Sure glad that's done! My hand is cramping.

[Springfield Slim]

I had an order for a buttstock cover with this Celtic design on it. Had to modifiy the design a bit, but it still was difficult for me to do with all the small sharp turns involved. I dyed the cover and then incised it to make the design. Won't be doing anymore of those soon!

[Arizona Cattleman]

SS, beautifull work.  I like the pattern very artistic and perfect.

AC

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

 
   You did a great job Slim, I can see where that wouldn't easy, thanks for the look see.

[Kid Terico]

SS looks like a lot of work to me but it turned out great. Good job. KT

[GunClick Rick]

Dang a regular leather Rembrant there Slimmy

[amin ledbetter]

Very Nice Slim! I have been wantin to try my hand at doin a carving in that manor. I thought it would be cool to come back through after the dye work is done and inlay the design like that. It looks very cool! I am definitely going to have to try it know. Great job Slim!

[JD Alan]

It's rare that I send a picture from this forum to my wife, but I sent this one. That's downright amazing

[GunClick Rick]

If you do more that little piggy can go to market

[Springfield Slim]

I plan on making me a set of incised holsters based on one in Packing Iron but the pattern is much easier to do, no sharp corners and more room to work in. I hope this guy doesn't like these TOO much 'cause I ain't doin' another one! The pattern was so close together I had a real hard time not losing the pattern 'cause my hand kept blocking my view. 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That really is beautiful, Slim. I wouldn't swear off those. You did a first rate job. Just charge enough to make it a pleasure to do.

[Chaa Duu Ba Its Iidan]

Slim,
That is really a great job.  What did you use to highlight the carving?  That can't have been easy.  The delicate little curves in the boar's hooves and the other tiny little twists and turns.......heck!  That is surgical precision!  Keep doing that!

[Springfield Slim]

I used a freehand stitching groover. IF... I do anymore I am going to use my own pattern and not the one this customer sent. Seems everytime I try and copy someone else pattern things are more difficult than when I use my own. I guess nobody knows my weaknesses and strengths better than I do!

[Irish Dave]

Very nice job, Slim. It had to be a pain, but very well done.

[Ace Lungger]

Howdy Mark,
You did a AWESOME JOB!!!!! I sure have missed all you guys, i am trying to get myself back in the groove.
Keep it coming.
ACE

[Dr. Bob]

Put the price at what the aggravation is worth and that should cut down on the orders!

[Springfield Slim]

I do that, but how much is aggravation worth? Doesn't always work, either. Years ago when I worked as a mechanic in a motorcycle shop this guy came in with a highly modified motorcycle and wanted me to re-wire the complete bike. I REALLY didn't want to do it, so I gave him a rediculous price, but being as he knew HE couldn't do it he went for it. What a PIA that was, and it tied me up for weeks when I coulda been working on normal jobs and kept my sanity. I suppose if I had nothing else lined up I would do it but that is almost never the case around here, I always have something useful to do. But I learn from my mistakes and one of the things I have learned is when to say NO.

[Paladin UK]

Faaaaaaaaaaaantastic pard!! Ya should be reeel proud

OK,  lets cut ta the chase.......

What kinda discount am I looking at on a bulk order of lets say ..........  5          

Paladin (What keepin his head reeeel low ) UK

[Springfield Slim]

If ya really wanted 5 I would do it, but with MY pattern. Maybe! After I do 2 incised Slim Jim holsters for myownself I might be more disposed to making the covers if I hit upon a nice but easier to do pattern.