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

Ace Lungger · October 08, 2009, 09:00:50 AM

CB316,
I will agree with the other pards, great work!! Keep them coming!
Later
ACE

cowboy316 · October 08, 2009, 12:11:14 PM

well thank you pards for the kind words and yes i know my work is few right now but im still workin on them still having camera problems but i manage to get pics taken but im alway here to put in my 2 cents worth and help out in any way i can your a great bunch of pareds to ride trail with
thanks for the support
Cowboy316

ChuckBurrows · October 08, 2009, 05:52:26 PM

Another one bites the dust - this one is heavily aged (doesn't quite show in the pics) including a couple of rawhide "repairs"......

Johnny McCrae · October 08, 2009, 06:56:55 PM

Howdy chuck,

Always a genuine pleasure to view your works of art! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

JD Alan · October 08, 2009, 08:59:50 PM

Wow Chuck, that's awesome! What's the orgins of that buckle? Way cool.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 08, 2009, 09:27:00 PM

Well done CB, I like that patch, that really aged it, very nicely done,you have this aging thing down to a science, thanks for sharing.

Regards

tEN wOLVES

Marshal Will Wingam · October 09, 2009, 12:14:05 AM

Wow, Chuck. You out did yourself this time. Those "repairs" really make it look great. Very nice.

Kid Terico · October 09, 2009, 09:09:04 AM

Chuck, looking good as usual. KT

Kid Terico · October 09, 2009, 11:30:55 AM

Marshal Will Wingam · October 09, 2009, 08:00:16 PM

Very nice, Kid. That laced edge really looks great. I like the color contrast, too. Very nice.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 09, 2009, 08:37:18 PM

Howdy KT,

Another great looking rig, nice lacing, and color, those jock strap holsters have some nice lines, your carving looks good too.

Thanks for sharing Pard

Regards

tEN wOLVES

Ace Lungger · October 10, 2009, 09:27:56 AM

Howdy KT,

I have to agree with MW and TW, very nicely done! I would like to see some more pics of that rig!! Looking at the constuction of it, it looks as if a man was wearing that rig, he would never wear it out!! I am not much on the laceing, but that laceing is AWESOME!! That just might inspire me to lace my next rig!!
Thanks for sharing that very AWESOME rig!!
I will be looking forward to seeing more pic's!
Later
ACE

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 11, 2009, 08:09:02 PM

Howdy Gents

With Kid Terico down right now I didn't feel much like posting my latest work, But I figured he would want me too, so Kid this posting is for you, but you have to let me know what you think, and you have to get back with us real soon.

This is a Law Dog style holster with miner changes, it was left in my natural walnut dye for seven and a half days, the holster is lined, and hand sewed, the finish is Neatsfoot oil and then Skidmores Leather Cream, I got some nice color with this hide, which I was happy about, I installed a belt lock and hammer thong, and a holster to skirt tie down, the holster is very secured to the belt and won't ride up or change position.the main stamping was done with a tri-weave stamp, and then a small border stamp to accent. The slotted concho was added to the loop on the holster, and I used a bleed knot for the first time to secure it.

Thanks for taking a look

tEN wOLVES

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 11, 2009, 08:11:16 PM

more pictures

Marshal Will Wingam · October 11, 2009, 08:32:26 PM

I'm glad you posted these pics, TW. It's a very nice rig. I haven't used a tri-weave stamp but that looks good. If course, if I HAD a tri-weave stamp, I may be more tempted to use it.

It's a nice effect. The bleed knot is nicly done, it really adds to the holster. The color is really nice, too. I like the tone it came out. Thanks for the pics.

Kid Terico · October 11, 2009, 08:46:43 PM

TW keep up the tridition. Wouldnt have any other . Your work is out standing . Great set of holsters and belt.Is this the rig you promised me before I got sick?

:PThanks for. Your a true friend. Terry

JD Alan · October 11, 2009, 10:09:29 PM

10 Wolves, I LOVE this holster-belt rig! I was just staring at the Law Dog pattern at Tandy today. It's been out of stock for quite a while, and I flip flopped about buying it, but I spent too much on Barry King tools, so it will have to wait. Chan was offering 20% off Barry's tools, with no shipping to contend with; too good a deal to pass up.

I've read questions concerning how stamping holds up to moisture when wet molding. After looking at your stamping I don't think that should be a concern, unless you dyed the leather before you stamped and sewed it.

You've got great attention to detail, and the bleed knot is first rate. I'm practicing those, and hope to use one soon.

All the way around a great job. Thanks for sharing such great pictures and details.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 11, 2009, 10:45:46 PM

Howdy All

Thanks pards, your comments are appreciated, Marshal Will, those tri-weaves come in two sizes, and they're not to hard to work with, give it a TRI, LOL

Kid, it's good to see you're still just as ornery, as before, we can talk about that rig, only I know what you do with other folks leather, scars the bejebers out of me, listen take care of yourself Pard, and do what they tell you, and you'll be back in your shop in no time. Thanks for the kind words Kid.

JD, good to hear you're enjoying that class, getting 20% off on BK tools is a bargain, and no S&H, you can't beat that,
I do all my sewing tooling /stamping and edge beveling before I put my gun leather in my natural dyes, then after the amount of days I'm dyeing, I'll take it and do any wet molding that needs to be done, then I let my leather thoroughly dry, after it is compleatly dry, all my tooling/stamping is set,then it's time to do my burnishing, then I do the conditioning and finishing, but the tooling /stamping all holds great, and doesn't fade away.
This was the first time I used the bleed knot, and it was fun, and I like the look, give it a try, I think you'll like it too. I like this Law Dog Design, and I'm glad I picked it up.

Thanks for the flowers Pards

Best Regards

tEN wOLVES

Dave Cole · October 12, 2009, 12:08:52 AM

Great looking rig, 10 wolves.Very nice tooling and everything else.Dave

Dave Cole · October 12, 2009, 12:18:48 AM

Every now and then I get a call for something out of the ordinary.I think this one qualifies.It's for twin 1911's.The three main belt is lined with suede and the holsters and mag pouches are lined and laced.It's certainly not subtle.Dave