Leathersmiths.....show us yer stuff, (#1) THIS THREAD IS NOW CLOSED

Ace Lungger · February 22, 2009, 11:25:56 AM

Hi Johnny,
I tell things the way I fell! I assume some people take offense to some of my statements, but, if the world was like this forum, can you imagine what a wonderfull place it would be! had to go to Tulsa Yesterday, took my wife and nices to shop! I had bought a dupe stamp and needed to trade it for the one I wanted, yesterday, should be a day that goes done in history! I never spent a penny in there! I had $35.00 that I could spend, so I thought I would try to buy a peice of leather,I couldn't believe that they didn't have any leather worth buying except whole sides, and there wasn't anyway I could buy a side!!!

I guess yesterday just wasn't my day, I had time to kill, so I went to a gun store that I have been going to for 25 years, it was a mad house!! I allways go back to the used reloading area, and under the counter there was a box of range pickup 380's, had a clerke walk buy and ash how nuch, he went and got a book and looked them up, said 5 cents, and ask me how many I wanted, I said 500, so he brung me a box and said that the owner said for me to count them out, that he trusted me! No place to sit, back killing me, i count them out, there was 616, so i tought I would just buy them all! Fininaly got to the counter, I told the guy there was 616 and they were priced to me at 5 cents, he shouted at the boss about them, and he said 10 cents, i just turned and walked out!
You see, that is why I like my Home Right Here!!

You all keep do that beautifull work!!
ACE

Wiley Desperado · February 26, 2009, 03:22:30 PM

Well cowboys here is my latest adventure in leathercrafting just finished them this morning. These are my version of Will Ghormley's Jesse James' Rig. They are for my 1875 Remmington's 45 LC.

Dalton Masterson · February 26, 2009, 03:49:05 PM

Wiley, those are darn nice! Love the 2 tone look.
DM

Marshal Will Wingam · February 26, 2009, 06:06:29 PM

Wow, Wiley. Two-tone on those looks great. Nice work, pard. Thanks for the pics.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · February 26, 2009, 06:51:49 PM

Howdy Wiley

Top Notch Pard, your flower pattern looks great, and the contrast of the light brown and dark brown are real classy, I see you used a 1 1/2" bullet loop, very authentic, Ya did good Pard.

Regards

tEN wOLVES

cowboywc · February 26, 2009, 07:25:12 PM

Howdy
Very good lookin rig. Great work.
WC

Wiley Desperado · February 26, 2009, 07:26:44 PM

Pards thanks for the nice comments. Just to echo what Ace said earlier There are a lot of great pards on this forum. I for one learn a lot of good stuff reading these threads. There are some mighty fine leather workers here who are more than willing to share their vast knowledge of leathercrafting. I guess thats just the cowboy way.
Thanks again
Wiley

Dr. Bob · February 26, 2009, 07:38:55 PM

Wow Wiley,

That is one GREAT rig!!

Be real proud of your work!!

Gun Butcher · February 26, 2009, 07:41:41 PM

Beautiful Wiley, That rig ought to turn some heads. Great work.

JD Alan · February 26, 2009, 07:46:38 PM

What a pair of lookers Wiley! Inquiring minds want to know the details of the color-finish process. I would love to be able to put something together like that.

Thanks, JD

Wiley Desperado · February 26, 2009, 09:51:40 PM

Howdy JD, well the dark color is Fiebrings chocolate dye and the light is EVOO and good old Texas sunshine. I rubbed the whole rig down with a light coating of Montana Pitch-Blend leather oil and conditioner and then lightly with Pitch-Blend dressing and more sunshine, the semi-gloss was done with multiple coats (four) of Leather balm/ atom wax. Between every individual application of each product was vigorous polishing with a soft old tee shirt. will see how it all works out over time. Thanks for asking.
Wiley

JD Alan · February 26, 2009, 10:54:28 PM

Thanks Wiley, I really appreciate the info. I have all the items you've listed, so I'm looking forward to giving it a try. Once again, a really cool look, including the belt! JD

Johnny McCrae · February 27, 2009, 08:29:07 AM

Howdy Wiley,

Beautiful job. A lot of care and thought were put into this rig and it shows. You can be very proud of your work. Many thanks for sharing this with us.

santee · February 27, 2009, 08:33:45 AM

The two-tone definitely came out nice.

Ace Lungger · February 27, 2009, 10:42:56 AM

Wiley,
I love those Holsters! didn't you mention that you had done leather work before? If not you are one awesome beginner! The carving on your slim jims are excellent

When the temp gets to 70 I am going to get out in the shop and learn (if it kills me) how to carve

Wiley, thanks for sharing!
ACE

Irish Dave · February 27, 2009, 11:10:04 AM

Wiley:

Those holsters look great. Very nice job, pard.

Wiley Desperado · February 27, 2009, 05:28:51 PM

Hey all you good pards thanks again for all the kind remarks much appreciated. Ace I have been doing leather work for about three years maybe a little longer sure do enjoy it great hobby.
Wiley

Ace Lungger · February 27, 2009, 05:58:19 PM

Wiley,
Awesome holsters, i hope in 3 years, I can carve that good!!
Later
ACE

cowboy316 · February 27, 2009, 08:41:44 PM

took a class at the tandy shop last saturday and they were making cell phone cases
heres the one i made LOL
Cowboy316

Marshal Will Wingam · February 27, 2009, 10:27:38 PM

That's historically correct if I ever saw it.