. Pic's were made before edges were burnished and then finished with 50/50 Resolene.
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Very fine stamping, Tim. Which tools did you use for the flower?
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Nice work Tim. Very clean.
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Very nice Tim.
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Thanks for the roses fella's! the flower was made using a TLF 3-D stamp, I forget the stock number but will look it up if interested. I then used my winged dividers to lightly scribe a circle around it. Then just a lined viener and seeder to finish. I wanted to use something to dress the basket up some and it just popped into my hollow head. To make sure it works out, i always make a test stamp on scrap. I'd hate to have a veiner that half overlapped another. that way I can adjust my scribed circle size to make it work.
Bro Tim
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Looks good Tim!
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That's a fine sheath, Tim. Looks really nice. The stamping is good, too.
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Nice work Tim, thanks for sharing
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Tim Great job. Keep em coming. KT
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One of my latest is a "Flames of Hell" holster. I modified Ghormley's pattern for a tighter fit and used oxblood and antique nickel spots for a little more of a vintage look.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/newfrontier45/leatherwork/large/IMG_1776b.jpg)
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That's some mighty fine work, Craig. The vintage look is good. It has that cared-for appearance. 8)
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Thank you sir! I also liked the contrasting red thread more than I ever thought I would but I'm glad I skipped the red suede lining. ;)
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y58/DTaylorSapergia/100_3471_zpseb46fce6.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/DTaylorSapergia/media/100_3471_zpseb46fce6.jpg.html)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y58/DTaylorSapergia/100_3474_zps93bbfcd4.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/DTaylorSapergia/media/100_3474_zps93bbfcd4.jpg.html)
I just finished this pair of spurs for my outfit. I used 3/16" thick steel for the straps and rowels, and 1/2" stock for the rear ends - sorry I don't know the correct name. The studs and rowel screws are made on the lathe. I chose a browned finish to diminish the 'bling' thing. Most work was done with saw and file.
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Impressive. They are very nice. Will you be making your own spur straps for them?
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Oh yeah. I'll post a pic of them when I've finished. thanks for the response.
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CraigC great leather work. KT
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Nice spurs. KT
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Have just made a rig for a customer. Its a cross draw holster with a 2½" moneybelt
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BHB , very nice. Like the color what did you use?
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Beautiful spurs, Gabriel. I look forward to see what straps you come up with.
Henrik, that rig is awesome. Clean. Outstanding workmanship.
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Thanx. .
CR I use Fiebings walnut dye..
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Great work, Gabriel and Bob.
Here's a rig based on one by 'Patton & Co., Tombstone' -
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Great job Skeeter, I like everything about it, color, tooling, and style, this is a real quality piece of work, the extra protection they used to give their guns at the top of the bucket really sets this style apart from the others, awesome job pard and thanks for the look see ... ::) :D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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I agree with TW, Skeet. It's a fine rig. The lines extending out between the pedals on the floral medallion is a nice look.
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Very nice Skeeter.
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Great work Skeeter, love the 3" belt.. Do you fold before stiching the loops? Heard some do that.
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Thanks pards. Henrik, I sew before folding.
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I followed Cliff's lead here and put a filler in the seam of this Meanea.
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Fine work Skeeter and Bob.
Gabriel, those are some FINE looking spurs! I've been wanting to make some myself, one of those things on my neverending list of more ideas than time.
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Good work, Skeet. It's nice to add that historic aspect. 8)
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This beautiful western beaded watch case was was made for my wife by Randy Church .She just loves it and so do I. Thanks Randy Pat and Terry KT :)
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Very nice. Better keep it away from GCR he will drewell all over it.
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Thanks C R I just recently got him a BIB . KT ;D ;D
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Nice, KT. It's a keeper, for sure. Very nice work, Randy.
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Thanks Gents..and to Terry and the Lady, always a pleasure........Randy
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Slobber drool drip slobber flabble spit drooly!!!! :P :o I been tryin to design one with a keeper off to the side..
Dang nice Randy! You should make a giant one to hang that banjo in ;D
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You should make a giant one to hang that banjo in
My picking may sound better...
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Nice work, Kid and Church & Son.
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Very nice Skeeter.
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Howdy..
Here is the first set I made on My Cobra, darn it´s nice and quick. I call the rig "Outrider", got the pattern from him ;)
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Skeeter and Bob, two beautiful examples of top notch workmanship. Incredible job on the stamping Bob.
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You missed a spot :-X ??? ::)
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Thanx TWB.. its an popular rig over here. This is a $910 set and the swedes pays ;)
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BHB great looking rig. Anytime you want to do a tutorial on the arrow basketweave feel free.
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BHB I never thought to use the arrow head design on holsters and gun belt. nice job.
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That's another beautiful holster, Skeet. That's a great pattern. It really looks authentic.
Henrik, that's a fine rig. It looks really finished. The contrasting stitching just makes it right.
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Skeet and BB great work. KT
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Howdy,
Long time lurker on here and I'm just now getting around to posting some of the stuff I've made. I got interested in working with leather two years ago and didnt really start until last june when I made myself a pair of chaps and a holster, since then I've been making various gun rigs, spur straps and the likes for my friends.
Tex,
heres some of the stuff I've made:
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Here's some more stuff
Tex'
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And the last bit of it, I'd love to hear any input you fellers might have!
Tex,
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Texlee welcome aboard and thanks for showing you nice leatherwork. KT
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Nice ta have ya friend,buddy,amigo,compadre ::) ;D Keep em comin,nice work!
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Thanks for the kind words both of ya! ;D
Tex
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Texlee, some fine work there. I really like the first pair of spur straps with the square concho. Of course I like all the straps as well as the Saddle bags. The chaps turned out really great also as well as the other items as well.
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That's some fine work, Texlee. You have some talent for leather working. Thanks for sharing with us. It's good to see you're firmly hooked. ;D Welcome to the forum.
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Nice spread of goodies Tex Lee. Fine work.
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Thank you all for them kind words! TwoWalks, I was kinda skeptical at first of the straps with the square conchos looking odd on the boots but I liked how they turned out!
Tex
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Howdy Tex,
That is some beautiful work you are showing us. Keep em' coming.
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Here are a few pieces I just finished. The Holsters go to one gentleman and the Belt to another. Two hours in the home brewed Walnut dye followed by Neet's Foot Oil and Skidmore's. Again many thanks to Ten Wolves for the pattern and the design.
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By golly that;s nice :) Do i see a teeny tad of influence in there??
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Those look great, Johnny. The color is good enough to eat. Thumbs-up. 8)
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Great stuff, Johnny. Just love the color you get!
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Johnny now that's what I call NICE. Great design and color is outstanding. KT
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Nice work Johnny
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Beautiful work Johnny, well done. ;D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Mighty fine craftsmanship here!!! I'm almost embarrassed to post a pic of what little work I've done!! I needed a way to carry more pistols , so I made a double shoulder rig out of some harness leather. Copper rivets and buckles! Used Triple K Slim Jim's times 4!
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/074CA63B-C719-47AA-8A93-D02DE0FC8E94-9454-00000AEEBBE59EC5_zpsc26d0c9a.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/1DE408B1-05C9-4348-8F07-E1DE3799393D-9454-00000AEE6B3E0049_zps168037f9.jpg)
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Lookin way sharp there :)
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Howdy Brad,
Welcome to the Leather Shop.
Please do not be embarrassed about anything you show. The people on this forum are some of the most friendly and helpful people you will find anywhere.
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Thanks Johnny!!
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FiremanBrad its GREAT to have you on board. Keep showing your nice work. KT
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Welcome to the forum FiremanBrad. This is a great group, I have leatned a lot from the kind fellas here :)
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Looks good, Brad. You are definitely in the right place. That rig looks like it works good. Nice work. With all that iron, I'll try to stay on your good side. ;D
Welcome to the Leather Shop. Looking forward to your posts.
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Thanks fellas! A good friend got me started Civil War Reenacting back in 2011, for the 150th. It's something I've wanted to do since I was a wee lad, riding horses every day! No longer have horses, but do a fair Infantry Corporal!!! We do have fun with the Bushwacker impressions too!!! The double shoulder rig was brainstormed around the campfire, after the Hatfields and Mccoys aired on TV !!! Made a rivet tool and found the heavy harness leather!!!
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Here is a single loop holster that fits an older Colt Frontier Scout. The customer wanted something special on the loop to indicate an older Colt. I sent the loop to Scott Ebersol at the HolsterWorx in Duncansville, PA. and he laser engraved the Colt Rampant Pony on the loop...needless to say it came out extremely well
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It came out great Outrider, your customer will be happy for sure.... ::) :o 8) ;D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Nicely done.
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The laser engraving came out just fine. I don't know that I would have thought of that. Nice holster.
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Very nice Outrider.
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Awsome work Outrider. Love the two tone.
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The HolsterWorx primarily offers modern concealed carry holsters which include some awe inspiring laser engraving....so why not offer it on a western rig? I will try to send them more work but for sure I can not afford the $20,000 + that the engraver costs....
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Outrider now that's what I call NICE. KT
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Thnk you for all the kind comments
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Been working on this rig on and off for about 4 months. Finally got it done. KT
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Beautiful rig KT. It definitley looks like 4 months of work.
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With guns. KT
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Well done KT
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Well done KT, this is some beautiful work pard, I like everything about it... ::) :o 8) ;D
tWN wOLVES ;D
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Nice, KT. My eyes don't know where to stop on them. Well done.
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Camano Ridge, Outrider, TW and Marshal Thank all of you very much. KT
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Got to say somethin before headin off to bed...I'll have to call that ~THE BEST OF THE WEST~rig Screams western all the way
Heck i would just like to have a belt like that,not to mention the bueatiful accessories!! I made popcorn this evening :-[
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Awsome work KT.. Just love it.
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Howdy KT,
You have outdone yourself on this one! Beautiful!
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Getting all these nice comments from all of you GREAT artists like yourselfs means a lot. Thank each and every one of you Terry alias KT
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I GOT IT!!!!!! I finally put my finger on it!!!! He's a friggin space alien!! Member that guy on,uh what was it,oh yea! My Favorite Martian!!! That's him That's KT!! Just imagine that guy with an elk suit on,wigglin his finger and all them rigs poppin up! That's it! He's a space alien!! :D :D :D
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Clicker you finally got me. KT ;D
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(He figured it out. Now what'll we do with him?) :o ;D
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Better than watchin Duck Dynasty! ;D
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Hi,
I made the belt for this rig the holster was a stock one that I 'vacuumed" using Vinagaroon (hint: it is Much cheaper to buy a fiberglass gun from Tipton's than to get a gun re-blued due to rusting ... I'm just sayin') The knife is a David Carrico D handled Bowie that was a common carry among Confederate Cavalry ... I simply removed the horsehide that came with it ... then used the wood part of the sheath to mold the Vinagarooned leather to the wooden scabbard ...
The rifle is a 50 cal. reproduction of a Maynard (actually issued to some of the 2nd Fla Cavalry)
(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/OSLHcemeterytour020.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/WaddWatsonEllis/media/OSLHcemeterytour020.jpg.html)
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Hi,
The previous pic did not show anything but the rifle ... here is a pic of the belt, holster & Knife:
(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/WaddWatsonEllis/CIMG0001.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/WaddWatsonEllis/media/CIMG0001.jpg.html)
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Got bored and made some more ammo pouches. KT
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NOW DADBURN IT KT!!! :-\ :-\ You know i love them things!! I have to keep mine hid from the grand duaghter ;D ;D she ain't gettin that one either..
Nice nice nice!! :) :) :) Dang you made 4 of them!
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Thanks Clicker. I had a bunch of them but I gave you and other friends some and I noticed I didn't have any left for my self. ;D Had to make more. KT
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KT.. I'm soooo impressed by your work. I want to make a black powder shooting bag with rattler inlay like the way you did it. How did you do it?
//Henrik
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KT ya want me to shoot eem or you wanna do it... :D :D :D ::) Secret recipe Bob ;D ;D
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Beautiful, WW. That rig certainly looks authentic. Nice work.
Wow, KT. Let boredom be your guide any time. Those are some cool-looking pouches.
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BB email me and let me know what you would like to know. KT
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These picts are for BootHill Bob. KT
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Couple more. KT
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Totally awsome KT and i am honored to have one,thank you so much,these things are just bad to the bone,that second one looks like bullet holes patched up...nice to see ya made a few more :) :) :)
Happy Holloween y'all,im headed to the punkin patch with the grand duaghter :) :)
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Thanx KT, it makes sense to me now, I totally love it.. I couldn't take your call, was putting the kidz to sleep and now its my turn to fight the bed bugs ;)
Will try to make an shooters bag out of the information I got from you.
Thanx again// Boothill
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Nice Bags SnowDaddy....
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Marshal ,Clicker , BB and Randy Thank you. KT
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Nice work KT, kinda looks like one of mine LOL.... ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thanks TW. Does yours look anything like this? KT
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Kt, how did you know mine looks exactly like that one but only in my dreams. Very nice
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Wish i had one ::)
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Camano Ridge thank you and Clicker did you sneak one of mine? KT ;)
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Floral Embossed Cartridge Belt.
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Nice belt. Good design and color. KT
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Like it.
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That's nice!!
Very clean job. :)
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Looks good. Nice work.
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Nice clean neat work!!!
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Just finished my first pair of Botas, and I am pleased with the result. Actually I made 2 pairs, and am working on finishing the second pair, at present. I will post some pics of the second pair when I get them finished.
I used 6-7oz. top-grain cowhide stained to look nearly identical to elk hide. The pattern I used for both pairs is a modification of one I found posted here: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2742. I modified this basic pattern to have a more symmetrical look all the way around, with no overlap/underlap at the heel. This affords a more finished look, and also allows a gap for spurs to protrude out from the heel of the leggings, without interference. The finished product looks great... almost like someone sawed off the bottom half of a pair of full-length, step-in shotgun chaps.
My template negates the need to sew on the top "knee flap", which flips up to offer additional protection for the knees while horseback riding. I also added an integral strap to the top of the template, which eliminates the need to sew on an extra strap and buckle for cinching the botas on below the knee. Instead, I sewed Velcro to the top (and strap) for fastening, which is the preferred method of attachment for most English style half chaps, and is a lot more comfortable than having a buckle grinding into the side of your knee.
