Pictures from my visit to WC's shop

JD Alan · August 12, 2009, 09:00:27 AM

As I said earlier, my visit to WC's shop was a major highlight of my trip to California to shoot at Piru. I took along my Henley swivel knife, because I wanted a pro's opinion on how sharp the blade was. I don't have anyone locally I can turn to for something like that. He sat down and did a quick demo on a scrap of leather, which is pictured below. He also did a demo for the background tools I bought from him. (Top right) The other marks on the left were already there (Just a scrap piece lying around)
I asked if I could keep it, and he signed it, also at my request. The saddle bags were a mind blower to me. He used the backgrounders I bought on the flap with the picture. Let me tell you, the pictures do not do this bag justice. The quality of the stamping and carving are stunning. If I lived anywhere near Wayne, I would be spending every extra minute I had in his shop, trying to learn as much as I could. Thanks again Wayne, it was a real pleasure. JD

The bottom photo, left to right is WC, my friend Dan Suit, (Poke Along) and me.

cowboywc · August 12, 2009, 11:58:36 AM

Howdy JD
I t was my pleasure. Anytime you're back this way (Or any of you guys) please stop in and visit.
I've said it before, I wishI could get away and go teach at more places and meet people.
WC

GunClick Rick · August 12, 2009, 12:53:55 PM

HOLY +_)(*&*&))&%$@($%%^&%*())!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ba jeeebers that's smokin man..

What a look,love the wood planks,now how the hell do ya do wood planks.....Wow that's awsome WC bar none....Wonder how that would look on a big knife sheath..

Wonder if my cousin has any scrap leather at his upholstry shop?

I take it all back,thems the purtiest knoggins i ever did saw..

Marshal Will Wingam · August 12, 2009, 01:12:52 PM

Thanks for the pics, JD. You're right, those saddlebags are truly outstanding. Rick kind of summed it up, there.

Very beautiful work, WC.

cowboywc · August 12, 2009, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: GunClick Rick on August 12, 2009, 12:53:55 PM
HOLY +_)(*&*&))&%$@($%%^&%*())!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ba jeeebers that's smokin man.. What a look,love the wood planks,now how the hell do ya do wood planks.....Wow that's awsome WC bar none....Wonder how that would look on a big knife sheath..

Wonder if my cousin has any scrap leather at his upholstry shop? I take it all back,thems the purtiest knoggins i ever did saw..

The wood look is the easiest thing there is.
Carve your plank width, carve the breaks. Grain is just light squigle lines, use a fish eye seeder for the knot holes and a babydot snap setter for the nail heads.
WC

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · August 12, 2009, 04:50:08 PM

Nice pictures JD, WC knows what he's doing for sure, I like to just watch him work , he makes everything look so smooth and peaceful when he works with his hands.

TW

Johnny McCrae · August 12, 2009, 05:34:54 PM

Wow! That is some awesome work!!! Sure wish I could have been there.

Dalton Masterson · August 12, 2009, 09:29:34 PM

I gotta say that the detail in those bags is amazing. The scrolls coming out of the meander stamping, just looks awesome!
DM

GunClick Rick · August 12, 2009, 10:42:23 PM

Got it WC,just like take a draw on the fifth hole and bend it and give it the bluesy sound with a blow 4 draw 6 bender on the half note when playin harmonica.

JD Alan · August 13, 2009, 12:06:12 AM

I have to tell you, I could have stared at those saddle bags for a long time.....oh wait, I DID stare at them for a long time

There is so much going on there, and every detail is perfect. It would take some serious time to take it all in. And then there are are the many items in his shop I didn't take pictures of. This man has a shop full of examples of his work that are a feast for the eyes.

cowboywc · August 13, 2009, 01:28:39 AM

Howdy JD
Thank you for the kind words.
WC

Slowhand Bob · August 13, 2009, 03:39:02 PM

WOW, WC really nice just doesnt seem to say it! Shux, meeting a certain some of us wouldnt really be all that hard, next time the wife kicks me out Ill jist head yore way fer a few weeks. It dawnt even take much to make ole Slowhand feel right at home, the couch will do jist fine iffen there are a tv at hand and Ill call you in the beer and grocery list jist afore I head out!

cowboywc · August 13, 2009, 04:14:07 PM

Howdy Bob
Since I don't go home except 2-3 hrs a night, you'd have to deal with my wife. Don't think you'd want to do that.

WC

Ace Lungger · August 13, 2009, 07:56:00 PM

JD,
I will agree with you about spending a lot of time at WC!! I am so excited that he is coming buy my place In Oct. and is going to help me with my carving

I am glad you got to go there, maybe someday I will make the trip out to see WC and TW.

Later
ACE