I put my botas to the test, recently. I went horseback riding with my wife, and during the ride, we jumped a mountain creek that runs through a narrow gap between the mountain side and a drop-off. My horse shied away from the drop-off, hugged the mountain, and scraped my lower leg on a tree that was growing out. The botas protected as planned... the whole reason I became interested in making a pair in the first place, (full chaps are too hot to wear in the high desert mountains where we ride). Fortunately the tree didn't damage the botas other than to give them a little authentic "wear" in the form of a minor scuff.
This is my first leather project.
Please feel free to comment, critique with suggestions, or ask questions.
Joseph
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Very nice looking.
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Good Job. KT
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OOOOOOOoooooo weeeeeeeeeeeeee dems nice!!! I belive ya got that down pard :) :) :)
:P :P put your tongue back in! I cain't ,did ya see them botas!! What botas??? dem right there!!------->Oh man!!! :P :P
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Great looking botas, Sax2ter. They look comfortable. For a first project, no less! 8)
Welcome to the forum. It'll be nice to see your second pair and any other leather work you do. This is a great bunch. You'll fit right in.
Fine looking horse, too.
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I want some :-\ :(
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Good job on the Botas!
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Very nice Botas, well done sax2ter 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Very nice belt David.
Sax2ter, great job on the botas.
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Another cartridge belt. Reproduction "John P. Lower, Sportsmen Depot, Denver Col" belt plate. I have the mold to the belt plate.
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Man that's nice,if i get one will i be in a movie :)
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Great looking belt David!
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Nice work on the belt. KT
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Howdy David,
Great work on the Belts. The workmanship is outstanding!
Howdy Sax2ter,
Great job on the botas especially for your first try. Look forward to seeing your future projects.
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Well done David, it looks like the real deal ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Another cartridge belt. Reproduction "John P. Lower, Sportsmen Depot, Denver Col" belt plate. I have the mold to the belt plate.
That is very cool David... Great period piece
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Thanks guys! Hey Major, I might steal that pic, thanks for posting!
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It's in the public domain, are you going to be offering the Buckles ?
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Check out the rifle rack! :)
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Beautiful, David. It looks authentic. Very impressive work. Thanks for the pic. 8)
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Just finished this one as a gift for a friend. Ostrich inlay. Other is silver dollar with ivory. KT
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Beautiful KT, very classy and the Ostrich inlay looks great.... ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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I agree with TW on both pieces. The natural edge on the black jockstrap is a nice accent, too.
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Always liked that ostich leg stuff,you can really polish it up!! Awsome KT,that red sets it off..Keep your eyes open pards cuase we all KTs friends !!! Right huh???? :D ;D
How bout you Marshall
Come on Tenner
Johnny boy??
Course he likes me best~~ ;D ;D ;D
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I agree with TW on both pieces. The natural edge on the black jockstrap is a nice accent, too.
My sentiments exactly. All I can say is "Wow" that is nifty!
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Thanks everyone and Clicker I like you. I'd like you for supper but your hide would be way to tough. You wouldn't even make a good rump roast or not even good stew meat but you make a GOOD FRIEND.. your friend KT ;) ;D
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:D :D :D so your sayin you don't like jerky!! ::)
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KT, your jockstrap photos are missing. Please be sure to re-post them for us again. That's a good look.
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Thanks Marshal here it is. KT
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Ya know that has to be the nicest jock strap style i ever seen :o :) :) :)
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That's the ticket, KT. Thumbs-up.
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A Collins/Roosevelt that I've suntanned...
REALLY NICE, I love the F.A. Meanea holster and that one is sharp...
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Here is a Meanea Cheyenne style holster I finished this morning
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That is very nice outrider. Well done.
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YEP~ like the tooling :)
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Outrider outstanding holster and the color is even BETTER KT
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You got that one right, Outrider. Clean and graceful. Beautiful work. Thumbs-up.
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I have to tell you I like the holster that outrider showed so much I asked him if he would make me one to hang on antler for show and tell as part of my collection. I was lucky enough that he said yes. Thanks outrider. KT :)
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We have a select and very talented people in this group and although some come and go they leave behind a sense of accomplishment in the projects that they share with us. KT is one of our most talented artisans and I was humbled that he asked that I make something for him....
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Howdy Outrider,
Your Meanea Holster is outstanding! The workmanship and design are as good as it gets. Thank you for sharing this fine example of Leather Working with us.
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Beautiful work Outrider, you captured the Meanea style to a tee.. 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Here´s the complite Frontiersman rig, I´m satisfied with it. Thanx for explaining the bag KT
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Two more
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Henrik, beautiful outfit. Again the color is very nice. WHen I try to use Fiebing walnut dye it comes out looking a lot difereent then that. Very nicely done.
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BB that's a BEAUTIFUL piece of work. I don't know what you could do to make it any better . Don't change anything. A++++++ KT :)
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. BB that's a BEAUTIFUL piece of work. I don't know what you could do to make it any better . Don't change anything. A++++++ KT
My sentiments exactly. That is a work of art.
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:o KT's been exported!!!!! :o
Gee i didn't get a rattle on mine~ :( Hey Bob,i hear KTs been gettin 5.00 a bag at the flea marts :D :D
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You did a really fine job on that outfit,be careful everybody that see's it will want to grab it!! I dang near have to keep the one KT made tied to the wall!
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Beautiful, Henrik. Everything has its own character. The combination is a winner.
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The basket-weave and the rivet put this at circa 1900...
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Very nice work Skeeter.
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I like the basket weave look. At the turn of the century a lot of nice work was done. This one portrays that nicely.
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Nice work fellas, Outrider, Skeeter, Boothill. I haven't been on this page for a while and was missing out on some nice eye candy.
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Some work in progress...
It's in the Mexican style, suggested by the photo on page 167 of PI.
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eeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! :) :) :)Oh that's gonna be a bueaty Skeeter !!!!!!!
:o :-* :)
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Beautiful, Skeet. Good work on this one. Looking forward to the finished pic(s).
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Skeeter, very nice. The design is very clean looking.
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That's a big thumbs-up, Skeet. 8)
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Awesome work Skeet, well done pard... 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Outstanding!
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Great work skeeter
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Thanks, pards.
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Lots of nice leather here fellars!
now to get another pull off this jar ;D
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Lonesome Dove holsters and sheath. This was a resent request of a customer putting together a Lonesome Dove rig. He already had the belt and box so I made him the holster and sheath for the Russell knife.
He had me do the Walker holster and also one for an 1860.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3537_zps4a34de08.jpg) (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/30WCF/media/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3537_zps4a34de08.jpg.html)
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Cliff nice job. Good color
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Thanks KT. I managed to get the pattern almost perfect on the first try, just a little tweaking to the pattern to make it just right. I looked at pictures of the movie rig and took a bit of experimenting to get the color and shading right.
I never would have thought but after watching the whole series again there is only one scene in the whole movie that shows a real good look of that holster. Pictures online are fairly limited too that show the color and shading of the holster.
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Nice work, Cliff. You do the originals justice.
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Nice work, Cliff.
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Nice clean work Cliff….
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Howdy Cliff,
Beautiful work!
Augustus McCrae himself would be proud to wear that Holster and Sheath.
J. McCrae
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Hi, folks!
I'm happy I found your great site with all this interesting material! Making old frontier leather is only an hobby so I hope you don't mind me giving you an idea of what I'm doing on the weekends ;)
Best regards from Germany!
Ray
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and some more stuff...
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Welcome to the forum, Ray. It looks like your weekends are spent well. There are some fine holsters you've done. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
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Very nice looking holsters Ray. Welcome.
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Ray nice work. Great to have you on board. KT
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Thank you very much! 8)
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Very nice work Ray!
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Welcome to our forum Ray, your work is very nice and well done, thanks for sharing with us, we'll look forward to more from you...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Great work, Ray. Some good stuff is made this side of the Atlantic - for example Andy Rombach in Germany and Lloyd of PLM Brand Saddlery in France. I recognize the originals you're aiming at from Packing Iron. Keep up the good work!
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Nice stuff!!
Hey Skeeter.what ARE you grinnin at!?? ;D
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Finally got around to making a pipe bag. My first one . KT
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Very cool item! Personally I have never done anything with beads. Looks like an awful lot of work! :)
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Howdy Ray,
Welcome to the Leather Shop. This is some mighty fine work you have shown us. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff!
Howdy KT,
Beautiful! I'll bet back in the 1800's you could have traded your Pipe Bag for a Henry.
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Ray and Johnny thank you and Johnny I would have traded for a Mary Jane or a Sue... KT LOL
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Or a Look,didn't go at away,went tuther ~ ::) Nice bag KT. As soon as ya get my flute bag done let me know.
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Snakeskin, spots, beads, buckskin and fringe. Looks great, KT.
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GCR and Marshal thank you and Marshal you forgot the rawhide.. KT ;D
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Drat. ;D
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I started this one 6 months ago and never put the beads on so I decided to finish it. Done with these . Got it out of my system. LOL KT
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Good bead work, KT. The whole thing works well.
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Love the pipe bag KT, nice work.
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Marshal and Cliff thank you very much. KT
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Now you can make a flute bag ::) :P ;D
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Howdy!
Time to post some new stuff:
Two well known movie holsters, than something referring to PI page 113 and finally...
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... an "free" designed left hand cross draw rig (with matching spur straps) for "gamblers".
That's why it has 13 loop holes 8)
Best regards from Germany!
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Very nice Ray, thanks for sharing with us pard. 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Very nice work Ray.
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Beautiful work, Ray. I particularly like the one from PI. 8) Thanks for the pics.
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Very nice work Ray!
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Nice work, Ray.
The scabbard on the left is new, lined with pigskin.
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Both look great, Skeet. What a beautiful pattern. Outstanding work.
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Thank`s a lot!
Hey very impressive work Skeeter! Your carving just looks perfect 8)
I can´t hardly believe you made these scrabbards twice!!!
And thanks again for your advice. Cuts look much more pleasant now *ähämmm...*
;)
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Thanks, Marshal and Ray...
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Nice looking work skeeter.
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Here my version of a Huckleberry Rig for my Merwin & Hulbert .
I find off the shoulder rigs with a chest strap retention uncomfortable and a bit restraining
So I worked up this Bandoleer style.... No carving , simple utilitarian and finished in Fiebings Med. Brown cut 50% and Skidmore's.
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Great work, Major.
These pics show the double stitching to hold the lining of the scabbard posted above.
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Details looking great, Skeeter :-)
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Well done Major 2 and Skeeter, nice work all around, thanks for sharing... ::) :o 8) ;D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Selfies of a couple of belts....
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Ray great work on the holsters. KT
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Major 2 nice job. KT
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Ain't got the words Skeeter simply bueatiful! I carved some leather last year but it was an overdone turkey, don't know who got the tip of my finger :-\ :-X ::)
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Skeeter nice leather work.. KT
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Good work, Skeet. I really like the photo with all the pieces. Thanks for the pics.
Major 2, that's a fine rig. Looks great for the MH. 8)
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Thanks, compadres.
Skeet
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WOW! :o
WOW! :o
WOW! :o
WOW! :o
and WOW! :o
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Nice work fellas. Hadn't checked the thread for a while and was missin out on eye candy.
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Here's one of my Scout Belts I just finished. I think the Will Ghormley buckle looks nice on there!
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Nice looking cartridge belt!
where did you get the conchos?
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Beautiful, David. I agree, the belt and buckle are a great combo. Outstanding, as usual. 8)
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A Mexican loop...
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Howdy Skeeter,
Outstanding as usual. The quality and workmanship are first class. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Mine but made by Dave Carrico, houses my #3
and refinished in my own mixture of dyes & Skidmores
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Fine work fellas
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Beautiful work Skeet, thanks for sharing :o 8)
tEN wOLVES :D
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Outstanding as always, Skeet. It really looks authentic. Thumbs-up! 8)
Maj2, David did a fine job for you on that one. Of course, David does a fine job on all of them. ;)
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Here are two Rigs I just finished. The one gun Rig has several coats of Neet's Foot Oil followed by Skidmore's. The two gun Rig was immersed in home brewed Walnut dye for two hours followed by Neet's Foot Oil and Skidmore's.
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Johnny as usually some BEAUTIFUL work your showing. Love the colors. Keep m coming,,, KT ;)
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Skeeter and Major some nice leather work your showing. KT
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Johnny, great job. I really like the two gun rig.
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Beautiful rigs, Johnny. Very nice work.
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As always, nice work Johnny, they look great... ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Many thanks to everyone for the kind words.
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NICE! One fer ye and mou~ ;D
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Here's a set of Johnny Ringo Holsters from Will Ghormley's pattern that I just finished. I did the canvas belt and badge holder as well....originally I made the canvas belt was a bandolier, but it didn't function well in that service. The spur straps are from Will's patterns as well. The tooled design on the straps is my doing...sorry, there isn't a good detail on them in this photo. This is as much fun as shooting!
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Very nice Troy! Johnny Ringo himself would be proud to wear that rig. We look forward to see your next project.
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Troy, welcome. Thats a nice looking outfit.
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Beautifull work, and welcome to our forum Troy..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Those look great, Troy. Very nice job on the whole rig. Looking forward to more of your work.
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Mine but made by Dave Carrico, houses my #3
and refinished in my own mixture of dyes & Skidmores
Thanks, I should mention the money belt is my work, from leather Johnny McCrae sent me several years ago.
But David did do the holster and I did the color...
I'm pleased with the set...thanks for the kudos :)
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Thanks for the kind words, pard'ners!
I certainly get inspiration from this forum.
I'm working on some El Dorado holsters, now.
Just plain jane....but It will be my first set of lined, and with a trigger guard welt.
Troy...
"I didn't shoot the stage clean, but at least I shot it slow"
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I'm still am marveled by the fine craftsmanship and finished products y'all produce...
but from time to time...I just hobby around with my own
I had decided to get a Wild Bunch era 1911* , and wanted holster for it... ( * 1st. 1911 I will have owned in maybe 10-12 years, 2nd ever in fact )
I have to tell you, the gun is in route so I had no sample to shape my design...
Though it is not unusual or even unique, this is my own hand drawn pattern.
I tried the fit with a friends 1911 yesterday .... nailed it .... draw is slick as snot and retains the gun nicely.
Leather is two pieces of 5 oz veg tan glued together so the holster is fully lined , finish is just heavy applied Skidmores
and sun light....
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Major 2, you aced it pard, well done , it looks fantastic, thanks for sharing ::) :o 8) :D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Nice work, Major 2. It looks good and should do the job for you.
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This is a copy of the scabbard on page 91 of Cowboys & Trappings.
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Skeeter, outstnding work as usual. Very impressive, I just looked it upin my copy of that book it looks as close to the original as it gets. original.
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Howdy Skeeter,
Wow! That is an awesome job of carving. Many thanks for sharing your skills with us.
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Skeeter, I think we need a drool emoticon. That is great. I do have a question on those. Do the rivets for the strap keepers go all the way through, or just through the one thickness of leather and there is a corresponding keeper on the other side?
thanks,
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Thanks, guys.
Mogorilla - in this case, because the scabbard is so slim-cut, the rivets do not go all the way through.
With a roomier scabbard, the rivets would go right through.
Skeet
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Outstanding, Skeet! Another beautiful job. We also need a thumbs-up emoticon.
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Skeeter, beautiful work pard, as always.. ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Have just finished up a civilian half flap holster for a customer. I really like making the oldwest holsters.
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That goes along with you're really good at it too !
great color and lines :)
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Howdy Bob,
You like making it and I enjoy looking at it. It's top quality Classic looking work.
Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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Very nice Henrik, your work is always top notch, thanks for sharing pard.. ::) 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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More of your normal fine workmanship, Henrik. Looks great. 8)
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BB outstanding job. Good work. KT
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Thanx.. Wish I could do this all the time.
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Hi Skeeter! Awesome scabbard!!! I just build my first scabbard (very poorly) some days ago and went through Packing Iron looking for the old designs and now I see you have copied this one. Just perfect. Nothing more to say about it. 8)
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Thanks, pards.
Nice work, Henrik.
'Nother pic.
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Awsome work skeeter
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Have just finished a 1881 Indian war rig for a customer. Hope he likes it
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Very clean and good looking! Nice work! 8)
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Looks good Henrik, he should be very happy with this rig.. ::) :o 8) :D
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Beautiful, Henrik. I like the simple design and clean look. Your customer should be very pleased.
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Thanx guys. Think I have to make one for my self to.
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Thanx guys. Think I have to make one for my self to.
You know you'll be happy with it. ;D
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Nice work, Henrik.
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Skeeter beautiful leather work. KT
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Thanks, Kid.
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1861 Federal style cap box. Customer wanted russet. He did not want the shearling inside. He intends to carry a Cash Snail Capper in it.
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Nice work CR, just love it.. Where can I buy that kind of brass stud?
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Boothill, you can get them from Blockaderunners. THe last ones I bought I got from David Carrico, you might contact him and see if he still has some to sell.
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Nice work, Camano. Looks good.
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For the Gaelic among us.
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Back view
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Right Holster
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Left Holster
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Matt, very nice looking rig. Have not seen you on here in some time.
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That's one classy rig, Kid. Looks really good. Obviously you've been busy working leather. Thanks for the pics.
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If you want a rig that looks like it came out of the 1800s, here are two gun belts and holsters made for me by Scott Kreiman of CamanoRidge Custom Leather. I have had many rigs but these are as good as they come. Full 40 bullet loops and toe plugs in the holsters. Does'nt get any better than these. Scott is on many of these forums look for his stuff. If you want his address here it is,
CamanoRidge Custom Leather
Scott Kreiman
940 Hoppy Trail Way
Camano Island, WA. 98282
425-280-1962
NCOWS # 810
Reno
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Kid, beautiful work pard…. ::) 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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RENO, CCL did you well, your rig looks like it steped right out of the eighteen hundreds, thanks for the look see pard… ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Kid C - very impressive work.
Ditto, Camano.
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Reno, he sure does fine work. You have a keeper with that rig. Thanks for posting the pics.
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This is my first set of western holsters. Other than these, I have only made 2 J frame holsters and an IWB holster for a Walther PPK, so I am pretty new a leatherworking and holster making.
(https://sites.google.com/a/fewpb.net/brenn/_/rsrc/1421606363945/home/holsterss.JPG)
(https://sites.google.com/a/fewpb.net/brenn/_/rsrc/1421606374730/home/leftholster.JPG)
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Brenn, for not having made many holsters those look pretty darn good.
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Brenn, for not having made many holsters those look pretty darn good.
Thanks. I need to make some more, but those took me a good 8 hours per holster, mainly because they are made from 2 layers of about 4-6 oz. leather, so they are smooth-side leather inside and out. It seems like an unlined rig would be pretty easy.
The little J frame holster is my original pattern (I used a Tandy El Dorado pattern for the western holsters). It's a cross draw I wear a lot in the summer and I recently made my father a straight drop like it, with a matching belt.
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Lookin' good, Brenn. Nice work on that rig.
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Brenn,
Nice rig! I have a rig with holsters of this design (El Dorado pattern by Mr. Ghormley). I really like it, too.
I made it for a 5-1/2" length SAA/Ruger NMV. I use it both on my 4-3/4" and 5-1/2" bbl revolvers.
I agree...it is a lot of stitching for a liner! It took me a long time as well to do by hand. But, I'm am pleased with the function, and consider it worth the time invested!
"I'm going to file off those little bumps on the end of my barrels. They keep getting in my way, and I can't see the target"
... Good Troy
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Here's a couple of holsters I made.
One for my 1858 Remington Buffalo Revolver .44 caliper, made from 8 oz. veg tan leather, dyed saddle tan brown.
The Black one I made for a friend's 1847 Walker, .44 caliper ,made from 8 oz. veg tan leather dyed with Vinegaroon.
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Nicely none Sawer, your holsters look like they just stepped out of the eighteen hundreds, thanks for sharing…
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Good work, Sawyer. 10 Wolves said it, they look like they could be originals.
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KidC That's some beautiful work your showing.. KT
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Here's a sheath with a beaded pouch, gator top and made from elk hide. KT
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KT, nice to see something from you. As always great looking piece of work.
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That is pretty cool, KT. Very nice, as always. The sheath matches the knife beautifully. 8)
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My 2nd knife sheaf, 1st didn't turn out so good.
Silver Rings
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I haven't made anything for a while, just got back into it because I got an 1871 Colt. Here are my two holsters. The belt I made last year, a modified money belt. Modified because I sewed the front band back together to stiffen the belt some.
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Beautiful work SR, you still have it, thanks for the look see ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Looks great, SR. You nailed it on this. Good to see you at it again. 8)
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments .KT
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Silver_Rings....
I really like that holster...reckon it'll fit a 5-1/2" SAA copy?
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It's always a genuine pleasure to look at all of the fine Leather work everyone posts on this forum. My thanks to everybody for sharing your talents and ideas.
Here are some Rigs I just finished for fellow Shooters. Nothing fancy, just plain and simple. Three hours in the home brewed Walnut Dye followed by two coats of Neets and two coats of Skidmores.
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Those look go0od, Johnny. Do you have a closeup of the design on the holsters?
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Howdy Marshal,
Thanks for the kind words. The design is supposed to resemble the 25th Infantry Division patch.
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Howdy Marshal,
Thanks for the kind words. The design is supposed to resemble the 25th Infantry Division patch.
Thanks, Johnny. That's what I thought. I was assigned to them for a time in 1967.
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Looks good Johnny, nice resemblance ... 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Great design SR , I like that style
and as always Johnny has something cool ;)
I messed around on this one , traced from one I saw in the Confederate Navel Museum in Columbus.
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Interesting square toe on that one, Maj. Looks good. Thanks for the pic.
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Nice work, all of you. It's always nice to see such talented people.
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Howdy,
it`s about a year I posted my last works here.
I remember asking Skeeter "how to get them smoother". He gave me a couple of good advice and told me it´s all about practice.
Well... he is absolutly right! I made quite a lot of holsters since then and each time they become a bit "smoother" ;)
Best regards from Germany!
Ray
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Ray, FA Meanea would have been proud of that one. Where did you get your border stamp?
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Hi Camano,
the stamp is an unique copy I did myself. Some vector grafics with Adobe lasered in steel...
Crazy but daisy 8)
Best regards!
Ray
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Beautiful, Ray. That stamp really makes the border authentic. Very nice job.
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Very nice, Ray. Glad to help.
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Here is one I did for a new shooter. Nothing fancy. He shot with us this past weekend and managed to shoot a couple of clean stages with this Rig.
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Looks good, Johnny. Nice work.
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Nice work Johnny, good design and usable rig ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Howdy Marshall Will & TW,
Many thanks for the kind words.
Had a weird thing happen yesterday. I was sewing some more Holsters together and my hands camped up. First the left and then the right hand. I shot six stage matches on Saturday and Sunday. It was warm and I drank lots of water. Never had that happen before to this extent. Must be old age I reckon.
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My hands often get stiff, and swollen when working on leather projects.
It is heck getting old...but it beats the alternative!
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Had a weird thing happen yesterday. I was sewing some more Holsters together and my hands camped up. First the left and then the right hand. I shot six stage matches on Saturday and Sunday. It was warm and I drank lots of water. Never had that happen before to this extent. Must be old age I reckon.
I've had that happen but only if I'm dehydrated and have used those muscles more than normal the day before, much like you did with the two days of shooting. Perhaps you were a little dehydrated yesterday even though you were properly hydrated the days before.
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I've had that happen but only if I'm dehydrated and have used those muscles more than normal the day before, much like you did with the two days of shooting. Perhaps you were a little dehydrated yesterday even though you were properly hydrated the days before.
Thanks Marshall.
That does make sense. I certainly did not drink as much water on the day I had the cramps.
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Hand and finger cramps happen to me all the time, it makes getting things done a problem at times...
tEN wOLVES >:(
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Well if this happens to a youngster like TW then maybe it ain't old age for me after all.
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Hand and finger cramps happen to me all the time, it makes getting things done a problem at times...
tEN wOLVES >:(
I'm 49 and in pretty good shape - I'm an Army Reserve drill sergeant and still well above the drill sergeant standard on my PT test. I get hand cramps and soreness every time I work on anything as big as a holster or belt project.
Here's my latest one - a holster for my .44 Magnum old model Vaquero, to carry on hunting trips. I made it thicker than usual and using the fancy engraved Chicago screws at each end of my stitching is a new idea I had that seems to work pretty well. This is also the first black holster I ever made and the first with black thread. The loop is a layer of the holster lining leather, laminated to a layer of fake python skin, printed on cowhide (even feels like snake skin) that I got at Tandy.
Still working on the belt.
(http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo23/brenn0/44holster_zpslpk14w9f.jpg)
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Looks good, Brenn. The use of those Chicago screws is a nice touch. Nice work.
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Well Brenn, you knocked this one out of the park, it looks great, nice clean lines and the snake skin adds a little class to an already cool looking rig, well done... ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Looks good, Brenn. The use of those Chicago screws is a nice touch. Nice work.
Thanks. It was originally supposed to have white thread, but I re-dyed the holster after cutting the stitching groove and making the stitching holes and the dye in the holes made my thread gray, so I just dyed everything black and switched to black thread.
I have been trying to decide how to add cartridge loops to the belt. I looked in "Packing Iron" today, for ideas, and the first picture between the "contents" and "forward" has a belt with, I guess what you call "semi-woven" cartridge loops (loop comes out one slot in the belt and goes back in another). The semi-woven loops set the cartridges about an inch apart, with a rivet/spot between each one.
My plan is to do the same, but put them a hair closer together, use one of those engraved Chicago screws between each loop, to carry the look of the holster to the belt, and then gut a straight groove above the loops, so the cartridge rim can rest in the groove.
I also need to figure out how to use a little bit of the snakeskin on the belt, to really make it a "set."
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I also need to figure out how to use a little bit of the snakeskin on the belt, to really make it a "set."
Can you make the belt loops with the snakeskin?
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Can you make the belt loops with the snakeskin?
Don't have enough - I'll probably just put some at each end of the row of loops.
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What about covering a couple of screw back conchos with the snakeskin? You could even do one in the middle as well as at the ends. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with.
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What about covering a couple of screw back conchos with the snakeskin? You could even do one in the middle as well as at the ends. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with.
That's a good idea - in fact, I think Tandy may have some conchos that are made for that purpose - so you can inlay leather in the middle or cover them or whatever.
I might just cut some diamond shapes out of the snake skin and sew them on.
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That's a good idea - in fact, I think Tandy may have some conchos that are made for that purpose - so you can inlay leather in the middle or cover them or whatever.
I might just cut some diamond shapes out of the snake skin and sew them on.
I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
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I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Well, here are the cartridge loops I made. Semi-woven (2 slots for each loop) with Chicago screws in between, to match the ones in the holster. I cut a decorative groove along each edge of the belt, then another groove above and below the loops. All of the grooves are decoration except the one right above the loops - the edge of the cartridge rim sits in that one, to help hold the cartridges in place.
I still haven't worked out what to do with the snake skin, on the belt and I just ordered some 1925 Stone Mountain half dollar conchos that I might use on it.
(https://sites.google.com/site/mrclean13x/home/cartbelt1.JPG)
(https://sites.google.com/site/mrclean13x/home/cartbelt3.JPG)
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Have you thought about getting one of the belt buckle blanks from Tandy and covering it with the snake. https://www.tandyleather.com/en-usd/home/department/buckles/1800-00.aspx
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Have you thought about getting one of the belt buckle blanks from Tandy and covering it with the snake. https://www.tandyleather.com/en-usd/home/department/buckles/1800-00.aspx
I don't really like that style of buckle - I prefer the Tandy California style buckles.
A lesson I learned, making these cartridge loops, was using hole punches and wood chisels to cut slots. Turns out, punching a hole at each end of the slot and then using the right size chisel to join them together into a slot let you cut easier and straighter and with more control than using oblong punches. So far, I have never had any good luck with an oblong punch.
For these, I cut a cardboard strip the width of my belt, then laid out the slots and Chicago screw holes by punching each end of each slot and the screw holes with a 1/8" hole punch. The patter goes from one end out to 8 sets of slots. Then I just laid the cardboard on my belt and marked the holes on the back of the belt with a sharpie marker, then flipped the patter around and partly overlapped my marked holes to extend the other end out to the number of loops I wanted and marked the rest of the holes. Then I took my 1/8" punch and punched all the slot ends and a 3/16 or 1/4" and punched the holes for the Chicago screws. All punches from the back side of the belt.
After punching the holes, I turned the belt over and, from the front, took my 3/4" chisel and lined it up with the right edges of the top and bottom holes for each slot and hit it with the hammer and joined the holes, then did the same on the left side of each pair of holes.
After punching the holes and cutting the slots (and re-dyeing the inner edges of the cut slots) I took my strap for making the loops and laced it through, putting a cartridge in each loop, pulling it tight and anchoring it by one Chicago screw at a time, down the row. I would pull each loop tight, then past the Chicago crew holes and up through the first slot for the next loop, then I'd take my 1/8" punch and punch through the middle of the Chicago screw hole in the belt, to make a screw holes in the loop-strap.
Then I set a cartridge where I wanted it to ride on the bet and set my stitching groover even with the rim and cut a groove that the cartridge rim will sit in, to keep them in place in the loops. That's just an idea I came up with while I was working - not really tested yet, but I could feel the cartridges snap into the groove when I put them in the loops. The advantage of the semi-woven loops, over fully woven (1 slot per loop) is that these hold the cartridges against the belt, so it's easier to use something to keep them from sliding down in the loop.
It was a lot faster and easier than stitching the loops, in my opinion. The loops should also be stronger and it's possible to adjust them, or even change the caliber, with a new piece of 3/4" strap. I still think stitched loops probably look better and will give you more rounds on the belt in the same space. The advantage of these loops
I read conflicting recommendations on making the loops with a wet or dry strap. I did it dry. Seems OK so far.
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That belt looks great with your holster, Brenn. It doesn't even need the snakeskin but covered conchos may look really nice with it. I like it.
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That belt looks great with your holster, Brenn. It doesn't even need the snakeskin but covered conchos may look really nice with it. I like it.
Thanks.
So far I'ver made 3 holsters for single action revolvers and 2 for double actions and 3 cowboy belts and 1 regulat 1.5" belt.
I'm thinking my next project may be a holster for a semi-auto - those look at whole lot easier. I took apart my Triple K copy of an Askins Avenger holster and used it to make a pattern, so I'll probably make a 1911 holster.
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I haven't done any leather work for awhile and a friend wanted a sheath for his in custom bowie. The thing is a monster, it weighs two pounds! His only instructions were, make it dark,put a black bear on it and make accommodation for a leg tie down. I used solid copper rivets and burrs to hold it together. It is 5 layers of 9oz in some places. I used a buffalo snap to hold the knife in and to match the nickles inletted in the handle. Put some resist on the trim to make it stand out. Hope he likes it. JW
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Jack Wagon, good looking sheath.
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That looks good with that knife, Jack. I like the bear on it. Nice work.
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Made this for a Door Prize Winner.
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I made the Black Rig for my son and the Walnut rig for my Grandson.
I remember taking my son hunting for his first time thirty three years ago. Now he takes his son hunting. They both shoot SASS and NCOWS matches with me. Time sure flies!
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Fine looking rigs, Johnny. All three are top quality. You have a fortunate son and grandson. Also, there's going to be some lucky door prize winner out there. Thanks for sharing.
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Great rigs, and good times, and the time does go by too fast, thanks fo sharing Johnny... 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Howdy Marshall Will & Ten Wolves,
Many thanks for the kind words and all of the hard work you Gents put in to make this such an excellent forum.
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Fine looking rigs, Johnny. All three are top quality. You have a fortunate son and grandson. Also, there's going to be some lucky door prize winner out there. Thanks for sharing.
I'm also fortunate, asked John to duplicate this one, for me... it's a beauty
My hands just cant handle the sewing anymore, I suffer for a few days after I hand sew one anymore :(
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The credit for this one goes to Ten Wolves for sending me the pattern and introducing me to home brewed Walnut Dyes.
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My first lined holsters. I've made a few over the years, but always unlined and never with any kind of carving or decorations.
The first one is the first lined one I did, cross draw. The second one is my foray into vinagroon staining. Made a bunch of mistakes, but it's mine and I learned a lot and hopefully won't repeat the mistakes. Also my first attempt at carving. Biggest issue is I should have finished the holster including sewing everything up then used the vinagroon. Wouldn't have washed out the carving as bad and would have had an easier time of it. The black one I decided to sew the perimeter with black thread and the main welt with white, I'm now thinking I either should have sewed it all black or all white. In any event, I'm very happy with the vinagroon, I'd sworn off black dye, but now have something that won't wipe off onto hands, clothes, ect.
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Howdy wiil52100,
Very nice work! Thanks for sharing it with us.
I'd heartily agree that Vinagroon is the way to go for Black.
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I'm really liking it, but it is a bit different than using a normal oil dye, but not bad once you figure it out.
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Those look great, pard. Congrats on the lining and the decorating. For sure vinegaroon is the best black possible. Thanks for sharing.
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I hope this post is in the right place. This is an item only a cowboy action shooter can appreciate. I built a scaled western building to sit on my home shooting range. Try to guess what the actual size of it is. A hint is that it is scaled down from a full size building but the pictures are not photo shopped in any way.
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Looks good! Say about 6' overall hight?
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Good guess, about 7 feet to the top of the false front wall.
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So is it just 3 sided? Or is it a box?
Got the size from the post off to the side.
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It's got four sides, a roof, and a floor inside (25 square feet). The back doesn't have any siding, just OSB and a full size door so I can go in. I'm using it as a shed to store my targets, brass bucket and other shooting accessories. The roof has a very slight slope to the rear and is covered in brown tin that is overlapped at the seems to shed the water. It's weather tight and I've coated it with high quality stain to preserve the wood.
I was originally going to build it half scale but that would have cost about $3000 in material. I used 1and1/2 inch X 1/8 inch lattice strips for the siding that I got got as scrap off a job I did. That was perfect for a 1/4 scale building so I went with that and still spent about $400 on the project.
It took about three weeks to build because I worked hard to build each piece to exactly 1/4 scale. The windows and doors were particularly hard. The windows had to be hand cut with a knife. Also, I built it so I could take it apart into 5 pieces to be light enough that I could move it by hand.
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That's an outstanding job. Beautiful. Three weeks? That's fast considering. I like it a lot.
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No kidding, and functional to boot! Would love something like that for my range, but then it'd be something else to bush hog around. Love the idea of using it as a storage shed though, very cool.
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I ran across these pics of the last saddle I built before I closed down my shop. Its built on a reconditioned (rebuilt) tree that dated to the 1880's or 1890's.
When I had this tree rebuilt I had a copy made identical to it except with a 16 inch seat and arizona bars.
One of these days I'm going to build a saddle on that tree for my oldest grandson.
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The old style saddles are really cool. I don't think I've seen this elsewhere (new saddles built in the old style)
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Looks great, Don. I love those old saddle designs.
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Great looking saddle Don
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Well done Don...
tEN wOLVES... ;D
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Here is a pair of Slim Jim's and pouch I am building for my Pietta 1851's. Waiting on a buckle to finish the belt.
Lucky
(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l361/decapper/PICT0367_zps3zmhz43j.jpg) (http://s329.photobucket.com/user/decapper/media/PICT0367_zps3zmhz43j.jpg.html)
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Outstanding! Look forward to seeing the finished Rig.
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Beautiful work Lucky, like Johnny said, can't wait to see the whole rig put together, well done pard... ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Lookin' really good, Lucky. The color is outstanding and the tooling is first rate. Looking forward to the finished pics.
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A lot of work...
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Nice Chaps, Skeeter!
Here's a sheath style I'm trying.
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Nice Santee, I have a sheath like this, making a copy was a challenge, but also fun, the wrapping and sewing in the back looks awesome, if I can find mine I'll post a photo...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Cool!
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I like that kind of sheath, Santee. Looks great.
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Thanks, Will.
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I finally got the belt finished. The entire rig is stained with walnut hull dye. Now I am going to have to make a shotgun belt to match.
Lucky
(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l361/decapper/walnut%20die%20rig_zpsjsbvssix.jpg)
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Nice work Lucky!
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Terrific!
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Great work on the holsters and pouch.
Silver Rings
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Very nice work, this rig looks great...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Beautiful work!
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That's a beautiful rig. I love the tooling with that color. Thumbs-up to that one.
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1880s shotgun chaps, as accurate as I can make them.
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Came out great. Good color.
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Beautiful, Skeet. Very nice work. 8)
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Very nice Skeeter
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Howdy Skeeter,
Very nice! I'd love to wear a pair like that. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Thanks, compadres. Some better pics...
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Great work Skeet... 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thanks, pards. I try to get that 19th-century look...
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First of all, I had to go through a whole bunch of excellent work and craftsmanship in Leather to finally arrive here. I am in awe of the abilities of the guys showing their leather here.
As an old gun nut I realized that I would have to come up with some leather on my own and having done the required leather wallets and such as a youngun', I sorta had an idea. A real gun Belt and Holster could run into some money if you wanted anything that was good looking. Tandy Leather always seemed to be handy to where I was so I followed a lot of what they had to offer over the years. My "Bible" for Holster making was Al Stohlman's Holster book to begin with. With each new firearm was a new leather project or two it seemed. The stuff that came with hunting knives started to look sort of "iffy" and I started to see what I could do there as well. The Cowboy Heroes of my youth had some really special leather in most cases. It always seemed that there was a lot of inspiration out there if you kept looking hard enough.
I started to build up a small collection of knives that would go along with my old west type handguns and eventually had a few Bowies and even an Arkansas Toothpick or two. I made up a sheath for the Arkansas Toothpick I liked the best when the one that came with it proved to be too small to fit it and Bud K sent me a second one just like the first. I purchased a Remington 1858 short barreled revolver and had made a gun belt and holster to go with it so I wanted the sheath to go with that one.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/treadhead1952/Leatherwork/EmBPHolsters2_057.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treadhead1952/media/Leatherwork/EmBPHolsters2_057.jpg.html)
I also wanted a Bullet Pouch to add in there since cartridge loops were out of the question.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/treadhead1952/Leatherwork/EmBPHolsters2_060.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treadhead1952/media/Leatherwork/EmBPHolsters2_060.jpg.html)
I have also made up a few other holsters for my other revolvers like my Ruger New Model Blackhawks in .357.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/treadhead1952/Leatherwork/357RugerHolster001.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treadhead1952/media/Leatherwork/357RugerHolster001.jpg.html)
When I picked up an Hombre Model .45 Colt I had to come up with some loops for that one.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/treadhead1952/Leatherwork/PA240001.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treadhead1952/media/Leatherwork/PA240001.jpg.html)
I have a few other items I make up for Black Powder use like two sizes of Powder Measure Holsters, Percussion Cap Pouches, Cylinder Pouches, and the list goes on as I figure out new stuff to cart around. :D
Jay
treadhead1952
Las Vegas, NV
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TH1952, Nice work all around , I really like the knife sheath, it looks very authenic and period correct, thanks for sharing...OH , and wwelcome to our forum. we're glad to have you join in with us...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thanks Ten Wolves,
I really wish that I could get out to participate with the local group here in Las Vegas but unfortunately my job has me working every weekend. It is awful hard to say no to a job that has you working 4 days a week and off for three day weekends even when those weekends are on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I have 6 more years of working until I retire, so maybe I can get more involved then. I figure I get to practice all that time so maybe it won't be for naught. ;)
I am into Black Powder shooting and that is reflected in my leather endeavors. I've been making things like Powder Flask Holsters to carry them more conveniently than tucked away in a Possibles Pouch.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/treadhead1952/Leatherwork/EmPFH2_002.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treadhead1952/media/Leatherwork/EmPFH2_002.jpg.html)
I also work on small pouches that can carry Percussion Cap Tins or Spare Cylinders. There are also Bullet or Ball Pouches to carry the extra lead required to feed those revolvers and holsters.
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I sometimes stray to more modern subjects, but those are mostly for my own carry pieces.
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Jay
treadhead1952
Las Vegas, NV
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TH1952, I've been where you are now in your life, so I do understand, but you do have a lot to look forward to when you retire, so many retired guys don't have a thing going for them when they retire, this is a great hobby, and craft, so once again welcome, it's a pleasure to have you with us..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Good work, TH. Those all are fine pieces. Thanks for sharing. Welcome to the forum.
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Thanks Guys,
As I said, it's hard not turning your gun hobby into a bit of a leather one too. As with most things, the more you do the better you eventually get at it.
Jay
treadhead1952
Las Vegas, NV
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I volunteer at a western museum one day a week giving tours. The museum is Museum of the Mountain West in Montrose Co. A really neat museum, here is their site www.museumofthemountainwest.org (http://www.museumofthemountainwest.org). I made a holster and belt for other tour guides to wear with a fake SAA. Also a picture of me in the saloon.
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Looks great, SR. Now everyone can look the part. 8)
Thanks for the link. That's not far off Hwy 70. How's the road along 50? Easy enough to pull a 35' motor home along it easily? Been looking for an excuse to go through there again.
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Howdy Marshall,
HW 50 is 4 lanes from Grand Junction to Montrose. A lot of big RV drive it. Come on down it is a great museum. The collection is displayed in actual shops and businesses. There are also a lot of original buildings, school, church, general store, gun smith shop and more.
Tours usually take 2 hrs.
Silver Rings
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Howdy Marshall,
HW 50 is 4 lanes from Grand Junction to Montrose. A lot of big RV drive it. Come on down it is a great museum. The collection is displayed in actual shops and businesses. There are also a lot of original buildings, school, church, general store, gun smith shop and more.
Tours usually take 2 hrs.
Silver Rings
Thanks for the information. Sounds good.
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That's really neat Silver_Rings. I hope to be able to volunteer my time at a place like that someday. Great holster!
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Howdy Santee, doing the tours are a lot of fun and gives me another chance to wear my CAS clothes and guns. I've been doing the tour since last June and have meet a bunch of nice people from the U.S. and many other countries.
Silver Rings
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Congrats!
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Howdy Silver Rings,
Nice work on the Holster Rig. I'll bet thats a lot of fun giving those tours.
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Silver Rings, what a lucky pard you are, that must be a lot of fun, thanks for sharing...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Howdy Folks, giving tours is a lot of fun and I keep learning thing about the old stuff from the people I'm guiding. Each guide gives the tour their own view of it. I try to get people to imagine what living in the 1800's was like. I find for myself it is hard to get my mind around how things were with out running water, electricity, modern health care, refrigeration and on and on.
Silver Rings
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Buffalo skinner's kit from the 1870s. (Maybe)
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Yep, it looks lagit, nice example, thanks for sharing...
tEN wOLVES :D
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Nice, Skeet. Looks good. 8)
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Nice kit!
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Here is a pair I just finished for a friend.
Two hours in the Walnut Dye followed by Neets Foot Oil & Skimores.
I'm still using my original batch of Walnut Dye brewed in April of 2009. Here is a link to a slide show I made in 2009
http://s278.photobucket.com/user/jvsaffran/slideshow/Using%20Walnut%20Dye%20part%202?sort=2
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Nice holsters, Johnny. I really like the nice rich color you got with the walnut dye.
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Many thanks for the kind words Marshall. This batch of Walnut Dye brewed in 2009 is like fine wine. It seems to get better with age. A big benefit of this type of Dye is that it will absolutely not bleed off on clothing.
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Just finished this one for a fellow Shooter. He will be portraying a Mexican Bandit and will wear this Rig with the two belts crossed.
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Nice work Johnny. I like the 2 belt idea and the spots look good.
Silver Rings
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Nice work Johnny, as always , looks great and the color is awesome, of course the bling adds to it all, well done pard.... ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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This one was for a door prize at a recent event. I tried to pattern it somewhat after one in Packing Iron.
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Nice work Johnny, it looks a lot like the one in Packing Iron. Some lucky person is going to win this.
Silver Rings
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Nice rig, Johnny. I like the double crossed belts. That's how I wear mine. It has the advantage of being more historically correct and the holsters are lower for ease of access. I did have to use tie-downs to keep the holster from coming up when I pull the pistols. With my narrow butt, I can drop a holster down around my ankles that way. :o
The other one is also a very good copy of the original design. Nice work on all.
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Some good looking work you're putting out Johnny.
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Great stuff there, Johnny. Loving the natural walnut stain color.
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Many thanks to everyone for the kind words.
Everything I've learned about Leather Working, making holsters, Dyeing leather and many other leather working techniques has come from this forum. My thanks also go to everyone who has helped me throughout the years.
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Just finished a gunbelt with forty-four bullet loops (in .45). Tried the rust tank to see how it would come out. The belt, billet, and chape were in it for many hours, then oiled and suntanned.
The Loops were from a different batch and took the dye differently. It looks like they are worn and dusty which is what I was going for on the belt, too.
The holster is older. I may make another to match the belt...or dunk this one in the tank for a couple of hours!
Thanks, everyone for your great info on natural dyes.
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I use a corollary statement
I can make a fair to good sandwich, but frankly sometimes I just want a really good one from someone else ...
that said...I can make a pattern and even good usable leather goods....
But sometimes ,I just want something from someone else's talents ...
So far , I have Johnny McCrae , Cliff Fendley , Homer Brown , Dave Carrico & Doug Kidd and proud of them.
I also have ( dear friends ) the late Brad Bradly and Frank Burgess. I was able to acquire one piece from Chuck Burrows which I was lucky to purchase....
All are the cream makers in my mind ( Dave , Doug , Brad and Frank for my Cavalry Equipment and knew the guys well )
I bought a lot of their goods for Films & used a lot for my own Reenacting days.
Now I enjoy in my Western Action the fellows above creations, I still make my own , but it so nice to sample the fine examples of others... :)
Thanks
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BTW Santee... that is some fine piece :)
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Howdy Santee,
That is one beautiful Rig! It looks like it's something you might see in "Packing.
I love the color.
Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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My 2nd sheath & RR Spike knife for a friend.
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Santee, that rig looks great. I like the slight mismatch in color because it's probably more accurate for how a rig would have been in the 1800's. On the last rig I made for myself, I intentionally made the belt and holsters a slightly different shade so it would look like someone had picked up each piece separately but did their best to match them.
Steel Striker, nice job. Those knives are cool and that sheath is a good match for it.
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Here's a pair of holsters and a belt that I made for my Colt 1860 copies. I finished them this week. I've also made a matching set for my 5-1/2" bbl Colt 1873 copies (they are wet forming now). The holster pattern is from Mr. Ghormley's Flames of Hell. The incised floral pattern (actually used a stitch grooving tool) is my own that is in the spirit of some designs I've see in photos.
My hands are sore, I've made six holsters this week...all with toe plugs.
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Thanks, guys!
Troy, I get the sore hands comment. Very nice work to you and Stiker, BTW.
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Those look really good, Troy. I like incised designs. You captured the spirit of originals beautifully.
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Those look really good, Troy. I like incised designs. You captured the spirit of originals beautifully
My sentiments exactly. Many thanks for sharing this with us.
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Here is a pair I just finished for a friend.
Two hours in the Walnut Dye followed by Neets Foot Oil & Skimores.
I'm still using my original batch of Walnut Dye brewed in April of 2009. Here is a link to a slide show I made in 2009
http://s278.photobucket.com/user/jvsaffran/slideshow/Using%20Walnut%20Dye%20part%202?sort=2
Love that rich Brown color. I too boiled 5 gal. Black Walnut husks, but didn't get that rich tone after Neatsfoot oil treatment. Think it's because I filtered the fine silt from my batch? Did you add any Vinegaroon to your batch?
Steel Striker
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Did you add any Vinegaroon to your batch?
No Vinegaroon was added. This is just straight Walnut dye. When making this batch I did have some iron nails in the solution.
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Hi..
It was a long time I was here.. I see some awsome work and lots of improvement.
I have just finished a 3:10 to Yuma rig for a customer
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Beautiful, Bob. Very fine work. You did the rig justice.
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Henrick, nice work pard, ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Beautiful work Bob. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Nice work Bob!
I made a pair for my self recently...no tooling, only some brass spots to match a belt I already have. Your work puts mine to shame!
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Terrific piece.
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Gallatin chaps, circa 1880, lacing hidden under the side flap.
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Beautiful work Skeet, thanks for the look see pard..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Woooweeee Skeeter!
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Great work Skeeter
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Skeeter...nice work! I checked out your Flicker link, too. Even more nice work!!
Thanks for sharing!
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Those look great, Skeet. Very nice work. Thumbs-up on these. 8)
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Nice work Skeeter. .
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Thanks, Bob. Ditto on your rig.
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Took a Holster that I made several years ago for a friend's Pocket Pistol, cut off the skirt and turned it into a "Huckleberry" style shoulder Rig.
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Looks good, Johnny. Is that an old H&R in it?
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Thanks for the kind words Marshall. It's a Smith & Wesson 3rd Model in .38 S&W. Made in 1885 or 1886.
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Cool. Love those old break tops. 8)
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Looks great Johnny, nice design/ fit and color, well done pard... :o
tEN wOLVES ;D
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JM,
Is that your design? I like it. Also, that is a great looking brown dye job. What dye did you use?
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My good friend Johnny converted this holster for me. I spent a couple days in Tombstone in January
and learned about Doc Holliday carrying a Colt lightning in a shoulder holster. I have an original
lightning that I thought would be cool to carry like he did. We talked a few times and I sent
a picture of a Heiser shoulder rig that he patterned it off of. I'm very happy with it Thanks Johnny!!
P.S. Open carry was not allowed in Tombstone, but certain people could get a concealed carry
permit, so imagine a hot tempered drunk like Holliday carrying???
BTB
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As Bear tooth Billy mentioned, this is a duplicate of his original Heiser Shoulder Rig. Billy sent me a pattern and I attached a Holster to it that I had previously made for him. I did mount the Holster to this rig with a slight cant.
The finish is my usual two to three hours in Home Brewed Walnut Dyed followed by two coats of Neet's Foot Oil and two coats of Skidmores Leather Crème.
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Nice work Johnny!
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Nice, Johnny.
Here's a Main & Winchester.
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Howdy Skeeter,
That is one beautiful Holster. I love the finish. It has a nice aged look.
It was a genuine pleasure viewing the picture albums of your work. Your workmanship is first class.
(look under "I've got more work here")
Thanks for sharing it with us.
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I have got to quit viewing this thread! It gets me all inspired and I already have 15 (soon to be 16) holsters for only 10 pistols!
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That's another fine one, Skeet. Love those tooled Slimjims. 8)
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Nicely done Skeet, this one really has style and class, thanks for sharing... 8)
tEN wOLVES :D ;D
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Thanks, compadres.
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Just finished a Buscadero Rig for a fellow Shooter. This Shooter has a 37" sleeve length so I added an extra 2" to the drop compared to the Rig he replaced. This was my first Buscadero Rig. Lot of work in one of these!
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Muy bueno, JM! I particularly like the shape of the belt. I like those conchos as well. I used them on my favorite wife's rig.
Keep up the good work!
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Thanks for the kind words Troy. The belt shape is a direct copy of the Rig this one replaces. The rest of the Rig is what he wanted from other projects I've done.
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Looks good Johnny, nothing wrong here pal, well done..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Very good work, Johnny. Looks great.
Muy bueno, JM! I particularly like the shape of the belt. I like those conchos as well. I used them on my favorite wife's rig.
Keep up the good work!
How many wives do you have?
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Marshall,
I just have one wife...at a time. This is number 2 (aka Wife 2.0) and the last one.
She is my favorite wife.
Also, out of my three children, I have a favorite oldest son, a favorite youngest son, and a favorite daughter.
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Marshall,
I just have one wife...at a time. This is number 2 (aka Wife 2.0) and the last one.
She is my favorite wife.
Also, out of my three children, I have a favorite oldest son, a favorite youngest son, and a favorite daughter.
Now, that works for me. Sounds like you struck gold. :D
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Very nice Skeeter! John Wesley would be proud to wear that.
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Just finished this one up a few days ago
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Howdy Nate,
That is a beautiful top quality Rig. Great job of carving!
Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Outstanding rig, Nate. What did you use to get the color? It's really classy.
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Outstanding rig, Nate. What did you use to get the color? It's really classy.
Thank you! I used Fiebing's mahogany dye and antique paste.
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Thank you! I used Fiebing's mahogany dye and antique paste.
Thanks, Looks great. 8)
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I finished this Slim Jim this weekend. Mahogany dye with black antique
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i like that with the black antique on it. It really looks good. Nice work.
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Excellent work! Thanks for sharing.
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Nice clean work, well done..
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Nate, I really like the carving you did on the holster. Nice work.
Silver Rings
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Here is a pair I just finished for a Door Prize Winner.
This is the first time I've used a hide from Wicket & Craig. I'm impressed with their quality and consistency. Both Holsters turned out virtually identical in color and feel (stiffness).
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WOW what a door prize
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What a great door prize. Someone will be quite pleased. Very nice work, there.
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Beautiful work Johnny McCray, as always pal, well done.. ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Johnny my friend, GREAT JOB. KT
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Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Johnny
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(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae20/Charles_Robbins/9adddca8-9e27-4da5-9bd4-21cbec393445_zpsbnptt7qa.jpg) (http://s953.photobucket.com/user/Charles_Robbins/media/9adddca8-9e27-4da5-9bd4-21cbec393445_zpsbnptt7qa.jpg.html)
Pair of Long Hunter-Kirkpatrick holsters for Colt SAA 7-1/2 & Bisley 4-3/4 inch guns.
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Nice clean work pard, thanks for sharing... ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES, ;D
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Those look good. Simple and to the point. They look good.
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Just finished this one for a Schofield. It is the RH mate to one I did a while back for a Door Prize winner.
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NICE
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That's beautiful, johnny. Very authentic. I love the color.
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Nice work Johnny, that Schofield looks right at home... ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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A couple from PI...
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wow. Need a drool emoticon! Those are amazing!
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Hi Skeeter,
Those are beautiful! Looks like they came right out of Packing Iron.
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Beautiful work, Skeet. Very classy. Very authentic looking. Love the color you got on them. (http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/Smileys/Lots_O_Smileys/icon_thumright.gif)
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Skeeter,
Nice pair of Slim Jims. The original M&W pictured in Packing Iron is one in my collection. I bought that holster 30 some years ago. It had belonged to an early gold rusher here in Montana. I have always loved the early carving style used by Main & Winchester and have several of their carved Slim Jims as well as the carved pommel bags on pages 57 (right center) and page 59 in Packing Iron. I like holsters with muzzle plugs, but I've never seen an original M&W with a plug.
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Well done Skeeter, as always..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thanks, pards.
Buck, thanks for that info - I just assumed there was a toe plug.
I tried to copy your cantena a few years ago, just guessing the dimensions...
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I am very new to leather work, here are my first two attempts at stamping.
I messed up the pattern a little on the 1911 holster :-\
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/nivekwerd/IMG_20170219_150634%201_zpsuzlfj90g.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/nivekwerd/IMG_20170226_192358_zpstlsvafto.jpg)
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W.F. nice work, thanks for sharing..your fits perfectly, trigger guard covered, nice....
tEN wOLVES ;D
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W.F. nice work, thanks for sharing..your fits perfectly, trigger guard covered, nice....
My sentiments exactly. We look forward to seeing your future projects.
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Very nice, Wallace.
Skeeter, Nice job on the pommel bags. A friend of mine found them hanging in a tack shed on a ranch near Salmon, Idaho and brought them to me. We did some trading and I ended up with the bags. I've had them since 1992. Holster is for an 1851 Navy. I have an original 1894 M&W catalog showing many pommel bags, but these are not listed in that catalog.
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Nice one, Wallace. Welcome!
Buck, those cantenas are beauties. The top buckle of the cantena looks japanned in PI. Would all three buckles have been japanned?
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Yes, all three are japanned.
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Beautiful, Skeet. Very nice work.
Wallace, those look good. Nice molding to the pistols. The stamping is fine. Fun, too. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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Haven't been on this page in a while. Nice work Johnny, Skeeter, and Wallace. Looks like everyone has been busy.
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Nice boulder rig, Johnny! All these rigs you all have been posting lately are terrific.
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Thanks folks, I went a little overboard on the molding for the SAA holster but I hope it will soften up when I start using it.
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You can always re-mold it if needed.
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I made this for my Smith & Wesson 3rd Model. Smith & Wesson told me this Pistol was manufactured in 1885 or 1886. The Holster is fastened to the rig with two Chicago Screws so I can change the Holster cant or switch to a different Holster. This a prototype as there are some things that I want to change on my next one.
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Looks good, Johnny. That was a smart idea to use Chicago screws so you can change the angle or holster itself at any time if you want.
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Looks good John, nice design and should work well, being able to change can't is a big plus..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Looks great Johnny
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Many thanks for all of the kind words. I made this Rig
to wear at the NCOWS Convention later this month.
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well its been a few moons or 2 since i posted so i thought id post one of my favorite holster to make its
TheHand of God holster pattern bybthe great Will Ghormley
thanks for takin a gander
Tim
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Looks good, Tim. Nice job.
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I was asked to duplicate a Cavalry Holster for a friend in the opposite hand. I forgot to take pictures of the finished unit. The last picture of the Holster (S4) in Black is after being dyed in Vinegaroon but before any final finishing.
This was the first time I did Cartridge loops by sewing directly to the leather rather then by weaving.
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Those look very good, John. You captured the San Antonio original nicely. Fine work, there.
You know, a half-flap version would be fairly cool-looking, too. Maybe I'll make one in my spare time after my other 57 projects get done. ;D
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Many thanks for the kind words Marshall. I came reasonably close to matching the existing Holster. Sewing the loops by hand was tedious. I wouldn't want to make a dozen of these.
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Good work Johnny!
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Will Johnny for the first time sewing bullet loops you did a dany job, and the holsters look fantastic. right on with the design also..
tEN wOLVES :D
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Many thanks for the kind words Marshall. I came reasonably close to matching the existing Holster. Sewing the loops by hand was tedious. I wouldn't want to make a dozen of these.
Yeah, those loops can take some time. I figure that's a good reason to go for larger calibers. You did a great job on them. :D
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yeah those bullet loops can be a bit of work, you have to want to do them pretty bad.
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Ok, shouldn't be any issue with this not being "cowboy". .45 LC Cattleman, medium brown dye and antiqued to show off the basketweave, black border, strap, and lining. No modern snap restraints, got an old fashioned hammer thong loop, and made a matching cartridge strap that will hang off a belt loop or whatever.
(http://www.smokewagonleather.us/45LC.jpg)
Sorry about the quality of the pic, I'm rockin a 10 yo flip phone like a South American Druglord...
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Looks pretty good. From what i can see, the basket weave is nice and even. I like the color, too.
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Looks pretty good. From what i can see, the basket weave is nice and even. I like the color, too.
Thank you sir, but I'm glad the pic is a little blurry. New basket weave stamp, and it wasn't quite as clean as I would like. Had to touch it up manually.
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Treated myself to a belt for my 45-75's. A big thanks to my pard Johnny McCrae for the webbing for the bullet loops. Belt body is Chestnut skirting leather.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3836_zpshllhmjqi.jpg) (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/30WCF/media/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3836_zpshllhmjqi.jpg.html)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3834_zpsuch98vrv.jpg) (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/30WCF/media/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN3834_zpsuch98vrv.jpg.html)
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That does look good, Cliff. It's a fine belt. The canvas looks good with that color leather. 8)
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Thanks Will, I kind of liked the contrast so did it that way.
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Very nice Cliff. Neat and clean looking!
Just finished a Shotgun Belt for a fellow Shooter. I put a slight space between each pair of loops and a dab of epoxy between each pair so it is easier to grab two at a time. A brass end cap from a hull was epoxied in each loop to serve as a stop.
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Some thought and innovation went into that shotgun belt! Nicely done sir!
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Looks like a good shotgun belt. That should work very well.
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Well done Johnny! That's some innovation.
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I already posted this holster, but it was a bad pic, even by flip phone standards. So, a reposting with better images-
(http://forum.gon.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=906240&stc=1&d=1496174430)
(http://forum.gon.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=906244&stc=1&d=1496178499)
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Very nice work, and clean as well, thanks for sharing ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thank you sir, it was a good project. I'm happy that he let me go with the white stitching, I think it just pops.
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I agree CQ, I prefer white to, and use white for most of my work...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Looks really good, CQ. Thanks for the new pics.
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Some Meanea saddle pockets, taken from an original.
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Nice edges and stitching. Was it done on a machine, or by hand?
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It's hand stitching.
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Great job Skeeter! You nailed it, they look like the originals. The way the welt runs at an angle at the top and everything.
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Thanks, Cliff. The gusset being higher at the back gives a better seal. Glad to hear they look like the originals...
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That's beautiful work, Skeet. Those look great. I really like the border design. Thanks for the pics.
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Thanks, Cliff. The gusset being higher at the back gives a better seal. Glad to hear they look like the originals...
Yes it does, I wasn't sure if the pattern was clear enough on how that is supposed to be but you got it just like the originals are.
Here is a pic of the originals next to a set of new ones. I just recently did a set that has the same roll border the originals have but I must have not taken a pic.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f67/30WCF/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2982.jpg) (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/30WCF/media/knives%20and%20craft%20work/DSCN2982.jpg.html)
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Outstanding Cliff!
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Those are might fine, Cliff. Beautiful work.
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Sure are purdy!
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Thanks everyone. Just back from the NCOWS Nationals and I was using the new pair.
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Hand-sewn money belt. Continuous stitching on the loops with one needle.
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Nice Skeeter
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Looks great, Skeet. Very nice work.
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well I guess the first order of business is to say "hello". It has been awhile, for many reasons, but it is good to be back. I am posting a little holster that I did for my plinking gun just to show that I am keeping my hand in. Hope you like it.
Its good to be back.
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Welcome back, GB. Good to see you still at it. That holster is a fine one. Nice work.
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That is a fine lookin holster, nice work Sir!
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Thanks for the kind words Marshal and Cap.
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Good to see you again Gun Butcher, and nice work on this holster...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thank you sir.
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Some recent stuff.
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Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Very nice work Skeet, thanks for sharing... ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Please take a look at the 1st photo
It is a photo of allegedly the S&W Russian Bob Ford used to assassinate Jessie James....
Note: the holster
the 2nd photo is a Russian Nagant holster replica ( circa 1898 - WW1 ) the similarities are significant
I have acquired a 2nd Model S&W Russian and with exception of the length it would fit the Nagant holster
note: how the Ford holster has been lengthened 2" or so....
I thinking of the Idea of using the Nagant holster as a pattern to make the longer Russian holster any thoughts or takes ?
I think it would be the bee's knees
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I think a modified Nagant holster would be Uber Kool. I really like those Cartridges Boxes too. Obviously, the holster will NOT contribute to blazing SPEED. However, the STYLE POINTS will be HUGE!!
Coffinmaker
PS: Did I mention those Russian Language cartridges boxes are just UBER KOOL??
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Thanks for sharing Major 2, nice collection
tEN wOLVES ;D
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I just got back and found these posts.
Beautiful work, skeet. I like that Mexican loop rig a lot. 8)
Major 2, I agree with Coffinmaker about your style points on one of those.,
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The museum I volunteer at needed a gun belt and holster for the jail that was just finished. I made this money belt and holster. The museum director wanted it to look old so I aged it a bit. The pictures show them on display in the jail.
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That looks the part nicely. Good job, there. Cool pics. Thanks for posting them.
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That's nice, you share with the museum. Good looking rig too. But... I've never seen a museum with a jail before, they usually just ask me to leave ::) ::)
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This museum locks people up until they make a contribution ;D. It is a neat museum. I will have to post some pictures of some of the leather items they have on display.
SR
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Looks the part Silver Rings, period all the way, thanks for the look see pard...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thanks for the nice words Ten Wolf's.
SR
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Just getting involved in CAS. Started tooling holsters for my revolvers but life has ate up a lot of my free time, so here is what I have so far!
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Purdy work, Flatwater!
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That looks real good and I am sure it will look great when it's done.
SR
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Howdy Silver Rings,
That Rig looks right at home. You did a great job on it. I look forward to seeing more pictures, By the way, does the Museum have a website?
Howdy Flatwater,
Very nice work on the carving. We look forward to seeing the finished product.
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New 45 Colt, full skirt, 2 layers of 6oz shoulder with 4" drop loop, leather hammer thong and leg tie. Also a .45 6 pack cartridge strap.
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Howdy Johnny,
It's the Museum of the Mountains West. The website is www.museumofthemountainswest.org (http://www.museumofthemountainswest.org)
SR
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Howdy Silver Rings,
Many thanks for posting the address. It looks like a fascinating place to visit. I'll bet it's a lot of fun to work there.
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Howdy Johnny, it is fun giving tours there. I will be working there tomorrow. If I have time I will take some pictures of some of the leather items. There is a saddle, saddle bags and chaps that belonged to Buch Cassidy, along with a bunch of other neat things.
SR
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Just getting involved in CAS. Started tooling holsters for my revolvers but life has ate up a lot of my free time, so here is what I have so far!
Looks good so far. Why don't you start a build thread on it and we can follow your progress?
New 45 Colt, full skirt, 2 layers of 6oz shoulder with 4" drop loop, leather hammer thong and leg tie. Also a .45 6 pack cartridge strap.
Good work, there. Nice to have the matching 6-pack holder. Thanks for the pics.
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Made my own version of Jesse James's holster. We are raffling it off at a pistol shoot in September at Jesse James Farm in Kearney Missouri. I have not done much leather in a while, so good to get back to it.
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Some lucky shooter will win a beautiful rig. Thanks for sharing.
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Some lucky shooter will win a beautiful rig. Thanks for sharing.
I agree. Nice work.
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Fresh off the bench, a padded leather rifle sling. Antiqued Medium Brown color, with Black Lining.
Basket Weave stamped, with carved Oak Leaf design.
4-6oz leather with 2-3oz lining. Features Suede covered 1/2" thick foam shoulder pad for non-slip comfort,
and Thumb Hole. 35" length +/-, 1" strap with 2 1/2" shoulder strap.
(http://www.smokewagonleather.us/sale/oak-leaf.gif)
(http://www.smokewagonleather.us/sale/oak-sling.gif)
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Looks good, CQ. I like the thumb hole.
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Thanks Marshal. It is like one I had made for a customer, that got some attention. I had cut out two of them, thinking maybe they would sell well down here. I don't know if I'm pricing them right though, but the first one sold for $60, and the guy didn't balk at all about it. I've seen some going for as much as $100, but can't see it.
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Just finished this one for a Raffle winner. Dyed with Vinegaroon
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Looks fantastic Johnny, that black looks like you could just step into it, it's so deep, well done partner....
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Many thanks for the kind words TW. I believe it was you who introduced me to Vinegaroon.
By the way, I just acquired some fresh Black Walnut Hulls. I'll be brewing up a new batch of Walnut Dye shortly.
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That came out very clean Johnny, great job! How do you like the vinagroon? I've never tried it.
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Thank you for the kind words Capt.
Vinegaroon is all I use for a Black color. It's easy to use and won't come off on your clothing.
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That looks great, Johnny. Someone will be very pleased.
CQ, I also only use vinegaroon for black. There's nothing that comes close to the nice rich black you get with it. In fact, I just made a new batch. A quart of white vinegar, a big 0000 steel wool pad and 4 days of waiting. It doesn't get much better than that. You have to leave the cap loose so it doesn't build up pressure. You can also use it on wood, too, but depending on the type of wood, you can get interesting results from light tan to dark black. I klutzed and knocked it over and my workbench has a nice dark streak across it, now. :o ;D
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A couple of recent projects-
(https://spaceranger42.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/1875remingtontooled.jpg?w=614)
(https://spaceranger42.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/coachgun-stock.jpg?w=614)
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Nice work, and welcome to the board!
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Lookin' good. That Remmie looks to be right at home. The long gun, too. :D
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I finished the right hand holster ;D
(https://spaceranger42.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/23130466_10214979020534167_482807245857395550_n.jpg?w=614)
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Looks good, pard. Nice match, too.
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Just finished my bandoleer. ten 12ga shells and forty rounds of .45 colt
(https://spaceranger42.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/bando.jpg?w=614)
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Well, that'll keep you making noise. Nice design. 8)
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Howdy Curly,
I like the design. Nicely done.
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The bleed knot goes on my left hip and gives that end a little play so it sits nice and I can swing the back to the front if i need to.
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(https://spaceranger42.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/bigb1.jpg?w=648)
(https://spaceranger42.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/bigb2.jpg?w=648)
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Nice butt cover. Looks like it'll get the job done. 8)
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Like my Ma always said, "don't forget to cover your butt."
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New belt and one holster finished!
(https://spaceranger42.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/newrig1.jpg?w=614)
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Nice! I really like the look of the naked leather.
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Looks good, CD. That's a nice, balanced-looking rig.
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Nice! I really like the look of the naked leather.
Resolene man, I didn't believe it when people told me it's great for resisting dye but I swear that stuff is magic. It really lets just enough of the antiquing gel bite to make the final finish interesting.
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Don't know if this is the right place, but I tryied on The Leather Shop with no response. Does anyone know how Scott Kreiman of Camano Ridge Custom Leather is or have been in contact with him. I had him make me two rigs a few years ago, and sent him money to make another in August of this year. I've tried for months to get in touch, left messages on the phone, emails, and even sent him a letter two weeks ago with no response. I would be thankful for any information.
Reno
leepr@msn.com
515-981-0694
515-979-4446
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You're still in The Leather Shop. You may not have gotten any response if no one knows the answer to your question. I know I sure don't have the answer for you. If anyone has the information you need, perhaps they will pm you with that. I sure hope it works out for you.
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A recent job...
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Beautiful work, Skeet. It looks like an original rig from the 1800's. 8)
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Very nice Skeeter. Right out of Packing Iron.
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That looks awesome Skeeter
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Hi
I made this knife and sheath for a lady that I work with. She bakes a Red Velvet snowman cake in a form, ices it with white icing, names it something like "Marie Antoinette" or "William Wallace" and then beheads it before we eat it. I've been working on this setup for 3 years. I originally intended to bead the snowman, but well that was beyond my patience level. The knife is a Track of the Wolf Cumberland Bowie with Ivory Micarta grips and a brass bolster.
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I tried several times to carve a decent pine branch over the snowman's head, but they all looked weird. I'll work more on it next year. I have a similar kitchen knife that I'm working on for a friend from work with the same style sheath but a more traditional rose pattern. I managed to do the alternating sinew colors by tying the two pieces together and pulling the knot towards the middle layer of the sheath.
Later
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That's certainly a novel idea. Looks like you definitely had fun with this one. Cool sheath.
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Thanks, I had fun with it. The Sheath keeps the knife locked in pretty well. The leather for the two belt loops was thinner than I should have used and is bent at too much an angle. I did MUCH better with the holes for the sinew, but not even close to professional. I figured that beading would be much easier and I had to LEARN carving for this sucker. I plan to work on floral stuff for a year or so and see if I can make myself a few holsters.
Thanks
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M&W cantena. My stamp is inside. Hand-sewn.
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Skeeter that is a real work of art! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Very nice Skeeter!
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Nice work Skeeter... ::)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Great looking stuff here, fellas!!
Made a holster for an old revolver....here's a vid:
A holster for an Iver-Johnson and a bit o' history!
https://youtu.be/r0Q34R2078I
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Beautiful work, Skeet. Looks really fine. 8)
Another fun vid, Santee. Thanks for the link. Nice little holster for that Iver-Johnson.
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I poster this cross draw holster earlier in the dye thread
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Here is the finished holster all oiled up, I also did the same pattern on my strong side holster to make the pair match a little better.
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I need to work on my belt now...
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Looks good, WF. I like that design on the holsters. It works nicely to fill a large space without getting too busy.
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Looks simple and serviceable, not badly done at all.
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I moved as couple posts over to the Show Off Your Non-Cowboy Stuff Here" thread (http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,44139.msg721207.html#msg721207). They're good posts and we want to keep them for everyone to enjoy.
Remember to keep this thread for cowboy-related stuff.
Many Thanks, Marshal Will
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Some spur straps...
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Very nice straps. Fine work there pard.
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Good looking spur straps!
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Thanks, pards. Some cuffs...
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Nice tooling on the cuff. What leather is it?
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Thanks, Captain. I used 8-9 ounce leather, and 3 ounce leather for the lacing.
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Looks good, Skeet. How do you tie them off on the inside?
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Marshal - good question. I was lent some cuffs made circa 1920 by Wyeth and I tried to duplicate his technique. I didn't get it quite right but I did my best.
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I'd say close enough,the originals have a lot of sweat and wear.I kin wear em in fer ya ;D
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Marshal - good question. I was lent some cuffs made circa 1920 by Wyeth and I tried to duplicate his technique. I didn't get it quite right but I did my best.
Thanks. It looks like something that would work well done wet then allowed to dry.
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Good looking cuffs I like em!
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Thanks, pards.
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Half-flap slim jim.
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That's a very nice clean neat looking Holster Skeeter. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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That is really nice. Is it an original design?
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Thanks. It's a standard holster of the period based on originals in Packing Iron. If you have a copy, look at page 69.
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Looks really good, Skeet. I like the clean lines. I also like the way it covers the hammer spur.
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I've always like the classy look of this style holster, nice work Skeet..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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More cuffs...
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They look good. That looks like the stamp you were going to modify. Did you file off the texturing?
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Not yet. That's another stamp I found.
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Thanks, I was curious. That stamp makes a good border.
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Really nice Skeeter!
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Howdy all. Been away for a while, due to technical difficulties. My hard drive died in my lap top a couple months ago, so I decided to upgrade to a new solid state drive, and do away with that nasty HDD failure. The laptop went south about 3 weeks later, and is "Pushing up Daisies". At least I'm sure the data is safe. Been forced to use my new "smart" phone for web surfing, and it just sucks all the joy out of web surfing. The busted screen just proves my displeasure.
Anyways, I'm in the Leather Shop tonight, so I busted out the Cabo Wabo Tequilla, and hijacked the wife's laptop. I hiave been staying busy, and have a few new things to share. Helpful comments, critiques, or help, is very appreciated.
First up, that belt and holster set for the Taurus 357. We went with mild bling and brown thread. I have to say, even with the flaws, it was likely my best work.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Taurus%20357/Taurus-357.gif)
Next up, another one for the same guy. Yeah... who needs hundreds of customers? Just a few like this guy, and you are set for life.
This was a shoulder rig for his Ruger 45 ACP. The man does love him some Ruger guns.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Ruger%2045%20ACP/Ruger-45-Shoulder.gif)
When he asked me to do this, I asked how he wanted it. "Black or dark brown I guess." "Any carving or tooling?" "Well, the only time anyone will see it, is when I'm out with the hogs" I sold him on this Pumba (Warthog from Lion King) idea. As I was working up the artwork, the wife was trying to talk me out of it. Pumba is her favorite character.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Ruger%2045%20ACP/Pumba.gif)
Next, another guy like the first fella. He not only has a lot of guns, he is generous to friends, family, employees. For every piece I have made for him, he has had me make 2 other pieces for someone else. I almost feel like he is pimping me out. I imagine the conversation going something like... "I know a guy that makes leather stuff. You like leather stuff? I'll have him make you some leather stuff." Dance, Monkey! Dance!
G30 holster for somebody else. He said "Tool it". I went for something "Sheridan-like". Nope, don't quite have it yet.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Tan%20G30/Tan-G30.gif)
One of two 10 shot .270 cartridge cases, since the people he gave the 2 shotshell carriers to loved them. I went slimmer, and less bulky with this.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/270%20case/270-front.gif)
(http://smokewagonleather.us/270%20case/270-open.gif)
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I'm sorry I almost forgot to mention this one. The fella with the Rugers, asked me to make make a holster for his Ruger .380. Brown. 6:00 position. In Waist Band. I had to call it "The Skidmark". Sorry, I forgot to get pics.
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Nice lineup of items, CQ. Well done. You did miss the chance to be the only forum member to post a picture of a skidmark, though. ;D
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Here is just a little test piece. My wife does Metis bead work and I have been thinking of adding a piece to a holster.
My problem was how to attach the bead work to the leather so I got my wife to make me a small flower to work with and try some different things, this is what I ended up with. My next one will have beveled edges on the inlay piece and the stitching will be cleaner and not as bright 8)
Front
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Pretty beadwork, that is something I never had the patince to do.
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That's nice beadwork. It'll be cool to see what you end up inlaying.
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She is a very talented woman, these are a couple more.
The blue one is a finished barrette, for her hair and the green one is still a work in progress.
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That's nice stuff. For future beadwork, post it here on the "Show Us Your BEADWORK" thread (http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,55375.0.html) so we can keep it easy to reference.
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Howdy.
Long time since I posted something here, but now I'm back 😀
Here is two LawDog holsters I made recently. Haven't been much leatherwork lately..
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Howdy Bob,
Welcome back.
Those are some beautiful Holsters. The quality and workmanship is top notch. Thank you for sharing.
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Howdy.
Long time since I posted something here, but now I'm back 😀
Here is two LawDog holsters I made recently. Haven't been much leatherwork lately..
VERY nice work there Bob! What kind of sewing machine did you use? Are you doing gun leather as a hobby?
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I use a cobra class 4. Mostly as a hobby but I have a business and not much time, have outer jobs to.
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Very nice work, Bob. I really like the border work.
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Beautiful work, Henrik. Good to see you back. Two thumbs-ups for these.
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Just finished this one for a fellow shooter's Open Top. Two hours in the Walnut Dye followed by (3) coats of Neet's Foot Oil and (2) coats of Skidmores.
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Looking good, there, Johnny. I love the color. That open top looks right at home.
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Nice work Johnny, and great looking color,
tEN wOLVES ;D
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I had some extra time and leather. Here are a few more.
The Black Rig is for 1873 SAA's and is dyed with Vinegaroon.
The Slim Jim is for an 1851 Navy Percussion with my usual Walnut dye. The stamping along the pouch fold went askew so I'll put this one on Ebay as a second.
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Nice rigs, Johnny. Someone will snap up that Slim Jim in a flash. I really like the color you got on that one.
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Those look great, but I have to ask... How do you manage to keep that white thread so white? I start out with white thread, but it is some sort of grey by the time I'm finished :-[
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Many thanks for the kind words.
I use Tandy's "Natural" pre-waxed thread. That might by why. I'm really not sure.
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I've used pre-waxed nylon thread brfore and it does stay nice and white because nothing can penetrate into the fibers.
If you do all the dying prior to assembly, the natural fiber threads will stay white. Any dye added after assembly though, can get absorbed by the thread.
Dyed before assembly:
(https://i.imgur.com/nqMrG9K.jpg)
Dyed after assembly:
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Howdy Marshall,
Wow... those are some awesome looking Holsters. I love the stamping on them. Thanks for showing these to us.
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Thanks, Johnny. I had to resort to oil dye to get the brown I like. My walnut dye doesn't make anything close.
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Nice color Will, and the holster looks great, I haven't made any new walnut dye since I've moved, I need to do that, finding green black walnuts here is proving a bit hard to do, I was spoild before with having my neighbors tree dumpping hulls for my picking, I'll keep looking..I've used the oil dye before also, and got some nice color, yours came out very nice..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Thanks, TW.
When I was in Arizona, there were loads of black walnut trees lining the canyons around there. Here, nothing. No black walnuts to be had. English walnuts just don't do the job. Too light a color.
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Hi Guys,
Long time no see right? Anyway, this is the latest creation. I love it when they give you the basics and let you run with it.
Went to a New Mexico State Trooper.
It has a little something extra I thought you all would appreciate.
(https://i.imgur.com/TRhf01T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ft4OiBA.jpg)
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Beautiful work, kid. That 'something extra' is a nice touch. Very fine work, there.
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Howdy Kid,
Those Rigs are works of art. Thanks for sharing.
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Been a while since I've posted. Really nice work everyone, thanks for sharing.
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Wow that is some nice work. :o
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First off, to Will and Kid Cavalier, you folks are truly artists. People keep telling me that my work is amazing, but that is only because they don't have anything to really compare with it.
@ Kid Cavalier- how did you do the fancy welt on those holsters? It looks like you cut pieces and put them together in a checkered pattern, but it couldn't be that simple. I have never seen that done before.
@Will- Back to the white thread. I am using prewaxed nylon thread from Tandy, and do my stitching after the dye is dry. I still can't keep it bright white though. I am half tempted to take a cotton swab and bleach to the stitching.
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Thanks for the compliment, CQ.
@Will- Back to the white thread. I am using prewaxed nylon thread from Tandy, and do my stitching after the dye is dry. I still can't keep it bright white though. I am half tempted to take a cotton swab and bleach to the stitching.
What kind of dye are you using? I've done oil dyes and natural ones. Nothing seems to change the color of the thread as long as the dye is dry when I stitch. I can even stitch with it wet for molding and the thread doesn't pick up anything to change the color.
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I use Fiebings dyes, which ones depends on where I get it. Hobby Lobby only has low voc (?), sometimes I can get the regular stuff, but haven't tried the oil dyes. As far as dyeing, I have recently taken to diluting it about 50/50 with water, and dip dyeing in a big ziplock bag. I call it the "Shake and Bake" method, and I seem to get better color tone and coverage.
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I've never used water-based dyes except for walnut dye I've made. Have you tried it with solvent-based ones? It might be something to experiment with. I dilute my dyes with alcohol and when that's evaporated out, the stuff is set. A quick trip to the shoe repair might get something to experiment with. The local repair shop here carries Lincoln dyes and they are my preference. Fiebings doesn't go through my airbrush without clogging it up, not that I airbrush much.
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These aren't water based dyes I'm using, they are alcohol based. I didn't have any alcohol when I went to dilute it... well, only had drinkin alcohol, but I wasn't going to waste it. Water seems to be working ok though. I don't airbrush, I sponge it normally. For the most part, I'm going to dip dye when I can. It really seems to get better penetration and coverage, with less light spots.
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It really was this simple. Your results may vary.
(https://i.imgur.com/mPNjziS.jpg)
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That is so cool, I am totally stealing it! Thanks ;)
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To my knowledge, I am the first one to do this on a welt. Which surprises me.
I call it “The Whitaker Welt”. Wait till you see the next one!
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Well, CQ, I'm at a loss on that thread getting darker. I'd try different dyes just to see if that is the cause.
Kid, that's a cool idea. It looks pretty cool. Looking forward to the next one.
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Here is what I have been working on. Just finished the stitching and I am going to try to get the edges done ASAP and then into the dye.
My lovely wife did the bead work for me and I couldn't be happier.
(https://i.imgur.com/hWNfB90.jpg?1)
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Been wanting to try a crossdraw rig for a while now, and finally broke down and done it. I give it a solid 6 for concept, maybe a 5 for execution. I definitely need finer tools for small details. Anyways, 8-9oz outer layer, 4-5oz lining. Used Fiebings Medium Brown and Black, and acrylic paint for the card suits.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/357%20crossdraw/357-crossdraw.jpg)
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Nice, CQ. 5 aces. ;D
Looks good.
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Here it is finished, I learned a lot adding the beadwork and this was my first lined holster
Thanks for the pattern and inspiration Johnny McCrae
(https://i.imgur.com/jmv46pE.jpg?1)
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Looks good, WF. The inset beadwork is a good look.
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Capt Quirk,
You are quite an artist with leather. Very nice!
Wallace Foster,
You did a great job. Love the bead work and color.
Many thanks to both of you Gents for sharing your work with us
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Capt. Quirk, nicely done on the cross draw I like the artistry
Wallace Foster, good job on that holster the bead inlay is a nice touch
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Almost done with this one, just need to treat and buff, and definitely touch up the edge burnish. Cool little Heritage Roughrider .22 w/ 3" BBL. It would be nicer in a littler larger caliber.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Dave22Bird/22-bird.jpg)
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Looks good. Nice and compact.
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Nice, it looks great and looks to fit the gun perfect, thanks for sharing
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Here is one I did for a door prize winner. I tried to match his RH Holster in a LH version. The Holster was immersed in my latest batch of Home Brewed Walnut Dye for four hours. This batch is very strong. The stamping was difficult to do. It looks better than the picture.
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Looks good, Johnny. Someone will be pleased with that one.
Yeah, stamping a bunch of repeats that all have to get lined up exactly the same can be difficult. Nice job.
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Looks good Johnny, , the stamping adds a bit of flair, thanks for sharing Pal...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Just went back a couple of pages to admire the gunleather, Hats off to, Capt Quirk, Marshal Will Wingam, Johnny McCrae, Kid Cavalier and Wallace Foster. All beautifully done leather work.
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I just finished a Cross Draw Holster for a Rig I made in 2014. This Holster was immersed in my new batch of Walnut dye for one hour followed by two coats of Neets and two coats of Skidmores. You can see the difference in color between the old and new batch of Walnut dye. The new batch is much more powerful and has a much different look to it.
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Lookin' good, Johnny. Nice work, there.
Both batches of dye look great. Can't say I prefer either. The new one does have a nice patina that the other didn't.
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Both look great Johnny! I like them both. Outstanding leather work!
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Here is one that I just finished for a friend's Remington revolver. These are just run of the mill plain-Plain Jane Holsters that I've been posting lately but I want to show how my newest batch of home brewed Walnut dye is working out. This Holster was immersed in the dye for 1/2 hour followed by my usual two coats of Neet's Foot Oil and two coats of Skidmore's. This batch of dye is rather powerful I've had to to learn how to work with it. I'm going to try 15 minutes with my next Holster.
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That dye does do the job. I like the color.
Nice holster. Looks authentic. I do believe you've coined a new name, though. "Plain Jane Slim Jim." ;D
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Nice Job John
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Johnny. I like the holster as well as the color of the Plain Jane Slim Jim. Nice! I never have tried home brew dye.
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I made this replica of the R.T Frazier holster (Circa 1915-1920) using a Will Ghormley pattern.
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Howdy Wiley,
That's a real work of art. That 1911 looks right at home in this Holster. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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That's a very nice reproduction of that holster Wiley. Good work.
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Beautiful holster, Wiley. It looks authentic. That's my favorite pattern for a 1911.
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Thank you everybody for the nice remarks much appreciated!
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Still trying to post a picture. Here's my Uberti Cattleman with holster made by a Scottish fella.
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Well, your Scottish fella did a good job on that holster. It looks really nice. The photo is first rate, too. Nice composition, good lighting. Much better than my photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Now we're being graded on photo composition too? I'm sunk!
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Now we're being graded on photo composition too? I'm sunk!
LOL, so am I.
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Last October my Bride and i moved to Florida permanently. I left my home brewed Walnut Dye back in Wisconsin with a fellow shooter. Here is a Holster I just finished for the upcoming 2019 NCOWS Convention that will be part of a raffle package. Attached are pictures showing the raw Holster then one coat of Neet's then finally three coats of Neet's and one coat of Skidmores. I do miss my Walnut Dye.
I don't know how much Leather Work I'll be doing here in Florida so for this one I bought a pre-cut piece of leather from the Leather Guy in Minnesota: https://theleatherguy.org/product/pre-cut-natural-leather-cow-hide-veg-tan-12-x-12-8-9-oz-smooth/
You easily get one Slim Jim out of 12" x 12" piece.
On another note, the NCOWS conventions are always great events. The 2019 NCCOWS Convention will feature a 23 Vendors and 7 Seminars all open to the general pubic. For more information please go to: http://www.ncowsconvention.com/
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Looks great Johnny!! Can't wait to win the 1858 Remington with the pale
rider conversion, your holster, 100 rounds of 38 heeled ammo and the signed
Clint Eastwood poster.
Billy
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That looks really good. Very nice work.
Do you have any acacia or juniper trees in Florida? I understand they make nice brown dyes although maybe not as dark as black walnuts.
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Many thanks for the kind words Gents.
Marshall, that's a good idea. I'll have to look around and see if acacia or juniper tree in my area. I would imagine one would use the same procedures that are used for home brewed Walnut Dye.
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I would expect you're right to use the same method of making it. Wikipedia mentioned the use of the wood to get brown dye.
Here's a site (https://pioneerthinking.com/natural-dyes) that lists a bunch of things to make dyes for textiles. Scroll down to brown. Some of them may be useful. There are a few interesting options.
I bought some dried walnut hulls online one time but they didn't make a very dark dye. Either the dried hulls weren't up to the job or I made a bad batch somehow.
In its own right, it is a nice color but just not a dark one.
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Many thanks Marshall for posting the website about textile dyes. Very interesting and there are some useful ideas there.
As I mentioned a while back, I did not have as good of results with Walnut Powder as I had with actual Walnut Hulls. Don't know why.
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It would seem that drying the hulls must diminish their effectiveness. That would imply that something other than just moisture (water) is lost in the drying process. I wonder if there's something that could be added to the boiling process to make them release more pigment.
This is what my batch did after three days of boiling.
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I talked to Chuck Burrows about getting a little darker shade from my natural walnut dye when the green hulls were not available or when the powder was the only thing available, he told me to add a little iron, and that did it, but you have to start with just a little until you get the darkness you want when the leather has dried, this can take a few days or longer until you're happy with the results...Johnny your dye always looks good..and over time just gets better..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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I tried that but the dye turned grey as it darkened rather than being a nice rich brown. I would guess that if it was a nice brown already, that would work.
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Will, you have to be careful when adding iron, as I was pointing out, add some and then wait to see what you get, too much iron will turn your leather/ dye gray when making walnut dye...easy does it here, and clean iron helps also...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Yeah, but this stuff is just too light to be made darker. It's a fine color but just not what I was after. The slightest hint of iron turns it grey.
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For that matter, my pecan dye is light as can be, too. I think my dye-making technique needs an overhaul. ;D
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I have played with raw leather holsters, and given time, they darken to a beautiful color on their own. Try Neatsfoot oil and Sun.
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The Frazier holster was cured in the sun after dyeing it. Otherwise it would have really been light. The sun does help things along.
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I no longer boil walnuts to make my stain. Rather I just gather them when they are green and leave them outside the shop in buckets to gather rain water. This past year we had so much rain the buckets were running over so I would sit them under the porch so they didn't overflow losing the stained water.
I let them sit all winter freezing and thawing in the Kentucky temperature swings and have had the best stain come from this method. I got the idea because its the same principle that gives bourbon it's characteristics from the charred oak barrels.
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That sounds like the ideal way to do it. I'd think that even in an area that doesn't snow it would work fine anyway.
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Cliff, great idea, and green hulls are the way to go, no cooking for days , I think I LIKE THIS METHOD ::)
Ten Wolves ;D
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It's been a while since I've posted any pics, lets see if photobucket will let me post some of my recent work.
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This 1890ish Cheyenne holster lined with vegetable tanned pigskin with 4 inch wide money belt carries 35 44wcf cartridges. It's done in my walnut home brew stain and neatsfoot oil followed up with Skidmores. I hand stitched this entire rig with Bourbors Red hand linen. There are about 1140 stitches total.
I did a bit of aging on this one and I actually made this for myself for a new persona I'm going to be playing in NCOWS. Powder River Clifton Daily who finds himself in the middle of the Johnson County range war in 1890. I've been trying to treat myself to a new rig for quite some time but you know the old saying, the cobbler's children are the worst shod, sometimes that goes for the cobbler himself.
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Beautiful work Cliff. Love the carving design and the color of the Holster Rig. Did you use your "nature brewed outside" dye on the Holster Rig?
Many thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful work, Cliff. I really like the rig you made for yourself. It has a beautiful color with that dye, too.
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Thanks fellas
Johnny, yes that is my homebrew walnut batch from last year, made during the winter 2017-18. I've just been gathering walnuts and leaving them in buckets outside the shop throughout the winter and pour it off in the spring. I've got two five gallon buckets I need to pour off now that I gathered last fall. I pour them off through a screen and cheese cloth.
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Cliff, that is one awesome rig, the color is just fantastic for a HOME MADE DYE walnut color, great work all around as usual, as soon as I can find a black walnut tree here in Oregon, I'll try to get some green hulls, this is one thing I miss from California, I had a black walnut tree next door and I had all the hulls I wanted, thanks for sharing your method that you posted earlier...
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Man, Cliff, you do great work. Just love the color you achieve with those dyes.
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Cliff, that's perfect.
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Mexican three loop done. I'm calling this my rustic walnut technique I'm doing with the homemade walnut. I went a little darker with this last few.
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That is some awesome work! I'm still working out single loop holsters, 2 and 3 Loopers intimidate me :o
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That is some awesome work! I'm still working out single loop holsters, 2 and 3 Loopers intimidate me :o
Thanks, you'll get more comfortable with it as you go, there is a bit of a learning curve.
I just made that pattern and worked out pretty good for first go at it.
I've probably made hundreds of western holster patterns now so they get easier as you go. I'm to the point I'm numbering old patterns and making a book to break down various applications so I can review and locate when someone specifies a style for a particular gun. I find patterns hanging in the back I forgot I made.
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Beautiful, Cliff. Three loops look good. I really like that color. 8)
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Very elegant , Cliff I like everything about that rig....the buckle has capture my interest, did you make that ?
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Cliff, that is a true work of art! Many thanks for sharing your talents with us.
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Excellent work Cliff, the loop design is one of my favorites, your walnut dye is awesome, and I really like the darker color, it's really rich and beautiful, thanks for the look see and sharing your work.
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Very elegant , Cliff I like everything about that rig....the buckle has capture my interest, did you make that ?
Thank you, no I didn't make the buckle, it is one of Al's from Chisholm Trail sent to me by the customer. This is the Outlaw Josey Wales buckle like Eastwood wore in the movie. It's a nice heavy brass buckle.
I've used his buckles a few times on my rigs, sometimes the customer will send it to me or sometimes they will purchase it and have Al send the buckle directly to me.
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Thank you everyone.
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Main and Winchester and Moran Bros.
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Those are both beautiful, Skeeter. I would be hard pressed to choose the one I like best. Nice work.
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Very nice work Skeeter, first class all the way, thanks for sharing pard..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Interesting to see my stuff come up for sale...
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Didn't you make that one fairly recently?
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Yes I did, Will. Maybe the buyer is trying to make a dollar off it. Oh well.
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I thought so. Well, maybe start selling your own stuff as used and jack up the prices. ;D
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I like it. ;D
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Skeeter, I have to say ,your web site is outstanding, and your work is also, thanks for sharing this with us, it's much appreciated, beginners and pros alike will appreciate your work, and this is a great incentive for us all.. ::) :o 8)
tEN wOLVES ;D
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That's very generous of you, TW. Gracias, amigo.
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This is a copy of Jesse James's holster in the St. Joseph Museum. I magnified a color photo of it to full size and tried to duplicate it. The tooling is not done with a swivel knife. it's a 'tear-away' technique much used at the time. I used a freehand stitch groover.
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Absolutely beautiful! I love the carving. You have a very steady hand.
Many thanks for sharing this with us.
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Skeeter as always, a superb job!
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That's beautiful, Skeet! I really like seeing your work. Incised designs are harder than they look. Great job, there.
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I really like that, on so many levels. Excellent job Sir!
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Thanks, pards. This one uses the pattern from page 78 of PI.
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Looks straight out of Packing Iron. Very nice. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
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Beautiful, Skeet. Really fine work.
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Thanks, pards.
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Very nice work Skeeter, as usual.
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Thanks, Cliff.
A pair of Gallatins...
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...and a ram's head holster, from PI page 81, adapted for a Peacemaker.
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Beautiful work again, Skeet. Love those chaps. That holster looks like it came right out of the old west. 8)
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Not into chaps, but that Ram's head turned out really nice!
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Beautiful work again, Skeet. Love those chaps. That holster looks like it came right out of the old west.
Marshall Will hit the nail on the head!
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Thanks, pards.
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Awesome work! A genuine pleasure to look at. Many thanks for sharing this with us.
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Eye Candy for sure, well done Sketter, and thanks for the look see pard..
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Frank James's rig, done from original photos, and his Fairweather Christian belt.
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That is a pretty rig!
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That's beautiful, Skeet. I have always liked his rig. It's so elegant and functional at the same time, especially with the cutout for the hammer. It's interesting how that simple cutout makes the top sides much less rigid.
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Beautiful! A genuine pleasure to look at.
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Thanks, pards.
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Beautiful work Skeet, as always ,you have become a master leather worker...
tEN wOLVES... ;D
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Very nice looking, wish I could do that nice .
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Plain rig . . .
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Looks great! 100% coverage of clean. It lets the style itself be the most important design element. I like it.
And I got to use the new 'Like' button. :D
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Clean and neat with excellent workmanship. Many thanks for sharing.
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Simple, but elegant. Well done, as always Skeeter. Are you hand stitching or machine?
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Thanks, pards.
Captain, I hand sew.
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Hey Fellas. This is my first post here in The Leather Shop. I've been admiring everyone's work here, and I mean to tell ya, you guys are a talented bunch! I'm not even close to your level.
I've only been doing leatherwork for about a year now. I love it and I enjoy being able to make things I need instead of buying them. That is how this rig came about. I needed a new rig, because I switched to shorter barreled pistols. So I decided to make everything myself. This is my biggest project to date. I'm pretty proud of it, so I thought I'd share it with you all. Everything is my own design and I hand stitch. I hope you like it.
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Welcome to the Leather Shop, Dave. Good stitching, clean design and just the right amount of tooling detail for black. That's a mighty fine rig. You have good reason to be proud of it.
Hopefully we'll see more of your work in here. 8)
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Howdy Dave and welcome to the leather shop, and thanks for sharing your work, you did a fine job here , and like Will posted out you stitching looks great,
tEN wOLVES ;D
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Welcome to the Leather Shop, Dave. Good stitching, clean design and just the right amount of tooling detail for black. That's a mighty fine rig. You have good reason to be proud of it.
My sentiments exactly.
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Thanks fellas. I appreciate it very much. I'll post more for sure. I really enjoy the leatherwork. I feel like I missed my calling in life!
Here's a couple other things I made for myself. I needed a shotgun shell belt, so I designed and made this one.
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I also wanted to speed up my reloading, when I'm shooting Frontiersman. So I made up these accessories to speed up the process.
There's a little pouch for my brass hammer/prybar, a holster for my Polish Capper and a small cartridge box for my paper cartridges. Also the knife sheath and badge holder. It's like a Swiss Army gun belt! I did not make the rig itself. That is from a Maker in Nevada.
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Nice accessories. I like that box for the paper cartridges.
Brass shotshells, too. Great for BP. My cousin uses them in his 10 Ga.
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Thanks Marshal. That little box makes things easier. It just holds 12 rounds. Enough for a reload and 2 extra in case they're needed.
I use brass hulls exclusively. They last forever and they're simple to reload. Plus, you get extra "style points".
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Excellent Work everyone.
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Old timer . . .
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Beautiful, Skeet! That money belt really sets it off. I love the clean look accented by a fine luster. The color makes me think of fine cocoa or a good cup of light roast. What did you dye and finish it with?
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Beautiful, Skeet! That money belt really sets it off. I love the clean look accented by a fine luster.
Couldn't have said it better.
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Thanks, pards. I tried to age the leather by darkening it and scrunching it up a bit.
I got the colour with Fiebings light and dark brown, and then a thin wash of black to dirty it up.
In addition, I used neatsfoot oil and Tan Kote
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I've used the same light and dark brown but never though to do the black wash. It came out great. Thanks for that.
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And some more bits and pieces . . .
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Those look good. How do you access the inside of the money belt with stitching across the end?
That lower belt looks a lot like the one my dad had when I was a kid. I grabbed it up and copied it. It wasn't a cartridge belt but it was definitely a cool belt. I made and wore one like it for many years. Here's one I made like it for CAS. The original rivets weren't copper but those hollow ones that split out on the back side. The next one I make will use copper rivets.
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The earlier money belts were stitched all the way around. Money was inserted through the gap under the buckle through which the strap is inserted. There's an example on the cover of Packing Iron.
Nice belt, Marshal. It's a period look.
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The earlier money belts were stitched all the way around. Money was inserted through the gap under the buckle through which the strap is inserted. There's an example on the cover of Packing Iron.
Nice belt, Marshal. It's a period look.
Thanks, pard. I didn't realize the money belts were stitched that way. I'll remember that.
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Later money belts were left open at the end. I just prefer the neater look of the all-round stitching.
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Old timer . . .
I love this. Very nice.